Zeeco, a global powerhouse in combustion and environmental tech, just leveled up its presence in Japan by acquiring Applicot Corporation. This strategic move is all about digging deeper into the Japanese domestic market and providing top-tier local support for regional EPC customers.

After over 35 years as a trusted licensee, Applicot has been acquired by Zeeco, merging its strong Japanese market presence with Zeeco's advanced technologies, global infrastructure, and manufacturing capabilities. This acquisition provides enhanced, comprehensive combustion solutions to customers in Japan.

"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."

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.

"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."

Applicot will remain a trusted brand in Japan as a wholly owned subsidiary of Zeeco. Zeeco's acquisition of Applicot was finalized on January 13, 2026.