Continuing to grow within an international industrial group

When Midland Flow Ltd and M&M Instruments S.r.l., became part of Dacke Industri in 2026 following their divestment from Rotork, the existing management teams remained in place. For the companies’ leadership, the transition was about ensuring continuity, continued development and new opportunities within a decentralised and long-term industrial group.

Continuity for customers, partners and employees

When Midland Flow Ltd and M&M Instruments S.r.l., moved from Rotork to new ownership, the immediate priority was to ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption.

For M&M Instruments, protecting the brand and the company’s identity was particularly important. The focus was on maintaining the same level of service throughout the transition and giving customers and partners confidence in the company’s continued direction.

For Midland Flow, the transition was equally about supporting the team and giving employees the opportunity to help shape the future of the business. Continuity in day-to-day operations was important, but so was creating a clear and positive direction under the new ownership.

For both management teams, the continued trust shown by customers, partners and employees has been a strong indication that the transition is progressing as intended.

A shared culture and approach

Finding the right strategic and cultural fit was central to the choice of new owner.

From his first meeting with Dacke Industri, John saw an understanding of Midland Flow’s business, a constructive approach and a level of engagement that reflected the company’s own ambitions. The decentralised model was also important, as it would allow Midland Flow to retain responsibility for its operations, performance and future development.

Flavio had a similar first impression. Dacke Industri’s long-term industrial perspective, decentralised approach and values based on trust closely matched the way M&M Instruments wanted to continue operating.

The discussions confirmed that both companies would retain wide management autonomy and that decisions would continue to be made close to customers, markets and day-to-day operations.

Independence with greater decision-making agility

For M&M Instruments, continued autonomy has brought greater agility and more streamlined decision-making.

This gives the company the ability to respond more quickly to market demands and tailor its solutions more closely to customers’ actual needs. According to Flavio, renewed confidence from customers and the positive initial market response have created a strong basis for the company’s continued development.

For Midland Flow, operating as a standalone business gives the team genuine ownership of performance and growth. Employees can continue to influence the direction of the company while working within a clear framework and benefiting from the support of a larger industrial group.

Sharing expertise across the Group

Both companies see opportunities in Dacke Industri’s international structure and the range of technologies and expertise represented across the Group.

For M&M Instruments, the network provides opportunities to share knowledge in areas such as digitalisation and sustainability. This supports continued development while allowing the company to retain its independence.

For Midland Flow, collaboration across the Group creates opportunities to exchange experience, challenge established ways of working and promote good practices across markets and business areas. Access to the wider network may also help the company identify new suppliers, support product development and expand its expertise and customer offering.

Building on what already works

Midland Flow and M&M Instruments continue to operate under their established brands and with their existing management teams.

The companies retain responsibility for their own customers, operations and development while gaining access to Dacke Industri’s industrial expertise and international network. For both management teams, the value of the new ownership lies not in changing what already works, but in creating better conditions for faster decisions, greater knowledge-sharing and continued development.

Flavio Coscia, CEO of M&M Instruments S.r.l.

John Turner, CEO of Midland Flow Ltd