Market Research Report: Flow Control Group (FCG)

Company Overview

• Name: Flow Control Group (FCG)

• Mission: Flow Control Group strives to be recognized by customers and suppliers as the foremost experts who create engineered solutions that add superior value to customers' operations.

• Founded: 2014

• Founders: Specific founders not mentioned.

• Key People: No specific key personnel mentioned.

• Headquarters: 3915 Shopton Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217

• Number of Employees: Over 2,500 employee owners.

• Revenue: Exceeded $1 billion in revenue in 2021.

• Known For: FCG is known for being a leading solutions provider focused on technically oriented products and services for flow control, industrial automation, and life sciences across North America.

Products

Flow Control Group offers a diverse range of products and solutions across various categories:

1. Air Compression, Dehydration & Purification

• Products: Air compressors, pumps, blowers, air dryers, vacuum pumps, air filters, air tanks, nitrogen generators, parts & accessories.

• Key Features: Solutions for manufacturing and utilities, addressing tough compressed air challenges.

2. Automation Technologies & Software

• Products: Robotics, vision, sensors, controls, hydraulics, HMIs, and custom panel enclosures.

• Key Features: Comprehensive automation solutions from concept to implementation including machine safety and cybersecurity.

3. Pumps, Filtration & Controls

• Products: Metering pumps, centrifugal pumps, diaphragm pumps, controllers, flow meters, vacuum pumps.

• Key Features: Reliable solutions for industrial and municipal applications with certified teams for repair services.

4. Instrumentation, Measurement & Control

• Products: Pressure gauges, temperature instruments, level & flow instruments, control valves.

• Key Features: High-quality precision process instrumentation with advanced technical expertise.

5. Valves & Actuation

• Products: Air valves, ball valves, butterfly valves, pneumatic actuation, electric actuation.

• Key Features: Cutting-edge solutions for diverse industrial needs with robust valve offerings.

6. Sealing, Tubing, Hose & Materials

• Products: Custom molded shapes, gasket fabrication, hose assemblies, O-rings.

• Key Features: Premium sealing products and custom fabrication capabilities.

7. Single-Use Assemblies & Custom Hose Solutions

• Products: Single-use systems, hose & tubing, sanitary valves, cleanroom products.

• Key Features: Components for high purity and sterile manufacturing environments.

8. Thermal Solutions

• Products: Heat exchangers, steam heating, temperature controllers, ventilation systems.

• Key Features: Smart, reliable solutions for complex thermal system challenges.

9. Corrosion Resistant Flow Control

• Products: Piping systems, tubing, fittings, pumps, plastic valves & actuators.

• Key Features: High-level quality for corrosion control with expertise in protective coatings.

Recent Developments

• 2024:

• Significant success in cross-selling within the Flow Control Network.

• Focus on aftermarket services for compressed air, pumps, and automation.

• Purity One expanded its offerings in single-use and custom hose solutions.

• 2023:

• Improved network-wide safety program.

• Launched Modus Engineered Solutions for water treatment systems.

• Applied System Technologies introduced TruLink for the compressed air industry.

• 2022:

• Major investment in eCommerce through the acquisition of Instrumart.

• 2021:

• Partnered with KKR & Company.

• Revenue surpassed $1 billion.

• 2020 and earlier:

• In 2019, exceeded $300 million in revenue, partnership with Bertram Capital, and acquisitions in industrial automation.

• Entered life sciences market in 2017 with acquisitions, leading to Purity One brand creation.

• Entered the Canadian market in 2016 with the acquisition of CB Process.

• Initial partnership with AEA Partners in 2015 and first acquisition of Fluid Flow Products.

This report provides an extensive overview of Flow Control Group, highlighting their vast array of products, recent growth initiatives, and strategic partnerships aimed at enhancing their leadership in the industrial solutions sector across North America.