Valco Melton Acquired by Graco | Manufacturing M&A Deal

Graco has acquired Valco Melton, a industrial equipment business in the United States, for $447 million. Valco Melton designs and manufactures precision adhesive application and quality assurance systems used in manufacturing production lines. Graco acquisitions in industrial equipment aim to strengthen process control, improve adhesive dispensing accuracy, and expand quality testing capabilities for customers. The Valco Melton acquisition is an add on acquisition under Graco’s strategic acquisition strategy, supporting manufacturing M&A growth in precision automation. The deal is announced and valued at over $100M, with integration expected to broaden Graco’s precision adhesive and inspection portfolio.