Proceco Ltd. Begins New Chapter with Acquisition by Entrepreneur Philip Infilise

In a significant industry move, Helmut Schauer, Co-founder and Chairman of the Board, Robert Burns, President of Proceco Ltd., and Philip Infilise, Founder and CEO of Beyond the Dotz Inc., are pleased to announce the acquisition of Proceco Ltd. by Philip Infilise effective April 16th, 2024. As Proceco embarks on a new chapter in its rich 49-year history, this acquisition strategically positions the company for continued success in the marketplace.

Proceco will continue to operate on a “business as usual” basis from its head office in Montreal, Quebec, with Robert Burns remaining as President, continuing to lead the company’s talented team as the recognized leader in the North American Parts Cleaning Equipment industry, based on their expertise in the design and manufacture of customized industrial solutions. Philip Infilise will become CEO of Proceco effective April 16th, 2024.

In light of Helmut’s retirement and the desire for a change in ownership, Proceco is transitioning to new leadership while maintaining its unique expertise. Since its inception in 1975, Proceco has dominated the North American Parts Cleaning Equipment Industry, largely due to its early adoption of water-based cleaning technology. This environmentally friendly approach replaced the use of ozone-depleting chlorinated solvents, positioning Proceco as a technology leader. The resurgence of manufacturing industries in the USMCA region presents growth opportunities for Proceco’s high-quality, high-performance cleaning equipment. The search for new owners prioritized local or Canadian buyers with strong business, management, leadership backgrounds, and sales/distribution expertise.

“Mr. Infilise promises to be a great fit in all these aspects. He will find in Proceco a competent, diligent, dedicated, and loyal team flourishing under respectful, equitable, and transparent managers, guided and inspired by Proceco’s unique corporate culture,” said Helmut Schauer.

“I am thrilled that Proceco will continue to operate successfully in Quebec under new ownership. This passage guarantees job security for our dedicated team and brings fresh opportunities as our new leader, a proven entrepreneur, embraces the technological advancements ahead. With a vision focused on expanding growth, he embodies the essence of Proceco—an unwavering commitment to our customers and a dedication to product innovation that has long been our trademark,” said Robert Burns.

Philip Infilise added, “Building a company with a strong reputation and respected brand over 50 years is a compelling achievement, and I am honored to be part of Proceco's next chapters of its story. Helmut has fostered a culture and a team with strong values and a proven track record. Proceco's growth under Robert Burns' leadership has created a strong foundation for the impending expansion of the Proceco organization. The future is very bright, and I am excited by the opportunities to collaborate with all Proceco stakeholders to impact positive outcomes.”

About Beyond the Dotz
An innovative entrepreneur with a passion for leading teams to success, Philip Infilise founded Beyond the Dotz because he is committed to driving innovation and pushing boundaries within local and Canadian companies. Philip works relentlessly to foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and accountability, encouraging his teams to think outside the box and embrace the unknown. By taking calculated risks and embracing failure as an opportunity to learn and grow, Philip has excelled in various key roles throughout his career, including Executive Chairman, Board member, CEO, Vice President, Business Manager, Marketing Manager, Sales Manager, Product Manager, and Account Manager.

With a track record of success, Philip’s commitment to people first, innovation, purpose-driven leadership, and collaboration sets him apart as a visionary entrepreneur striving to make a positive impact on the world.

About Proceco Ltd.
PROCECO Ltd. specializes in the design and manufacturing of industrial aqueous parts washers and custom integrated systems for precision cleaning, high-pressure water jet deburring, fluorescent penetrant inspection, surface treatment, and wastewater treatment. Since 1975, PROCECO has supplied thousands of systems in more than 50 countries worldwide to leading partners in the aerospace, automotive, rail & transit, heavy machinery, and general manufacturing industries.

PROCECO machines are fully customizable, automated, and offer multi-stage processes. We design and integrate systems to meet virtually any cleaning process, from lean manufacturing cells to large-scale production lines. An ISO-certified company since 1995, PROCECO is a customer-focused company offering state-of-the-art engineering and 24/7 customer support for all our products to ensure they stay in service for many years to come.