Flowserve Corporation (NYSE: FLS), a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, announced today that it received two major project awards earlier this month, primarily for original equipment pumps, from engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors working on two significant Middle East-based projects. The value of these awards, collectively over $150 million, will be reflected in Flowserve’s second quarter 2024 bookings.
“Flowserve has a long track record of successfully delivering large projects for our customers. With an enhanced selective bidding approach, we are confident in our ability to execute these awards and are pleased these projects were booked using this methodology. Our global project funnel continues to be robust and is up approximately 10% as of March 31, 2024, versus prior year,” said Scott Rowe, Flowserve’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Flowserve is well-positioned for, and has historically participated in, significant infrastructure opportunities within the Middle East.”
Rowe concluded, “The region is currently in the midst of an expected multi-year capital spending up-cycle. With our strong participation in the Middle East, we believe Flowserve is well-positioned to participate in several of the large projects still to come across diverse industries. Additionally, we expect both aftermarket and MRO opportunities to remain at elevated levels globally this year and beyond, based on enhanced activity and higher utilization rates. With the operating momentum we established last year, we remain confident in Flowserve’s future and believe that executing on our objectives will drive long-term value for our customers, associates, and shareholders.”
First Quarter 2024 Results Conference Call
As previously announced, Flowserve will host its conference call with the financial community on Tuesday, April 30th at 11:00 AM Eastern to discuss Flowserve’s first quarter 2024 results. Scott Rowe, President and Chief Executive Officer, as well as other members of the management team will be presenting. The call can be accessed by shareholders and other interested parties at www.flowserve.com in the “Investor Relations” section.
About Flowserve
Flowserve Corp. is one of the world’s leading providers of fluid motion and control products and services. Operating in more than 50 countries, the company produces engineered and industrial pumps, seals and valves as well as a range of related flow management services. More information about Flowserve can be obtained by visiting the company’s Web site at www.flowserve.com.
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