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11/2024

TECHNIFAB PRODUCTS acquired by CRANE COMPANY

UNITED STATES Industrial Equipment / Components / Valves, Pumps & Taps EV $20–50M

Context

Crane has successfully finalized the acquisition of 100% of Technifab Products, integrating the entity into its Process Flow Technologies (PFT) segment. This strategic move follows a sequence of targeted investments in the cryogenics sector, designed to establish a comprehensive technical suite for high-growth end markets such as semiconductor and pharmaceutical manufacturing. The strategic rationale for the transaction centers on the convergence of the target’s specialized vacuum-insulated piping expertise with the group’s existing cryogenic valve and control capabilities. By incorporating this differentiated manufacturing platform, the group bolsters its ability to provide end-to-end solutions for complex fluid management in the energy transition sector. The partnership is intended to leverage the group’s global distribution network and industrial scale to accelerate the target’s growth and technical development. This integration reinforces the group’s standing as a primary enabler of digital and industrial evolution in the aerospace and process flow landscapes, ensuring enhanced geographic reach and a more robust multidisciplinary service offering for global institutional clients.

TECHNIFAB PRODUCTS, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2023, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 10x–18x, representing a discount to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.7x).

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Target

Technifab Products is a specialized industrial organization dedicated to the design and manufacturing of advanced vacuum-insulated pipe systems and cryogenic valves. The entity’s business model is built on providing both standard and custom-engineered solutions for the storage, transfer, and control of cryogenic fluids. Its value proposition is centered on high-performance thermal insulation technology, which is critical for maintaining the integrity of ultra-low temperature gases in mission-critical environments. Strategically, the firm focuses on serving high-growth technical end markets, including semiconductor manufacturing, medical research, and pharmaceutical production. By leveraging over three decades of engineering expertise, the organization facilitates the deployment of specialized infrastructure for the energy transition, particularly in hydrogen and liquid natural gas applications. The organization operates as a key technical partner for enterprises requiring sophisticated fluid management in harsh or hazardous operational conditions.

Ent. Value

$20–50M

Equity Value

[members only]

Multiples

EV / Revenue

1x–3x

EV / EBITDA

10x–18x

EV / EBIT

[members only]

Historical Financials (USD)

Year
Rev
EBITDA
EBIT
2023
$10–30M
$0–5M
[members only]
2022
$10–30M
$0–5M
[members only]

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Valuation range: EV $20–50M

Revenue range: $10–30M

EBITDA range: $0–5M

EV/Revenue range: 1x - 3x

EV/EBITDA range: 10x - 18x

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Target: technifab products

Acquirer: crane company