IDEX Corporation is a global applied solutions provider that designs and manufactures mission-critical components and specialized engineered products for niche markets. The company operates through a diverse family of over 50 autonomous businesses, leveraging a decentralized structure to solve complex technology problems in fluidics, optics, and fire safety. Its core value proposition centers on high-performance engineering and the integration of strategic acquisitions to serve essential everyday life applications.
Based on Q1 2026 filing
This segment provides high-precision fluidics, optics, and material processing solutions for life sciences and advanced industrial applications. It focuses on the movement of liquids and gases in critical environments, including medical diagnostics and semiconductor manufacturing.
IDEX Health & Science Life Science Fluidics, thinXXS Microtechnology, Micro-LAM optical assemblies, Mott sintered porous metal components, Gast air compressors, Microfluidizer high shear fluid processors, Quadro milling equipment
Life science researchers, Medical device manufacturers, Semiconductor equipment makers, Pharmaceutical companies, Aerospace and defense contractors
FMT designs and manufactures positive displacement pumps, flow meters, and integrated systems for managing high-value fluids. These solutions are used for precise dosing, water infrastructure monitoring, and energy fuel distribution.
Viking Pump internal gear pumps, Sandpiper air-operated double diaphragm pumps, ADS wastewater monitoring systems, Liquid Controls flow meters, Pulsafeeder diaphragm pumps, Banjo valves and fittings, Richter fluoroplastic lined pumps
Chemical processors, Municipal water authorities, Oil and gas distributors, Agricultural equipment users, Food and beverage manufacturers
This segment produces specialized equipment for emergency services and industrial clamping, as well as precision dispensing systems for the architectural paint market.
Hurst Jaws of Life rescue equipment, Akron Brass nozzles and monitors, Hale fire pumps, BAND-IT stainless steel clamping systems, Dispensing colorant mixers
Fire departments, Rescue organizations, Automotive manufacturers, Retail paint stores, Utility companies
IDEX maintains a leading position in highly fragmented niche markets by focusing on mission-critical, low-volume, high-variability components where engineering expertise is a significant barrier to entry.
United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, China, India, Canada
Healthcare and Life Sciences, Municipalities, Industrial Manufacturers, Energy and Utilities
Raw material suppliers (metals, polymers), Electronic component providers, Foundries and casting services
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Independent industrial distributors, Public fire and rescue organizations, Retail hardware centers
Nordson
NDSN
Competitor in precision technology and fluid management
Ingersoll Rand
IR
Competitor in fluidics and specialty engineering
Dover
DOV
Competitor in fluid and metering technologies and health and science technologies
Flowserve
FLS
Competitor in industrial pump and valve markets
Danaher
DHR
Competitor in life sciences and water quality technologies
Viking Pump
Global leader in pumping solutions for industrial and hygienic applications
Hurst Jaws of Life
Manufacturer of hydraulic and battery-operated rescue equipment
Mott Corporation
Specialist in sintered porous metal components and engineered solutions
Micro-LAM
Acquired in July 2025, specializes in precision substrate forming and optical coatings
Akron Brass
Producer of fire fighting nozzles, monitors, and valves
Common questions about IDEX
IDEX Corporation is a global applied solutions provider that designs and manufactures mission-critical components and specialized engineered products for niche markets. The company operates through a diverse family of over 50 autonomous businesses, leveraging a decentralized structure to solve complex technology problems in fluidics, optics, and fire safety. Its core value proposition centers on high-performance engineering and the integration of strategic acquisitions to serve essential everyday life applications.
IDEX (IEX) has a market capitalization of $15.5B and trades on NYSE.
IDEX generated $3.5B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $507.7M, representing a net margin of 14.4%. Gross margin stands at 44.4%, with free cash flow of $611.4M. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
IDEX's key competitors include Nordson Corporation, Ingersoll Rand Inc. Common Stock, Dover Corporation, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
IDEX has approximately 8,800 employees.