Flow International Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1974

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 680

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Buyout/​LBO

  • Financing Rounds
  • 4

  • Investments
  • 1

Flow International General Information

Description

Manufacturer of industrial waterjet machines intended for cutting and cleaning applications. The company offers ultrahigh-pressure waterjet technology and waterjet systems, thereby enabling its clients to be provided with comprehensive service and support at a competitive price.

Contact Information

Website
www.flowwaterjet.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 23500 64th Avenue South
  • Kent, WA 98032
  • United States
+1 (800)
Primary Industry
Machinery (B2B)
Other Industries
Industrial Supplies and Parts
Parent Company
Shape Technologies Group
Vertical(s)
Manufacturing, Industrials
Corporate Office
  • 23500 64th Avenue South
  • Kent, WA 98032
  • United States
+1 (800)

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Flow International Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
EBITDA		 Post-Val Status Debt

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Flow International Comparisons

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Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
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Manufacturer of industrial waterjet machines intended for cutting and cleaning applications. The company offers ultrahig
Machinery (B2B)
Kent, WA
680 As of 2013

Indianapolis, IN
 

Kalamazoo, MI
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Flow International Competitors (4)

One of Flow International’s 4 competitors is Modern Machinery Company, a Corporation company based in Indianapolis, IN.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Modern Machinery Company Corporation Indianapolis, IN
KM Industrial Machinery Corporation Kalamazoo, MI
Machinery Associates Corporation Hudson, NH
Industrial Equipment Company Corporation Houston, TX
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Flow International Patents

  • 583

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 299

    Granted

  • 20

    Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Flow International Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20250180135-A1 High-pressure fluid on/off valve and components and method of use of same Pending 01-Dec-2023
US-20240139910-A1 Systems and apparatus for use of wet recycled abrasive and methods of operation of said systems and apparatus Pending 27-Oct-2022
US-20230136030-A1 Abrasive fluid jet with recycling system for abrasives and methods of use of same Pending 02-Nov-2021
EP-4426517-A1 Abrasive fluid jet with recycling system for abrasives and methods of use of same Pending 02-Nov-2021
DE-112020004428-T5 Systems and processes for intermediate and final treatment of products using high pressure and water jets Pending 19-Sep-2019 B29C43/12
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Flow International Signals

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Flow International Acquisitions (1)

Flow International’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with JAT Stream Technology. The deal was made on 13-Nov-2017.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
JAT Stream Technology 13-Nov-2017 Merger/Acquisition Computers, Parts and Peripherals
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Flow International FAQs

  • When was Flow International founded?

    Flow International was founded in 1974.

  • Where is Flow International headquartered?

    Flow International is headquartered in Kent, WA.

  • What is the size of Flow International?

    Flow International has 680 total employees.

  • What industry is Flow International in?

    Flow International’s primary industry is Machinery (B2B).

  • Is Flow International a private or public company?

    Flow International is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Flow International?

    The current valuation of Flow International is .

  • What is Flow International’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Flow International is .

  • How much funding has Flow International raised over time?

    Flow International has raised $16.4M.

  • Who are Flow International’s competitors?

    Modern Machinery Company, KM Industrial Machinery, Machinery Associates, and Industrial Equipment Company are competitors of Flow International.

  • When was Flow International acquired?

    Flow International was acquired on 31-Jan-2014.

  • Who acquired Flow International?

    Flow International was acquired by Shape Technologies Group.

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