ITT Inc. announced the acquisition of Köhler & Hörter GmbH (KOHO) on November 18 2025, adding high‑quality compressor technology to its Svanehøj business. The deal expands ITT’s presence in the growing gas solutions market, positioning the company to offer end‑to‑end gas handling and processing solutions.
KOHO, founded in 1948, has built a reputation for compressors used in process gases, hydrogen, and other demanding applications. The company serves a broad range of industrial sectors, including marine, petrochemical, and power generation, and has a strong foothold in the LNG and ammonia markets that are central to the energy transition.
While the transaction price was not disclosed, ITT’s management indicated that the acquisition is part of a broader strategy to invest $500–$700 million annually in acquisitions that deliver high‑margin, mission‑critical components. The integration plan will leverage Svanehøj’s existing supply‑chain and sales network to accelerate time‑to‑market for KOHO’s products and to cross‑sell compressors alongside ITT’s pumps and valves.
CEO Søren Kringelholt of Svanehøj emphasized the strategic fit: “Acquiring KOHO allows us to broaden our compressor portfolio and deepen our service offering to customers in the gas tanker segment. The combination of KOHO’s specialist know‑how and our global sales platform will unlock new revenue opportunities and strengthen our competitive position in the marine and gas solutions markets.”
The acquisition is expected to generate incremental margin expansion and unlock synergies through shared engineering, manufacturing, and distribution capabilities. ITT’s recent financial performance—Q3 2025 revenue of $999 million and adjusted EPS of $1.78—underscores the company’s ability to translate acquisitions into profitable growth, and the KOHO deal is projected to reinforce that trajectory.
By adding compressor technology, ITT can now offer comprehensive gas handling solutions that include compression, pumping, and valve control, addressing the rising demand for hydrogen, LNG, and ammonia in the marine sector. The move aligns with ITT’s focus on high‑margin, mission‑critical components and positions the company to capture a larger share of the energy‑transition‑driven market.
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