Painting & Coating Industry (PCI) logo Powder coating summit logo
search
cart
facebook twitter linkedin youtube
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
Painting & Coating Industry (PCI) logo Powder coating summit logo
  • NEWS
    • Latest News
    • Market Trends & Reports
    • Finishing News
    • Price Alerts
    • Subscribe to Newsletters
    • Global Top 10/ PCI 25
    • Weekly Featured Article
  • PRODUCTS
    • Product News
    • Featured Products
    • Must See Products and Services
  • MATERIALS
    • Additives
    • Resins/Polymers
    • Pigments
    • Equipment
    • Distributors
  • TECHNOLOGIES
    • Adhesives
    • Architectural Coatings
    • Finishing Articles
    • Finishing Technologies
    • Finishing Equipment
    • Industrial Coatings
    • Nanotechnology
    • Powder Coatings
    • Solventborne
    • Special Purpose Coatings
    • Sustainability
    • UV Coatings
    • Waterborne
  • RESOURCES
    • Columns
      • Did you know?
      • Distribution Dive
      • Formulating With Mike
      • Innovation Insights
      • Powder Coating Perspectives
      • TiO2 Insider
    • Blogs
      • Editor's Viewpoint
      • Industry Insights
    • Coatings Supplier Handbook
    • Podcasts and Videos
      • COAT-IT! Podcast
      • Videos/PCI TV
    • PCI Store
    • Classifieds
    • eBooks
    • Sponsor Insights
    • White Papers
    • COATLE Word Game
  • EVENTS
    • Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit
    • Paint and Coatings Academy
    • Webinars
    • Calendar of Events
    • Lifetime Achievement Award
  • DIRECTORIES
    • Buyer's Guide
    • Equipment Directory
    • Materials Directory
  • EMAGAZINE
    • Current Issue
    • eMagazine Archive
    • China Issue Archive
    • Editorial Advisory Board
  • CONTACT
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise
    • Subscribe to eMagazine
    • Subscribe to Newsletters
  • SIGN UP!
Company News

TASI Group Buys Manufacturer of Flow Meters and Energy Measurement Systems

May 3, 2019

OAK CREEK, WI - AW-Lake Co.’s parent organization, TASI Group, recently acquired ONICON, a private company specializing in the design and manufacture of flow meters and energy measurement systems. ONICON addresses liquid flow, steam flow, natural gas flow, airflow, and thermal energy applications with a broad range of flow meter technologies, including electromagnetic, turbine, ultrasonic, thermal mass, vortex, Pitot tube and BTU meters. Through its own acquisitions, ONICON offers six brands including ONICON, Air Monitor, Seametrics, Fox Thermal, Greyline, and Pulsar Process Measurement.

The organization joins the TASI Flow Segment of complementary businesses, which include AW-Lake Co., KEM Kuppers Electromechanik GmbH, Litre Meter, SignalFire Wireless Telemetry, Vogtlin Instruments GmbH, and EXACT Dispensing Systems.

The ONICON acquisition is another is step in the development of TASI’s flow and level measurement business. The combined businesses now form a substantially larger TASI Flow Segment that offers an extensive range of technology to better serve customers around the globe and extend into new markets.

“The ONICON acquisition is a strategic win for everyone,” said TASI CEO John McKenna. “ONICON’s diversified portfolio of flow technologies compliment TASI Flow businesses with little overlap in technology, industries and geographic regions.  This acquisition positions both businesses on an aggressive growth path.”

John Norris, former ONICON President and Chief Executive Officer, will serve as TASI Flow Segment President with responsibilities for overseeing the entire combined group of flow businesses. He will report directly to John McKenna, the TASI Group CEO.

AW-Lake Co. is a leading North American design, manufacturing and service company of flow measurement technology for the fluid control needs of various industries, including paint and coatings. Together with its European sister companies, KEM-Kueppers, Vogtlin Instruments, and LitreMeter, AW-Lake services and distributes a broad portfolio of flow measurement instrumentation throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia.

KEYWORDS: Acquisitions measurement instruments

Share This Story

Looking for a reprint of this article?
From high-res PDFs to custom plaques, order your copy today!

Recommended Content

JOIN TODAY
to unlock your recommendations.

Already have an account? Sign In

  • Double exposure of creative chemistry concept on laptop background, research and development concept

    Inside the AI Shift in Coatings

    Industry leaders share real-world examples of how AI is...
    Sustainable
    By: PCI Editorial Staff
  • Global Top 10 and PCI Logo

    2026 Global Top 10: Top Paint and Coatings Companies

    See how the world’s largest paint and coatings companies...
    Global Top 10 and PCI 25
    By: Courtney Bassett
  • The 2026 PCI 25

    2026 PCI 25: Top Paint and Coatings Companies

    See how North America's largest paint and coatings...
    Global Top 10 and PCI 25
    By: Courtney Bassett
You must login or register in order to post a comment.

Report Abusive Comment

Manage My Account
  • eMagazine
  • Newsletters
  • Online Registration
  • Subscription Customer Service

More Videos

Sponsored Content

Sponsored Content is a special paid section where industry companies provide high quality, objective, non-commercial content around topics of interest to the PCI audience. All Sponsored Content is supplied by the advertising company and any opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and not necessarily reflect the views of PCI or its parent company, BNP Media. Interested in participating in our Sponsored Content section? Contact your local rep!

close
  • wooden kitchen set and shelving
    Sponsored bySirca North America

    Leveraging Coatings to Meet ESG Goals in Manufacturing

  • man woodworking in workshop
    Sponsored byGemini Industries, Inc.

    Waterborne Coatings Aren't the Future -- They're the New Performance Benchmark

Popular Stories

Breaking News

16 Taken to Hospitals After Incident at Massachusetts Coating Facility

USA election voters in red and blue to represent democrats and republicans

The AkzoNobel-Axalta Vote is Over. What Will Regulators Ask Next?

Axalta Coating Systems Headquarters in Philadelphia, PA

Axalta Sets Two Records Ahead of Aug. 5 Merger Vote

The PCI 25 Annual Revenue Rankings

Events

September 15, 2026

Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit

The Coatings Trends & Technologies (CTT) Summit is an annual conference for both liquid and powder coatings formulators and manufacturers to discuss innovations in coatings technology. This event combines high-quality technical presentations, a resource-rich exhibit hall, and dedicated networking opportunities to connect scientific minds, foster innovation, and cultivate game-changing new ideas!

January 1, 2030

Webinar Sponsorship Information

For webinar sponsorship information, visit www.bnpevents.com/webinars or email webinars@bnpmedia.com.

View All Submit An Event

Products

Advanced Coating Materials

Advanced Coating Materials

See More Products
PCI Coat It! Podcast

Related Articles

  • RPM Buys Manufacturer of Commercial Joint Sealants

    See More
  • RPM Buys Manufacturer of Concrete Care Coatings and Sealants

    See More
  • Flow Meters

    See More

Related Products

See More Products
  • Principles and Applications of Emulsion Polymerization

  • Handbook of Adhesives and Surface Preparation

  • Failure Analysis of Paints and Coatings, Revised Edition

See More Products

Related Directories

  • AW-Lake Process Flow Measurement

    Spur and helical gear PD and Coriolis mass flowmeters, controllers and transmitters for measuring flows of paints, coatings, sealants, adhesives and lubricants. Capable of measuring high pressure, thick, abrasive, and highly viscous materials. PD and Coriolis meters maintain consistent accuracy from ±0.5% to ±0.1% of reading, despite changing viscosity conditions.
×

Keep the info flowing with our eNewsletters!

Get the latest industry updates tailored your way.

JOIN TODAY!
  • RESOURCES
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
    • Directories
    • Store
    • Want More
    • Manufacturing Division
  • SIGN UP TODAY
    • Create Account
    • eMagazine
    • Newsletters
    • Customer Service
    • Manage Preferences
  • SERVICES
    • Marketing Services
    • Reprints
    • Market Research
    • List Rental
    • Survey & Sample
  • STAY CONNECTED
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • Youtube
    • X (Twitter)
  • PRIVACY
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
    • PRIVACY REQUEST
    • ACCESSIBILITY

Copyright ©2026. All Rights Reserved BNP Media, Inc. and BNP Media II, LLC.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing