Dacke Industri strengthens its position in Europe through the acquisition of Rotork Midland Ltd (to be renamed Midland Flow Ltd) in the UK

In line with our strategy to strengthen our presence in key markets, Dacke Industri today announces the acquisitions of the UK-based Rotork Midland Ltd, (to be renamed Midland Flow Ltd) and the Italian Rotork Instruments S.r.l. (to be renamed M&M Instruments S.r.l.) as part of the divestment process from Rotork Plc. These acquisitions demonstrate our commitment to growth, enhance our market position, and open new opportunities for collaboration and customer value in both the UK and Italy.

On March 5th, 2026, we acquired 100% of the shares in Rotork Midland Ltd, (to be renamed Midland Flow Ltd), a UK-based company specializing in high-quality solenoid valves and instrumentation for demanding industrial applications. The current leadership team at the company will continue to guide their organizations moving forward.

Midland Flow Ltd will become part of the Air Technology Business Area within the Air and Mechatronics division, enhancing our shared knowledge base and supporting collaborative initiatives across the group.

Midland Flow Ltd is a leading manufacturer of solenoid valves and instrumentation under the Midland-ACS and Alcon brands, renowned for its expertise in designing and producing high-quality 316L stainless steel control equipment. The company delivers innovative solutions across a wide array of applications, including control systems for pneumatic and hydraulic control valves, electro-pneumatic and electro-hydraulic actuators, local control panels, manifolds, and essential components such as solenoid valves, level controls, gas detection, and fire-fighting equipment. The company is headquartered in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. Midland Flow Ltd employs approximately 44 people and has an annual turnover of about £7,5 million.

"Joining Dacke Industri marks an important step forward for our facility, offering a stable foundation and shared vision to build on our achievements and advance our growth ambitions," says John Turner, CEO of Midland Flow Ltd.

“Midland Flow brings strong engineering expertise that fits well with ours and strengthens our position in a key industrial region. This acquisition is an important milestone and supports the division’s long-term strategy and provides a solid platform for sustainable growth. We look forward to welcoming our new colleagues in the UK and to sharing knowledge and experiences across the group,” says Mika Virtanen, President Air and Mechatronics of Dacke Industri.

“We are delighted to welcome the Midland Flow team to our group. Their advanced valve and instrumentation solutions expand our core offering, while robust sales channels, OEM partnerships, and long-term customer relationships help grow our global reach. This addition will accelerate development and open up new opportunities across the group,” says Satu Rautavalta, VP Business Area Air Technology of Dacke Industri and Chairman of Midland Flow Ltd.

This is Dacke Industri

Dacke Industri is a long-term owner that invests in innovative technology companies within selected niches with potential for development. We provide expertise and strategic guidance to build sustainable companies over time. We follow a decentralized model where our companies have a high degree of autonomy and are run independently. 

Our companies have their own products or systems with a strong technical focus, development- and design expertise, and quality execution. The companies use existing platforms for innovation and work towards environmentally sustainable products and production.

Dacke Industri is owned by Nordstjernan since January 2016. 

Today Dacke Industri has 33 subsidiaries within 4 divisions, about 1900 employees worldwide, and net sales of SEK 4,9 billion.

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For more information please contact:

Mika Virtanen                                                  
President Air and Mechatronics
Dacke Industri                                                                                                       
+ 358 40 83 27 583 mika.virtanen@dackeindustri.com

Satu Rautavalta                                                       
VP Air Technology, Air and Mechatronics                                  
Dacke Industri                                                                                                       
+ 358 40 740 6020 satu.rautavalta@dackeindustri.com

John turner                                                     
CEO                                
Midland Flow Ltd                                                                                                 
+ 44 (0)7796 592984

Lars Fredin                                                     
Group CEO                               
Dacke Industri                                                                                                       
+46 70 770 71 00 lars.fredin@dackeindustri.com

Camilla Quist                                                          
Group Communication and Administration Manager                                     
Dacke Industri                                                                                                       
+46 70 590 03 70 camilla.quist@dackeindustri.com