Engineered Controls International

Engineered Controls International (“ECI”) is the leading global manufacturer of specialized pressure regulators, valves, and other control equipment for use with liquefied and compressed gases. Over its more than 100-year history, ECI has established a diversified base of about 550 customers in more than 100 countries, with customers including distributors of propane and cryogenic gas equipment and OEMs of gas storage tanks. ECI’s premium branded products are recognized as the best in the market, which is critical for millions of end users who rely on its equipment to ensure safety when using or transporting hazardous gases.

Supported by Sentinel, ECI’s sales and profits grew substantially. In 2013, after achieving substantially all of our investment objectives, ECI was sold to another private equity firm.