NEW YORK—Covington represented Industrias MASS, the leader in the commercial water heater market in Mexico, in its acquisition by Rinnai America Corporation, the leading manufacturer of tankless water heaters in North America.
This strategic acquisition will enable Rinnai America to establish its local presence in Mexico for both manufacturing and distribution. It also extends Rinnai America’s presence across Latin America, building upon the success of its existing operations in Brazil.
Rubén Kraiem led the Covington team on the transaction, and Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez S.C. served as local counsel.
Covington has a dedicated team of M&A lawyers with decades of experience in the business and legal communities in Latin America. Our team offers advice that meets the highest standards of expertise and sophistication in corporate transactions, combined with practical knowledge of doing business in Latin America. In 2020, The American Lawyer named lawyers from Covington’s Latin America Practice as “Dealmakers of the Year.”