Fairbanks Morse Defense (Arcline) Acquires Hunt Valve Company, Inc.

Fairbanks Morse Defense (Arcline) Acquires Vestdavit

September 10, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

Fairbanks Morse Defense, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired Vestdavit, a Bergen-based supplier of davits and advanced boat-handling systems, from its four owners for an undisclosed amount. The deal expands FMD's marine handling and OEM capabilities and adds Vestdavit's manufacturing site in Poland plus service centers in the Netherlands and Seattle to FMD's global footprint.

Fairbanks Morse Defense Adds U.S. Marine Suppliers (AMMCON, American Fan, Hunt Valve, Maxim Watermakers, RT&D, Samtan, Ward Leonard, FEC)

April 8, 2024

Manufacturing

Fairbanks Morse Defense (a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management) has expanded its domestic shipbuilding supply chain through a series of add-on acquisitions since 2020, acquiring suppliers including AMMCON, American Fan, Hunt Valve, Maxim Watermakers, Research Tool & Die, Samtan Engineering, Ward Leonard and Federal Equipment Company. The deals broaden FMD's capabilities in fittings, fans/blowers, valves, water treatment, motors and electrical hardware to strengthen onshore production and resilience for U.S. maritime and defense customers.

Fairbanks Morse Defense Acquires Maxim Watermakers

January 18, 2022

Manufacturing

Fairbanks Morse Defense (a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management) has acquired Maxim Watermakers, a Shreveport, Louisiana-based maker of desalination and water treatment systems for marine defense applications. The deal adds desalination, reverse osmosis and heat-recovery evaporator capabilities to FMD’s turnkey onboard solutions offering to the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and other marine customers.

Fairbanks Morse Defense Acquires Federal Equipment Company

January 5, 2022

Aerospace & Defense

Fairbanks Morse Defense (a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management) has acquired Federal Equipment Company, a designer and manufacturer of mission-critical shipboard cargo elevators, engineered doors, and material handling systems. The add-on expands FMD's manufacturing and service capabilities for shipyard, defense and industrial customers, with particular emphasis on support for the U.S. Nuclear Navy.

Arcline Investment Management Acquires Fairbanks Morse from EnPro Industries

December 12, 2019

Manufacturing

Arcline Investment Management signed a definitive agreement to acquire Fairbanks Morse from EnPro Industries for $450 million. Fairbanks Morse is a long-established U.S. manufacturer of heavy-duty, medium-speed reciprocating engines serving naval, coast guard and power-generation customers; Arcline said it will invest to grow the business and its aftermarket services.

Hunt Valve Company Acquires Pima Valve

November 5, 2019

Manufacturing

Hunt Valve Company, a portfolio company of May River Capital, has completed the acquisition of Pima Valve, a Chandler, Arizona-based supplier of severe-duty bronze marine valves. The add-on expands Hunt Valve's product offering and access to U.S. Navy and commercial shipyards, supporting the company's role in the Navy supply chain.