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Relevant Industrial Expands South, Acquires Controlled Fluids

CFI provides customers with industrial fluid power, lubrication systems and motion control solutions from facilities in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana.
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Instrumentation and automation, rotating equipment, valve, purification and thermal equipment distributor Relevant Industrial acquired Controlled Fluids, Inc. (CFI).

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Beaumont, TX-based CFI is a distributor of industrial fluid power, lubrication system and motion control solutions, serving industries such as oil and gas, refining, chemical processing and wood and paper. Established in 1984, the company operates facilities in Beaumont, TX, Broussard, LA and Broken Arrow, OK.CFI

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“The acquisition of CFI is a pivotal moment for Relevant Industrial,” Relevant Industrial CEO John Carte said in a Feb. 11 news release. “CFI’s deep expertise in fluid power and motion control complements our existing capabilities, allowing us to offer even more comprehensive, tailored solutions to our customers.”

Relevant Industrial said the acquisition will increase the company’s abilities to “address complex challenges” in fluid dynamics, motion control and system optimization.

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The company’s most recent previous acquisition was of Indianapolis, IN-based Loy Instrument, completed on Dec. 27.

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