Fairbanks Morse Defense Acquires Fluid Filtration Specialists.

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US-based naval defense equipment maker Fairbanks Morse Defense, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired US-based filtration and cleaning services provider Fluid Filtration Specialists LLC, a specialist in flushing and filtration services for marine vessels and other facilities that operate large, highly sophisticated engines and systems, the company said.

The acquisition of FFS further expands FMD's capabilities and service solutions for shipyard, defense, and commercial marine customers, including the US Navy, the US Coast Guard, and the Canadian Coast Guard.

Founded by engineering experts, FFS focuses on proven fluid separation and cleaning systems that were specifically designed to address the maintenance and reliability concerns of heavy equipment used in critical operational systems, often under challenging conditions.

Over the past year, FMD has expanded its capabilities, inventory, and geographic presence with several key acquisitions to become a single-source provider of equipment and services to the marine defense industry.

In 2021, FMD acquired Welin Lambie, a military and commercial davit manufacturer; Hunt Valve, a specialty naval valve manufacturer; and in 2020, FMD acquired Ward Leonard, a motor and control solutions provider.

FMD also acquired diesel engine repair and rebuilding service provider BRECO International in November 2020.

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