Valmet announced that it has completed the acquisition of Severn Group. Severn is an industrial valve company specializing in severe service flow control solutions. The acquisition was originally announced on December 22, 2025. The transaction covers all three Severn divisions: Severn Glocon, ValvTechnologies, and LB Bentley. The deal is valued at $480 million on a cash- and debt-free basis.
Severn generated net sales of approximately €215 million in 2025, with an EBITDA margin of approximately 16%.
Valmet said the acquisition strengthens its Process Performance Solutions segment, which already accounts for close to half of the company’s profitability.
The deal also accelerates Valmet’s growth beyond its traditional core biomaterials business.
Severn will be integrated into Valmet’s Flow Control business area.
The acquisition strengthens Valmet’s position as a provider of mission-critical valve and valve automation solutions across global process industries.
Severn adds a new addressable market for Valmet across refining, energy, and metals.
It also brings an installed base with aftermarket potential that Valmet expects to support through its lifecycle service model.
The acquisition expands Valmet’s technology in severe service flow control.
Valmet said Severn’s expertise in demanding applications complements its existing valve solutions and application know-how.
The combined Flow Control business will serve customers across the oil and gas value chain, chemicals, renewable energy, power generation, biomaterials, mining and metals, and subsea applications.
Valmet also said the expanded flow control portfolio enhances its ability to support customers in the global energy transition.
The acquisition adds approximately 950 employees to Valmet.
Valmet is a global technology company serving process industries with technologies, services, automation, and flow control solutions.
In 2025, Valmet generated approximately €5.2 billion in net sales.
The company is headquartered in Espoo, Finland, and has experts in approximately 40 countries.
KEY QUOTES:
“This is an important milestone in the execution of Valmet’s Lead the Way strategy, strengthening the Process Performance Solutions segment and expanding our Flow Control business. Severn strengthens our business in three ways: it adds a new addressable market in refining, energy and metals, it brings an installed base whose aftermarket potential we can unlock through Valmet’s lifecycle service model, and it expands our technology in severe service flow control.”
“We are proud to welcome around 950 new colleagues to Valmet, bringing valuable expertise and capabilities that help reinforce our position as a strategic partner delivering lasting customer value across the entire lifecycle.”
Thomas Hinnerskov, President and CEO of Valmet
“Valmet’s existing valve solutions and the application know-how of the Severn businesses complement each other well, creating a truly unique offering for severe service flow control, which is especially critical for the energy segment. With our combined capabilities, we are well positioned to support our customers in ensuring the availability of energy and critical raw materials, while also advancing the transition toward more sustainable and resilient energy systems.”
Simo Sääskilahti, Executive Vice President, Flow Control Business Area at Valmet
“Having established Severn as the world-class organisation it is today, we are pleased to pass ownership to the team at Valmet and wish them every success in the future. Valmet’s global reach and strong customer access provide an excellent platform to support Severn’s next phase of growth. This transition reflects our commitment to our energy-to-industrial strategy, and we have greatly valued working with the entire Severn team throughout this journey.”
Salil Oberoi, Partner at Bluewater
