Watts Water Technologies

What Watts Water Technologies does

Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS) is a global manufacturer of water flow control, water quality, drainage, and HVAC/hot water products, founded in 1874 and headquartered in North Andover, Massachusetts. The company sells more than 20 branded product lines organized across four categories — plumbing and flow control (backflow preventers, automatic control valves, mixing valves, pressure reducing valves, PEX, gas connectors under Dormont), water quality (filtration, conditioning, disinfection, OneFlow scale prevention, instrumentation, rainwater harvesting), drainage (stainless steel BLÜCHER, chemical waste Orion, specification drainage), and HVAC/hot water (AERCO and Superior Boiler boilers, Lync water heaters and heat pumps, tekmar controls, SunTouch radiant). The flagship connected offering is the Nexa intelligent water management platform, which integrates IoT sensing and software for leak detection, flood protection, and water quality monitoring across building systems, complemented by IntelliStation digital mixing valves and LeakDefense/The Detection Group sensors.

Watts operates across the Americas, Europe, and APMEA through regional HQs in North Andover, Eerbeek (Netherlands), and Shanghai, serving more than 40 global locations in 21 countries. The business model is hardware-led: the company does not sell directly to homeowners but distributes through wholesale plumbing and building product distributors, OEM partnerships (where Watts components are embedded in boilers, water heaters, and HVAC equipment), retail channels for consumer products, and a manufacturer representative network supporting commercial and institutional specification sales. Revenue is driven by replacement demand, new construction activity, and growing exposure to data center infrastructure (over 3% of revenue, growing double-digit and more than doubling in Q1 2026), healthcare, and industrial end markets.

The company is publicly traded with ~95% institutional ownership, approximately 5,100 employees, and a market capitalization of ~$11.52B as of June 2026. FY2025 revenue was $2.44B (+8% YoY) with operating margin of 19.6% (up 190 bps) and record free cash flow of $356M; Q1 2026 revenue of $677M was up 21% YoY. Watts has executed multiple acquisitions in 2025 (I-CON Systems, Haws Corporation, Superior Boiler, Saudi Cast) deploying approximately $257M, and has paid increasing dividends for 14 consecutive years. The company's competitive position is anchored in regulatory certifications (ASSE, UL, FM, CSA; UPC, IPC, EN 1717), 150+ years of brand heritage, and specification-side lock-in via SpecHUB, BIM/CAD tools, and the Watts Works Online training platform.

Name

Watts Water Technologies

Legal name

Watts Water Technologies, Inc.

Website

https://watts.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1874

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Watts Water Technologies is a 150-year-old global manufacturer of plumbing, water quality, drainage, and HVAC/hot water products serving residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, and data center end markets through wholesale distributors, OEMs, and a manufacturer representative network across 21 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Water Management Solutions (Plumbing, Water Quality, Drainage, HVAC/Hot Water)

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514)

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

Commercial/Residential Building Water Management & Leak Analytics Services (HSAHAGAK), Water Management, Leak Detection & Smart Plumbing (HSAPAPAL), Water Systems & Treatment (Pumps/Boilers/Water Heaters/Filtration) (IMAIABAK)

Keywords

• Plumbing flow control
• Water quality treatment
• Drainage solutions
• HVAC hot water
• Backflow prevention

Headquarters

HQ city

North Andover

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Plumbing, Heating, Water Quality, Drainage): Watts Water Technologies generates the vast majority of its revenue through the manufacture and sale of physical water management products including plumbing and flow control devices, water quality solutions, drainage systems, and HVAC/hot water equipment. Products are sold through distributors, wholesalers, OEMs, and retailers globally. Revenue is driven by replacement demand, new construction activity, and growing demand from data center and infrastructure applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Watts Water Technologies designs, develops, and manufactures a broad portfolio of water management products organized across four categories: Plumbing & Flow Control Solutions (backflow preventers, automatic control valves, mixing valves, pressure reducing valves, relief valves, PEX plumbing and radiant heating systems, gas connection systems), Water Quality Solutions (filtration, disinfection, conditioning, scale prevention, instrumentation, rainwater harvesting), Drainage Solutions (stainless steel, chemical waste, specification drainage), and HVAC & Hot Water Solutions (condensing boilers, water heaters, heat pumps, hydronic and electric floor heating, snow melting, HVAC controls). The company also offers intelligent, IoT-enabled water management through its Nexa platform and LeakDefense leak detection systems, primarily serving professional plumbing contractors, mechanical engineers, OEMs, wholesale distributors, and commercial/institutional facility operators globally.

Product overview

Watts Water Technologies is a diversified industrial manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of water solutions organized across four main product categories: Plumbing & Flow Control Solutions, Water Quality & Rainwater Harvesting Solutions, Drainage Solutions, and HVAC & Hot Water Solutions. The company's flagship AI-enabled platform is Nexa, an intelligent water management platform that provides sensing technology and software for building water system monitoring. The core product lineup includes backflow preventers (protecting potable water from contamination), automatic control valves (managing water flow and pressure in commercial/industrial applications), mixing valves including IntelliStation digital mixing valves (temperature control to prevent scalding), pressure reducing valves, relief valves, gas connection systems under the Dormont brand, and PEX plumbing/radiant heating systems. The company has expanded through acquisitions including AERCO (boilers), Lync (water heating/heat pumps), Superior Boiler (commercial boilers), Haws Corporation (emergency safety equipment), I-CON Systems (corrections plumbing controls), Saudi Cast (Middle East drainage), BLÜCHER (stainless steel drainage), Orion (high-purity piping), tekmar (HVAC controls), SunTouch (electric floor heating), HF scientific (water instrumentation), and The Detection Group (leak detection). The company serves diverse vertical markets including data centers, healthcare, hospitality, semiconductors, and general commercial/institutional/residential construction through specialized solution categories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AERCO: Commercial boilers and water heating systems
• Ames Fire & Waterworks
• BLÜCHER
• Dormont
• FEBCO
• HF scientific
• Haws
• I-CON
• LeakDefense
• Lync
• Nexa
• Orion
• POWERS
• PVI Industries
• Saudi Cast
• SunTouch
• Superior Boiler
• tekmar
• The Detection Group
• Watts Works
• IntelliStation
• HydroGuard

Products and services

• Nexa Intelligent Water Management Platform Cloud-connected intelligent water management platform that uses sensing technology and software to monitor building water systems, providing remote monitoring, leak detection, flood protection, water quality management, and data-driven insight for commercial and institutional customers.
• LeakDefense Leak Detection System Automated leak detection and flood protection system that monitors water flow and identifies leaks to prevent property damage in residential and commercial buildings, providing early warning alerts.
• IntelliStation Digital Mixing Valve Digital mixing valve that automatically controls water temperature for commercial and institutional applications, preventing scalding and optimizing energy efficiency through intelligent digital control. The IntelliStation 2 adds enhanced intelligence, connectivity, and efficiency.
• Backflow Preventers Valves designed to prevent backflow of contaminated water into the potable water supply, including reduced pressure zone assemblies, double check valve assemblies, and vacuum breakers for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Includes brands such as FEBCO and Ames Fire & Waterworks.
• Automatic Control Valves Valves used in commercial and industrial applications to control water flow or pressure, including pressure reduction, float control, altitude control, and pump control valves with ArmorTek coating technology for ensuring uninterrupted water service during emergencies.
• Mixing Valves (Thermostatic) Thermostatic and thermostatic mixing valves that blend hot and cold water to ensure constant, safe outlet temperature, utilized in residential, commercial, and institutional applications to prevent scalding, thermal shock, and Legionella growth. Includes HydroGuard and POWERS product lines.
• Pressure Reducing Valves Valves that reduce incoming water or steam pressure to a safer constant downstream level for residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial applications.
• Relief Valves Valves designed to open at preset pressure or temperature levels to relieve systems when they exceed desired levels, preventing damage to plumbing, heating, and boiler systems.
• Dormont Gas Connection Systems Innovative gas connectivity solutions for commercial kitchens, including stainless steel moveable gas connectors, gas pressure regulators, and safety shutoff valves with SmartSense technology under the Dormont brand.
• PEX Plumbing and Radiant Heating Systems Complete PEX systems for potable plumbing and radiant heating including tubing, manifolds, fittings, and accessories for new construction and retrofit installations in residential and commercial buildings.
• Water Quality Solutions Comprehensive water treatment products including filtration solutions, disinfection solutions, conditioning solutions, instrumentation (HF scientific), OneFlow scale prevention with template-assisted crystallization technology, and rainwater harvesting systems for residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
• Drainage Solutions Full range of drainage solutions including stainless steel drainage (BLÜCHER), chemical waste drainage (Orion), and specification drainage products such as floor drains, trench drains, roof drains, interceptors, fixture carriers, and cleanouts for commercial and industrial applications.
• HVAC and Hot Water Solutions Systems including AERCO boilers, Lync water heating systems and heat pumps, tekmar controls, SunTouch electric floor heating, hydronic floor heating, and snow melting systems for commercial, residential, and institutional applications.
• AERCO Boilers and Water Heaters Condensing boilers and high-efficiency water heaters for commercial and industrial applications under the AERCO brand.
• Lync Water Heating Systems and Heat Pumps Water heating systems and heat pumps providing energy-efficient hot water solutions for commercial and residential applications under the Lync brand.
• Superior Boiler Steam and Hot Water Boilers Designer and manufacturer of customized steam and hot water boilers for commercial, institutional, and industrial applications, offering firetube, watertube, and condensing boiler products under the Superior Boiler brand.
• Haws Drinking Fountains and Safety Equipment Manufacturer of drinking fountains, emergency eyewash, and safety equipment for healthcare and industrial applications under the Haws Corporation brand.
• I-CON Systems Plumbing Controls Provider of plumbing control solutions for the institutional correctional market, expanding digital offerings in specialized niche applications under the I-CON brand.
• BLÜCHER Stainless Steel Drainage Systems Stainless steel drainage systems for commercial and industrial applications, providing high-quality drainage solutions with European design under the BLÜCHER brand.
• Orion Chemical Waste Drainage and High-Purity Piping Chemical waste drainage solutions and high-purity piping systems using polypropylene and PVDF materials for pharmaceutical, healthcare, laboratory, semiconductor, and data center applications under the Orion brand.
• tekmar HVAC Controls and Building Automation Control systems for hydronic heating, floor heating, and HVAC applications, providing intelligent temperature control and system management under the tekmar brand.
• SunTouch Electric Floor Heating and Snow Melting Electric floor heating and snow melting systems for residential and commercial applications under the SunTouch brand.
• HF scientific Water Quality Instrumentation Water quality instrumentation products for measuring and monitoring water characteristics in residential and commercial applications under the HF scientific brand.
• The Detection Group Leak Detection Systems Leak detection systems for commercial and industrial building water management, providing early warning for water leaks under The Detection Group brand.
• Saudi Cast Drainage Solutions Riyadh-based manufacturer of drainage solutions expanding Watts' presence in Saudi Arabia and key Middle Eastern markets, particularly in nonresidential and industrial drainage systems under the Saudi Cast brand.
• PVI Industries Commercial Water Heaters Commercial water heaters for institutional and industrial applications under the PVI Industries brand.
• High Purity Process Piping Systems High-purity process piping systems, fittings, and lab accessories for pharmaceutical, healthcare, laboratory, semiconductor, and data center applications.
• Fire Protection Systems High-quality fire protection products designed to maximize safety in property protection, including fire pump relief valves, fire service strainers, and fire protection/waterworks products under the Ames Fire & Waterworks brand.

Quantifiable outcome

• 64% reduction in water intensity between 2018 and 2025
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Planet Water FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Watts Water Technologies partners with Planet Water Foundation to provide clean, safe drinking water to communities in need. The partnership has provided clean water access to nearly 89,000 people across six countries. Watts also supported emergency water filtration system deployments following natural disasters such as an earthquake in Turkey.
• NSF InternationalminorOthersWatts participates in NSF International certification and standards programs for water treatment and plumbing products, ensuring products meet public health and safety standards.
• Water Quality Association (WQA)minorOthersWatts maintains membership and product certification through the Water Quality Association, supporting industry standards for water treatment and quality products.
• United States Green Building Council (USGBC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWatts partners with USGBC to support LEED certification and sustainable building standards. The company provides LEED v5 Product Selection Tools and environmental product declarations to help architects and builders achieve green building certifications.
• International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)minorOthersWatts collaborates with IAPMO on plumbing code development and product certification, ensuring products meet Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) requirements and supporting code compliance education.
• International Code Council (ICC)minorOthersWatts works with ICC on building code development and product standards alignment, supporting the International Plumbing Code (IPC) and other model codes that govern product specifications in the industry.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Reliance Worldwide Corporation: Manufacturer of plumbing and water systems including SharkBite push-to-connect fittings, water meters, and flow control products. Closely comparable to Watts' PEX plumbing, fittings, and water management portfolio.
• Badger Meter: Manufacturer of flow measurement and smart water metering solutions for utilities and industrial customers. Comparable to Watts' HF scientific instrumentation and LeakDefense/Nexa connected monitoring capabilities.
• Mueller Water Products: Manufacturer of water infrastructure products including valves, hydrants, and pipe fittings used in water distribution. Direct overlap with Watts' plumbing and flow control portfolio, particularly for municipal and commercial water systems.
• Pentair plc: Water treatment and flow control solutions for residential and commercial pools, plumbing, and fluid handling. Directly comparable to Watts' water quality, filtration, and residential flow control product lines.
• Xylem Inc. Global water technology company making pumps, smart metering, and treatment solutions for utilities and buildings. Directly comparable to Watts across water flow control, water quality, and digitally connected water infrastructure, with greater municipal utility exposure.
• A. O. Smith Corporation: Manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and water treatment products for residential and commercial markets. Direct overlap with Watts' AERCO, PVI, Lync, and Superior Boiler brands in the HVAC & hot water category.
• Zurn Water Solutions: Manufacturer of commercial plumbing, drainage, water safety, and water control products. Direct overlap with Watts' drainage, backflow prevention, and water quality offerings for institutional and commercial buildings.
• Uponor (Georg Fischer): Manufacturer of PEX plumbing, radiant heating, and pipe systems for residential and commercial buildings (now part of Georg Fischer). Direct overlap with Watts' PEX plumbing and radiant heating product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Roper Technologies: Diversified industrial technology holding company with flow control assets (e.g., Neptune). Overlaps with Watts on smart water metering and engineered flow products, though Roper's portfolio spans many other verticals.
• Itron, Inc. Provider of smart utility infrastructure including water, gas, and electric metering and analytics. Comparable to Watts' Nexa and HF scientific platforms in the connected water analytics space, with utility-customer focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wattswater
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/WattsWater
• Facebookfacebook.com/wattswater
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/watts-water-technologies
• Instagraminstagram.com/wattswater

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A44 records

Investments

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