What Davey does

Davey Water Products Pty Ltd manufactures and distributes water transfer, conservation, treatment, filtration, and pool-and-spa equipment from its headquarters in Scoresby, Victoria, Australia. Founded in 1934, the company offers a broad product portfolio spanning residential water pressure systems (DynaDrive, DynaDrive PRO, EvoDrive, BT Series with Torrium2), variable-speed pool pumps with Bluetooth connectivity (SilensorPro, StarFlo VS), chlorination and chemistry control (ChloroMatic Lifeguard, EcoSalt2, ProMatic Lifeguard), firefighting pumps with remote start, pressure tanks, heat pumps, cartridge and home water filtration systems, controllers, and commercial-scale equipment. Underlying technologies include proprietary constant-pressure control, energy-efficient variable-speed motor architectures, water-cooled pump designs for quiet operation, and Bluetooth/app-based remote pool monitoring through the Lifeguard product family.

The company operates a hardware-sales business model distributed exclusively through a worldwide authorized dealer network, supplemented by an Authorised Online Reseller program for select products subject to ongoing compliance with an Internet Policy and Pre & Post Sale Guidelines. End customers span residential homeowners, pool and spa owners, agricultural operations, commercial and industrial facilities (hotels, aquatic centers, industrial sites), and rural fire-protection buyers across Australia, the United States, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and broader Europe, South Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set by individual dealers; Davey publishes price lists to trade partners and offers product warranties ranging from 24 to 120 months depending on product line. Reported revenue is not disclosed.

Since September 2023, Davey has operated as a subsidiary of Waterco Limited following an AUD 44.2 million acquisition intended to expand Waterco's market presence in the seawater pumps segment and broaden its product portfolio. The company has headcount of 101–250 employees and maintains operational entities in Australia and France. A DynaDrive Safety Recall is currently promoted on the company's US website, indicating an ongoing product-safety remediation effort that is a material operational consideration.

Name

Davey

Legal name

Davey Water Products Pty Ltd

Website

https://daveywater.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Davey Water Products manufactures and distributes water transfer, pool and spa, water treatment, and filtration equipment globally via authorized dealers. Founded in 1934 in Australia and acquired by Waterco Limited in 2023, it serves residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, and fire-protection end markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Pumps and Treatment Systems

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Plumbing Supports, Hangers & Seismic Bracing (IMADALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Filtration, Treatment & Softening Plumbing Products (IMADALAK), Pumps & Pumping Accessories (Surface/Submersible, Impellers, Seals) (AFABAHAH), Replacement Filter Cartridges & Consumables (CRAJAJAH), Seals, Valves & Auxiliary Components (for Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAH), Water Heating & Treatment Appliance Retail (Water Heaters, Water Softeners, Filtration Systems) (CRACACAF)

Keywords

• Water pump systems
• Pool spa equipment
• Water treatment filtration
• Pressure boosting pumps
• Firefighting pumps

Headquarters

HQ city

Scoresby

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 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. Water Pump Sales: Sale of water pumps including residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial applications. Products include transfer pumps, pressure systems, submersible pumps, and specialized firefighter pumps.
2. Pool & Spa Equipment: Complete pool and spa solutions including pumps, filters, heaters, cleaners, chlorinators, and controllers. Both residential and commercial pool equipment.
3. Water Treatment & Filtration: Water treatment products including filtration systems, home water filtration, and specialized treatment solutions like Aquashield and Microlene product range.
4. Commercial Products & Services: Large-scale commercial pump systems, commercial pool equipment, and professional water solutions for industrial applications.
5. Accessories & Spare Parts: Replacement parts, service kits, and accessories for Davey products including filter cartridges, mechanical seals, bearings, capacitors, and other consumables.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Davey manufactures and distributes a comprehensive line of water transfer, conservation, treatment, and filtration products. Core offerings include residential and commercial water pumps (transfer pumps, submersible pumps, constant pressure systems such as DynaDrive and EvoDrive, mains boosting pumps), pool and spa equipment (variable speed pumps like SilensorPro, filters, chlorinators, heat pumps, cleaners), water filtration and treatment systems (Aquashield, Microlene, cartridge filters), and specialized firefighting pumps for bushfire protection. Products are sold through a worldwide network of authorized dealers and distributors.

Product overview

Davey is a water solutions company offering a comprehensive portfolio of water transfer, pool and spa, and water treatment products. The core product lineup includes intelligent constant pressure systems (DynaDrive, DynaDrive PRO, EvoDrive) for residential water supply with variable speed technology, and a wide range of pool equipment including Silensor/SilensorPro variable speed pumps with Bluetooth connectivity, StarFlo pool pumps (standard and variable speed), PowerMaster/ProMaster pumps, and CrystalClear ER cartridge filters. The company also provides Firefighter pumps for bushfire preparedness, pressure tanks, chlorinators (EcoSalt2, ProMatic Lifeguard, ChloroMatic Lifeguard), water treatment systems (Aquashield Centurion, Home Water Filtration Systems), heat pumps (AquaTherm/AquaThermPro), pool cleaners and chemicals, commercial-grade products (EcoMaticCOMM), and various controllers and accessories. Products are available across regional sites (Australia, US, NZ, Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Asia) with the company having been acquired by Waterco Limited in September 2023.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Acqua by Davey: Home water filtration product line
• Davey Firefighter
• Davey Microlene
• DynaDrive

Products and services

• DynaDrive Constant Pressure System All-in-one variable speed home pressure system with constant pressure control for residential water supply applications.
• DynaDrive PRO Constant Pressure Pump Intelligent constant pressure booster pump with advanced pressure regulation for residential and commercial water supply.
• EvoDrive Constant Pressure Pump Intelligent constant pressure booster pump designed for residential water supply with energy-efficient variable speed operation.
• BT Series Mains Boosting Pump with Torrium2 Economical and compact mains boosting pump with Torrium2 controller for improving household water pressure.
• Silensor Pool Pump Water-cooled pool pump designed for whisper-quiet operation in residential pool circulation systems.
• SilensorPro with Bluetooth Variable speed pool pump with Bluetooth connectivity for mobile device management and reduced operating costs.
• SilensorPro Premium with Bluetooth Premium variable speed pool pump with advanced Bluetooth connectivity for pool automation and energy savings.
• PowerMaster / ProMaster Pool Pump Energy-efficient and robust pool pump designed for residential and commercial pool filtration applications.
• StarFlo Pool Pumps Pool circulation pumps designed for multiple pool applications with reliable performance.
• StarFlo VS Pool Pumps Variable speed pool pumps offering multi-adjustment and energy efficiency for in-ground and above-ground pools up to 104,000 liters.
• CrystalClear ER Cartridge Filter Series Cartridge filter providing crystal-clear water with minimal maintenance and no backwash requirement, featuring a corrosion-resistant one-piece molded polypropylene tank.
• Davey Firefighter Specialized firefighting pump for bushfire preparedness and water transfer applications, available with remote start capabilities.
• Pressure Tanks Pressure storage tanks for water supply systems to maintain consistent water pressure and reduce pump cycling.
• Pool Chlorinators Automated chlorination systems for pool water sanitization including salt water chlorinators.
• EcoSalt2 Salt Chlorinator Salt chlorination system for automated pool water sanitization with 24-month warranty.
• ProMatic Lifeguard Chlorination System Complete pool chlorination and chemistry control system with remote monitoring capabilities, backed by 36-month warranty.
• ChloroMatic Lifeguard Pool Automation Pool automation system connecting to a smartphone app for intuitive remote pool monitoring and control.
• EcoMaticCOMM Commercial Chlorination Controller Commercial-grade chlorination controller for large-scale pool and commercial water treatment applications.
• Controllers Electronic control systems for pump operation, pressure management, and automation across Davey's product range.
• Aquashield Centurion Water Treatment Advanced water treatment system for comprehensive water quality management in residential applications.
• Home Water Filtration Systems Expertly engineered filtration systems for rainwater, mains, bore, or surface water sources to ensure fresh, healthy household water.
• AquaTherm Heat Pump Heat pump for year-round swimming, providing energy-efficient pool heating for extended swimming seasons.
• AquaThermPro Heat Pump Premium pool heat pump designed for reliable year-round swimming with innovative and super quiet operation.
• Pool & Spa Heaters Heating solutions for pools and spas to extend swimming season and maintain comfortable water temperatures.
• Pool Chemicals Chemical products for pool water balance, sanitization, and maintenance.
• Pool Cleaners Automated and manual pool cleaning equipment for maintaining pool hygiene and water clarity.
• Commercial Products Large-scale commercial pumping, filtration, and water treatment solutions for industrial and municipal applications.
• Submersible Pumps Pumps designed for submerged operation in wells, boreholes, and water transfer applications.
• Trade Range Pumps Professional-grade pumping equipment designed for trade and contractor use.
• RainBank Pro Rainwater Harvesting System Smart rainwater harvesting system for residential water management and irrigation.
• Pool Pumps & Filters Complete range of pool circulation pumps and filtration systems for residential and commercial pools.
• Accessories Supporting equipment, spare parts, and complementary items for Davey water systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings through variable-speed pump technology
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Waterco LimitedflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023Waterco Limited, an Australian water treatment and filtration company, acquired Davey Water Products Pty Ltd for $44.2 million in September 2023. This acquisition expanded Waterco's market presence and product portfolio in the seawater pumps segment. Davey now operates as part of the Waterco group, combining Davey's pump expertise with Waterco's global pool and spa product leadership.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Davey Water Products: Self-reference excluded; replaced below.
• Pentair: Pentair is a global water solutions company offering residential and commercial pool equipment, water treatment, and flow/pump technologies. It competes head-to-head with Davey in pool pumps, filtration, and variable-speed systems across the same customer segments globally.
• Hayward Industries: Hayward is a leading manufacturer of pool and spa equipment including pumps, filters, heaters, and automation. Its product portfolio and channel model closely mirror Davey's pool and spa business, making it a direct competitor in residential and commercial pool markets.
• Franklin Electric: Franklin Electric is a global manufacturer of water and fueling systems including submersible pumps, pressure systems, and pumping accessories. It directly competes with Davey in residential water transfer, pressure boosting, and agricultural/industrial pumping.
• Zodiac Pool Systems: Zodiac (now part of Fluidra) manufactures pool pumps, cleaners, filters, heaters, and automation systems. It competes directly with Davey in residential and commercial pool equipment with overlapping channel partners and product features.

Broad incumbents

• Grundfos: Grundfos is one of the world's largest pump manufacturers, offering a broad range of water and HVAC pumps including variable-speed and smart pumping solutions. It is a broader incumbent than Davey but competes directly in residential boosters, constant-pressure systems, and commercial pumping.
• Xylem: Xylem is a global water technology company providing pumps, treatment, and metering solutions across utility, industrial, and commercial markets. While much larger and more diversified than Davey, it overlaps materially in water transfer and pressure-boosting pump categories.
• Waterco Limited: Waterco is Davey's parent company and a global manufacturer of pool and spa equipment, water treatment, and filtration. It overlaps with Davey's pool pump and water treatment product lines and shares distribution channels, making it both an owner and a portfolio peer.
• Sta-Rite: Sta-Rite is a Pentair-owned brand offering residential and commercial water pumps, pool and spa equipment, and water systems. It directly competes with Davey's residential water transfer, pool pump, and pressure system offerings across North America and globally.

Regional players

• Onga: Onga is an Australian pump brand (now owned by Pentair) offering water transfer, irrigation, and pool pumps primarily for the Australian and New Zealand markets. It competes directly with Davey in its ANZ stronghold across residential and agricultural pump categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/daveywater

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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