Flow Control: Essential Solutions, Vital Applications

Flow control products are critical to the industrial ecosystem with several long-term tailwinds driving demand across the sector. These include increased government spending on infrastructure, a constantly changing regulatory environment, reshoring initiatives and related supply chain dynamics, the transition to cleaner sources of energy, and broad adoption of modern technologies.

“Continued infrastructure upkeep and upgrades, energy transition projects, and build-out of domestic manufacturing capabilities all require a wide range of flow control products,” says John Arendale, a managing director.

At the same time, the needs and goals of various industrial end markets are evolving, creating ongoing demand for more advanced flow control products.

“More companies are seeking new technologies and digital solutions that optimize efficiency, save money, and improve throughput,” explains Brandt Carr, a director. “Innovative flow control providers that can support these endeavors and other operational enhancements will be well positioned for growth.”

With these factors in place, the approximately $240 billion global flow control market is expected to expand at a 5.1% CAGR through 2030.1 And despite steady M&A activity in many product categories, the sector remains highly fragmented with opportunities for platform building and add-on acquisitions.

In our latest flow control report, we discuss this investment potential and share:

• Three key segments of flow control

• Recent M&A transactions in the sector

• Traits to look for in leading companies

• Potential platform opportunities

To learn more about flow control M&A, please contact our senior professionals. 

1. Grandview Research, Pitchbook, S&P Capital IQ, Mergermarket, HW Research