# AxFlow Oceania acquires majority stake in Dowdens Group

AxFlow Oceania bought a majority stake in Dowdens Group in Queensland, Australia; the existing owners remain as shareholders.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-04-08
- Where: Queensland, Australia
- Status: completed
- Products: fluid handling products
- Sectors: [Pumps and Valves](https://endata.com/sectors/pumps-valves.md)

## Companies

- [Dowdens Group](https://endata.com/companies/14150.md) (target)
- [AxFlow Oceania](https://endata.com/companies/14399.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [pumpindustry.com](https://pumpindustry.com/tag/mergersandacquisitions/page/2/), 2026-06-19: "AxFlow Oceania has bought a majority stake in Dowdens – their biggest investment yet in the region."

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