Unison Ltd strengthens machinery portfolio with PHI Hydraulics acquisition
Unison Ltd, the manufacturer of world class tube and pipe bending technologies, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of production machinery and tooling specialist PHI.
This strategic acquisition will significantly enhance Unison’s product portfolio and market position, particularly in the U.S, as well as accelerating the Danville, VA-based company’s global growth strategy.
The acquisition will welcome PHI’s well-established products into the Unison family. These include manual and hydraulic tube and pipe bending machines and tooling; end forming machines and tooling for tube and pipe flaring, flanging, beading, and squaring and deburring; manual and motorized hydraulic presses; and automated welding systems.
Unison is also expected to retain certain key personnel from PHI – based in the City of Industry, CA.
The acquisition will strengthen Unison’s tube bending portfolio, while extending to complimentary tube end forming and further diversifying with PHI’s other lines.
“This is a pivotal moment for Unison Ltd,” said Alan Pickering, Joint Managing Director. “The assets we are acquiring from PHI are a perfect fit for our long-term vision. They bring us critical market and customer reach with several decades of proven products that will allow us to better serve our customers and accelerate our growth and innovation timelines. We are excited to welcome the talent, expertise, and time-tested designs from PHI as we move forward.”
Anthony D. Morrow, President of PHI, added: “We are confident that these assets will thrive under Unison’s leadership. Our team is excited to facilitate a smooth and quick transition that ensures the care and meets the needs of current and future customers.”
The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to be finalized in November 2025.
Unison Ltd will be showcasing its full range of tube and pipe bending technologies at FABTECH Chicago next week. Visitors are invited to meet the team at Booth D42137 to discuss how Unison’s expanded portfolio can support their manufacturing needs.
To chat through our machinery options, email sales@unisonltd.com.
Unison Ltd: intelligent tube technology
Unison Ltd is the UK’s leading manufacturer of tube and pipe bending machines and continually innovates the tube and pipe bending marketplace.
The company manufactured the world’s first all-electric tube bender in 1994, followed by the world’s first all-electric multi-stack tube bender, then the world’s largest all-electric tube bender for the shipbuilding industry.
Available in single-stack, multi-stack and right/left varieties, Unison machines are delivered to more than 20 countries globally.
Unison’s tube bending software is recognised as the most user-friendly control system for tube bending machines. The software is written and supported by Unison, ensuring complete control of its evolution, with no need for third party support.
About PHI
PHI (PHI Hydraulics) is a world-leading, diversified production machinery manufacturer. Founded in 1941 as Preco Incorporated of Los Angeles, the company initially specialized in bench-type molding presses used for laminating documents and ID cards. Later, it was renamed Pasadena Hydraulics Inc. (PHI), and for a time, PHI-Tulip, as it expanded its product lines and capabilities.
PHI’s equipment is used by an extensive roster of major global companies such as: NASA, SpaceX, Tesla, Boeing, GE, Honeywell, Lockheed Martin, Dow, and DuPont
PHI serves a wide range of industries, including: Aerospace & Aviation, Automotive, Electronics & Semiconductors, Medical Equipment, Military & Defense, Plastics, Rubber, and Composites, Power Generation & Nuclear, Shipbuilding and Steel Fabrication