McCarthy-Bush Corporation today announced the acquisition of Roemer Machine, a Davenport-based manufacturing company widely recognized for its centrifuge repair technical expertise, as well as its machining capabilities, serving customers across several sectors, including ethanol, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, wastewater processing, and more.
The acquisition represents a strategic investment in McCarthy-Bush’s growing manufacturing portfolio, expanding its ability to serve customers with broader in-house capabilities while preserving a strong legacy of family ownership and craftsmanship.
Founded in 1940, Roemer Machine is a third-generation family-owned business, most recently led by brothers Scott and AJ Tarchinski. The connection between the two organizations was strengthened by their shared values as multi-generational family-owned businesses with a long-term view, deep commitment to people, and a reputation built on doing quality work the right way.
Roemer Machine will continue operating under the Roemer Machine name, and its existing team will remain in place. Scott Tarchinski will continue with the business as General Manager, providing continuity for employees and customers. His ongoing leadership and technical expertise will help ensure the same trusted service and relationships customers have come to rely on.
“This is a meaningful addition to the McCarthy-Bush family of companies,” said Mike Bush, CEO of McCarthy-Bush. “Roemer has built an outstanding business with a strong reputation, talented people, and expertise in a highly specialized space. Just as importantly, this is a company that shares our values as a family-owned business. There was a natural alignment in how both organizations think about people, customers, and long-term stewardship.”
The acquisition strengthens McCarthy-Bush’s manufacturing platform by adding specialized centrifuge repair technical capabilities while expanding machining capacity that complements existing manufacturing operations, including Oertel Metal Works, McCarthy-Bush’s full-service fabrication company based in Davenport.
“Roemer brings an exceptional team and highly specialized capabilities that are a strong strategic fit for our manufacturing businesses,” said Brian Krzyaniak, President of the Manufacturing Division. “This acquisition allows us to better serve our customers with expanded capabilities while creating new opportunities for collaboration and growth across our manufacturing operations.”
“This partnership creates an exciting next chapter for Roemer Machine,” said Scott Tarchinski, General Manager of Roemer Machine. “As a third-generation family business, finding the right long-term home for our company, employees, and customers mattered deeply to us. McCarthy-Bush shares that same long-term mindset and commitment to people, which made this the right fit.”
For Roemer Machine customers, day-to-day operations will remain consistent, with the same trusted team and service they’ve come to rely on.