Southco, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of Engineered Access Hardware Solutions, has completed the acquisition of CounterBalance Corporation, U.S.-based manufacturer of modular torsion spring systems.
CounterBalance provides position control solutions that are designed to eliminate the effort required to lift lids, covers, hatches and countertops. CounterBalance solutions are found on a variety of equipment and countertop applications across diverse industries, including medical, industrial, military, education, hospitality and food service.
CounterBalance’s design and manufacturing capabilities will strengthen Southco’s global Positioning Technology product portfolio by expanding the performance to cover a wider variety of applications with higher load forces. These solutions will provide new opportunities to add value to Southco’s extensive customer base in a wide variety of industries and applications.
“We are excited to add the CounterBaIance technology, expertise and solutions to our Access Hardware business, as this expanded offering further enhances our ability to create value for our customers,” said Brian McNeill, President & CEO of Southco, Inc. “With this acquisition, Southco expands its successful Positioning Technology line and value-added capabilities to the markets we serve.”