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Ferguson’s largest acquisition in years would add approximately $1 billion in annual revenue, more than 60 locations and extensive valve automation, repair and technical capabilities — significantly expanding its position in industrial flow control markets.
July 13, 2026
The distributor’s second acquisition of 2026 adds three Texas locations and expands its filtration and hose capabilities, marking the company’s 52nd deal since 1999.
The Illinois-based distributor adds aviation fueling and filtration expertise to Triad’s Midwest network, marking its first acquisition in over 3 years.
The combination creates a super-regional distributor with 38 locations serving industrial MRO, OEM and mobile-equipment customers across the Midwest and South.
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Expected to add about $200 in annual revenue, Flowserve said the Trillium Valves deal strengthens its position in nuclear and power generation markets while expanding its valve, actuation and aftermarket capabilities.
The deal marks DXP’s fourth acquisition announced in 2026 and continues its buildout of a national water and wastewater platform.
UFT’s acquisition of Montana-based Peak Group Companies expands its water and wastewater treatment platform across the Northern Rockies and Northern Plains.
It nets Ferguson nearly two dozen branch locations between two traditional distributors and four manufacturers rep agencies in for the company’s Waterworks, HVAC and Industrial units. We detail who these six companies are here.
The company’s January-March results indicated demand momentum. Meanwhile, Applied raised its annual outlook.
The acquisition expands Tencarva’s reach in municipal end markets in Texas and Oklahoma.
The company completed six acquisitions during 4Q and closed on three since to complement continued robust organic growth.
Together, the two firms will add more than 180 employees to DXP.
