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FCH Acquires Axiflow Technologies

February 21, 2026

Industrial Services

FCH completed the acquisition of Axiflow Technologies, a specialist in sanitary twin-screw pump solutions for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. The deal expands FCH’s hygienic process capabilities and deepens its position in high-purity fluid handling by integrating Axiflow’s proprietary pump technology while Axiflow continues operating with commercial autonomy.

Flow Control Holdings (Audax PE) Acquires Strahman Holdings from CID Capital

July 19, 2023

Manufacturing

Flow Control Holdings, a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity, has acquired Strahman Holdings from Indianapolis-based private equity firm CID Capital II. Strahman, a Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of washdown equipment, sampling valves and valve automation serving pharmaceutical, food & beverage and industrial markets, will join Flow Control’s platform as an add-on to expand product capabilities and end-market coverage.

Flow Control Holdings (Audax) Acquires DSO Fluid Handling and Flowtrend

February 24, 2023

Manufacturing

Flow Control Holdings (FCH), a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity, acquired sanitary-aftermarket specialists DSO Fluid Handling Company, Inc. and Flowtrend, Inc. The add-on deals (terms undisclosed) expand FCH's product offering and aftermarket capabilities for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical markets, with DSO maintaining a New Jersey office and Flowtrend operating from Houston, Texas.

Audax Private Equity Announces Strategic Growth Investment in Flow Control Holdings

March 9, 2022

Manufacturing

Audax Private Equity completed a strategic growth investment in Flow Control Holdings (FCH), a Chicago-based provider of sanitary and high-purity flow components serving food, beverage and pharmaceutical producers. The transaction follows The Edgewater Funds' sale of its ownership interest in FCH; Phil Pejovich will continue to lead the company alongside the existing management team.

Flow Control Holdings (Edgewater) Acquires FlexFit Hose, LLC

June 8, 2021

Manufacturing

Edgewater Growth Capital Partners IV’s portfolio company Flow Control Holdings, LLC (through its Ace Sanitary division) has acquired FlexFit Hose, LLC, a manufacturer of flexible hose products for sanitary and high-purity applications. FlexFit will be integrated into FCH’s Ace Sanitary division in Cincinnati to expand the platform’s capabilities in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical end markets.

Flow Control Holdings (Steel & O'Brien) Acquires Top Line Process Equipment Company

August 11, 2020

Manufacturing

Flow Control Holdings' Steel & O'Brien division has acquired Top Line Process Equipment Company from Allegheny Bradford Corporation. The deal, executed by Edgewater Growth Capital Partners' portfolio company FCH, adds stainless-steel sanitary processing components (pumps, valves, fittings, tubing) serving food, beverage and pharmaceutical end markets to the platform.