MECHANICSBURG, PA (January 4, 2022) – We are pleased to share exciting news that Bortek Industries, Inc. (Bortek) recently finalized an agreement to purchase the operating assets of Carolina Industrial Equipment, Inc. (CIE). CIE will operate as an independent entity as Carolina Industrial Equipment, LLC.

The acquisition of CIE is an important part of our long-term strategic growth plan that will bring incredible opportunities to expand our direct service, rental, equipment sales, and our proprietary solutions throughout the eastern United States.

About Carolina Industrial Equipment, Inc.

Carolina Industrial Equipment, based in Charlotte, NC, is a well-respected industry leader for over 60-years as a full-service Industrial cleaning and environmental equipment distributor. Fueled by a team of 20 dedicated and loyal employees and tier one manufacturer partners, CIE sells, services, and rents equipment under the brands of Power Boss, Factory Cat, Schwarz, ODB, Aqua-Tech, Super Products, and many more throughout North and South Carolina, Eastern Tennessee, Southern Virginia, and portions of Georgia. To learn more about CIE, please visit our website at: www.ciequipment.com

About Bortek Industries, Inc.

Family-owned since 1967, and headquartered in Mechanicsburg, PA, Bortek Industries® is a leading full-service distributor of innovative cleaning and environmental equipment solutions to industries such as new car and truck dealerships, manufacturing, port applications, municipalities, warehousing and distribution, construction, transportation, utilities, and educational institutions.

Bortek’s specialty equipment include industrial grade floor cleaning machines, robotic floor scrubbers, specialty industrial vacuum systems, street cleaning machines, sewer cleaning equipment, vacuum trucks, robotic underground pipeline inspection camera systems, hydro-excavation machines, and all the related accessories, tools, supplies, parts, along with concierge level support and repair services.

Additionally, we offer BortekRecon™ which provides equipment refurbishing services, BortekRents™ provides concierge rental services, and Bortek SureClean® provides turn-key leasing services including maintenance and repairs in one monthly payment. Bortek Industries, powered by the collaborative efforts of our expert team and select manufacturer partners, are driven to create innovative, value-added solutions for a cleaner, safer, and healthier workplace and environment. To learn more about Bortek, please visit their website at: https://bortekindustries.com

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