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Recent Press Releases, Transactions and Announcements

September 10, 2025 - FIS Water (Flow Innovation Solutions) announces the acquisition of Puroflux Corporation.

This acquisition is FIS's fourth since its formation, and expands the company’s product offerings to include controls, pump packages and a broad range of sand filtration products. “We are excited to welcome Puroflux to FIS Water.” said Ken Rodi, CEO. “Puroflux is a well-known and respected brand with a great reputation in the HVAC and commercial cooling space. The company has established a strong global sales network with high quality products, and we are looking forward to working with Dennis Jamison, President of Puroflux, and his existing team to expand their core markets.”

October 17, 2024 - FIS Water (Flow Innovation Solutions) announces the acquisition of VSI, LLC and VSI Waterworks, LLC

FIS Water (Flow innovation Solutions) is pleased to announce the acquisition of VSI, LLC and VSI Waterworks, LLC (together “VSI”), an Alpharetta, GA based manufacturer of manual and automated valves used in the commercial, industrial, and municipal markets. The acquisition of VSI is FIS’s third acquisition since its formation and expands the company’s product offering into flow control components. “We are excited to welcome VSI to FIS Water” said Ken Rodi, CEO of FIS Water. “VSI has grown rapidly in its core markets and its high quality and broad line of valves and actuation products and accessories is an exciting expansion of our water portfolio. We look forward to offering our customers and channel partners a single source for their water filtration, conditioning and flow control needs. Founded by Charles Osborne in 1995, VSI has built a strong management team, and we look forward to working closely with them as we integrate the business into our FIS platform.” Charles Osborne, President of VSI, added “finding the right strategic buyer for our business was critical and I am pleased with the transition of the business to FIS. This acquisition reinforces our commitment to delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions while expanding our reach across multiple markets. The integration of our manual and automated valve offerings within FIS’s broad commercial and operational platform allows us to offer a more comprehensive approach to system performance, enhancing flexibility and value for our customers. This strategic move strengthens customer confidence by providing system solutions for specific applications and operational needs.”

September 26, 2022 - FIS Water (Flow Innovation Solutions)announces the acquisition of Superior Manufacturing, LLC (“Superior”)

FIS Water is pleased to announce the acquisition of Superior Manufacturing, LLC (“Superior”), a Fort Wayne, IN based manufacturer of chemical-free, magnetic water conditioning systems used to reduce scale in residential, commercial and industrial applications. The acquisition of Superior is FIS’s second acquisition since its formation and bolsters the platform’s water treatment product offering. “We are excited to welcome Superior Water Conditioning to FIS” said Ken Rodi, CEO of FIS. “Superior’s unique non-chemical conditioning product is a perfect add on to our LAKOS business and will allow for the expansion of our offering to existing customers and channel partners. Superior has been in the capable hands of the Sanderson family for many years. We are proud to continue their legacy of exceptional customer service and product quality in the water treatment markets.” Scott Sanderson, President of Superior, added “Superior is proud of the growth and success we have achieved in the water conditioning market. As we looked to transition our family business, our goal was to select a partner that would not only continue to invest in the business for growth but also honor my father’s legacy. We are very proud to be part of the FIS team and we are confident that the business will continue to flourish under their ownership”.

August 1, 2018 - FIS Water (Flow Innovation Solutions) announces acquisition of LAKOS Filtration Solutions

FIS Water is pleased to announce that it has acquired LAKOS Filtration Solutions a Fresno, California-based manufacturer of filtration systems for the industrial, commercial, agricultural irrigation, and residential groundwater markets. LAKOS’s core Separator products remove solids from liquids, mainly through an environmentally friendly centrifugal action. LAKOS Filtration Solutions was formed in 1972 and is based in Fresno, California

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