Flowtechnik (a division of Hydrotechnik UK Ltd) and Echterhage Holding GmbH & Co. KG of Germany have entered into a joint venture agreement, merging their UK Flow meter, pump and couplings companies to create one company, UK Flowtechnik Ltd. Hydrotechnik UK has two trading divisions, Hydrotechnik and Flowtechnik. The Flowtechnik division is being de-merged and joining forces with UK Flow Ltd. Flowtechnik has experienced success in the supply of flow meters and instrumentation over the last 9 years into the hydraulic and process markets. UK Flow has been trading in the UK for 10 years and has successfully grown its flow meter, specialist pump, magnetic couplings and hydraulic component supply business. The merger between the two companies was formed to build on the success of both companies, the strong product and personnel within both businesses are highly complementary. Both Flowtechnik and UK Flow's customers can now benefit from a single source for the expanded product portfolio. Together the merged company can offer quality brands such as VSE flow measurement, Beinlich pumps, DST magnetic couplings, HBE Hydraulic Accessories, Trimec oval rotor flowmeters, GPI, Lake, Seametrics, Comeco and Elis Plzen. UK Flowtechnik will initially serve the hydraulic, water, chemical, process, automotive and hazardous area market sectors. With its broad and diversified product portfolio the company will be well positioned to improve and grow on its current success and market access. UK Flowtechnik will provide innovative solutions for the most demanding of applications drawn from a wide product portfolio. UK Flowtechnik has launched its comprehensive new website where visitors can search by product or by application. It has 6 main product categories including flow meters, hydraulic components, magnetic drive couplings, pump systems, process sensors and displays & controls. www.ukflowtechnik.com.