# AxFlow Oceania takes majority stake in Queensland's Dowdens Group

AxFlow Oceania acquired a majority stake in Queensland-based Dowdens Group, its largest regional investment to date in the Australian fluid handling market.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-08-04
- Where: Queensland, Australia
- Status: completed
- Products: fluid handling equipment
- 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

- [worldpumps.com](https://www.worldpumps.com/content/features/pumps-mergers-acquisitions-review-q2-2026), 2026-08-04: "AxFlow Oceania has acquired a majority stake in Queensland-based Dowdens Group."

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