Zeeco, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Applicot Corporation, reinforcing its presence in the Japanese domestic market and enhancing localized support for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) customers across the region.
The acquisition was finalized on January 13, 2026, marking a significant step in Zeeco’s global growth strategy.
Strengthening a Long-Standing Partnership
Applicot has operated as an official licensee of Zeeco for more than 35 years, supplying combustion equipment for capital projects throughout Japan and internationally. By bringing Applicot fully into the organization, Zeeco combines the company’s established market presence with its own global resources, manufacturing capabilities, and advanced combustion technologies.
“Bringing Applicot fully into the Zeeco family marks an exciting milestone in our growth strategy,” said Darton Zink, President and CEO of Zeeco. “This acquisition reinforces our commitment to providing localized expertise backed by global capabilities.”
Susumu Morita, Managing Director of Applicot, described the integration as a natural progression in a decades-long relationship, creating expanded opportunities for both employees and customers.
Expanding Capabilities Beyond Flare Systems
Historically, Applicot’s core business has focused on flare systems. Under Zeeco’s ownership, the company’s portfolio will expand to include a broader range of combustion and environmental solutions, delivering enhanced value across refining, petrochemical, LNG, power, pharmaceutical, biogas, and other industries.
Zeeco’s product portfolio includes ultra-low-NOx burners, flare systems, thermal oxidizers, vapor control technologies, process heaters, combustion electronics, aftermarket solutions, and global field services. The company’s solutions are designed to help customers reduce emissions, optimize operational efficiency, and meet increasingly stringent environmental regulations.
Global Infrastructure and Technology Leadership
Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Zeeco operates as a privately held company with more than 3,000 employees and over 30 global locations. The company executes thousands of projects annually and operates the world’s largest combustion research and testing facility at its 250-acre Global Technology Center campus in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
With the acquisition, Applicot will remain a trusted brand in Japan as a wholly owned subsidiary of Zeeco, continuing to serve customers with local expertise supported by global technical resources.
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