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ARRAY Technologies Integrates Ohio Solar Firm

The acquisition expands ARRAY Technologies' portfolio of solar racking and foundation systems.

Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Manufacturing

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ARRAY Technologies completed its acquisition of Northwest Ohio-based APA Solar in August 2025, expanding its range of engineered solar racking systems. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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ARRAY Technologies completed its acquisition of Northwest Ohio-based APA Solar in August 2025. The move brings new solar foundation and racking capabilities into the parent company's existing portfolio.

Why it matters

The acquisition allows ARRAY Technologies to incorporate specialized solar racking solutions and engineered foundation systems into its national offerings. APA Solar initially pivoted into the renewable energy sector during the 2008 automotive downturn.

APA Solar operates a 150,000-square-foot facility in Ridgeville Corners, a 130,000-square-foot plant in Bryan, and a 30,000-square-foot headquarters. The company reported $129 million in revenue for the 2024 fiscal year.

The players

ARRAY Technologies

This company is a provider of utility-scale solar tracker technology and now oversees the operations formerly held by APA Solar.

APA Solar

Founded by the Von Deylen brothers in 2008, this manufacturer produces solar racking and foundation systems in Northwest Ohio.

Josh Von Deylen

He is a co-founder of APA Solar who helped guide the company from automotive manufacturing into the solar racking industry.

Joe Von Deylen

He is a co-founder of APA Solar who helped establish the firm's manufacturing operations in Ohio.

The details

APA Solar utilizes specialized manufacturing processes derived from the automotive industry to produce driven piles, ground screws, and ballasted systems. The firm matches these foundation types to specific soil and terrain conditions through site testing.

Timeline

  1. APA Solar was founded in 2008 by Josh and Joe Von Deylen.

  2. The 2008 automotive downturn prompted the company to begin manufacturing solar racking components.

  3. APA Solar generated $129 million in revenue during 2024.

  4. ARRAY Technologies finalized its acquisition of the firm in August 2025.

Market Landscape

This acquisition follows a pattern set by companies that pivoted their manufacturing focus during the 2008 automotive industry downturn to survive and eventually scale in new sectors. The consolidation strengthens the parent firm's position against competitors by integrating specialized hardware capabilities.

The acquisition is not expected to immediately change product availability or pricing for current solar project developers. Customers should look for broader integrated racking options as the companies combine their technical portfolios.

The takeaway

Companies that successfully diversify their manufacturing capabilities can find long-term stability by moving into growth-oriented sectors like renewable energy. Diversification remains a key strategy for regional firms looking to navigate economic shifts and attract larger corporate partners.

Further reading

For more background on the sector, visit the Ohio Manufacturing section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by pv magazine USA.

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