United Flow Technologies (UFT), a technical distributor and solutions provider serving the municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment markets, announced a strategic growth investment from Boston-based Berkshire Partners.

UFT’s leadership team, including CEO Matt Hart, will continue to lead the business and remain significant investors. H.I.G. Capital, which invested in the UFT platform in 2021, will maintain a minority investment and continue to support the company’s next phase of growth.

Headquartered in Irving, TX, UFT has a comprehensive portfolio of process equipment, pumps, flow control, and automation and control systems. Berkshire Partners Managing Director Larry Hamelsky said the UFT team has “built a special platform that combines technical expertise, a comprehensive suite of solutions, and trusted industry relationship.”

“Berkshire Partners shares our commitment to people, partnership, and purpose,” said Matt Hart, Chief Executive Officer of UFT. “This collaboration will allow us to serve our customers and manufacturer partners even better—providing access to broader resources, investing in our people, and continuing to innovate in ways that strengthen our nation’s water infrastructure. We are incredibly proud of our team and the important role they play in helping communities thrive.”

Steven Kozhimala, Principal at H.I.G. Capital added: “We are confident that UFT’s partnership with Berkshire Partners will further strengthen its ability to serve customers, support employees, and deliver meaningful impact to communities nationwide.”

Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.