Victaulic, a global leader in mechanical pipe joining, fire protection, and flow control solutions, has officially announced the acquisition of Arumani, a specialized mechanical assemblies company based in Spain. This strategic acquisition directly strengthens Victaulic’s modular construction footprint across Europe. By incorporating Arumani’s capabilities, Victaulic aims to enhance its ability to deliver fully engineered modular skids, accelerating project timelines, elevating construction efficiency, and minimizing on-site labor through advanced off-site fabrication practices.
Strategic Center of Excellence for Off-Site Fabrication
Under the terms of the transaction, Arumani will serve as Victaulic’s European center of excellence for modular solutions. The integration supports key industry sectors through Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) strategies, intended to improve project certainty, mitigate operational risk, and boost overall efficiency across complex builds. Speaking on the strategic value of the transaction, Rick Bucher, President and CEO at Victaulic, outlined the operational vision for the combined organization.
“The future of construction belongs to those willing to rethink how things are built,” said Rick Bucher, President and CEO at Victaulic. “By integrating Arumani’s advanced modular construction expertise with Victaulic’s proven engineering excellence and innovative products, we are now uniquely positioned to enhance project efficiency, accelerate timelines, and set new benchmarks for construction certainty for our European customers. Together, we are even better equipped to deliver innovative solutions for the world’s most complex projects and push the boundaries of what’s possible for our customers and the industry.”
Strengthening Regional Investment and Technical Synergies
This transaction marks Victaulic’s third major investment in Europe over the past three years, highlighting the organization’s continued commitment to delivering cutting-edge build strategies and technology to the European construction sector. By integrating Arumani, known for fabricating high-quality mechanical assemblies, Victaulic reinforces its commitment to engineering excellence throughout the region.
“Modularization is transforming the construction industry. Arumani allows us to bring a different approach to the market by combining the innovative build strategies that Arumani is known for with the engineering excellence and reliability that define Victaulic,” added Branden Kotyk, Vice-President and General Manager for EMEA at Victaulic. “This acquisition represents a natural extension of Victaulic’s capabilities and a strategic step forward in how we serve customers across Europe.”
Alignment of Organizational Vision and Shared Expertise
Arumani, a family-founded business based in Spain, brings specialized expertise in off-site fabrication and mechanical assemblies to Victaulic’s international infrastructure. CEO of Arumani, Jesús Policarpio, highlighted the joint growth platform established through the combination.
“This acquisition marks an exciting new chapter for Arumani,” said Arumani CEO Jesús Policarpio. “We are excited to combine our strengths with Victaulic, a company with whom we share a profound alignment in our vision for innovation and delivering exceptional customer value. Just as importantly, we are bringing together two teams that share a commitment to engineering excellence, collaboration, and customer success. This collaboration not only validates our expertise in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly but also provides a powerful platform to expand our reach and collectively deliver even greater solutions across Europe. Together, we are poised to set new standards in the industry.”
Long-Standing Track Record in Global Construction Solutions
Since 1919, Victaulic’s innovative solutions and design services have continued to increase construction productivity and reduce risk, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Operating with more than 6,000 employees and over 50 facilities worldwide, Victaulic serves customers across more than 140 countries in the global construction industry.