Crane Engineering Acquires Quality Flow Systems in Minnesota

KIMBERLY, W.I., Jan. 15, 2025 – Crane Engineering, a premier provider of fluid technology solutions, is excited to announce it has acquired Quality Flow Systems, Inc., a leading distributor of pumps, process equipment, and controls to municipal and industrial end-markets. Located in New Prague, Minnesota, Quality Flow Systems, Inc. joins the growing family of Crane Engineering brands, including Professional Pump in Belleville, Michigan, Geiger Pump & Equipment Company in Baltimore, Maryland, and Aston, Pennsylvania, and MLK & Associates in York, Pennsylvania. 

Quality Flow Systems, Inc. offers a wide array of pumps including centrifugal, self-priming, submersible, positive displacement, and others, along with comprehensive turn-key solutions for installation and repair of complete pumping systems, lift stations, valves, and process equipment. Quality Flow Systems, Inc. also designs and manufactures a variety of control and power distribution panel products for municipalities and leading manufacturers in their UL 508A/698A rated facility. Quality Flow Systems’ management team will remain in their roles as part of Crane Engineering.

Lance Crane, CEO for Crane Engineering said, “Quality Flow Systems provides market-leading solutions and exemplary customer experience for customers throughout the states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa. This acquisition helps Crane increase its market presence in the Midwest with a team that shares our passion for helping customers succeed through our know-how, care, and grit.”

“We are thrilled to join the innovative team at Crane Engineering,” said Pat Malay, President at Quality Flow Systems, Inc. “With the addition of industrial pumping equipment, valves, water/wastewater process equipment, and custom skid systems to our offering, Crane Engineering will significantly enhance our ability to serve customers and provides excellent growth potential for our team members.”

ABOUT CRANE ENGINEERING

Founded in 1939 by Herbert Crane, Crane Engineering initially supplied industrial pumps to the paper industry across Wisconsin. Since then, Crane Engineering has grown and evolved into a premier provider of flow control solutions in North America. Today, the Company has nearly 270 employees and operates 10 Service centers across the country. Crane Engineering remains focused on serving our customers to ensure their success, while supporting our teams and the communities in which they work and thrive. For more information, please visit Crane’s website at www.craneengineering.net

ABOUT QUALITY FLOW SYSTEMS

The company was formed in 1993 by Pat Malay and Kevin Huson, and is one the largest distributors for KSB submersible pumps in the country. In addition, Quality Flow Systems represents other leading brands including Vaughan, U.S. Composite Pipe, Boerger, Netzsch, Danfoss, and others. Quality Flow Systems also is a leading supplier of custom engineered control panels and power distribution solutions, including their proprietary Quality Control and Integration 1500ct lift station pump controller. Visit www.qfsi.net for further information.

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