Acquisition Expands Afinitas Capabilities in Infrastructure Solutions

ST. LOUIS – October 17, 2025

Afinitas, the leading global infrastructure equipment and services company, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of RJ Watson,  Inc., a key provider of engineered structural products and systems for the bridge, highway and heavy construction industries. This strategic move broadens Afinitas’ scope beyond its traditional precast concrete customer base and strengthens its position as a comprehensive provider for the global infrastructure market.

Headquartered in the Buffalo, New York, area, RJ Watson has built a reputation for innovation and engineering excellence, specializing in bridge and structural bearings, seismic isolation devices, and expansion joints. With a state-of-the-art facility and decades of experience, RJ Watson serves construction clients with customized solutions for complex design challenges.

“The acquisition of RJ Watson is an exciting step in Afinitas’ strategy to broaden our impact in the infrastructure industry,” said Jason Duncan, Afinitas CEO. “While this move takes us beyond our traditional customer base of precast concrete producers, it aligns well with our mission to deliver innovative, high-quality infrastructure solutions  and services to customers worldwide. We are thrilled to welcome the RJ Watson team to the Afinitas family.”

“From the beginning, our team has been committed to engineering excellence and customer-focused solutions,“ said Ron Watson, CEO and President of RJ Watson. “Joining Afinitas allows us to continue this mission with the support of a global organization that shares our values and people-first philosophy. Together we’ll deliver more value to our customers and the infrastructure industry.”

The acquisition reflects Afinitas’ strategy to build a premier platform of technologies and services for the infrastructure industry. RJ Watson’s high-load multirotational bearings, seismic isolation devices and expansion joint systems will help Afinitas enter new markets in bridge, highway and heavy construction sectors and increase opportunities for growth and innovation.

“The addition of RJ Watson to the Afinitas platform is a perfect example of bringing together two organizations that share a passion for innovation, quality, and customer success. We are proud to have facilitated this partnership and look forward to the opportunities it will create in the global infrastructure market,” said Ryan Gable, Managing Partner of BW Forsyth Partners.

ABOUT RJ Watson

RJ Watson, founded in the Buffalo, New York, area, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in custom structural solutions for the bridge, highway and heavy construction industries. The company’s products include bridge and structural bearings, expansion joint systems and related services. Its engineers and specialists develop and manufacture innovative, customized structural engineering solutions for seismic and non-seismic applications.

ABOUT AFINITAS

The Afinitas platform brings together global leaders in the design, manufacture, installation and support of products and equipment to produce precast concrete and infrastructure products. Organized into three divisions: Equipment and Automation; Forming Systems and Concrete Accessories, the teams are committed to providing best-in-class solutions and service for customers around the world. Afinitas is part of BW Forsyth Partners, LLC, an investment group backed by global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller. To learn more, go to afinitas.com.

ABOUT BW FORSYTH PARTNERS

BW Forsyth Partners is a St. Louis-based investment firm with a perpetual investment horizon and permanent capital base. Forsyth focuses on acquiring and building enduring businesses through a people-centric approach to culture, programmatic acquisitions, and operational strategic deployment. For more information, visit bwforsyth.com.