Strategic Shift: Trillium Sells French Nuclear Valves Operations to Framatome

Trillium Flow Technologies, a leading global provider of critical flow control products, has officially announced the sale of its French valves operations to nuclear energy giant Framatome. This strategic transaction marks a significant milestone for both companies, reshaping their respective portfolios in the highly specialized nuclear power and fluid handling markets. A Specialized Legacy Moves […]

Uniwater Acquires Water Engineering AB – Strengthening Water Treatment & Infrastructure Expertise

Uniwater has entered into an agreement to acquire Water Engineering AB, a Swedish engineering consulting company with cutting-edge expertise in process design, planning, and project management for drinking water and wastewater treatment plants. The acquisition strengthens Uniwater’s offering in water infrastructure and water treatment and contributes to increased capacity and specialist expertise within the group. About Water […]

Triton Partners to Acquire Flender from Carlyle – Drive Technology Leader’s Ownership Transition

Global investment firm Carlyle has announced that it has agreed to sell Flender, a global market leader in mechanical drive technology, to Triton Fund 6, advised by Triton Partners. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close in Q4 2026. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. A Leader in Drive Technology Headquartered in Bocholt, Germany, with […]

AxFlow Oceania Acquires Dowdens Group – Big Move in AU

You know that feeling when a family-built company finds a backer who actually gets them? That’s exactly what just happened with Dowdens Group in Queensland. AxFlow Oceania has bought a majority stake in Dowdens – their biggest investment yet in the region. But here’s the best part: the current owners are staying on as shareholders. No hostile takeover drama. […]

Universal Plant Services buys Mechanical Solutions Inc to expand engineering capabilities

Sometimes, a business acquisition feels like just another corporate transaction. But this one? It’s different. Universal Plant Services (UPS) just announced they’ve acquired Mechanical Solutions Inc (MSI). And if you work with rotating or reciprocating equipment—think pumps, compressors, turbines—this is a game-changer. Here’s why I’m excited about it. UPS has always been the go-to for field […]

Citco Water Expands US Southeast Footprint with Two Strategic Acquisitions in Alabama

Citco Water has announced the acquisition of two Alabama-based companies—Pump & Process Equipment Inc and Legacy Environmental—significantly expanding its footprint and capabilities across the Southeastern United States. The company stated that these acquisitions mark a key step in its strategy to build a leading regional platform encompassing equipment, treatment technologies, and technical services across the full water […]