Valmet has completed its acquisition of UK-based Severn Group, an industrial valve company specialising in severe service flow control solutions.

The deal, first announced on December 22, 2025, includes Severn Glocon, ValvTechnologies and LB Bentley.

Severn will be integrated into Valmet’s Flow Control business area, strengthening its position as a global supplier of mission-critical valves and automation solutions for process industries.

The acquisition is expected to enhance Valmet’s Process Performance Solutions segment, which accounts for nearly half of the company’s profitability, and support its growth beyond its core biomaterials business.

The expanded portfolio is aimed at supporting customers involved in the global energy transition.

Valmet said the combined business will serve industries including oil and gas, chemicals, renewable energy, power generation, biomaterials, mining and metals, and subsea applications.

Severn Group generated around €215 million ($244 million) in net sales in 2025, with an EBITDA margin of approximately 16 per cent.

The transaction is valued at $480 million on a cash- and debt-free basis, equivalent to about €410 million at announcement exchange rates.

Valmet said the deal strengthens its ability to deliver advanced flow control solutions in demanding industrial environments.

“This is an important milestone in the execution of Valmet’s Lead the Way strategy, strengthening the Process Performance Solutions segment and expanding our Flow Control business. Severn strengthens our business in three ways: it adds a new addressable market in refining, energy and metals, it brings an installed base whose aftermarket potential we can unlock through Valmet's lifecycle service model, and it expands our technology in severe service flow control,” says Thomas Hinnerskov, President and CEO of Valmet. 

“We are proud to welcome around 950 new colleagues to Valmet, bringing valuable expertise and capabilities that help reinforce our position as a strategic partner delivering lasting customer value across the entire lifecycle.”

“Valmet’s existing valve solutions and the application know-how of the Severn businesses complement each other well, creating a truly unique offering for severe service flow control, which is especially critical for the energy segment. With our combined capabilities, we are well positioned to support our customers in ensuring the availability of energy and critical raw materials, while also advancing the transition toward more sustainable and resilient energy systems,” says Simo Sääskilahti, Executive Vice President, Flow Control business area at Valmet.

“Having established Severn as the world-class organisation it is today, we are pleased to pass ownership to the team at Valmet and wish them every success in the future. Valmet’s global reach and strong customer access provide an excellent platform to support Severn’s next phase of growth. This transition reflects our commitment to our energy-to-industrial strategy, and we have greatly valued working with the entire Severn team throughout this journey,” says Salil Oberoi, Partner, Bluewater. -OGN/TradeArabia News Service