Dixon Valve & Coupling Co., a manufacturer and supplier of hose fittings and accessories, acquired Automated Design Services Inc.

The acquisition includes the product brands Outalarm (portable level alarms), Spillguard (automatic high level shutdown systems) and Batchguard (automatic batch control systems), all of which will continue to be offered.

The acquisition expands Dixon’s sensor technology to include capacitive and ultrasonic-type sensors. These products are suited for the loading of various liquid chemicals, which join Dixon’s existing FloTech overfill detection products designed for loading petroleum products into cargo tanks, railcars, and mobile tanks.

Dixon is a leading manufacturer and supplier of hose fittings, fluid control products, and accessories. The company serves the agricultural, chemical, construction, fire prevention and suppression, food and beverage, industrial, mining, petrochemical and pharmaceutical segments.