Dresser Utility Solutions Acquires Itron's Global Gas Regulator and European C&I Gas Metering and Stations Business

Dresser Utility Solutions Acquires Total Piping Solutions

November 1, 2022

Manufacturing

Dresser Utility Solutions has acquired the assets of Total Piping Solutions (TPS) and will integrate TPS’ patented product lines into its Dresser Pipeline Solutions (DPS) business. The acquisition transfers TPS trademarks and patents (including TX3, Triple Tap, Quick Cam, and Ultra-Sleeve) to expand DPS’ product portfolio and distribution for water and wastewater markets in the U.S. and globally.

Dresser Utility Solutions Acquires Kobus

April 1, 2025

Infrastructure

Dresser Utility Solutions, a portfolio company of First Reserve, has acquired Kobus, a provider of gas and water pipe-pulling technology and a portfolio company of Agile Growth Equity. Kobus will continue operating from its Houston (U.S.) and Tamworth (U.K.) locations and the deal expands Dresser's capabilities for safer, faster, and more cost-effective underground gas and water pipe replacement to address aging utility infrastructure.

Ingersoll Rand Acquires Dosatron International

October 3, 2022

Manufacturing

Ingersoll Rand Inc. has acquired Dosatron International L.L.C. and Dilution Solutions L.L.C. for an all-cash upfront purchase price of approximately $90 million plus up to $15 million in potential future consideration. The Clearwater, Florida–based dosing pump and fluid-dosing systems business (about 45 employees) will join Ingersoll Rand's Precision and Science Technologies segment, expanding the company's digital and IIoT-enabled capabilities into controlled environment agriculture, hydroponics, horticulture, animal health, food safety and water treatment.

nVent Electric Acquires CIS Global from Guardian Capital Partners for ~$200M

June 9, 2021

Manufacturing

nVent Electric plc has acquired CIS Global LLC, a provider of intelligent rack power distribution units and server rack slides, for approximately $200 million in cash. The acquisition strengthens nVent's data center power and thermal management capabilities and expands its global manufacturing footprint; CIS Global is headquartered in Tucson, Arizona and employs about 850 people worldwide.

Equipment Controls Company Acquires Tri-State Meter and Regulator Service, Inc.

June 28, 2024

Energy

Equipment Controls Company (ECCO), a Norcross, Georgia-based distributor of natural gas measurement and control products, acquired Tri-State Meter and Regulator Service, Inc., a Memphis, Tennessee-based distribution and service center for natural gas and liquid management products, effective June 28, 2024. The acquisition expands ECCO's geographic reach and field-service capabilities, allowing the combined business to offer broader product distribution, installation, testing and leak-survey services to natural gas utilities, transmission companies, and commercial and industrial customers.

Dresser Natural Gas Solutions Acquires Flow Safe, Inc.

November 5, 2020

Manufacturing

Dresser Natural Gas Solutions acquired Flow Safe, Inc., a manufacturer of over-pressure protection solutions, in a transaction that closed on October 30, 2020. GulfStar Group served as exclusive financial advisor to Flow Safe; the acquisition expands Dresser NGS's product capabilities and enables entry into new end markets such as aerospace, marine and industrial/specialty gas.