Chinook Industry Spotlight: Flow Control Products Q1 2026

  • Growing Flow Control Market – The global flow control market is well-positioned for long-term growth and is projected to grow to nearly $200B by 2030.
  • Aging Water and Wastewater Treatment Infrastructure – Aging U.S. water and wastewater treatment infrastructure has created an opportunity for significant growth across the U.S. for manufacturers and service providers with exposure to future projects across the ecosystem.
  • Water Infrastructure Face Funding Gap – Despite the overwhelming need for continued investment in U.S. water infrastructure, there is insufficient funding to meet the needs of critical projects, posing a headwind to manufacturers and service providers
  • U.S. Non-Residential Construction Spending Remains Resilient –U.S. non-residential construction spending remains resilient, buoyed by declining interest rates and continued elevated capex spending.
  • Tariffs Pose Threat to International Manufacturers – U.S. tariff policy pressures foreign manufacturing, creating an opportunity for companies with domestic manufacturing exposure to capture market share.

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Chinook Capital Advisors, based in Kirkland, WA, is a leading M&A advisory firm serving the needs of Pacific Northwest business owners. We help businesses prepare for and execute business ownership transition events. Our expertise includes sell-side advisory/seller representation services, recapitalizations, advisory board/transaction preparation services, and other services including business valuation and debt advisory. Chinook serves many of the key industries that drive the Pacific Northwest economy, including manufacturing, distribution, business services, technology, healthcare products & services, and consumer products & services. Chinook Capital Advisors is a member of the Alliance of International Corporate Advisors. AICA is a global network of middle market M&A advisory firms that provide clients with access to buyers, investors, and acquisition targets around the world. We welcome inquiries from business owners wanting to discuss business valuation, M&A market updates, or how to build value towards a future exit or recapitalization.