Founded in 1928 in Columbia, Missouri, Wolcott is a leading Midwest-based distributor of industrial and commercial water treatment products, including ion exchange resins, filtration media and reverse osmosis membranes, to industrial, institutional and municipal customers throughout the U.S.
With a long history of dependable service and deep expertise in industrial water treatment, the Company has built a strong reputation as a trusted regional provider. Its success is rooted in decades of reliable operations, enduring customer relationships, and a commitment to quality and responsiveness. Over the years, the Company has cultivated a diverse and loyal customer base that values its consistent service, technical knowledge, and ability to deliver tailored solutions across a wide range of applications.
Psalm of Life Capital LLC is a private investment firm founded by Paul Fox to acquire/partner with founder- and family-owned businesses. Mr. Fox has over 30 years of operational experience in the food and ag sector, running large food processing plants in both the US and Mexico. Throughout the sale process, Psalm of Life Capital distinguished itself as an experienced and collaborative investor, working closely with Wolcott ownership and management to structure a transaction that supports the Company’s continued growth while preserving the team, culture and customer relationships built over nearly a century. Alongside Sutherland Capital, Psalm of Life Capital is well positioned to help guide WWS into its next chapter of growth.
Sutherland Capital is a growth capital investment firm that provides flexible debt and equity financing to lower middle-market businesses, partnering closely with experienced management teams to support expansion, acquisitions and complex growth situations. The firm has an established track record investing in Missouri and the broader Midwest, including its support of Quaker Windows’ production expansion in Eldon, Missouri, and is committed to fostering job creation and economic development in the communities where it invests. In this transaction, Sutherland Capital invested alongside Psalm of Life Capital through its Missouri
Rural Investment Fund.