FloWorks Acquires Slater Controls

ROSEMONT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FloWorks International LLC (“FloWorks”), a leading specialty distributor of critical flow control products and a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. (“Wynnchurch”), today announced the acquisition of Slater Controls LLC (“Slater Controls” or the “Company”).

This transaction marks the sixth acquisition completed by FloWorks under Wynnchurch’s ownership – a major milestone that highlights FloWorks’ continued execution of its disciplined M&A strategy.

Slater Controls is a distributor of valve automation, instrumentation, and relief valves with four locations in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. The Company serves a diverse customer base across various process industries.

Scott Jackson, CEO of FloWorks, commented on the transaction, saying, “Slater Controls enhances FloWorks’ product portfolio, expands our geographic reach, and creates meaningful cross-selling opportunities. Kevin, Brian, and the entire team have built an outstanding business, and we are excited to support the company through its next stage of growth.”

Kevin Slater, CEO of Slater Controls, and Brian Carter, President of Slater Controls, said, “We are thrilled to join the FloWorks team. FloWorks is an outstanding cultural fit, and we look forward to realizing the full benefits of the platform.”

Foley & Lardner LLP acted as legal advisor to FloWorks and Wynnchurch.

About FloWorks:

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, FloWorks is a leading specialty distributor of critical flow control products and provider of tailored technical solutions for MRO-focused applications. The Company serves customers across chemicals, downstream refining & renewables, high purity & sanitary, and other industrial end markets. FloWorks’ product categories include valves & automation, corrosion resistant flow control, rotating equipment, flanges, filters & purifiers, and instrumentation. For more information, please visit: www.gofloworks.com.

About Wynnchurch Capital:

Wynnchurch Capital, L.P., headquartered in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois, with an affiliate in Canada, was founded in 1999 and is a leading middle-market private equity investment firm. Wynnchurch’s strategy is to partner with middle market companies in the United States and Canada that possess the potential for substantial growth and profit improvement.

Wynnchurch manages a number of private equity funds with $8.6 billion of regulatory assets under management and specializes in recapitalizations, growth capital, management buyouts, corporate carve-outs, and restructurings. Recently, Wynnchurch acquired Charter Industries, a leading provider of edgebanding and complementary products. Other recent investments include: Astro Shapes, a leading manufacturer of custom aluminum extrusions; Principal Industries, a leading provider of LED components and engineered assemblies; and ORS Nasco, North America’s largest pure wholesaler of industrial MRO supplies. For more information, please visit: http://www.wynnchurch.com or follow us on LinkedIn.