Controlled Fluids

What Controlled Fluids does

Controlled Fluids (CFI) is an ISO 9001:2015 certified value-added industrial distributor and solutions provider specializing in hydraulic, pneumatic, and motion control fluid power systems. Founded in 1984 in Beaumont, Texas by Dixon Conn and headquartered at 7725 South Major Drive, the company distributes a broad portfolio of components — valves, pumps, motors, actuators, sensors, accumulators, heat exchangers, manifolds, fittings, and connectors — from OEM partners including Moog, Atos, MTS, Hy-Pro, Donaldson, Kawasaki, Aventics, Oilgear, and Atlas Cylinders. CFI holds the position of largest Moog Industrial Distributor in North America and is authorized to fabricate hydraulic power units and manifolds to ABS, ATEX, CE, CSA, DNV, IECEx, FM, UL, and Lloyd's Register standards.

Beyond distribution, CFI operates custom design and fabrication, factory-authorized hydraulic and pneumatic repair, fluid conditioning and filtration, on-site field services, and an equipment rental fleet — earning revenue across hardware sales, professional services, and recurring service contracts. The company serves enterprise customers in oil and gas (primary), petrochemical, power generation (primary), marine, food and beverage, metals, mining, pulp and paper, plastics and rubber, wind energy, and wood and lumber, with offices in Beaumont TX, Broussard LA, and Broken Arrow OK, plus Rocky Mountain regional coverage.

In 2024 CFI launched three proprietary products — the ClearCount digital imaging particle counter (with SCADA, IoT, Modbus, and cloud integration), the patent-pending FastBlock Top Drive manifold, and the patented PathFinder rig walking system — marking a deliberate shift from distribution-only toward branded, patent-protected equipment. On February 5, 2025, CFI was acquired by Relevant Solutions, integrating the company into a nationwide industrial solutions platform of 30+ US locations while preserving the CFI brand and management.

Name

Controlled Fluids

Legal name

Controlled Fluids, LLC

Website

https://confluids.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Controlled Fluids is an ISO 9001:2015 value-added distributor and fabricator of hydraulic, pneumatic, and motion control fluid power systems serving enterprise customers in oil and gas, petrochemical, and power generation across the US Gulf Coast and broader US markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fluid Power Distribution & Services

NAICS

Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydraulic Power Units & Systems (HPUs, Manifolds, Integrated Circuits) (IMAHAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders) (IMAHAGAA), Filtration, Condition Monitoring & Fluid Management (Filters, Breathers, Oil Analysis, Cooling) (IMAHAGAL), Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH), Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI)

Keywords

• Hydraulic systems distribution
• Pneumatic motion control
• Industrial fluid power services
• Custom hydraulic power units
• Fluid conditioning filtration

Headquarters

HQ city

Beaumont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution: Distribution of hydraulic and pneumatic products including valves, pumps, motors, actuators, sensors, accumulators, heat exchangers, manifolds, fittings, and connectors from manufacturer partners like Moog, Atos, Hy-Pro, Donaldson, Kawasaki, and others.
2. Custom Design & Fabrication: Custom design and fabrication of hydraulic power units, fluid conditioning systems, actuators, and motion control solutions for specific industrial applications. Services include concept-to-commissioning support with engineering, fabrication, and testing.
3. Repair Services: Hydraulic and pneumatic component repairs including turbine actuators, servo valves, pumps, motors, and cylinders. Authorized repair services for Moog, Atos, and MTS with factory-level quality and warranty.
4. Fluid Conditioning & Filtration: Fluid contamination control services including varnish removal, sludge removal, dehydration, particle count reduction, and filtration equipment for hydraulic and lubrication systems.
5. Field Services: On-site field services including troubleshooting, installation, commissioning, and maintenance for hydraulic systems at customer facilities.
6. Equipment Rentals: Rental fleet of hydraulic power units, vacuum dehydrators, filter carts, particle counters, and filtration equipment with monthly rental programs and lease-to-own options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Controlled Fluids is a value-added industrial fluid power distributor and service provider that distributes hydraulic and pneumatic components from leading manufacturers (Moog, Atos, Hy-Pro, Donaldson, Kawasaki, Aventics, Oilgear, MTS, Atlas Cylinders) and provides custom-engineered hydraulic power units, factory-authorized hydraulic and pneumatic repairs, fluid conditioning and filtration, 24/7 field services, equipment rentals, and proprietary products (FastBlock, ClearCount, PathFinder) to industrial enterprise customers.

Product overview

Controlled Fluids (CFI) is an ISO 9001:2015 registered industrial fluid power distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for motion control and hydraulic systems. The core product offerings include Hydraulics and Pneumatics (component distribution), ReadyPack HPU (pre-configured hydraulic power units), FastBlock Top Drive Solution (durable manifolds for drilling), and ClearCount (digital imaging particle counter for fluid analysis). These are complemented by engineering services including Custom Design Solutions, Fluid Conditioning & Filtration, Actuator Exchange, Field Services, and Hydraulic & Pneumatic Repairs, plus Equipment Rentals. CFI is the largest Moog Industrial Distributor in North America and serves diverse industries including oil & gas, power generation, marine, petrochemical, food & beverage, metals, mining, pulp & paper, plastics & rubber, wind energy, and wood & lumber. The company was acquired by Relevant Solutions in February 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ClearCount: Advanced portable oil and fuel particle counter with digital imaging technology for contamination detection and fluid analysis.
• FastBlock
• ReadyPack HPU
• PathFinder

Products and services

• Hydraulics Distribution of hydraulic motion control and fluid power products including accumulators, actuators, fittings, connectors, pumps, motors, valves, sensors, heat exchangers, manifolds and subplates, gearboxes, fluid conditioning and filtration equipment, and reservoir accessories, supplied to industrial enterprise customers.
• Pneumatics Distribution of pneumatic motion control and fluid power products including linear and rotary actuators, air hose and line accessories, flow controls, flow meters, lubricators, pressure switches, regulators, shock absorbers, mufflers, and tubing, supplied to industrial enterprise customers.
• ReadyPack HPU Pre-configured hydraulic power unit with electric motors from 10HP to 100HP at 480V, reservoirs from 20G to 200G, fixed and variable pump options, return line and pressure filter options, and optional heat exchangers, coolers, and heaters, for industrial and commercial applications.
• FastBlock Top Drive Solution Patent-pending top drive manifold machined from zinc-nickel ductile iron for superior durability over aluminum manifolds in oilfield drilling, with explosion-proof solenoid valves and comprehensive testing on the CFI instrument test stand.
• ClearCount Oil & Fuel Particle Counter Portable oil and fuel particle counter using digital imaging technology to analyze particle size and shape and deliver true ISO cleanliness codes, handles oils up to 2,400 cSt and live systems up to 350 bar, and integrates with SCADA, IoT, cloud portals, and Modbus via WiFi, cellular, or Ethernet for condition-based monitoring.
• Custom Design Solutions Application-based motion control design service for industrial, mobile, MRO, and OEM needs, including budget identification, system design for productivity optimization, and upgrade/modernization solutions with testing and full documentation.
• Fluid Conditioning & Filtration Solutions for hydraulic and lubrication systems including varnish removal, sludge removal, acid removal, dehydration, particle count reduction, and diesel fuel conditioning, addressing fluid contamination that accounts for an estimated 75% of hydraulic failures.
• Actuator Exchange Actuator exchange program for power generation turbine actuators providing factory-rebuilt Moog actuators with latest upgrades and factory warranty at savings versus purchasing new, leveraging CFI's position as the largest Moog Industrial Distributor in North America.
• Field Services 24/7 on-site maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, and commissioning for hydraulic systems, with field crews supported by a full-service center and engineering department and dedicated support for power generation customers including gas valve pull and reinstall.
• Hydraulic & Pneumatic Repairs Comprehensive repair services for hydraulic and pneumatic components including steam and gas turbine actuators (Moog, Young & Franklin, Woodward), with a complete machine shop, testing to operating conditions, and factory-quality repairs using original factory parts.
• Equipment Rentals Rental equipment fleet including compact filter units, vacuum dehydrators (1–45 GPM), filter carts, SVR skids, particle counters, ECR skids, and hydraulic power units (5HP and 50HP options), with monthly rentals and lease-to-own options.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced valve costs by approximately $10,000 per application by replacing multiple expensive servo valves with single specialized cartridge valve
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, major, minor and core.

• Relevant SolutionsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2025CFI was acquired by Relevant Solutions in February 2025. This strategic acquisition expands Relevant's capabilities in fluid power and motion control. CFI continues to operate as a Relevant brand with enhanced resources, broader technical capability, and nationwide support network.
• AventicsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 January 2017CFI is a distributor of Aventics pneumatic, hydraulic, air, and cylinder products. Aventics is a leading manufacturer with over 150 years of expertise in pneumatics, serving industrial automation, commercial vehicles, food & beverage, railway, life sciences, energy, and marine technology.
• Source AutomationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 August 2016Acquired and rebranded as CFI Broken Arrow location. Source Automation was a fluid power distributor in Oklahoma that became part of CFI.
• Moog IndustrialcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCFI is the largest Moog Industrial Distributor in North America. Authorized integrator for Moog actuators to Fisher process valves for power generation. Facilitates Moog factory repairs and Actuator Exchange Program with original factory parts, warranty, and upgraded specifications.
• AtoscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor and integrator for Atos products. CFI works with Atos for component repairs to original factory specifications with warranty.
• MTScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for MTS products with factory-level repair capabilities.
• Hy-ProcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrong distribution partnership for fluid conditioning and filtration products. Hy-Pro filter elements used in CFI's filtration solutions achieving NAS 6 cleanliness levels.
• DonaldsonmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for hydraulic filtration and air intake products serving various industries including food & beverage.
• KawasakimajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for hydraulic motors and pumps. CFI is noted as a distributor for Kawasaki products.
• Atlas CylindersmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for hydraulic cylinders serving various industrial applications.
• OilgearmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for hydraulic pumps and systems.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Yates Industries: Yates Industries manufactures and repairs hydraulic cylinders, actuators, and pneumatic components for industrial applications. It is comparable to CFI as both offer hydraulic cylinder repair, custom actuator fabrication, and industrial fluid power services with overlapping customer bases in heavy industry.
• Kaman Industrial Technologies: Kaman Industrial Technologies (now operating as Kaman Distribution Group) is a fluid power and industrial distribution specialist offering hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation products with engineered solutions. It is a direct peer to CFI with similar value-added distribution model, custom engineering services, and industrial customer focus.
• Hydraquip: Hydraquip is a fluid power distributor and system integrator offering hydraulic components, custom power units, and motion control services across the US Gulf Coast region. It is a direct competitor to CFI with overlapping geographic focus (Texas/Louisiana), similar customer base in oil & gas and industrial sectors, and comparable value-added distribution model.
• Stauff Corporation: Stauff is a global manufacturer and distributor of hydraulic components including filters, valves, clamps, and fluid conditioning equipment, with strong North American presence. It is comparable to CFI as both distribute hydraulic components and fluid power solutions to industrial customers, with Stauff having a more manufacturer-led model versus CFI's integrator-led approach.
• SunSource (Distribution One): SunSource, now part of Distribution One, was a major fluid power and motion control distributor with hundreds of branch locations across North America. It is a direct historical peer to CFI with similar value-added distribution model, hydraulic/pneumatic focus, and industrial customer base, though at significantly larger scale.
• Hannon Hydraulics: Hannon Hydraulics is a regional hydraulic distributor and service provider offering components, custom systems, and repair services to industrial customers. It is comparable to CFI as both operate in the value-added fluid power distribution space with custom engineering capabilities and similar industrial customer focus.
• Flodraulic Group: Flodraulic Group is a North American fluid power distributor and integrator specializing in hydraulic and pneumatic components, custom power units, and motion control solutions. It directly competes with CFI in the value-added fluid power distribution and custom engineering space, serving similar industrial customers in similar geographies.

Broad incumbents

• Applied Industrial Technologies: Applied Industrial Technologies is a major industrial distributor offering fluid power, bearings, power transmission, and MRO products across North America. It is comparable to CFI as both provide technical fluid power solutions and engineered systems to industrial customers, though Applied serves a much broader customer base with public-company scale.
• Motion Industries: Motion Industries is one of the largest industrial distributors in North America, distributing bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and industrial maintenance products. It is comparable to CFI as both serve industrial customers with fluid power and motion control needs, though Motion operates at vastly larger scale and broader product breadth across many industries.

Others

• Atos North America: Atos is a manufacturer of hydraulic valves, pumps, and motion control systems with significant North American presence. CFI is an authorized Atos distributor and integrator; Atos is comparable as an ecosystem partner whose products CFI sells and integrates, with Atos serving overlapping industrial customers via different channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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