Hoskin Group Acquires Davis Controls
Chattanooga, TN, January 20, 2026
River Associates Investments, L.P. (“River Associates”), a longstanding lower middle market private equity firm based in Chattanooga, TN, announces the acquisition of Davis Controls (“Davis”) by its Canada-based portfolio company, the Hoskin Group (“Hoskin”). The transaction closed on November 21, 2025.
Based in Oakville, Ontario, Davis is a leading provider of industrial automation and process control products and solutions. Founded in 1933, the company offers both automation and continuous process control – a rare dual capability that expands its customer reach. Davis delivers advanced process control, automation, and environmental solutions, supported by expert technical service and a broad portfolio of trusted global brands.
“We are pleased to welcome the Davis Controls team to the growing Hoskin Scientific family,” commented Justin Warren, Chief Executive Officer of Hoskin. “Since 1933, Davis Controls has built a strong reputation for delivering deep technical expertise and consultative approach in helping industrial customers solve both automation and continuous process control challenges. Hoskin’s national footprint will provide a platform for Davis to be able to accelerate its growth as well as provide existing Hoskin customers access to a wider range of products. The acquisition of Davis further enhances Hoskin’s positioning as the Canadian market leader of test and measurement solutions.”
Founded in 1946, Hoskin provides test and measurement data to monitor critical applications in environmental, geotechnical, and industrial applications. Key applications served include instruments for monitoring air, water, soil, asphalt, petroleum, and concrete across environmental, mining, construction, forestry, industrial, and utility markets.
“Davis Controls has been a respected name in the Canadian industry for over 90 years, and I’m proud of the stability, integrity, and technical excellence that have defined us through that time. We’ve built something enduring – not just in the solutions we deliver, but in the relationships we’ve maintained across generations of customers. I’m equally excited about the new opportunities ahead and the next phase of growth for the business alongside the Hoskins team,” said Matt Moser, President of Davis Controls.
River Associates and the Hoskin management team will continue to seek additional complementary strategic acquisitions for Hoskin. For more information or to suggest potential add-on ideas, please reach out to Mark Jones.
About Davis Controls:
Davis Controls is a family-owned Canadian leader in industrial automation and process instrumentation, proudly serving businesses nationwide since 1933. Headquartered in Oakville, Ontario, the company delivers advanced solutions for process control, automation, and environmental applications, backed by expert technical support and a diverse portfolio of trusted global brands. With over 90 years of innovation and reliability, Davis Controls remains committed to helping Canadian industries operate efficiently, safely, and sustainably. More information is available at www.daviscontrols.com.
About Hoskin:
Founded in 1946, Hoskin Scientific provides test and measurement data to monitor critical applications in Environmental, Geotechnical and Industrial Applications. The company provides dedicated local technical support to customers across Canada through a national network, providing sales, service support, integration and rental of test and measurement solutions across 4 locations in Vancouver, Edmonton, Oakville and Montreal. Key applications served include instruments for the monitoring of air, water, soil, asphalt, petroleum and concrete across Environmental, Mining, Construction, Forestry, Industrial and Utility markets. More information is available at www.hoskin.ca.
About River Associates:
River Associates is a private equity firm based in Chattanooga, TN, which has focused exclusively on investing in the lower middle market for over 35 years. Target businesses can be privately held, private equity-backed, or divestitures from larger companies. River Associates is opportunistic as to industry and has invested in numerous niche manufacturers, high margin distributors, industrial service providers and business service companies. River targets U.S. & Canadian companies, typically with EBITDA in the $3-12 million range. Since its founding in 1989, River Associates has completed more than 120 transactions. River is currently investing its eighth investment fund, which has $345 million of committed capital. For more information, visit www.riverassociates.com.