Unison Ltd has acquired PHI Hydraulics for an undisclosed amount, marking a significant corporate acquisition in the industrial machinery sector. PHI, headquartered in City of Industry, California, U.S.A., is a world-leading diversified production machinery manufacturer. With more than 80 years of experience, PHI has established a reputation for delivering high-quality, customized machinery for a wide array of applications and industries, proudly manufactured in the U.S.A. since 1941.
PHI's comprehensive product lines include precision tube and pipe fabrication equipment, such as benders and end finishing machines, catering to tubes up to 3 inches in diameter. The company is also a major supplier of various presses, including those for materials testing, composite materials, printed circuit board laminating, molding, and laboratory applications. Furthermore, PHI develops structural beam fabrication systems, offering automatic steel beam welder lines for custom steel beams used in sectors like pre-engineered buildings, bridges, and shipyards. Its manufacturing operations benefit from strategically integrated engineering and production facilities.
This acquisition is a strategic move for Unison Ltd, aimed at expanding its footprint within the specialized industrial machinery market and enhancing its manufacturing capabilities. Unison stands to gain PHI’s extensive product portfolio, its deep engineering expertise, and its established client base across critical industries such as aviation, automotive, and construction. The integration of PHI’s robust and reliable equipment lines, known for their safety and customizability, presents clear synergies for Unison.
The combined entity is expected to leverage PHI's strong legacy and U.S.-based manufacturing strength to broaden its market reach and offer an expanded range of high-end, customized solutions to customers worldwide. This move is anticipated to foster innovation and reinforce a commitment to quality and precision in advanced industrial machinery production. The acquisition ensures continuity for PHI's customers while providing Unison with a significant operational and technological advantage in the competitive manufacturing landscape.