SPX FLOW

SPX FLOW, Inc. is a global manufacturing and engineering organization headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, specializing in advanced process solutions for the nutrition, health, and industrial markets. Established as an independent entity following its spinoff from SPX Corporation in 2015, the company operated publicly before being acquired by the private equity firm Lone Star Funds in 2022. In late 2025, it was announced that ITT Inc. had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the business, marking the next significant chapter in its corporate evolution. While the company serves a wide spectrum of industries including pharmaceutical processing and food and beverage manufacturing, it maintains a dedicated and vital presence in the maritime sector, primarily through its Johnson Pump brand. This division functions as a specialized provider of fluid handling equipment, catering to both recreational boating and the commercial marine industry. Rather than focusing on heavy offshore infrastructure or deep-sea drilling hardware, the company’s maritime identity is defined by the engineering of essential onboard components that support the day-to-day functionality of vessels. The organization’s marine operations center on the design and manufacture of high-efficiency pumps and fluid management systems capable of withstanding the corrosive conditions of the marine environment. Key applications for their technology include engine cooling pumps, which are critical for thermal regulation, as well as bilge pumps, deck wash-down kits, and water pressure systems. These solutions are utilized across a diverse range of vessels, from leisure craft and yachts to workboats and commercial fleets, where reliability and compact design are paramount. Over the course of the 2020s, the company streamlined its portfolio through strategic divestments, moving away from heavy power generation and hydraulic tools to concentrate on engineered process technologies. Consequently, its current role in the marine industry is characterized by the supply of precision flow components, heat exchangers, and circulation units rather than large-scale energy extraction systems. Through a global network of manufacturing facilities and distribution partners, the company provides original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket operators with standardized and custom solutions that ensure safety and operational continuity at sea.