What FEBCO does

FEBCO is a backflow prevention and flow control brand that manufactures assemblies used to protect potable water supplies from contamination caused by reverse flow or cross-connections. Its product portfolio is organized around two pillars: (1) core backflow prevention assemblies, including Double Check Valve Assemblies (LF850), Reduced Pressure Zone Assemblies (LF856, LF860), Reduced Pressure Detector Assemblies (LF886V), and Pressure Vacuum Breakers (765 PVB); and (2) complementary flow control accessories such as check valves (800/LF800), strainers (LF650A), ball valves (622UFT), wall hydrants (FPHB-1), and brand-specific repair kits. Technical differentiation rests on the proprietary ArmorTek Advanced Coating System for corrosion resistance, stainless steel components for harsh environments, and the MasterSeries sub-brand which claims an 80% shorter lay length and lowest head loss in its category. All designs carry third-party agency approvals required for use in regulated municipal and commercial water systems.

The brand serves a horizontal customer base across irrigation, municipal water authorities, commercial and residential construction, and industrial process water applications, with pain points centered on code compliance, cross-connection control, and aging-infrastructure replacement. FEBCO operates as a wholly-owned brand within Watts Water Technologies (NYSE: WTS), and its go-to-market is channel-driven: products are sold exclusively through an authorized distributor and sales representative network with quote-based pricing, supported by Find A Distributor / Find A Rep tools, BIM/CAD distribution via BIMobject for specifiers, and the Watts Works online training platform for installer certification. Revenue mechanics are pure hardware sales with no disclosed pricing model, no standalone revenue figure, and no software, subscription, or service component identified in the source data.

Name

FEBCO

Legal name

FEBCO (a brand of Watts Water Technologies)

Website

https://febcoonline.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FEBCO is a backflow prevention and flow control brand under Watts Water Technologies, manufacturing certified valve assemblies and accessories sold through authorized distributors to municipalities, irrigation operators, and commercial and residential construction markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Backflow Prevention Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332919)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Valves, Regulators & Backflow Prevention (Control Valves, Pressure Regulators, Check/Backflow) (AFABAHAG)

Keywords

• Backflow prevention assemblies
• Water flow control products
• Reduced pressure zone valves
• Vacuum breakers irrigation
• Plumbing backflow devices

Headquarters

HQ city

North Andover

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Backflow Prevention Products: FEBCO generates revenue through the sale of backflow prevention assemblies and flow control products. As a brand under Watts Water Technologies, products are sold through channel distributors and direct customer relationships. Revenue is derived from product sales across multiple product categories including double check valve assemblies, reduced pressure zone assemblies, vacuum breakers, and related accessories.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FEBCO manufactures and sells backflow prevention assemblies and flow control products for potable water safety. The product line includes Double Check Detector Assemblies, Double Check Valve Assemblies, Reduced Pressure Zone Assemblies, Reduced Pressure Detector Assemblies, Vacuum Breakers, Check Valves, Strainers, Wall Hydrants, Ball Valves, and Repair Kits, sold through authorized distributors and sales reps to municipalities, commercial construction, irrigation, and industrial customers.

Product overview

FEBCO is a brand under Watts Water Technologies specializing in backflow prevention and flow control products. The portfolio consists of hardware-based water safety equipment organized around two product lines: (1) Core backflow prevention assemblies including Double Check Valve Assemblies (LF850), Reduced Pressure Zone Assemblies (LF856, LF860), Reduced Pressure Detector Assemblies (LF886V), and Vacuum Breakers (765 PVB); and (2) Flow control accessories including Check Valves (800/LF800), Strainers (LF650A), Ball Valves (622UFT), Wall Hydrants (FPHB-1), and Repair Kits. The MasterSeries sub-brand offers premium assemblies with optimized lay length and head loss performance. The company also provides the ArmorTek Advanced Coating System for corrosion protection in harsh environments. All products are third-party agency approved and designed for irrigation, municipal, and commercial water safety applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MasterSeries: The most versatile line of backflow prevention assemblies featuring an 80% shorter lay length, lowest head loss, and cost saving benefits.
• ArmorTek

Products and services

• Double Check Detector Assemblies Backflow prevention assemblies designed to detect unauthorized connections and prevent contamination of potable water supply, for municipal and commercial water systems.
• Double Check Valve Assemblies Dual-check valve assemblies providing reliable protection against backflow in residential and commercial water systems. Models include LF850 Small.
• Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) Assemblies High-performance backflow prevention assemblies designed for maximum protection against contamination. Models include LF856 and LF860 Large.
• Reduced Pressure Detector Assemblies Advanced assemblies combining reduced pressure zone technology with leak detection capabilities. Models include LF886V-OSY-GPM.
• Vacuum Breakers Devices that prevent back-siphonage in irrigation and water distribution systems. Includes FEBCO 765 Pressure Vacuum Breaker.
• Backflow Preventer Accessories Replacement parts and components for FEBCO backflow prevention equipment including approved bonnet and poppet assemblies.
• Strainers Filtration components designed to protect backflow preventers by removing debris from water flow. Model includes LF650A.
• Check Valves One-way valves allowing unidirectional flow to prevent backflow in water systems. Models include 800 and LF800.
• Wall Hydrants Outdoor faucet fixtures with integral shutoff for irrigation and building exterior water access. Model includes FPHB-1.
• Ball Valves Quarter-turn shutoff valves for flow control in backflow prevention systems. Model includes 622UFT.
• Repair Kits Genuine FEBCO repair components including 765 repair kits and bonnet/poppet assemblies with approved light gold transparent coloring.
• MasterSeries Backflow Prevention Line Advanced premium backflow prevention product line featuring 80% shorter lay length, lowest head loss performance, and cost-saving design. Model includes LF876V-OSY-GPM.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Watts Water TechnologiescoreOthersFEBCO is a brand under Watts Water Technologies. As a wholly-owned brand, FEBCO benefits from the parent company's global distribution network, manufacturing capabilities, R&D resources, and brand reputation in the water safety industry. FEBCO products are integrated into Watts' product portfolio alongside other water technology brands.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cash Acme: Cash Acme is one of the key named competitors in the global backflow preventers market alongside FEBCO. Specializes in plumbing valves and backflow prevention assemblies serving residential, commercial, and irrigation segments.
• Mueller Industries: Mueller Industries manufactures waterworks products including brass fittings, valves, and backflow prevention assemblies via its Mueller Co. subsidiary. Direct competitor to FEBCO in municipal and irrigation water infrastructure.
• A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. A.Y. McDonald manufactures waterworks products including valves, backflow preventers, and fittings for municipal water, plumbing, and irrigation markets. Direct overlap with FEBCO's core product lines and channel customers.
• Zurn Water Solutions: Zurn Water Solutions is one of the key named competitors in the global backflow preventers market alongside FEBCO. Offers overlapping water safety, backflow prevention, and flow control solutions for commercial and institutional customers.
• NIBCO INC. NIBCO is a leading manufacturer of flow control products including valves, fittings, and backflow prevention devices for plumbing, HVAC, and industrial markets. Overlaps with FEBCO in commercial plumbing and municipal water segments.
• Apollo Valves: Apollo Valves manufactures a broad portfolio of valves including backflow preventers, and is one of the key named competitors to FEBCO in the global backflow preventers market. Direct overlap on product category and customer base (municipal, commercial, irrigation).

Broad incumbents

• Caleffi Hydronic Solutions: Caleffi manufactures hydronic, plumbing, and water-safety components including backflow and check valves for residential and commercial applications. Overlaps with FEBCO in plumbing flow control and water-safety product categories.
• Watts Water Technologies: Watts Water Technologies is FEBCO's publicly traded parent company (NYSE: WTS) and a key named competitor in the backflow preventers market. Overlapping product portfolio across backflow prevention, plumbing, and flow control via multiple brands (Ames, Dormont, POWERS, etc.).
• Reliance Worldwide Corporation: Reliance Worldwide (SharkBite, Cash Acme) is a broader plumbing and water-control manufacturer with overlapping backflow prevention offerings. Comparable B2B channel model and end-market exposure to FEBCO.

Others

• Victaulic: Victaulic is a leading manufacturer of mechanical pipe-joining systems and flow-control solutions serving commercial, industrial, and municipal infrastructure. Adjacent ecosystem participant sharing the same specifier and contractor channels as FEBCO.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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