On March 5th, 2026, Dacke Industri acquired 100% of the shares in Rotork Midland Ltd, (to be renamed Midland Flow Ltd), a UK-based company specializing in high-quality solenoid valves and instrumentation for demanding industrial applications and Rotork Instruments S.r.l. (to be renamed M&M Instruments S.r.l.) an Italian company with a strong track record in designing and manufacturing innovative flow control solutions for industrial applications. The current leadership teams will continue to guide their organizations moving forward.
Both will become part of the Air Technology Business Area within the Air and Mechatronics division, enhancing our shared knowledge base and supporting collaborative initiatives across the group.
Midland Flow Ltd is a leading manufacturer of solenoid valves and instrumentation under the Midland-ACS and Alcon brands, renowned for its expertise in designing and producing high-quality 316L stainless steel control equipment. The company delivers innovative solutions across a wide array of applications, including control systems for pneumatic and hydraulic control valves, electro-pneumatic and electro-hydraulic actuators, local control panels, manifolds, and essential components such as solenoid valves, level controls, gas detection, and fire-fighting equipment. The company is headquartered in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. Midland Flow Ltd employs approximately 44 people and has an annual turnover of about £7,5 million.
Under the renowned M&M brand, M&M Instruments S.r.l designs and manufactures solenoid and piston-actuated valves for a wide range of commercial and industrial flow control applications. The portfolio covers both stand-alone solutions and bespoke OEM installations, ensuring the ideal fit for each customer’s needs. With a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation, the valves deliver strong performance even in the most demanding environments and extreme temperatures worldwide. The company is headquartered in Bergamo, Italy. M&M Instruments S.r.l employs approximately 40 people and has an annual turnover of about EUR 8 million.
"We look forward to welcoming our new colleagues in the UK and to sharing knowledge and experiences across the group,” says Mika Virtanen, President Air and Mechatronics of Dacke Industri.
“We are delighted to welcome the Midland Flow team to our group. Their advanced valve and instrumentation solutions expand our core offering, while robust sales channels, OEM partnerships, and long-term customer relationships help grow our global reach. This addition will accelerate development and open up new opportunities across the group,” says Satu Rautavalta, VP Business Area Air Technology of Dacke Industri and Chairman of Midland Flow Ltd.
