Rotating Machinery Services Announces Acquisition of ECMM
Bethlehem, PA — Rotating Machinery Services (RMS), a leading independent provider of aftermarket turbomachinery engineering, repair, and field services, today announced the acquisition of East Coast Mechanical & Marine (ECMM), a respected provider of rotating equipment field services, millwright labor, and outage support.
The acquisition adds 27 highly experienced field-service professionals — ranging from turbomachinery millwrights to Technical Field Advisors (TFAs) — significantly strengthening RMS’s Global Technology Solutions (GTS) organization. GTS integrates advanced metrology, innovative tooling, and field execution to deliver turnkey turnaround and outage solutions for critical rotating equipment worldwide.
Advancing Technology-Enabled Field Service
The addition of ECMM enhances RMS’s ability to deliver fully integrated field execution services across the energy, petrochemical, refining, power generation, and heavy industrial sectors. RMS now offers expanded global coverage and rapid-response capability for outages, turnarounds, and emergent events involving steam turbines, compressors, expanders, and other critical rotating equipment.
By incorporating ECMM’s experienced personnel into the GTS organization, RMS further strengthens its ability to combine precision field execution with advanced metrology, laser scanning, digital twins, and innovative tooling. This integrated approach reduces turnaround duration, improves installation accuracy, and provides customers with enhanced technical insight throughout the lifecycle of their assets.
RMS will continue to fully support all existing ECMM customers, ensuring uninterrupted service while expanding access to RMS’s engineering depth, repair and manufacturing capabilities, and digital technology platform.
“The acquisition of ECMM strengthens our ability to deliver technology-enabled field execution at scale,” said Kraig Simpson, Vice President of Global Technology Solutions at RMS. “By integrating ECMM’s experienced millwrights and TFAs into our GTS platform, we are combining best-in-class mechanical expertise with advanced metrology and innovative solutions. The result is faster, more precise, and more predictable outage execution for our customers worldwide.”
Matt Schreiner, Owner of ECMM, who will continue with RMS in a leadership and technical advisory role, added: “Our team has built a reputation for dependable, high-quality turbomachinery field service. Joining RMS allows us to expand that capability with world-class engineering, repair infrastructure, and advanced technology. Together, we can deliver greater value and more comprehensive solutions to customers across the globe.”
Benefits to Customers
With the acquisition of ECMM, RMS further strengthens its position as a global leader in aftermarket turbomachinery services. Customers will benefit from:
- 27 additional experienced turbomachinery field professionals, including millwrights and TFAs
- Expanded global outage and turnaround support capacity
- Faster response times and increased scheduling flexibility
- Seamless continuity of service for all existing ECMM customers
- Expanded deployment of RMS’s advanced metrology, alignment, and innovative tooling in the field and shop
- Fully integrated engineering-to-execution support through the Global Technology Solutions platform
About Rotating Machinery Services (RMS)
Rotating Machinery Services (RMS) is a leading independent provider of aftermarket engineering, repair, field services, and parts for critical turbomachinery. RMS supports steam turbines, compressors, expanders, and other rotating equipment across energy, petrochemical, refining, power generation, and industrial markets. Through its Global Technology Solutions organization, RMS integrates advanced metrology, industry-leading engineering expertise, and field execution to deliver turnkey turnaround solutions that reduce downtime and improve asset reliability. With vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities and a nationwide and global network of facilities, RMS delivers reliable, innovative solutions to customers worldwide.
Learn more at www.rotatingmachinery.com.
About East Coast Mechanical & Marine (ECMM)
East Coast Mechanical & Marine (ECMM) provides specialized millwright, mechanical, and rotating-equipment field services to industrial customers, with deep expertise in turbomachinery, refinery, petrochemical, and heavy industrial environments. ECMM has built a strong reputation for dependable outage support and high-quality mechanical execution through its experienced team of turbomachinery millwrights and Technical Field Advisors.