# Fairbanks Morse Defense Acquires Birmingham Valve Maker

Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) has closed its acquisition of U.K.-based Truflo Marine from IMI plc, a transaction IMI previously valued at $302 million. The acquisition adds Truflo’s Birmingham facility and approximately 270 employees to FMD’s industrial base, potentially increasing capacity to support allied naval and marine customers. This is a corporate acquisition, not a government contract award or solicitation.

- The added facility and workforce may affect supplier capacity for naval and marine valve requirements; procurement teams can factor the expanded industrial base into relevant market and supply-chain assessments.
- Defense contractors and suppliers should account for the ownership change when evaluating Truflo’s role in existing or prospective naval and marine supply chains.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** November 09, 2026

### Vendors
- Fairbanks Morse Defense (acquirer)
- Truflo Marine (acquired marine valve manufacturer)
- IMI plc (seller)

### Sources
- [Fairbanks Morse Defense Acquires Valve-Maker Truflo Marine - Defense Daily](https://www.defensedaily.com/fairbanks-morse-defense-acquires-valve-maker-truflo-marine/business-financial) - Defense Daily