IDEX

IDEX is a company based in Lake Forest, Illinois, specializing in the development, design, and manufacturing of fluidics systems and specialty engineered products. Established in 1987, IDEX produces a diverse range of products, including pumps, flow meters, valves, clamping systems, optical filters, and hydraulic rescue tools, serving various industries such as industrial, life sciences, agriculture, and semiconductor manufacturing. The company operates through three main segments: fluid and metering technologies, health and science technologies, and fire and safety and diversified products. With a global presence, IDEX has manufacturing operations in over 20 countries and employs more than 7,000 people. In 2023, the company reported revenues of $3.3 billion.

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Senior Vice President and CFO

31 past transactions

Airtech Group

Acquisition in 2021
Airtech, Inc. is a manufacturer of vacuum and pressure technology solutions, operating in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company produces a diverse range of products, including regenerative blowers, liquid ring vacuum pumps, DC variable speed blowers, and oil-free vacuum pumps. In addition to standard offerings, Airtech designs custom systems tailored to specific applications, such as non-contact rotary claw systems and recirculating liquid ring vacuum systems. The company also supplies various parts and accessories, including vacuum boosters and gauges, to support its equipment. Airtech serves multiple industries, including pharmaceuticals, surgery, dentistry, laboratories, environmental remediation, medical services, and food processing. Established in 1982, Airtech, Inc. is headquartered in Englewood, New Jersey.

ABEL Pumps

Acquisition in 2021
ABEL Pumps specializes in the development and manufacturing of reciprocating positive displacement pumps designed for various flow rates and pressures. The company produces a wide range of diaphragm pumps, including mechanical, electromechanical, compact, hydraulic piston diaphragm, and double diaphragm pumps, catering to industries such as mining, industrial wastewater, food, chemical, and cement. ABEL Pumps also offers customized solutions, pulsation damping, and monitoring services, as well as maintenance and support for its products. The company focuses on providing efficient and reliable pumping solutions suitable for abrasive, aggressive, and shear-sensitive media applications.

Flow Management Devices

Acquisition in 2020
Flow Management Devices is a privately-held provider of flow measurement systems that ensure custody transfer accuracy in the oil and gas industry.

Velcora

Acquisition in 2019
Velcora Holding AB is an engineering company based in Tumba, Sweden, founded in 1977. It specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sale of custom mechanical shaft seals, serving various sectors including hygienic, industrial, and maritime industries. The company operates through two main divisions: Roplan, which focuses on custom shaft seals for pumps, mixers, compressors, and marine propulsion systems, and Steridose, which provides engineered process components tailored for the biopharmaceutical industry. Velcora has established a global presence, catering to diverse manufacturing needs across its target markets. As of July 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of IDEX Corporation.

thinXXS Microtechnology

Acquisition in 2017
thinXXS Microtechnology specializes in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of disposable microfluidic devices made from plastics. The company serves various sectors, including diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, analytics, and medical applications. Their product offerings include disposable plastic systems and cartridges, as well as microfluidic actuation and control systems. These innovations facilitate the treatment of immunology, clinical chemistry, DNA analysis, and cell-based investigations, streamlining processes for clients in the in-vitro diagnostics and laboratory automation fields.

SFC Koenig

Acquisition in 2016
SFC Koenig specializes in high-quality sealing and flow control technology, offering a diverse range of products and solutions tailored to meet precise customer needs. The company manufactures standard and customized solutions that enhance system reliability and efficiency while adhering to stringent safety and environmental standards. Its product lineup includes fastening and sealing technology, such as force-fitting fasteners, rivet systems, screw threads, adhesive products, and hydraulics expanders, which are utilized across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical engineering, and construction. By focusing on reducing waste and lowering lifecycle costs, SFC Koenig aims to deliver innovative solutions that not only optimize performance but also minimize damage to components.

AWG

Acquisition in 2016
AWG Fittings is a manufacturer based in Ballendorf, Germany, specializing in mobile and stationary fire protection equipment. Established in 2006, the company produces a wide range of firefighting products, including nozzles, couplings, valves, foam equipment, and hydraulic rescue tools such as cutters and spreaders. AWG Fittings ensures the reliability of its products through comprehensive testing, meeting the necessary specifications for rescue operations. The company also offers various systems for extinguishing, cooling, and cleaning, as well as hazard prevention solutions. In addition to manufacturing, AWG Fittings provides start-up, maintenance, training, and presentation services. Its products are distributed through dealers to fire services, industries, and other users globally.

Akron Brass

Acquisition in 2016
Akron Brass Company specializes in the manufacture of engineered life safety products tailored for fire suppression and emergency response. Established in 1918 and based in Wooster, Ohio, the company offers a comprehensive range of products, including various types of nozzles, monitors, valves, and vehicle electronics. Akron Brass also provides lighting solutions, reels, tools, fittings, and specialized equipment for industries such as firefighting, emergency services, petrochemical processing, and transportation. Their products are designed to enhance safety and efficiency in critical situations, and they are sold through a global network of distributors as well as online. The company's manufacturing capabilities extend across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific. Akron Brass operates as a subsidiary of IDEX Corporation.

CiDRA Precision Services

Acquisition in 2015
CiDRA Precision Services, LLC is an engineering and manufacturing company based in Wallingford, Connecticut, specializing in the production of custom and catalog products for the life sciences, defense, and industrial markets. The company offers a range of products, including heat spreaders for laser technologies, commercial and optical quality windows for various applications, and microfluidic components such as chips and hole cover tapes. Additionally, CiDRA provides services in hard material machining, custom flow cell design, glass forming, coating, and strengthening. Its products and services are marketed through representatives across several states, including Connecticut, New York, and Florida. Founded in 1999, CiDRA Precision Services operates as a subsidiary of IDEX Health & Science LLC.

Alfa Valvole

Acquisition in 2015
Alfa Valvole, founded in 1971 and headquartered in Milan, Italy, specializes in the design and manufacture of specialty valve products, primarily for the petrochemical sector. The company produces a range of ball valves made from various materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel, and special alloys, catering to the needs of the chemical, petrochemical, energy, and sanitary markets. With a production facility spanning 20,000 square meters, Alfa Valvole employs advanced machinery and production lines to ensure high-quality industrial tools for its clients.

Novotema

Acquisition in 2015
Novotema S.p.A. is a manufacturer based in Villongo, Italy, specializing in the design and production of rubber seals and elastomer components. Founded in 1973, the company offers a diverse range of products, including O-rings, seals, gaskets, diaphragms, and custom components made from various elastomer materials such as nitrile, silicone, and fluoroelastomer. These products are utilized across multiple industries, including automotive, biomedical, food processing, and oil and gas. With a workforce of approximately 160 employees and a facility covering 23,000 square meters, Novotema has established itself as a leader in both national and international markets. The company also provides technical consultancy, component design, and surface treatment services, ensuring high-quality solutions for its global clientele.

AEGIS Flow Technologies

Acquisition in 2014
AEGIS Flow Technologies specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of specialty chemical processing valves. The company serves various industries, including chemical, petrochemical, chlor-alkali, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and paper. AEGIS Flow Technologies offers a range of products, including lined plugs, lined diaphragms, lined balls, and lined control valves, along with pipes and fittings. Through its innovative solutions, the company addresses the needs of clients requiring reliable and efficient chemical processing equipment.

Matcon

Acquisition in 2012
Matcon Ltd specializes in material processing solutions for high-value powders, primarily serving the pharmaceutical, food, nutrition, and chemical sectors. The company designs and supplies a range of powder handling systems that include tablet and granule handling, blending and mixing, and intermediate bulk container (IBC) systems. Matcon's products are aimed at enhancing production efficiency by enabling discharge without segregation and providing lean manufacturing solutions. Additionally, the company offers batch traceability and other systems to help clients establish flexible and agile production facilities tailored to their specific needs.

ERC, Inc.

Acquisition in 2012
ERC, Inc is a leader in the manufacture of gas liquid separations and detection solutions for the life science, analytical instrumentation.

Precision Photonics

Acquisition in 2012
Precision Photonics Corporation is a manufacturer based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in precision optical components and coatings. The company develops and sells a diverse range of products, including etalons, cubes, polarizers, waveplates, high-energy laser mirrors, micro-optics, ion-beam-sputtered coatings, interleavers, beamsplitters, and prisms. These products cater to various applications such as diagnostics, femtosecond fiber lasers, multi-photon microscopy, and laser amplifiers. Precision Photonics serves multiple industries, including telecommunications, defense, aerospace, biomedical, and semiconductor manufacturing. In addition to its extensive product line, the company offers custom services for the creation of specialized optical components. Its products are distributed in several countries, including Japan, Germany, France, Spain, the United Kingdom, the Nordic region, and Israel. Founded in 2000, Precision Photonics has established itself as a key player in the optics market.

CVI Melles Griot

Acquisition in 2011
Founded in 1972, CVI Melles Griot is a global leader in the design and manufacture of products that enable the practical application of light. CVI offers a full spectrum of design and manufacturing expertise and maintains an industry unique ‘build your own’ catalog that allows customers the flexibility to customize optical components to their specific application.

CVI Laser LLC

Acquisition in 2011
CVI Laser LLC produces critical enabling products for demanding applications such as spectroscopy, cytometry, remote sensing.

Advanced Thin Films

Acquisition in 2011
Advanced Thin Films is specializes in optical components and coatings for applications in the fields of scientific research, defense, aerospace, telecommunications and electronics manufacturing.

Microfluidics

Acquisition in 2011
Microfluidics specializes in the production of high shear fluid processors known as Microfluidizer® systems, which are designed for uniform particle size reduction, cell disruption, and the creation of nanoparticles. Primarily serving industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemicals, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and energy, the company’s technology enhances research and development by enabling efficient processes and consistent formulations. With over 3,000 processors installed in more than 50 countries, Microfluidics plays a crucial role in the development of micro- and nano-scale materials. The company's headquarters near Boston houses the Microfluidics Technology Center, where a team of expert engineers offers Proof of Concept and Process Development services, leveraging their extensive knowledge in nanotechnology and various applications.

The Fitzpatrick Company

Acquisition in 2010
The Fitzpatrick Company is a global leader in the design and manufacture of process technologies for the pharmaceutical, food, and personal care industries. With over 80 years of experience, the company specializes in size reduction, roll compaction, pre-breaking, and drying equipment tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients. Fitzpatrick's portfolio includes advanced systems for efficient product containment, enhancing operator safety, and inert environments to mitigate dust explosion hazards. The company operates facilities in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, and Tokyo, Japan, and boasts a skilled Technical Service Group that provides worldwide support. Additionally, Fitzpatrick collaborates with partners within the IDEX Material Processing Technologies group, which includes Quadro Engineering, Matcon, and Microfluidics, to offer a comprehensive range of processing solutions. The company’s commitment to customization enables it to deliver innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and profitability for its customers.

OBL s.r.l

Acquisition in 2010
OBL s.r.l provides polymer blending systems and related accessories for a diverse range of global industries, including water, waste water, oil and gas, petro-chemical and power generation markets.

IETG

Acquisition in 2008
IETG Ltd specializes in providing multi-disciplinary support services primarily within the water and wastewater sectors. The company offers a range of essential services, including water-quality testing, monitoring, closed-circuit television pipeline inspections, flow monitoring, and drainage network management. Additionally, IETG focuses on related data management to enhance operational efficiency for businesses in these critical areas. With a commitment to quality and reliability, IETG aims to support its clients in maintaining and improving their water management systems.

Semrock

Acquisition in 2008
Semrock specializes in the design and manufacture of high-performance optical filters for the life sciences and analytical instrumentation sectors. The company utilizes patented design techniques to produce a wide range of products, including bandpass filters, dichroic beamsplitters, edge and notch filters, Raman spectroscopy filters, and fluorescence filter sets, all of which are available for immediate shipping. In addition to its extensive catalog of standard filters, Semrock offers custom optical filter solutions and engineering design support tailored to meet specific customer requirements, enhancing the effectiveness and cost performance of biotech instrumentation.

iPEK Spezial TV

Acquisition in 2008
iPek is a provider of systems focused on infrastructure analysis, specifically waste water collection systems.

Richter Chemie-Technik

Acquisition in 2008
Richter Chemie-Technik GmbH, established in 1957, is a prominent manufacturer of high-quality fluoropolymer lined pumps and valves. The company specializes in equipment designed to transport and manage highly corrosive, environmentally critical, and high-purity fluids, addressing the needs of challenging applications. Richter's products primarily serve Fortune 500 clients within the process industry, including base chemicals, fine and specialty chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. Additionally, their equipment is utilized in various other sectors, such as food processing, mining, semiconductors, and paper manufacturing. The company's expertise in material science, research and development, and operational excellence enables it to provide customized solutions tailored to client requirements. With a comprehensive distribution network spanning over 50 countries, Richter Chemie-Technik is well-positioned to serve a global customer base effectively.

Nova Technologies Corp

Acquisition in 2007
Nova Technologies Corp is a provider of metering technology and flow monitoring services for the water and wastewater markets.

Isolation Technologies

Acquisition in 2007
Isolation Technologies is a developer of advanced column hardware and accessories for the High Performance Liquid Chromatography.

Toptech Systems

Acquisition in 2006
Toptech Systems is a provider of terminal automation systems used in the custody transfer and control of high value fluids and gases.

Eastern Plastics, Inc.

Acquisition in 2006
Eastern Plastics, Inc is a global leader in high-precision, integrated fluidics and associated engineered plastics solutions.

Scivex

Acquisition in 2004
Scivex, established in 2000, specializes in providing comprehensive fluidic solutions tailored for analytical laboratories, diagnostics, and medical device original equipment manufacturers. The company operates through several divisions, including Upchurch Scientific, Sapphire Engineering, and JL White Technical Sales. Scivex manufactures a range of fluidic components, such as pumps and tubes, with a focus on micro and nano-scale technologies. Its products serve various markets, including drug discovery, biotechnology, and diagnostic systems, with applications in DNA, genomics, proteomics research, and forensic investigations. The company is backed by KRG Capital Partners, a private equity firm based in Denver.

Liquid Controls

Acquisition in 2001
Liquid Controls, based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is a leading manufacturer of precision measuring systems specializing in flow meters and process control solutions. Established in 1956, the company has evolved from its initial focus on military aircraft fueling to serve a diverse range of applications in the custody transfer of refined fuels and liquids. Their product lineup includes positive displacement flow meters, turbine meters, and electronic-registration systems, all designed to provide accurate liquid measurement. Liquid Controls emphasizes high-quality manufacturing, with a skilled team dedicated to ensuring excellence in every product. The company supports its global customer base through a combination of in-house engineered designs and a network of authorized distributors, tailoring technology to meet specific industry needs.
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