Expanding a Mission-Critical Engineering Platform
The acquisition establishes advanced mixing and material processing as a third core platform for Graham, complementing its existing strengths in vacuum, heat transfer, and turbomachinery.
“FlackTek represents a highly strategic addition to Graham’s mission-critical product portfolio and directly aligns with our long-term vision to build differentiated, technology-led platforms,” said Matthew J. Malone, President and Chief Executive Officer of Graham Corporation.
FlackTek will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary while maintaining its headquarters in Louisville, Colorado, ensuring operational continuity while benefiting from Graham’s broader infrastructure.
What This Means for Lab Managers and Technical Teams
For laboratory managers and technical leaders, the acquisition signals increased access to scalable, high-performance mixing technologies that can bridge R&D and production environments.
Key advantages of FlackTek’s technology include:
- Highly repeatable and precise mixing results
- Faster cycle times compared to traditional methods
- Minimal entrained air for improved material integrity
- Reduced downtime between batches
- Consistent production outcomes across scales
These capabilities are particularly valuable in applications requiring strict consistency, such as advanced materials, coatings, adhesives, and electronics.
Technology Designed for Scale and Consistency
FlackTek is recognized for its bladeless dual asymmetric centrifugal mixing technology, which delivers efficient, low-heat mixing without the limitations of traditional bladed systems.
“The fundamental physics behind advanced mixing align closely with Graham’s core competencies in vacuum, heat transfer, and turbomachinery, enabling new opportunities to solve complex materials processing challenges for customers across defense, aerospace, and industrial markets,” Malone added.
The company’s portfolio spans from laboratory-scale systems to larger platforms like the MEGA™ system, enabling seamless scale-up from research to pilot and full production.
Strategic Growth and Market Expansion
The acquisition also strengthens Graham’s position across overlapping and emerging markets, including battery technology, medical applications, semiconductors, and nuclear sectors.
Matt Gross, Chief Executive Officer of FlackTek, emphasized the growth opportunity: “Joining Graham marks an exciting new chapter for FlackTek. Graham’s engineering heritage, manufacturing expertise, and strong presence in our core end markets provide an ideal platform to accelerate our growth while preserving the innovation and customer focus that define our culture.”
With an established installed base and recurring revenue from consumables and services, FlackTek adds both technological depth and long-term revenue stability to Graham’s portfolio.
Financial and Operational Outlook
The transaction, valued at $35 million with additional performance-based earnouts, reflects Graham’s continued investment in high-growth, technology-driven segments.
FlackTek’s leadership will remain in place, with Matt Gross joining Graham as Vice President and General Manager, ensuring continuity and alignment with strategic objectives.
For lab managers, the integration of advanced mixing with broader engineered systems capabilities points toward more comprehensive, end-to-end solutions for increasingly complex material processing challenges.
