Generac to acquire Motortech

Generac Holdings Inc., Waukesha, Wis., a manufacturer of generators and small engines, has announced plans to acquire the assets of Celle, Germany-based Motortech Holding GmbH & Co. KG, a manufacturer of gaseous-engine control systems and accessories. The transaction is expected to close in Q1 2017.

Motortech employs more than 250 people at its Germany headquarters, a manufacturing plant in Poland, and sales offices in the U.S. and China. The Virchow family and Motortech’s current management team will continue to lead the Motortech business after the acquisition is complete.