Filtration Group (Madison Industries) Acquires Flow Dry Technology

David Kersjes and Steven Remstad (DAAD Holdings) Acquire FlowTech, Inc.

January 1, 2017

Manufacturing

FlowTech, Inc., a Kalamazoo, Michigan-based manufacturer of fluid filtration products and purification equipment, was acquired from long-time owner Phil Ragains by individual investors David Kersjes and Steven Remstad (DAAD Holdings, Inc.). The sellers engaged Calder Capital as exclusive M&A advisor; Ragains will remain as a consultant to support the ownership transition while the new owners plan to grow the business.

Filtration Group (Madison Industries) Acquires Molecular Products from Arlington Capital Partners

June 7, 2021

Manufacturing

Filtration Group, an affiliate of Madison Industries, has acquired Molecular Products, a global provider of pure air technologies, from Arlington Capital Partners. The deal brings Molecular's advanced chemical-based air treatment products and manufacturing capabilities into Filtration Group's portfolio to expand its life- and mission-critical filtration offerings across healthcare, defense and industrial markets.

Ingersoll Rand to Acquire SPX FLOW’s Air Treatment Business

October 6, 2022

Industrial Services

Ingersoll Rand entered into an agreement to acquire SPX FLOW’s Air Treatment business for approximately $525 million in an all-cash transaction. The business makes desiccant and refrigerated compressed air dryers, filtration systems, and purifiers, with nearly 50% of revenue coming from recurring aftermarket sources. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter after regulatory approvals, integrating the business into Ingersoll Rand’s Industrial Technologies and Services segment.

Donaldson Acquires Filtration Group’s Facet Filtration Business for $820 Million

February 2, 2026

Industrial Services

Donaldson Company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Filtration Group’s Facet Filtration business in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $820 million. The acquisition adds fuel and fluid filtration products used in mission-critical aerospace and defense and power generation applications, and is expected to strengthen Donaldson’s aftermarket position and financial profile.

Fairbanks Morse Defense Acquires Fluid Filtration Specialists LLC

December 16, 2021

Industrial Services

Fairbanks Morse Defense (a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management) has acquired Fluid Filtration Specialists LLC, a U.S.-based provider of flushing, filtration and testing services for marine vessels and heavy-duty engines. The add-on expands FMD's service capabilities for shipyard, defense and commercial marine customers including the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard.

Ingersoll Rand Acquires Controlled Fluidics and Ethafilter s.r.l.

April 3, 2024

Manufacturing

Ingersoll Rand Inc. has closed two acquisitions: Controlled Fluidics, a U.S.-based thermoplastic bonding and custom plastic assembly specialist serving life sciences and other high-growth end markets, and Ethafilter s.r.l., an Italy-based producer of filters and filter elements for the compressed air sector. The deals expand Ingersoll Rand's product portfolio and aftermarket capabilities, strengthening its position in life sciences, sterile filtration, and air treatment markets.