Crawford United (CRAWA) 8-K Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

Exhibit 99.1

Contact:

Brian E. Powers, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

CRAWFORD UNITED CORPORATION

10514 Dupont Avenue, Suite 200

Cleveland, Ohio 44108

216-243-2449

January 15, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Crawford United Corporation Acquires Komtek Forge

CLEVELAND, OH, January 15, 2021 - Crawford United Corporation (OTC: CRAWA) today announced the purchase of KT Acquisition LLC, doing business as Komtek Forge in Worcester, Massachusetts. The acquired business, which will continue to operate under the name Komtek, provides complex, highly engineered forgings for the most quality-conscious industries worldwide, including aerospace, industrial gas turbine, medical prosthetics, alternative energy, petrochemical, and defense.

“Komtek is strategically important to our growing presence in the aerospace and defense markets,” said Brian Powers, CEO of Crawford United. “Komtek has been an important part of our supply chain at CAD Enterprises for many years and this acquisition will allow us to offer a more complete solution to our customers,” he added.

The acquisition is expected to add approximately $7 million in annual revenue to Crawford United and be immediately accretive to earnings.

About Crawford United Corporation. Crawford United Corporation is a growth-oriented holding company providing specialty industrial products to diverse markets, including healthcare, aerospace, education, transportation, and petrochemical. For more information, go to www.crawfordunited.com.

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Brian E. Powers

Chairman & CEO

216-243-2449

bpowers@crawfordunited.com

“Crawford United has a great future behind it.”