What Pentair does

Pentair plc is a publicly traded water technology company (NYSE: PNR), founded in 1966 and Irish-domiciled, operating through three reporting segments: Pool (approximately 40% of revenue), Water Solutions, and Industrial & Flow Technologies. The portfolio spans residential pool and spa equipment (pumps, automation, filters, heaters, cleaners, water treatment), residential and commercial water softening and filtration (including Everpure PFAS reduction systems and Manitowoc Ice), and a deep industrial/municipal flow and filtration line (Aurora, Fairbanks Nijhuis, Hydromatic, Myers, Sta-Rite, Shurflo, X-Flow membrane systems, Südmmo hygienic process valves, and Hypro agricultural spray equipment). Customers are served in more than 150 countries, with over 80% of revenue generated in North America.

The company makes money primarily through hardware sales across all three segments. Pool and residential water treatment products flow through dealer networks, retail partners, and the Pentair Pro Hub partner portal; commercial and industrial flow products move through authorized distributor networks (Aurora, Fairbanks Nijhuis) and direct field sales to large industrial, municipal, and commercial accounts. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company has assembled its portfolio through decades of M&A, most recently Pleatco (2021, ~$255M), Manitowoc Ice (2022, ~$1.6B), G&F Manufacturing (2024, ~$108M), and Hydra-Stop (2025, ~$290M), while spinning off nVent Electric in 2018 to focus the portfolio on water.

The business model is supported by a durable installed base — particularly in connected pool equipment, fire pumps, and industrial process pumps — and recurring aftermarket demand (Pleatco cartridges, replacement filters, service parts). Scale (~$4.2B in 2025 revenue, ~9,000 employees) and 16 consecutive quarters of adjusted operating margin expansion to 25% reflect a mature capital-allocation and operational improvement program, complemented by 50 consecutive years of dividend increases (Dividend King status), $200M of Q1 2026 share repurchases, and a recent $1.04B Q1 2026 quarter that grew 3% year over year.

Name

Pentair

Legal name

Pentair plc

Website

http://www.pentair.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Pentair plc is a publicly traded water technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells pumps, filtration, and treatment equipment for residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers through distributor, dealer, and direct sales channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Technology and Treatment Equipment

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (423720)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Filtration, Treatment & Softening Plumbing Products (IMADALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Under-Sink Water Filtration Systems (CRAJAJAD), Water & Home System Care (Water Softeners, Septic Treatments, Drain/Openers, Appliance Cleaners) (CRADAKAK), Commercial & HOA Irrigation Services (Large-Scale Systems) (HSAIAEAJ)

Keywords

• Water treatment equipment
• Pool and spa equipment
• Industrial pumps
• Membrane filtration systems
• Water supply pumps

Headquarters

HQ city

Twickenham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Pool Equipment: Residential and commercial pool equipment including pumps, cleaners, automation, heaters, filters, and water treatment products. Pool segment represents approximately 40% of company sales.
2. Water Solutions: Residential water softening, filtration, and treatment products along with commercial water treatment solutions including Everpure and Manitowoc Ice brands
3. Industrial & Flow Technologies: Industrial pumps, fluid handling equipment, fire pumps, agricultural spraying equipment, and municipal water/wastewater solutions across multiple brands including Aurora, Fairbanks Nijhuis, Hypro, and X-Flow

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pentair manufactures and sells water movement, filtration, and treatment products across three segments — Pool (residential and commercial pool equipment, cleaners, automation, heaters, filters), Water Solutions (residential softening/filtration, Everpure commercial filtration, Manitowoc Ice machines), and Industrial & Flow Technologies (Aurora and Fairbanks Nijhuis commercial and industrial pumps, Hypro agricultural spraying, Hydromatic and Myers water and wastewater pumps, Sta-Rite and Shurflo pumps, X-Flow membrane filtration, Südmo hygienic process valves). Offerings are sold globally across residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and municipal customers through direct sales, authorized distributors, dealers, and retail partners.

Product overview

Pentair is a water technology company organized into three main segments (Pool, Water Solutions, and Industrial/Flow) offering a broad portfolio of water movement, filtration, and treatment products. The portfolio includes residential pool equipment (pumps, cleaners, automation, heaters, filters), commercial pool and spa solutions, residential water softening and filtration systems, agricultural pumps and spray equipment (Hypro brand), industrial and municipal pumps (Aurora, Fairbanks Nijhuis, Hydromatic, Myers, Sta-Rite brands), membrane filtration technology (Pentair X-Flow for microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, reverse osmosis), hygienic process valves (Südmo), and digital tools (Pentair Encompass pump selector, X-Flow Xpert configurator, Pentair Pool app). The company serves residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers across water supply, disposal, treatment, and pool/spa applications. Recent additions include the Pentair Pool and Pool Brain technology integration for connected pool equipment, and the company has acquired brands including Pleatco (pool filter cartridges) and Manitowoc Ice (commercial ice machines with integrated filtration).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aurora: Commercial and industrial pumps including fire pumps, HVAC water supply, and water supply pumps
• Fairbanks Nijhuis
• Hypro
• Hydromatic
• Myers
• Shurflo
• Sta-Rite
• Wellmate
• X-Flow
• Südmo
• Codeline
• Berkeley
• Flotec
• Jung Pumpen
• Pentek
• Pro-Source
• Simer
• Southern Cross
• Union Engineering
• Goyen Mecair
• Haffmans
• Onga

Products and services

• IntelliFlo3 Variable Speed and Flow Pump Energy-efficient variable speed and flow pump for residential and commercial pools, recognized as Variable Speed Pump of the Year by the Pool Nation Awards.
• Manitowoc Ice NEO Industry-pioneering commercial undercounter ice machine with integrated water filtration; winner of the 2025 Kitchen Innovations Award.
• Everpure PFAS/PFOA Reduction Systems Commercial water filtration systems recognized for reducing PFAS ('forever chemicals') in foodservice water; awarded the 2025 Kitchen Innovations Award from the National Restaurant Association.
• Pentair Pool App Mobile application for pool owners to monitor and control connected Pentair pool equipment.
• Pentair Encompass Pump Selection Tool Web-based pump selection and configuration tool for commercial building engineers and distribution partners to select pumps based on application requirements.
• Pentair X-Flow Xpert Web App Product configurator that helps customers select the right Pentair Südmo Hygienic Process Valve for specific process requirements.
• Pentair Pool and Pool Brain Technology Integration Planned technology integration combining Pentair Pool's connected equipment (largest U.S. installed base) with Pool Brain's service management platform to provide pool professionals with consolidated, data-driven insights before arriving on site, reducing truck rolls and improving diagnostics.
• Aurora 421 Series Horizontal Two-Stage Split Case Pump Horizontal two-stage split case centrifugal pump with capacities up to 1800 GPM, heads up to 600 feet, and temperatures up to 275°F for cooling, heating, air conditioning, boiler feed, and condensate service.
• Aurora 411 Series Horizontal Single-Stage Split Case Pump Horizontal single-stage split case centrifugal pump with capacities up to 15,000 GPM, heads up to 500 feet, and temperatures up to 275°F for commercial and industrial liquid handling.
• Aurora Vertical Turbine Fire Pump Series 914 UL Listed, FM Approved, NFPA-20 compliant vertical turbine fire pump for commercial, industrial, and marine fire protection; flows 250–4500 GPM and pressures 75–387 PSI.
• Aurora PVM(X) Series Vertical Multi-Stage Pumps Vertical multi-stage centrifugal pumps with flow series from 1 to 90, heads up to 960 feet and temperatures up to 250°F for commercial pressure boosting, boiler feed, irrigation, and fire protection jockey pump applications.
• Aurora 3550 ASME/ANSI B73.1 Industrial Process Pump Heavy-duty industrial process centrifugal pump meeting ASME/ANSI B73.1 with capacities up to 4200 GPM, heads up to 725 feet, temperatures up to 650°F, and pressures up to 375 PSIG for chemical, petrochemical, mining, pulp, paper, and general industrial service.
• Hypro Spray It 2.0 Mobile App Mobile application complementing the Hypro agricultural spray product line; supports spraying rate, droplet size, and product selection for agricultural spraying professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50 consecutive years of dividend increases (Dividend King status)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Pool BrainstrategicTechnology or Integration · 5 May 2026Pentair Pool announced planned technology integration with Pool Brain, a software platform for swimming pool service professionals, expected to launch in late summer 2026. The integration will combine Pentair's connected pool equipment (largest installed base in the U.S.) with Pool Brain's service management platform to provide pool professionals with consolidated, data-driven insights before arriving on site, aiming to reduce truck rolls, shorten diagnostic time, and improve customer experiences.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• A. O. Smith Corporation: Manufacturer of water heating and treatment products for residential and commercial applications. Overlaps with Pentair's residential water treatment and commercial filtration businesses, though primarily known for water heating rather than pumps.
• IDEX Corporation: Diversified fluidics and engineered industrial products company with material exposure to pumps (including water-related applications) alongside other specialty industrial businesses. Comparable to Pentair on the industrial pump and fluid handling side, though broader in scope.
• Roper Technologies: Diversified technology conglomerate with historical exposure to water and industrial flow applications, including Neptune technology (water metering) and other industrial niches. Has divested certain water assets but is a comparable large-cap industrial technology investor relevant to Pentair's industrials-and-water positioning.

Direct peers

• Xylem: Global water technology company providing pumps, filtration, and treatment solutions for municipal, commercial, industrial and residential markets. Direct competitor to Pentair across nearly every pump and water treatment category, including utility-scale and residential flow segments.
• Grundfos: Danish privately-held global pump manufacturer with leading shares in commercial, industrial, and residential water pumps. Closely comparable to Pentair's pump portfolio across European and global markets despite private ownership.
• Mueller Water Products: Manufacturer of water infrastructure products including iron gate valves, fire hydrants, pipe fittings, and water metering systems serving municipalities and utilities. Closely comparable to Pentair's municipal water exposure via Fairbanks Nijhuis.
• Flowserve Corporation: Provider of industrial pumps, valves, seals, and related flow-control services for power, oil & gas, chemical, and water industries. Competes directly with Pentair's Aurora and Fairbanks Nijhuis brands in industrial and municipal pumps.
• Hayward Holdings: Leading pool equipment manufacturer offering pumps, filters, heaters, automation and sanitization for residential and commercial pools. Pentair's most direct competitor in the residential pool equipment channel that drives ~40% of Pentair's revenue.
• Franklin Electric: Manufacturer of water and fueling systems, including submersible pumps, drives, and controls for residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial applications. Direct competitor to Pentair's Sta-Rite, Hydromatic and Hypro product lines.
• Watts Water Technologies: Manufacturer of water conservation, treatment, and flow-control products for plumbing, heating, and water quality applications. Overlaps with Pentair's plumbing/wholesale channel and water treatment portfolios including Everpure and Pentek.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pentair
• Instagraminstagram.com/pentair

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A20 records

Investments7 records

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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