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A Strategic Growth Story: How Acquisitions Fueled Success

Jan 8, 2026 · 8m

Summary

Host Hans Blake interviews Scott Groves, CEO of CUI, about the company’s strategic pivot from kerosene to gas heating products. Groves details how a 1993 decision to add gas lines allowed CUI to thrive as kerosene demand declined post-Y2K. He also explains how strategic acquisitions of regional competitors fueled national expansion. The episode highlights CUI’s growth through adaptability and targeted business development.

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