Worthington Enterprises Acquires Elgen Manufacturing to Enhance Building Systems Portfolio

Deal News | Jun 19, 2025 | Globenewswire

Worthington Enterprises Acquires Elgen Manufacturing to Enhance Building Systems Portfolio

Worthington Enterprises, a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands, has acquired Elgen Manufacturing, a company specializing in HVAC parts and components. This acquisition is part of Worthington Enterprises' strategy to expand its Building Products segment and enhance its portfolio of HVAC infrastructure solutions. Joe Hayek, Worthington's CEO, emphasized the synergy in manufacturing processes and end markets between the two companies. The acquisition, valued at approximately $93 million, enables Worthington to leverage Elgen's sales strategy and expand its reach in niche markets. Jimmy Bowes, President of Worthington's Building Products, highlighted Elgen's contribution to creating recurring revenue opportunities through maintenance and remodel demands. The leadership team of Elgen, including CEO David Young, will remain in place to continue their roles. Elgen's employees will join Worthington's performance-based culture, enhancing value creation for Elgen's customers. Worthington Enterprises sees this acquisition as a step toward realizing synergies and operational efficiencies, contributing to its growth trajectory by capitalizing on shared expertise and expanded resources.

Sectors

  • Manufacturing
  • HVAC
  • Construction

Geography

  • United States – Worthington Enterprises is headquartered in Ohio, and Elgen Manufacturing is based in New Jersey, with operations and markets primarily within North America.

Industry

  • Manufacturing – Elgen Manufacturing and Worthington Enterprises are involved in the manufacturing industry, focusing on HVAC parts and building products.
  • HVAC – Elgen specializes in HVAC components and ductwork, expanding Worthington Enterprises' reach in this sector.
  • Construction – Both companies serve the construction industry by providing essential components for building systems.

Financials

  • $93 million – The acquisition cost of Elgen Manufacturing by Worthington Enterprises.
  • $114.9 million – Elgen Manufacturing's net sales for the trailing 12 months ended April 30, 2025.
  • $13.3 million – Elgen Manufacturing's EBITDA for the trailing 12 months ended April 30, 2025.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
Worthington EnterprisesAcquirerCompanyA designer and manufacturer of building and consumer products, expanding its Building Products portfolio through strategic acquisitions.
Elgen ManufacturingTarget CompanyCompanyA leading designer and manufacturer of HVAC components, acquired by Worthington Enterprises to enhance the latter's product segment.
Joe HayekCEO of Worthington EnterprisesPersonProvides leadership in aligning company acquisitions with strategic growth objectives.
David YoungCEO of Elgen ManufacturingPersonOversees Elgen Manufacturing and will continue his leadership role post-acquisition.
Jimmy BowesPresident, Building Products, Worthington EnterprisesPersonInstrumental in integrating Elgen's offerings into Worthington's Building Products segment.