[Editor's note: This story has been updated from a previous version posted at 8:03 a.m. CT Nov. 3.]

Dresser Natural Gas Solutions, a leading provider of measurement, instrumentation and piping solutions to the natural gas distribution and transmissions markets, has acquired Flow Safe, a leading manufacturer of spring-operated and pilot-operated high-performance pressure relief devices based in Orchard Park, NY, on Nov. 2. 

The Flow Safe product line focuses on applications for gas utilities, aerospace, marine, industrial gases and other liquid and gas process applications. 

“Dresser NGS is excited about Flow Safe joining the family," David Evans, president and CEO of Dresser NGS, said. "The acquisition will enable Dresser NGS to provide over-pressure protection for our gas utility clients. In addition, we look forward to helping Flow Safe reach new customers, and Flow Safe will help us strengthen our working relationships with gas utility risk managers, systems engineers, over-pressure protection specialists, measurement managers and technicians, all of whom realize value from Flow Safe’s industry-leading over pressure protection solutions.”          

“Flow Safe is excited to be a part of the Dresser NGS team," Ryan Gannon, president of Flow Safe, said. "We look forward to the many opportunities for collaboration with the Dresser NGS team to enhance our offerings to our clients and access to a broader platform will benefit the growth and professional development of our employees.”