Severn serves process industries globally and has over a 60-year track record of delivering specialized flow control solutions across the most demanding applications.
Dec. 22, 2025 - Valmet has entered into an agreement to acquire Severn Group, a well-established industrial valve company, from Bluewater, a UK-based private equity firm. The acquisition covers all three Severn divisions: Severn Glocon, ValvTechnologies, and LB Bentley.
The transaction is valued at USD 480 million on a cash and debt-free basis (approximately EUR 410 million calculated at prevailing exchange rates) paid in cash upon completion.
Severn serves process industries globally and has over a 60-year track record of delivering specialized flow control solutions across the most demanding applications. Severn's strong technologies, installed base and customer relationships with a diverse set of the world's largest blue-chip industrial companies support Valmet's growth strategy beyond its traditional core biomaterials business.
The acquisition further strengthens Valmet's Process Performance Solutions segment and position as a leading provider of mission-critical valve and valve automation solutions and services. Valmet's Flow Control business, known for brands such as Neles™, Jamesbury™, Neles™ Easyflow™, Valvcon™, Stonel™ and Flowrox™, delivers process performance across its strategic core industries, including Refining and Chemicals, Renewable Energy and Gases as well as Mining and Metals.
In 2024, net sales of Valmet's Flow Control business were EUR 791 million.
"This acquisition marks a significant step in the execution of Valmet's Lead the Way strategy, strengthening our Process Performance Solutions segment and expanding our Flow Control business," said Thomas Hinnerskov, President and CEO of Valmet. "Severn's strong capabilities and proven track record in severe service for demanding applications make it an excellent strategic fit for Valmet."
Severn's net sales in 2025 are estimated to amount to approximately EUR 215 million, with an EBITDA margin of around 16%. The company employs about 950 people and manufactures mainly in the UK, USA, and India. Of its divisions, Severn Glocon and ValvTechnologies focus on severe service valve solutions for critical process industry applications, including refining and chemical, mining, as well as power, upstream oil and gas.
Valmet has entered into a committed financing arrangement with Danske Bank A/S and OP Corporate Bank to secure the funding for the acquisition.
The acquisition is estimated to be completed during the second quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
Valmet has a global customer base across various process industries and is a leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries.
SOURCE: Valmet