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industry update
GF to acquire leading metal valve specialist for Infrastructure Flow Solutions
CFT invests in test facility upgrades and equipment
GF has signed an agreement to acquire VAG-Group, headquartered in Mannheim( Germany), a renowned global manufacturer and supplier of water utility valve solutions. The transaction is a next step toward GF’ s vision of becoming the global leader in Flow Solutions and allows GF to leverage its market position in the infrastructure sector, especially in Europe and the Middle East. The VAG-Group specialises in products such as gate valves, butterfly valves, control valves
and check valves, which are used in critical infrastructure including water pipelines, transmission lines, dams and power plants, as well as in specific industries such as desalination. Its portfolio also features complementary products that enhance GF’ s solutions for stormwater management and help mitigate water loss in distribution networks. VAG-Group’ s dedication to sustainable innovation and quality, as well as customer service, is perfectly aligned with GF’ s corporate culture and values.
Celeros Flow Technology, a company that specialises in advanced flow control solutions utilising pumps and valves, has invested in new test equipment, as well as a customer suite, at its plant in Cathcart, Glasgow, Scotland. The new facilities, designed with a focus on sustainability, will enable increased testing capacity to support future business
growth, as well as provide a significantly improved customer experience. The new customer suite delivers an improved customer experience for visitors to the site, with enhanced customer hosting facilities for witness testing. Additionally, the new and improved staff working area will accommodate future team growth to support increased test demands.
Ferguson announces two acquisitions
Ferguson
Enterprises, Inc. announces the closing of two acquisitions: Independent Pipe & Supply Corp. and National Fire Equipment Ltd. and National Fire Fabrication Ltd. Headquartered in Canton, MA, Independent Pipe & Supply is a distributor of pipe, valves and other products serving the commercial / mechanical professional. The company has eight locations across the Northeast, operating in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New York. The acquisition of Independent Pipe & Supply strengthens Ferguson’ s existing footprint and fabrication capabilities in the New England area.“ Acquisitions continue to be a key driver of our overall growth strategy, complementing our organic growth,” said Ferguson CEO Kevin Murphy.“ The acquisition of Independent Pipe & Supply and National Fire will allow us to better leverage our scale locally, expanding our commercial plumbing and mechanical contracting footprint in the Northeast and our fire and fabrication business into Canada. Both acquisitions add talented associates and valuable customer relationships to our business that help drive future growth.” www. valve-world. net Valve World June 2025
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