Air Hydro Power has Acquired Baker Bohnert

Louisville, KY, – Air Hydro Power LLC (AHP) located in Louisville, Kentucky has acquired assets of Baker Bohnert LLC as of July 1, 2024.

Baker Bohnert has over 76 years of experience in the industrial distribution sector and is a market leader in the expansion joint manufacturing for the power industry. Since 1948 they have been solving material handling and sealing problems involving bulk solids, fluids, and air, combining state-of-the-art products and extensive service and installation experience to meet and exceed customer specific requirements and expectations

Third generation owner Brian Baker, President of Baker Bohnert stated: “In 1965 my grandfather said “Service to our customers and adequate stock to take care of them” is our difference. To this day the company has lived by that very simple motto. Becoming part of the Air Hydro Power and Houchens Industries family solidifies our future for growth and taking care of our employees and customers”.

“Baker Bohnert has the experience and reputation for customer service, which customers need today more than ever. This broadens the range of products and services AHP has to offer, plus helps us better penetrate the power generation markets.” stated Matt Ott, Co-CEO of AHP.

Air Hydro Power is extremely excited to have Baker Bohnert joining the AHP team. With this acquisition Air Hydro Power welcomes 38 new employees. In the near future they will become employee owners in the Houchens Industries ESOP.