Why This Matters to Distributors: Crane is adding four established pump brands and a large installed equipment base serving municipal water and wastewater customers. The acquisition could expand aftermarket opportunities involving replacement equipment, parts, repair, and retrofit work, although Crane has not announced changes to existing distribution relationships.
Crane Co. has agreed to acquire Trillium Flow Technologies’ U.S. pump business for approximately $240 million, expanding its presence in the municipal water and wastewater markets.
Stamford, Connecticut-based Crane said the transaction includes the Floway, Wemco, Roto-Jet and WSP brands. The acquired business, part of First Reserve-backed Trillium Flow Technologies, is expected to generate approximately $115 million in revenue in 2026.
The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
Crane plans to add the business to its Process Flow Technologies segment. The acquired brands provide pumps used primarily in municipal water and wastewater applications.
The deal also gives Crane a larger installed base of pumping equipment that requires service, repairs, retrofits, and replacements throughout its operating life. That creates an aftermarket business extending beyond the original equipment sale.
“These brands are an excellent strategic fit that enhances the quality, durability, and growth profile of our Process Flow Technologies segment,” Crane CEO Alex Alcala said.
Alcala said the acquisition will broaden Crane’s position in engineered pump technology while increasing its exposure to municipal water and wastewater spending.
“It expands our position in highly engineered pump technologies, increases our exposure to resilient water and wastewater markets, and brings a large installed base that generates recurring aftermarket demand,” Alcala said.
Crane also said it plans to combine the acquired brands and technologies with its existing product development, operating, and commercial capabilities.
For distributors serving municipal water systems, wastewater facilities, utilities and related industrial customers, the transaction brings four established pump brands under Crane’s Process Flow Technologies business. The size of the installed base could create additional demand for replacement pumps, components, and other aftermarket products.
Crane did not disclose whether the acquisition will result in changes to existing distributor agreements, sales territories, or channel strategy.
Crane has approximately 8,300 employees in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. The company operates through two primary business segments: Aerospace & Advanced Technologies and Process Flow Technologies.
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