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Exponent Acquires Crane Building Services & Utilities
Posted on 28th Oct 2026
Exponent has acquired Crane BS&U, a UK-headquartered manufacturer of mission critical flow control products and solutions for the utility & building sectors.
Founded in 1908, Crane BS&U, part of Crane Company, has developed a portfolio of well-established, premium brands, including Viking Johnson, Crane Fluid Systems, Hattersley, NABIC, Helden & WASK, alongside an international footprint spanning the UK, Europe, Middle East and Asia. With over 460 employees and 3,000 customers, the business helps customers connect, control, maintain and repair critical infrastructure in HVAC systems that serve office and commercial buildings, data centres and other facilities.
Chris Gray, President, Crane BS&U, commented: “The transition of Crane BS&U to as a standalone business marks an exciting next chapter, building on our success to date and creating a strong platform to expand our product offering and pursue new opportunities. We are grateful to Crane Company for their support and stewardship to develop the business to where we are today and look forward to partnering with Exponent to further realise our ambitions.”
James Gunton, Partner at Exponent said, “The company has built a differentiated position in attractive and resilient end markets, underpinned by its portfolio of trusted brands, core engineering expertise and long-standing customer relationships. We see a significant opportunity to build on these strengths as Crane BS&U becomes an independent business, supporting the team to invest behind its product portfolio, engineering capabilities and international growth.”
