BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 16.Feb.2026, Words: 275) — Zeeco, involved globally in advanced combustion and environmental solutions, announced the acquisition of Applicot Corporation, a leading Japanese combustion company.
This strategic move strengthens Zeeco’s footprint in the Japanese domestic market and enhances local support for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) customers throughout the region.
Applicot has operated as an official licensee of Zeeco for over 35 years. Zeeco’s acquisition of the company combines Applicot’s strong market presence with Zeeco’s global resources,
manufacturing infrastructure, and innovative technologies to deliver comprehensive combustion solutions to customers in Japan, Zeeco announced on 16 Feb. 2026 in an official statement.
Applicot will remain a trusted brand in Japan as a wholly owned subsidiary of Zeeco. Zeeco’s acquisition of Applicot was finalized on 13 Jan. 2026.
While Applicot’s core business has historically focused on flare systems, Zeeco plans to expand Applicot’s capabilities to include a full range of combustion and environmental solutions, delivering greater value to customers across multiple industries.
“Bringing Applicot fully into the Zeeco family marks an exciting milestone in our growth strategy,” said Darton Zink, president and CEO of Zeeco. “This acquisition reinforces our commitment to providing localized expertise backed by global capabilities, ensuring our customers receive the highest level of service and support.”
“Zeeco has played a trusted and important role in Applicot’s history for decades,” said Susumu Morita, Managing Director of Applicot. “Becoming a fully integrated member of the Zeeco family is a natural progression and one that creates new opportunities for our team and the customers we proudly serve.”
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By Steve Stewart reporting from Baton Rouge. © 1999-2025 Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). All Rights Reserved.
