What NEOPERL, Inc. does

NEOPERL, Inc. is the US operating entity of the Swiss-headquartered Neoperl Group AG, a precision water-components manufacturer serving OEM faucet, plumbing, appliance, water-treatment, and HVAC customers. The company designs and produces components that shape, regulate, filter, protect against backflow, and distribute drinking water, with a portfolio spanning faucet aerators (DIAMOND, MINI ECOBOOSTER TOUCH, SMOOTH OPEN, PERLATOR Coin Slot, CACHÉ hidden aerators), flow regulators and water-saving kits (PCW series, Ecobooster Kit, Silencer Cartridge), backflow prevention devices (check valves and Injector AD air-gap fittings), control solutions (FSG push-button valve cartridges, RDV and manually operated diverters), and the Watertrain stand-alone waterway system. Products are certified to a broad stack of international standards (DIN EN 13959, DIN EN 1717 category 5, ASME A112.1.3/A112.4.2, cUPC, AS/NZS 2845, EN 246, EN 1112, DVGW) and the company positions itself around compliance readiness for the EU Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184.

The underlying technology is mechanical and precision-fluidics: aerator insert geometries that produce specific stream patterns, constant-flow regulators that compensate for pressure fluctuation, hydraulically driven diverter valves, and acoustic-damping cartridges. Watertrain represents a more architectural product, a complete decoupled waterway module that faucet brands can integrate to free up industrial design. Research and development is institutionally recognized: the group has been part of Germany's BSFZ research-allowance programme since 2020, holds multiple Red Dot Design Awards including two in 2026, and has earned a Baden-Württemberg Environmental Technology Award 2023 nomination and a 2024 German Sustainability Award in Plumbing Technology.

Commercially, Neoperl operates a pure B2B OEM/embedded model, selling exclusively to faucet, shower, appliance, water-treatment, and hydronics manufacturers through direct relationships with engineering and product-development teams. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Distribution is anchored on the four major global trade shows (ISH Frankfurt, KBC Shanghai, KBIS Las Vegas, MCE Milan), complemented by live and video-call interactive test-rig demonstrations, comprehensive OEM catalogues, and a content-marketing layer (watersaving.com, blog). The group operates 20 locations worldwide, with production in Germany and Thailand (new facility opened November 2023), plus the US commercial entity headquartered in Waterbury. Leadership sits with CEO Oliver Denzler and CTO Fabian Wildfang, the latter a co-owner personally honored with the 2025 Rudolf Diesel Medal for sustainable innovation.

Name

NEOPERL, Inc.

Legal name

Neoperl Group AG

Website

https://neoperl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NEOPERL is a Swiss-headquartered precision water-components manufacturer whose US entity sells faucet aerators, flow regulators, backflow preventers, valve cartridges, diverters, and the Watertrain waterway system to OEM faucet, plumbing, appliance, water-treatment, and HVAC manufacturers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faucet & Plumbing Components (OEM Water Flow Parts)

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Metering Pumps (IMAHANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Hoses & Tubing (Rubber/Elastomer) (IMANALAA), Valves, Regulators & Backflow Prevention (Control Valves, Pressure Regulators, Check/Backflow) (AFABAHAG)

Keywords

• Faucet aerators manufacturing
• Water flow regulators
• Backflow prevention valves
• Plumbing OEM components
• Water saving devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Waterbury

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, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. OEM Component Sales: Neoperl generates revenue through the sale of precision water components (aerators, flow regulators, check valves, diverters, cartridges) to OEM/manufacturing customers in the plumbing and faucet industry. Products are sold as sub-components embedded in end-user products like faucets, showers, and appliances.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

NEOPERL manufactures and supplies precision water flow components — including faucet aerators, flow regulators, check valves, diverter valves, valve cartridges, hoses, and the Watertrain standalone waterway — that are embedded by OEM customers into finished faucets, showers, hydronic systems, water treatment systems, and water-using appliances. The product portfolio shapes, regulates, filters, protects, and distributes drinking water, with strong focus on water and energy conservation, backflow prevention, and compliance with international drinking water standards.

Product overview

NEOPERL, Inc. is a precision water components company serving OEM/manufacturers, offering a comprehensive portfolio of innovative products for shaping, regulating, filtering, protecting, and distributing water in drinking water installations. The product portfolio centers around faucet aerators (including DIAMOND, MINI ECOBOOSTER TOUCH, SMOOTH OPEN, PERLATOR Coin Slot, CACHÉ hidden aerators), flow regulators and water-saving solutions (PCW series, Ecobooster Kit, Silencer Cartridge), backflow prevention products (check valves, Injector AD air gap fittings), control solutions (FSG valve cartridges, RDV and manually operated diverters), and the Watertrain standalone waterway system. The portfolio serves plumbing systems, hydronics, water treatment, and residential/commercial appliances, with a focus on water and energy conservation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Watertrain: Stand-alone waterway solution for faucets
• DIAMOND
• PERLATOR
• MINI ECOBOOSTER TOUCH
• CACHÉ
• FSG
• Easy Push Diverter

Products and services

• Watertrain stand-alone waterway Standalone waterway designed for any kind of faucet, enabling manufacturers to implement innovative faucet designs with integrated water flow management; intended for OEM faucet manufacturers.
• DIAMOND faucet aerator Faucet aerator that produces a refined, diamond-like stream pattern with a maximum flow of 6 l/min (1.5 gpm), targeted at premium bathroom fittings for OEM manufacturers.
• MINI ECOBOOSTER TOUCH faucet aerator Kitchen faucet aerator with touch-switchable flow between eco (3.8 l/min) and boost (8.0 l/min) modes, auto-resetting to eco mode after faucet shutoff; for OEM kitchen faucet manufacturers.
• FSG valve cartridges Push-button operated valve cartridges enabling intuitive faucet control (on/off, 2-step, volume control) for bathroom and kitchen faucets, available in D6 and D8 sizes with optional Q-technology for soft closing; for OEM faucet manufacturers.
• Injector AD air gap fitting (backflow preventer) Air gap fitting providing backflow prevention to DIN EN 1717 Category 5, protecting potable water from bacterial contamination without electricity, pump, or water tank; available in 1 l/min and 2 l/min flow rates; for OEMs needing point-of-use backflow protection.
• Check valves (backflow preventers) Backflow prevention devices protecting drinking water pipes from unwanted backflow of used water, available in configurations for potable water, high back-pressure loads, water meters, and high-tech applications up to 130°C (266°F); certified to DIN EN 13959.
• Flow regulators Precision flow-control devices maintaining constant water flow regardless of pressure fluctuations, available for technical applications, water-saving solutions, and as silencer cartridges for acoustic compliance in showers; for OEM integration.
• RDV Remote Diverter Valve Hydraulically driven diverter valve for drip-free redirection of water from one outlet to another (e.g., faucet to side spray), with integrated flow regulator and multiple flow rate options; for OEM faucet manufacturers.
• Manually operated diverters Switchable faucet components for redirecting water supply (e.g., tub filler to hand shower), available as Easy Push Diverter cartridges, CDV models, and in plastic, brass, or hybrid materials; for OEM faucet manufacturers.
• SMOOTH OPEN faucet aerator Faucet aerator with slow-start technology that gradually increases flow rate to prevent splash and splatter, ideal for touchless faucets and installations with large drop height between spout and basin; for OEM faucet manufacturers.
• PERLATOR Coin Slot faucet aerator Easy-install faucet aerator with integrated coin slot for tool-free installation and removal, compatible with M24x1 threads and meeting EN 246 standards; for OEM faucet manufacturers.
• CACHÉ hidden faucet aerators Hidden/invisible faucet aerators installed within the faucet body for seamless faucet designs, available in multiple sizes (M24x1 to M16.5x1) with various stream patterns and optional features like SSR angle adjustment, AC automatic cleaning, and SLC limescale protection; for OEM faucet manufacturers.
• Silencer Cartridge (flow regulator for showers) Flow-regulator cartridge engineered to reduce turbulence and noise in overhead showers, supporting compliance with EN1112 acoustic standard at noise levels below 20 dB in acoustic group I; for OEM shower manufacturers.
• Ecobooster Kit (water-saving flow regulator) Water-saving component for shower handles and kitchen sprays with default water-saving mode (~5.0 or 8.0 l/min) switchable to full flow (max 20.0 l/min) by pushing the knob, auto-resetting to eco after faucet closure; for OEM shower and spray manufacturers.
• PCW flow regulators (PCW-01, PCW-02, PCW-04) Washer-style flow regulators for retrofit installation in existing showers and garden faucets, reducing water consumption by up to 40%; PCW-02 includes flexible silicone turbine for secure positioning in varying bore diameters; for OEM and retrofit use.
• Installation tools (service keys for aerators/diverters) Service keys for installing and removing faucet aerators and diverters, including keys for aerators with integrated thread, housing-mounted aerators, rectangular aerators, and vandal-proof aerators; sold as OEM accessory tooling.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 40% water reduction in shower applications when using flow regulators
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IMI plc: UK-listed engineered components group including IMI Hydronic and fluid control divisions. Comparable as a global OEM supplier of precision flow control components, including hydronic balancing valves and HVAC fluid products that overlap with Neoperl's HVAC/hydronics segment.
• NIBCO: US-based manufacturer of valves, fittings, and flow control products for plumbing, HVAC, and industrial markets. Comparable as a long-established OEM supplier of valves and fittings with backflow prevention and flow regulation products that overlap Neoperl's portfolio.
• Aalberts Industries: Dutch-listed industrial group with hydronic, plumbing, and flow-control businesses. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving OEMs with valves, fittings, and water management components across similar end markets to Neoperl but at much larger scale.
• Georg Fischer (GF Piping Systems): Swiss-listed manufacturer of piping systems, fittings, and flow control for water and industrial fluids. Comparable because GF's water-flow product portfolio targets similar OEM customer types and serves plumbing, water treatment, and HVAC segments that overlap Neoperl's addressable markets.
• Watts Water Technologies: US-listed manufacturer of plumbing, water quality, and flow control products. Comparable as an OEM-facing supplier of valves, regulators, backflow preventers, and water-saving components — directly overlapping Neoperl's check valve, regulator, and water-saving product lines.
• Honeywell International (Environmental & Combustion Controls / Water): Diversified industrial conglomerate with a water and plumbing components footprint (including valves and regulators via historical Resideo heritage). Comparable at the broad-incumbent level given Honeywell's distribution reach into plumbing OEMs and overlap with backflow/regulator categories.

Direct peers

• Caleffi: Italian privately-held manufacturer of components for hydronic and plumbing systems, including balancing valves, flow regulators, and backflow preventers. Comparable because Caleffi sells precision hydronic and drinking water components into the same OEM channels Neoperl serves, particularly in hydronics and HVAC.
• Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC): RWC owns SharkBite, Cash Acme, and other plumbing flow-control brands. Comparable because RWC designs and manufactures push-to-connect fittings, valves, and flow regulation components for OEM and professional plumbing channels — overlapping with Neoperl's OEM-embedded flow regulator and check valve portfolio.

Others

• Hansgrohe: German premium faucet and shower OEM. Comparable as a Neoperl customer archetype and as a partial adjacent competitor because Hansgrohe designs some flow-control aerators and cartridges in-house that compete with Neoperl's PERLATOR/DIAMOND/Silencer products for premium bath OEMs.

Emerging players

• MNG Watertech / NEOPERL competitors in flow regulators (e.g., Hunter Industries — HydroPoint): Hunter Industries' HydroPoint and competing smart-water valve startups overlap with Neoperl's water-saving flow regulator category at the emerging-player end. Comparable because they target the same water conservation value proposition (reduce flow, retain performance) that Neoperl sells into plumbing OEMs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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