Kansas City, MO-based pipe, valve and fittings redistributor and manufacturer Midland Industries ― a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital ― has acquired Industrial Specialties Manufacturing, LLC (ISM).
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 1982, ISM is a value-added distributor and assembler of pneumatic, vacuum, and fluid circuitry components serving distributors and OEMs globally. Based outside of Denver in Englewood, CO, ISM specializes in fittings, couplings, filters and valves, offering more than 3,000 active SKUs that support a broad range of industrial and medical applications.
The acquisition expands the product portfolio, of Kansas City, MO-based Midland, which said in a news release that the deal broadens its exposure to attractive end markets and strengthens its position within OEM channels. It added that ISM’s technical expertise and differentiated product offering complement Midland’s existing platform, enhancing its ability to deliver high-quality products, value-added services and dependable supply chain solutions to customers.
“ISM has built a strong reputation for quality, technical expertise, and customer service, and we are pleased to welcome their team to Midland,” said Fabian de Armas, Executive Chairman of Midland Industries. “This acquisition expands our product breadth and deepens our relationships with both distribution and OEM customers.”
“We are excited to join Midland and believe the combination creates meaningful opportunities for our customers, suppliers, and employees,” added James Davis, President of ISM. “Midland’s complementary portfolio, scale and operational resources will enhance our capabilities while preserving the responsiveness and technical expertise that define ISM.”
Founded in 19191, Midland Industries is a distributor and manufacturer of fittings, valves, hoses, clamps and related products for industrial, plumbing, HVAC, utility and manufacturing sectors. Midland’s previous most recent acquisition was in July 2025 when it purchased St.Louis-based Cerro Brass.
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