Carlisle Companies Inc. has announced the acquisition of Hosco Fittings and Integrated Dispense Solutions (IDS). Hosco manufactures precision stainless steel fluid handling components designed for high-volume, high-purity paint circulating and application finishing systems. IDS designs and manufactures dispensing solutions for precision applications of high-viscosity materials. Both Hosco and IDS will become part of the Carlisle Fluid Technologies (CFT) operating segment.

Chris Koch, Carlisle president and CEO, said, “Acquiring Hosco and IDS are examples of CFT executing on its Vision 2025 strategy to expand further into the attractive Sealants and Adhesives equipment market. Hosco and IDS add high-quality products and solutions to CFT’s current offerings, along with strong technical resources and capabilities which will support and enhance CFT’s position as a provider of innovative solutions and services to our customers. Through the application of the Carlisle Operating System (COS), we will focus on leveraging the installed bases of both companies to drive further growth and innovation. We are very pleased to welcome the Hosco and IDS teams to Carlisle.”