Audax Private Equity-backed Flow Control, a provider of sanitary-flow components to the pharmaceutical, food, and beverage end markets, completed the acquisition of Strahman, a manufacturer of washdown equipment, sampling valves, and valve automation products. Financial terms were not disclosed. "We are thrilled to welcome the Strahman business and team to FCH. Strahman has an impressive line of products and a strong track record of innovation in the US dairy and washdown markets. The entire Strahman lineup is complementary to our offering of flow control components and in particular, we are excited about adding the Strahman brand of washdown equipment to the FCH portfolio," Scott Kerns, Flow Control Holdings CEO.