One of the leading providers of sanitary flow control solutions, Unibloc Pump, announced that it has acquired the pioneer of diaphragm pumps, Flotronic Pumps. The latter, based in the UK, invented the “one nut” air operated double diaphragm pumps (AODD). This particular equipment boasts of a single bolt design, which reduces process downtime.

Unibloc hopes to build a global sanitary flow control platform, and going into a partnership with Flotronic is one way to realize this vision. The supplier intends to target more end markets that put a priority on hygienge, such as the food and beverage industry.

“This acquisition is a perfect hand-in-glove fit for Unibloc Pump.” Chris Stevens, Unibloc CEO said. “Unibloc Pump and Flotronic  Pumps are ready to drive accelerated growth by offering customers products and solutions fueled by our  passions for innovation, safety, and simplicity in maintenance to avoid downtime and increase efficiencies,”  Stevens added.

“What we really like most of all about joining the Unibloc Pump family is that we share many of the same  cultural values of simplicity in product design, quality in products, unabashed customer-focus, deep industry  expertise, and a penchant for strong innovation,” said Leighton Jones, Director of Sales at Flotronic Pumps. “These qualities will ensure that Unibloc Pump  and Flotronic Pumps will be successful moving forward by flourishing through common bonds,” added  Jones.

Both companies will be sharing complementary market footprints, and will bel everaging each’s operational, manufacturing and distribution capabilities.