River Associates Investments, L.P., a private equity firm based in Tennessee, has announced that its Canada-based portfolio company, Hoskin Group, has completed the acquisition of Westech Industrial, a Calgary-based supplier of analytical instrumentation and process control equipment.
The transaction closed on January 30, 2026.
Westech focuses on industrial instrumentation and integrated process solutions, and has served Canadian industry for more than 60 years. The company provides a portfolio of analytical instruments, flame and gas detection systems, and custom-engineered technologies.
“We are pleased to welcome the Westech team to the growing Hoskin family,” announced Hoskin CEO Justin Warren. “The Westech business is highly complementary to our Avensys and CTH operations, and — alongside our recent acquisition of Davis Controls — creates a unified Industrial and Process Instrumentation platform with national capabilities and substantial cross-selling opportunities.”
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Founded in 1946, Hoskin Scientific provides test and measurement data to monitor critical applications in environmental, geotechnical, and industrial applications.
With five locations across Canada, Westech is involved with sectors such as oil and gas, petrochemical, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and municipal markets. It focuses on deep application expertise, exclusive vendor partnerships, and has a high-touch technical service model.
“Westech has been a trusted name in Canadian industry for more than 60 years, built on stability, integrity, and strong technical expertise,” stated Westech President Jeff Scott. “Our success stems from the lasting relationships we’ve built with customers across generations. I’m excited for the next chapter as part of the Hoskin Group, where we’ll be able to accelerate Westech’s growth and expand the impact we can make together.”
