# Woodward agrees to acquire Valve Research & Manufacturing

Woodward, Inc. agreed to acquire Jet Research Development, Inc. (Valve Research & Manufacturing Company), a Florida-based maker of high-precision aerospace flow control valves with about 130 employees. The deal adds solenoid, check and relief valves to Woodward's aerospace controls portfolio.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-03-09
- Where: Florida, United States
- Status: announced
- Products: solenoid valves, check valves, relief valves, precision flow control valves
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md), [Pumps and Valves](https://endata.com/sectors/pumps-valves.md)

## Companies

- [Woodward](https://endata.com/companies/3124.md) (acquirer)
- [Valve Research & Manufacturing](https://endata.com/companies/14073.md) (target)

## Sources

- [woodward.com](https://www.woodward.com/press-release/woodward-announces-agreement-to-acquire-valve-research-manufacturing/), 2026-03-09: "The acquisition adds precision electromagnetic valve solutions, including solenoid valves, check valves, and relief valves, to Woodward's comprehensive aerospace controls capabilities."

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