FORT COLLINS, Colo. — March 31, 2026 — Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ: WWD) has completed the acquisition of Valve Research & Manufacturing Company (VR), a Florida-based manufacturer of high-precision flow control valves for aerospace applications. The transaction, originally announced on March 9, 2026, closed on March 31, 2026.
VR’s approximately 130 employees are now Woodward members and will operate as part of Woodward’s Fuel Systems and Controls business within the Aerospace segment. The facility in Deerfield Beach, Florida, will continue operations as the Woodward Florida Campus (WFC).
“We’re proud to officially welcome the Valve Research team to Woodward,” said Shawn McLevige, President of Woodward’s Aerospace segment. “Their expertise in precision flow control strengthens our aerospace portfolio and positions us for growth across commercial and defense programs. We look forward to building upon a partnership that spans decades.”
For full details on the acquisition, including the strategic rationale and background on VR, please see the original announcement: https://www.woodward.com/press-release/woodward-announces-agreement-to-acquire-valve-research-manufacturing/
