Published December 23, 2025

FloWorks Acquires Cranford Equipment

This marks the seventh acquisition by FloWorks under Wynnchurch ownership.


FloWorks International LLC, a specialty distributor of critical flow control products and a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, L.P., announced the acquisition of Cranford Equipment Co., Inc.

Headquartered in Kenner, Louisiana, CEC is a distributor of filtration products, serving diverse industrial applications.

Scott Jackson, CEO of FloWorks, said: “Bart and his team have built an exceptional business, and we are excited to add CEC to the FloWorks platform. CEC expands FloWorks’ presence in industrial filtration and enhances capabilities to serve our core flow control customer base with more complete solutions.”

Bart Cranford, CEO of CEC said, “We are excited to partner with FloWorks to expand CEC’s reach and accelerate our growth initiatives.”

CEC represents the seventh acquisition completed by FloWorks under Wynnchurch’s ownership.

Foley & Lardner LLP acted as legal advisor to FloWorks and Wynnchurch. Raymond James acted as financial advisor to CEC.

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