DALLAS, TX, November 8, 2016 – Founders Investment Banking, LLC is pleased to announce that Sun Hydraulics Corporation (NASDAQ: SNHY) has entered into an agreement with Enovation Controls, LLC, an Oklahoma-based and privately held provider of electronic control, display and instrumentation solutions, to acquire its Power Controls (PC) and Vehicle Technologies (VT) lines of business.  The acquisition is expected to close in 30 days, subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions. Enovation Controls was exclusively advised by principals of Founders Investment Banking.

Enovation Controls is a leading global provider of sophisticated digital control systems for gaseous fuel engines and engine-driven equipment focused on the vehicle and energy markets. The company combines the wide-ranging control and display capabilities of the Murphy® brand with the extensive engine control expertise of the EControls® brand. The acquisition by Sun Hydraulics provides a platform to support Enovation Controls’ continued growth while providing diversification opportunities.

“Today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Enovation Controls,” said Murphy, co-founder. “We have a deep respect for Sun Hydraulics, and we are proud of the innovative company our team has built. We are confident Sun will continue our strong tradition of stewardship given its reputation for leadership, global presence and resources.”

 

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About Sun

Sun Hydraulics is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance screw-in hydraulic cartridge valves, manifolds and integrated package solutions for worldwide industrial and mobile markets.  For more information about Sun, please visit our website at www.sunhydraulics.com.

About Enovation Controls

Enovation Controls, LLC is a leading global provider of sophisticated digital control systems for gaseous fuel engines and engine-driven equipment focused on the vehicle and energy markets.  The company combines the wide-ranging control and display capabilities of the Murphy® brand with the extensive engine control expertise of the EControls® brand. As a leader in the natural gas market, Enovation Controls’ develops systems-based solutions that are high technology, mission-critical systems utilized in many markets including: commercial vehicles, natural gas compression and liquids, off-highway, material handling, agriculture and both recreational and commercial marine.  With a global installed base of over one million engine control systems, their brands are recognized for providing innovative, ruggedized, integrated turnkey solutions that combine proprietary software platforms and customized hardware.