IDEX Corporation

IDEX Corporation, based in Lake Forest, Illinois, is a publicly traded company engaged in the development, design, and manufacture of fluidics systems and specialty engineered products. IDEX Corporation's products, which include pumps, clamping systems, flow meters, optical filters, powder processing equipment, hydraulic rescue tools, and fire suppression equipment, are used in a variety of industries ranging from agriculture to semiconductor manufacturing.

Not to be confused with International Defence Exhibition.
IDEX Corporation
Public
Traded as
IndustryManufacturing
Founded1988
HeadquartersLake Forest, Illinois, U.S.
Key people
Andrew K. Silvernail, Chairman & CEO
Productsfluidics systems, hydraulic rescue tools
Revenue US$2.484 billion (2018)
Number of employees
 7,352 (2018)
Websiteidexcorp.com

History

IDEX was formed when Kohlberg Kravis Roberts purchased several divisions of Houdaille Industries, which had recently been sold by KKR to Tube Instruments. TI retained the John Crane seals business.[1] [2]

The company's name is an acronym of "Innovation, Diversity, and Excellence."

Business units include:

  • Fluid & Metering Technologies
  • Health & Science Technologies
  • Dispensing Equipment
  • Fire & Safety / Diversified Products

In June 2018, IDEX Corporation announced its acquisition of Phantom Controls, Incorporated.[3]

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References
  1. Sherrod, Pamela (August 13, 1989). "For a New Firm IDEX has Stocked Up Some HIstory". Chicago Tribune. Tribune Publishing Company. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
  2. Holland, Max (2002). From Industry to Alchemy: Burgmaster, a Machine Tool Company. Beard Books. ISBN 978-1-58798-153-1.
  3. "StackPath". www.firehouse.com. Retrieved 2020-02-21.


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