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Fairbanks Morse Defense Acquires Navy Supplier Hunt Valve

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, September 13th, 2021

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Fairbanks Morse Defense Acquires Navy Supplier Hunt Valve

Scupper valve produced by Hunt Valve. Image: Hunt Valve

Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) on Monday said it has acquired Hunt Valve Company, a supplier of valves and actuators for the Navy, industrial, and energy customers, adding a new product portfolio and boosting its aftermarket support capabilities. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Hunt Valve, which is based in Ohio and also has facilities in Montreal, has more than 140 employees. “Our core customers value quality, reliability, and convenience, and the addition of Hunt Valve to the Fairbanks Morse…

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