Partner with Capstone at WEFTEC
Meet with Capstone Partners at WEFTEC, the Premiere Water Quality Event
Capstone Partners’ Industrials investment banking team attends WEFTEC each year to deepen our strategic relationships in the space and maintain direct insight into the evolving market landscape. The team has years of collective industry experience, giving our clients the requisite confidence to pursue creative solutions that maximize shareholder value over the long-term.
As a middle market business owner or investor in the space, we invite you to connect with a member of the Water Technology investment banking team in person at the next Annual WEFTEC event – or schedule a call any time– to explore how we can help you navigate the short- and long-term opportunities and challenges facing your business. We offer strategic advice and transaction execution through a deep understanding of your goals, your business, and the markets.
Connect with Capstone at WEFTEC 2025
Meet with our Industrials team during WEFTEC for an opportunity to innovate, collaborate, and elevate your business. To connect with us at WEFTEC 2025, or to speak to a member of the team about your short and long-term business goals, please contact us. We would be delighted to hear from you.
- Event Dates: September 27th – October 1st, 2025
- Event Location: McCormick Place Convention Center | Chicago, Ill
- Event Website: weftec.org
Benefits of Starting a Relationship with Our Industrials Team
Over the past two decades, thousands of owners, investors, and creditors have trusted Capstone Partners to advise with their strategic decision-making in order to maximize financial outcomes at every stage of the business lifecycle. We have developed a fully integrated range of investment banking and financial advisory services uniquely tailored to meet the needs of middle market companies.
- Capstone Partners’ Industrials investment banking team provides M&A, capital formation, and financial advisory services to the owners of middle market businesses in the Industrials sectors. We offer strategic advice and transaction execution through a deep understanding of your goals, your business, and the markets.
- From potential exit transactions to equity raises, debt raises, and turnaround services, our specialized team supports clients across all verticals of the Water Tech industry.
- Partnering with Capstone’s Water Technology team means gaining access to industry professionals who understand the unique value propositions, valuation trends, and timeline considerations of the Water Tech market. No matter what stage of growth you are in, our team will analyze a full range of strategic options to help you achieve your long-term goals and advance your vision.
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Our commitment is to give our clients and partners a competitive advantage by providing exclusive access to complimentary, proprietary data and analysis of industry and market trends that may impact their business. To keep abreast of deal activity, M&A valuation drivers, purchase price multiples, and other trends that may impact enterprises in the Water Tech industry, subscribe to our insights.
Common Questions Regarding WEFTEC
What is WEFTEC and who would benefit from attending?
WEFTEC, the Water Environment Federation’s Technical Exhibition and Conference, is the largest annual water quality exhibition in North America and offers water quality professionals the best water quality education and training available.
They attract a wide cross-section of the global water sector each year, giving you the opportunity to exchange ideas, knowledge, and experiences that will broaden your perspectives and deepen your understanding of the sector.
The WEFTEC Exhibition showcases the most comprehensive array of the latest products, services, and technologies from more than 800 industry-leading providers. Meet water sector executives and suppliers, connect with water sector colleagues, and join the important conversations to help drive the future of water quality.
Learn more about WEFTEC here and schedule a time to connect with Capstone at the event for an opportunity to innovate, collaborate, and elevate your business.
Which Capstone Investment Bankers will be attending WEFTEC?
Capstone Managing Director Ted Polk, Senior Director Timm Kuechle, and Director Wolfgang Zahner will all be attending WEFTEC to connect with business owners, discuss industry trends, and provide insights on the current M&A landscape.
Ted Polk is a Co-Head of Capstone’s Industrials Group. He has over 25 years of experience working with businesses across a variety of industries and has focused interest working with businesses providing tech-enabled products and services to industrial, government-related, and other markets.
Timm Kuechle is a Senior Director in Capstone Partners’ Industrials Investment Banking Group. Prior to Capstone, Timm was a Director in the Industrials team at KPMG Corporate Finance, where he worked on transactions in industrial verticals such as industrial & environmental services, automotive, and diversified industrials.
Wolfgang Zahner specializes in Engineered Products with a focus on Flow Control and Value-Added Distribution. He brings a diverse background of leadership and industry experience in manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and military operations to his team. At Capstone, his M&A experiences include a variety of industries including Flow Control, Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, and Industrial Operations.
Schedule a time to connect with Ted at the show to learn more about the current trends in Industrials M&A and gain insights into the buyer landscape.
Schedule a time to connect with Timm at the show to learn more about the current trends in Industrial Services M&A and gain insights into the buyer landscape.
Schedule a time to connect with Wolf at the show to learn more about the current trends in Flow Control M&A and gain insights into the buyer landscape.
How can middle market business owners in Water Technology benefit from partnering with Capstone?
Capstone’s Industrials investment banking team is an industry thought leader in Water Technology M&A, helping clients maximize value through strategic insights and access to buyers.
By tracking consolidation activity across sector verticals, we stay up to date on the most targeted areas for investment and forward-thinking acquirers. As a result, we receive regular inquiries from firms seeking entry into the expansive industrials space.
Our deep industry knowledge and ongoing engagement within the Water Technology industry provide key insights into trends, buyer preferences, and value drivers that reinforce client negotiating positions. We are also active in the market with multiple mandates that keep us informed on the current deal environment.
Leveraging this market intelligence, we maintain strong relationships with strategic acquirers and institutional investors seeking to capitalize on growth in the Water Tech industry. Our full-service M&A approach aims to deliver the optimal outcome for clients. We address the full lifecycle of the business, leading to a comprehensive transaction process to achieve maximization of value in an exit transaction. A sampling of recently closed deals is available below.
In addition, Capstone has developed a full suite of corporate finance solutions, including M&A advisory, debt advisory, financial advisory, and equity capital financing to help privately owned businesses through each stage of the company’s lifecycle, ranging from growth to an exit transaction.
Industrials Team Sectors of Focus
Capstone’s Industrials Group prides itself on having investment bankers who specialize in the nuanced sub-sector of the Water Technology, including but not limited to:
Water Technology & Solutions
- Water Infrastructure
- Flow Control
- Treatment & Filtration Technologies
- Meters, Sensors & Instruments
- Digital Water Software & Solutions
- Asset Inspection, Maintenance & Repair Technologies
- Operations & Maintenance Services
- Fluid Handling & Transport
