Quest Acquires 51 per cent Stake in US Valve Firm QUEST LLC

31 Jul 2025 CW Team

As part of this initiative, Quest Flow Controls will acquire a 51 per cent controlling stake in the American company.

This cross-border collaboration will create significant synergies, combining Quest’s high-quality manufacturing capabilities in India with QUEST LLC’s strong customer base and presence in North America. Quest’s Pune-based factory—renowned for supplying marine valves to the Indian Navy—will continue to anchor production, ensuring global quality standards and delivery consistency.

Established in 2020, QUEST Flow Controls, LLC, located in Tomball, Houston, Texas, has built a reputation for reliability, customer service, and technical expertise. The company serves key sectors such as oil and gas, water and wastewater, mining, and general industry with its specialisation in on/off and control valves and actuation systems.

The acquisition marks a major step in Quest’s global growth roadmap, expanding its market access and technological capabilities to serve a wider range of industrial clients. It reflects the company’s commitment to innovation, reliability, and operational excellence.

Mr Kishor Makvan, CEO of Quest Flow Controls Ltd, stated, “This strategic partnership with QUEST Valve and Controls, LLC is a major milestone in our international journey. It demonstrates our joint dedication to quality, innovation, and customer-focused solutions.

By uniting our world-class manufacturing in India with QUEST’s strong relationships and expertise in the US, we aim to unlock growth opportunities and drive technological progress. This is more than an acquisition—it is a convergence of strengths, values, and vision. It strengthens our mission to become a global leader in flow control solutions, delivering precision and dependability across critical sectors.”

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Quest Flow Controls Ltd, globally recognised as valve specialists and a leading manufacturer of valves, actuators, strainers, and remote-control systems across various industries, has announced a landmark strategic partnership with QUEST Flow Controls, LLC, a US-based valve and actuation solutions provider.As part of this initiative, Quest Flow Controls will acquire a 51 per cent controlling stake in the American company.This cross-border collaboration will create significant synergies, combining Quest’s high-quality manufacturing capabilities in India with QUEST LLC’s strong customer base and presence in North America. Quest’s Pune-based factory—renowned for supplying marine valves to the Indian Navy—will continue to anchor production, ensuring global quality standards and delivery consistency.Established in 2020, QUEST Flow Controls, LLC, located in Tomball, Houston, Texas, has built a reputation for reliability, customer service, and technical expertise. The company serves key sectors such as oil and gas, water and wastewater, mining, and general industry with its specialisation in on/off and control valves and actuation systems.The acquisition marks a major step in Quest’s global growth roadmap, expanding its market access and technological capabilities to serve a wider range of industrial clients. It reflects the company’s commitment to innovation, reliability, and operational excellence.Mr Kishor Makvan, CEO of Quest Flow Controls Ltd, stated, “This strategic partnership with QUEST Valve and Controls, LLC is a major milestone in our international journey. It demonstrates our joint dedication to quality, innovation, and customer-focused solutions.By uniting our world-class manufacturing in India with QUEST’s strong relationships and expertise in the US, we aim to unlock growth opportunities and drive technological progress. This is more than an acquisition—it is a convergence of strengths, values, and vision. It strengthens our mission to become a global leader in flow control solutions, delivering precision and dependability across critical sectors.”

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