[2] In August 1996 the company was merged, along with the rest of Lucas Industries, with the North American Varity Corporation to form LucasVarity.

The new business would bring together equipment sensors, controls and monitoring systems with performance analysis and health management services, delivering greater asset intelligence at a faster pace.

Notable aircraft for which Controls and Data Services has provided its key components include but are not exclusive to: Controls and Data Services provides main and afterburner systems and centrifugal pumping systems for modern military jet engines including:[12] The company has moved its headquarter to a £75 million purpose built advanced manufacturing and technology facility in Birmingham Business Park.

The new 250,000 sq ft building will incorporate technology, design, development, manufacturing and testing capabilities, with associated expansion space.

[13] The destination of Controls and Data Services Metropolitan Borough of Solihull has an international reputation for engineering, home to companies such as Arup and Jaguar Land Rover.