Aquestia

Employee Size

501-1,000

Organization Type

Public Company

Headquarters

West Chester, OH

Formed in 2020 by bringing together A.R.I. Optimal Flow Solutions, DOROT Control Valves and OCV Control Valves, Aquestia makes hydraulic equipment and develops tailored systems for managing and protecting water infrastructure. Its heritage reaches back more than 70 years through DOROT and OCV, while A.R.I. brings over 40 years of air-management experience; together, the company supports projects worldwide through 12 subsidiaries and representatives in more than 140 countries. Aquestia also provides hydraulic analysis, custom product design and training through Aquestia University, and has developed more than 30 patents.

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