M&A Deal Summary

FloWorks Acquires CEC

On December 22, 2025, FloWorks acquired distribution company CEC

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is FloWorks’ 9th transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is FloWorks’ 11th transaction in the United States.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-12-22
Target CEC
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) FloWorks
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Advisor(s) Raymond James - Investment Banking (Financial)

Target

CEC

Kenner, United States
CEC is a distributor of filtration products, serving diverse industrial applications. CEC is headquartered in Kenner, Louisiana.

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Buyer

FloWorks

Houston, Texas, United States

Category Company
Founded 1974
Sector Distribution
DESCRIPTION

FloWorks is a specialty distributor of critical flow control products and a provider of tailored technical solutions for MRO-focused applications. The Company serves customers across chemicals, downstream refining & renewables, high purity & sanitary, and other industrial end markets. Its product categories include valves & automation, corrosion-resistant flow control, rotating equipment, flanges, filters & purifiers, and instrumentation. FloWorks was founded in 1974 and is based in Houston, Texas.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 12
Sector: Distribution M&A 9 of 9
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 11 of 11
Country: United States M&A 11 of 11
Year: 2025 M&A 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-10-20 Slater Controls

Midland, Texas, United States

Slater Controls is a distributor of valve automation, instrumentation, and relief valves with four locations in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. The Company serves a diverse customer base across various process industries. Slater Controls is headquartered in Midland, Texas.

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