Dixon Valve & Coupling Company, a manufacturer and supplier of hose fittings and accessories, has announced the acquisition of Automated Design Services Inc. (ADS Controls) of Covington LA. The acquisition includes the product brands Outalarm, Spillguard and Batchguard, all of which will continue to be offered.
The acquisition of ADS Controls expands Dixon’s sensor technology to include capacitive and ultrasonic-type sensors. These products are suited for the loading of various liquid chemicals, which now join Dixon’s existing FloTech overfill detection products, designed for loading petroleum products into cargo tanks, railcars and mobile tanks. Manufacturing, sales and technical service for all ADS products will be relocated to Dixon’s Bayco Division office in Cincinnati, Ohio.