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    What Does a Surge in Flowmeter M&A Mean for the Industry?

    Feb. 11, 2025
    The consolidation of product lines through acquisitions may provide access to more integrated solutions, but it could also lead to shifts in supplier relationships and product availability.
    Businessman handshake for teamwork of business merger and acquisition

    The recent surge in mergers, acquisitions and partnerships in the flowmeter and process automation industry highlights a strategic shift driven by the energy transition and technological advancements, according to a recent article from Control.

    Companies like Sick Inc. and Endress+Hauser are leveraging partnerships to address decarbonization challenges, while Emerson's acquisition of Flexim enhances its ultrasonic flowmeter portfolio, ensuring broader market coverage. Similarly, private equity-backed firms like DwyerOmega and One Equity Partners continue to reshape the industry landscape by consolidating complementary businesses.

    These moves suggest that companies are actively seeking synergies to accelerate innovation, expand product offerings and strengthen their market position in response to evolving industry demands. Control explores these mergers and acquisitions more in depth in its full article.

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