AML Oceanographic Acquired by Union Park Capital to Launch Marine Technology Platform

Victoria, BC - February 20, 2026

For more than 50 years, AML has supported oceanographic operations worldwide. On February 1, 2026 the company entered its next phase of growth.

Union Park Capital, a Boston-based private equity firm, has acquired AML Oceanographic. As part of the transaction, AML will serve as the foundation for Union Park’s marine technology platform, leading efforts to build and scale a multi-company ocean technology group. In turn, this partnership furnishes AML with the financial muscle and technical expertise to expand its product portfolio through thoughtful acquisitions. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

In day-to-day operations at AML, nothing changes. AML will continue to operate independently under its existing leadership team. Robert Haydock (CEO) has been with AML since 2002 and has guided the company’s evolution for nearly two decades, including the acquisition of the Moving Vessel Profiler (MVP) product line.

"We are very excited to work with Union Park,” said Robert. “Their Boston team has an incredible wealth of experience in the build-out of successful technology platforms. That knowledge is fuel. Access to lessons already learned is a tremendous accelerator.”

“AML has long been focused on scaling,” continued Robert. “Everything we do, we ask ourselves: Will this hold at five times the size? Now, with Union Park in our corner, we are more confident than ever that we have the DNA to be a top-tier player in the ocean domain.”

“Robert and the AML team represent the ideal group with which to launch our marine technology investment thesis,” said Brian McCafferty, Partner at Union Park Capital. “The company’s track record of strong customer relationships, technical expertise, and long-standing reputation provides the perfect foundation for building a market-leading marine technology group. With growing demand for marine energy sources, increased focus on the rebuilding of coastal infrastructure, and heavy defense spending on naval resources, we see tremendous opportunity to accelerate AML’s growth and pursue strategic acquisitions in this highly fragmented market.”

Looking ahead, this partnership supports AML’s core priorities - continued product development, expansion into adjacent markets, and selective acquisitions - while reinforcing our commitment to reliable kit, exceptional customer service, and unrivalled lead times. This next chapter creates more room to grow - without losing the character that defines AML.

“Our team sees this as one more turn of the dial in a larger journey to our BHAG - our Big Hairy Audacious Goal,” said Robert. “We could not be more excited.”

About AML Oceanographic

AML has been designing and manufacturing hydrographic instrumentation and multi-parameter sondes since 1974. Today, its equipment supports hydrography, water quality monitoring, science, and subsea infrastructure on all seven continents. The company has grown steadily, expanding both its product portfolio and global footprint while maintaining industry-leading lead times and a reputation for responsive customer support. AML is headquartered in Victoria, BC with operations in Halifax, NS.

About Union Park Capital

Union Park Capital is a Boston-based private equity firm solely focused on lower middle-market industrial technology companies. Union Park takes a long-term perspective to help stakeholders build value over time and drives value creation through profitably growing a business, not financial engineering. The firm has extensive experience building market-leading platforms through organic growth initiatives and strategic acquisitions across automation, precision manufacturing, and industrial technology sectors.