Meeco Sullivan announced effective September 18, 2018 that Meeco Sullivan’s parent company, Tuckahoe Holdings has acquired a majority ownership interest in Wahoo Docks based in Dahlonega, GA. Wahoo Docks is a 25-year old company that is North America’s #1 supplier of the highest quality, aluminum residential floating dock systems. Meeco Sullivan has been an industry leader in galvanized steel and timber floating dock systems with a combined 110 years of dock experience and will now be #1 in steel, aluminum and timber dock systems with Wahoo Docks added to its product offering.
Tim Osby, President of Wahoo Docks, will retain his ownership position and continue in his role as President. Tim noted that “We have always taken great pride in designing and producing the highest quality aluminum dock systems and we are excited to be joining forces with an industry leader like Meeco Sullivan. It will be business as usual for us as we continue to support our nationwide dealer network creating new sales opportunities for them and helping Meeco Sullivan grow its commercial aluminum dock business.”
Ralph Morley commented that “This is another great example of Tuckahoe Holdings commitment to supporting Meeco Sullivan’s growth goals by giving us the resources to make strategic acquisitions. Wahoo Docks is a highly respected industry leader and a perfect complement to Meeco Sullivan’s business. When you add Wahoo Docks 70,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Georgia to our McAlester, OK and Warwick, NY manufacturing facilities we have more production capacity and expertise in galvanized steel, aluminum and timber dock systems than anyone in North America.”
Tuckahoe Holdings is a family run and family controlled private investment firm focused on acquiring successful businesses that they can own and invest in on a permanent basis. Stuart Farrell, Managing Partner with Tuckahoe Holdings stated that “We saw this as the right investment at the right time to create not only great synergies and efficiencies but the opportunity to be the marina industry’s undisputed leader. We’re committed to the long-term success of these companies and the futures of their employees. Tuckahoe Holdings core values always put people first and their enduring success and safety are just as critical as exemplary financial performance.”
About Wahoo Docks
Headquartered in Dahlonega, Georgia, Wahoo Docks is the largest manufacturer of residential and commercial aluminum boat docks in North America with over 25 years of experience and dealers across the United States and in several international locations. Their exclusive dealer network is comprised of over 100 dock and marine specialists who sell and service Wahoo Docks. Recognized for building the highest-quality aluminum dock systems available, Wahoo incorporates state-of-the-art design practices and technologies to deliver products that are durable, cost-efficient, aesthetically appealing and low maintenance. To learn more visit wahoodocks.com or contact Scott Livingston at scott@wahoodocks.com.
