George Kent Malaysia
George Kent (Malaysia) Berhad is a publicly listed Malaysian engineering and metering company that manufactures water meters, valves, and brass components, and delivers rail, water, and healthcare infrastructure projects, primarily serving government utilities and public sector clients across more than 40 countries.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1936
- HeadquartersPuchong, Malaysia
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What George Kent Malaysia does
George Kent (Malaysia) Berhad is a publicly listed Malaysian engineering and manufacturing company (Bursa Malaysia 3204.KL, controlled 51% by Johan Holdings Berhad) that operates through three divisions: Intelligent Technology Solutions (ITS), Infrastructure Construction, and GK SuperTech. The company manufactures water meters, valves, fittings, and brass components at the largest hot brass-forging plant in Southeast Asia, located on a 17-acre integrated facility in Puchong, with annual production capacity of approximately 2 million water meter units. Its product portfolio spans volumetric meters (GKMV30, GKMV40), multi-jet and Woltmann industrial meters, ultrasonic meters (GK Ultra), and the GKM Pulser AMR/AMI interface unit integrated with the SisBA software platform for remote reading and network monitoring.
Revenue is generated through three streams: hardware sales of meters and industrial products (sold via tenders to government utilities and OEM contracts in over 40 countries), professional services from EPC contracts for rail, water, and healthcare infrastructure projects (including the RM11.4 billion LRT3 and RM1.01 billion MRT SSP line mandates), and emerging subscription/recurring revenue opportunities through the GK SuperTech AI and industrial automation division. The customer base is almost entirely government and quasi-government entities such as Hong Kong WSD, Singapore PUB, Prasarana Malaysia Berhad, MRT Corp, Ministry of Health Malaysia, and JKR Malaysia, with go-to-market executed through competitive tenders and distributor networks. In 2025, the company launched GK Ultra, Malaysia's first locally branded ultrasonic water meter, in partnership with Qingdao Topscomm, and announced an AI-powered acoustic leak detection system in collaboration with University of Nottingham Malaysia, signalling a technology refresh of its core water metering franchise.
George Kent Malaysia firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- George Kent Malaysia
- Legal name
- George Kent (Malaysia) Berhad
- Website
- https://georgekent.net
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1936
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- George Kent (Malaysia) Berhad is a publicly listed Malaysian engineering and metering company that manufactures water meters, valves, and brass components, and delivers rail, water, and healthcare infrastructure projects, primarily serving government utilities and public sector clients across more than 40 countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
George Kent Malaysia industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Water Meters & Industrial Flow Measurement
- NAICS
- Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)
- SIC
- Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Water Supply (4941)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Metering Hardware & Field Services (AMI/AMR meters, endpoints, installation, maintenance) (EUANAIAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK), Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ)
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Where George Kent Malaysia is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Puchong
- HQ country
- Malaysia
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices4 records
Markets served
George Kent Malaysia business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Intelligent Technology Solutions Division: Revenue from manufacturing and selling water meters (residential, commercial, industrial), industrial products (valves, fittings, brass components), and smart metering solutions (AMI, AMR systems, pulsers). Exports to over 40 countries.
- Infrastructure Construction Division: EPC contracts for rail transportation systems (LRT, MRT), water supply infrastructure (treatment plants, pumping stations), and healthcare facilities (hospital construction). Major projects include LRT3 (RM11.4 billion), MRT SSP (RM1.01 billion), and hospital projects.
- GK SuperTech Division: AI, industrial automation, and emerging technology solutions for internal Group use and external commercial opportunities. Strategic technology partnerships and technology-driven business development.
- OEM Manufacturing: Original Equipment Manufacturing services for global clients including product design, hot forging production, assembly, and brass component supply. Clients from more than 30 countries including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Australia, UK, and Germany.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels4 records
George Kent Malaysia product offering
Product offeringCore offering
George Kent (Malaysia) Berhad manufactures and sells water meters (volumetric, multi-jet, Woltmann, ultrasonic), industrial brass products (stopcocks, ball valves, bib taps, ferrules, float valves), and AMI/AMR smart-metering hardware and software. It also delivers engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for rail transportation, water supply infrastructure and hospital facilities through its Infrastructure Construction division, and provides OEM hot-forging and brass component manufacturing to global clients.
Product overview
George Kent operates through three core business divisions: Intelligent Technology Solutions (ITS), Infrastructure Construction, and GK SuperTech. The ITS Division offers a comprehensive portfolio of water meters under the GKM brand including volumetric meters (GKMV30, GKMV30P, GKMV40, GKMV40P), multi-jet meters (GKMJ30), Woltmann meters (GKM H4000, GKMW300), and combination meters (GKM C4000). The division also provides AMR/AMI solutions through the GKM Pulser hardware and SisBA software platform, enabling wireless meter reading and network monitoring. Industrial products under the gKENT brand include stopcocks, bib taps, ball valves, ferrules, and float valves. In 2025, the company launched GK Ultra, Malaysia's first locally branded ultrasonic water meter integrating IoT and AI. GK SuperTech division drives AI and emerging technology initiatives including intelligent leak detection systems. The Infrastructure Construction division handles rail transportation, water supply infrastructure, and hospital projects.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- GK SuperTech: Dedicated technology and innovation division focused on artificial intelligence (AI), industrial automation and emerging technologies
- GK Ultra
Products and services
- GKMV30 Volumetric Cold Water Meter Volumetric cold potable water meter manufactured under Honeywell International Inc license, brass body, flow rates 15.6 L/h to 20 m3/h, conforms to ISO 4064 and R160 specification with optional AMR capability. For residential and light commercial potable water applications.
- GKMV30P Polymer Body Volumetric Water Meter Volumetric cold potable water meter manufactured under Honeywell license with engineering plastic body free of heavy metals, flow rates 15.6 L/h to 7.8 m3/h with optional AMR capability. For residential potable water metering.
- GKMV40 R400 Volumetric Water Meter In-house developed brass body R400 volumetric cold potable water meter with exceptional low flow starting at 0.4 L/h, AMR-ready with inductive pulse output for wMBus and NB-IoT connectivity, exceeds OIML R 49:2013 and ISO 4064:2014. For residential and commercial potable water metering.
- GKMV40P Polymer Body R400 Water Meter In-house developed polymer composite body R400 volumetric cold potable water meter with exceptional low flow starting at 0.4 L/h, AMR-ready with wMBus and NB-IoT support. For residential potable water metering.
- GKMJ30 Multi-Jet Cold Water Meter Brass body multi-jet water meter for accurate measurement of cold potable water, compliant with ISO 4064 and R160 metrological performance, with tamperproof operation and vacuum-sealed register. For residential and commercial potable water metering.
- GKM H4000 Woltmann Cold Water Meter Woltmann meter for measuring bulk forward and reverse flows of cold potable water in commercial/industrial applications, featuring inductive register and compatibility with Emeris PR7 pulse transmitter. For commercial/industrial bulk water metering.
- GKM C4000 Combination Cold Water Meter Combination meter featuring two GKM metering technologies in a compact unit with two inductive registers for accurate bulk flow metering in applications with large flow variations. For commercial/industrial applications.
- GKMW300 Woltmann Water Meter Woltmann water meter for measuring bulk flows in commercial/industrial applications, exchangeable metrological unit with wide measuring range (R315), robust design for maximum resistance to wear and corrosion. For commercial/industrial bulk metering.
- GKM Pulser Meter Interface Unit Clip-on Meter Interface Unit that transforms mechanical GKM water meters into wireless AMR/AMI capable meters with RF, RF-Mesh, and NB-IoT communication options. Compatible with GKMV30, GKMV40 and commercial/industrial meters up to DN300. For utilities wanting to upgrade existing mechanical meter fleets.
- SisBA AMR-AMI Software System Integrated automatic meter reading system linking AMR/AMI hardware (GKM Pulser, Mobile Readers, Repeaters, Gateway) to software applications. Provides head-end system, meter data management, mobile workforce management, and web-based/mobile visualization platforms. For water utilities deploying AMR/AMI networks.
- GK Ultra Ultrasonic Water Meter Malaysia's first locally branded ultrasonic water meter, developed in partnership with Qingdao Topscomm Communication Co., Ltd. Uses ultrasonic technology without moving parts and integrates IoT and AI capabilities, offering up to 4x greater accuracy than conventional mechanical meters with real-time data monitoring, remote reading, leak detection, and predictive maintenance. For residential and commercial potable water metering.
- gKENT Stopcock Straight pattern stopvalve made from brass manufactured to BS EN 1213:2000 standard, for drinking water supply in buildings up to PN10 and 65°C distribution temperature. For building water distribution systems.
- gKENT Bib Tap Faucets mounted on vertical surfaces with bent nozzle for sanitary appliances in restrooms, bathrooms and kitchens, brass construction to BS 5412:1996 standard. For sanitary plumbing installations.
- gKENT Ball Valve Nickel plated brass body and chrome brass ball valve with full bore and quarter turn operation for fast water flow control, suitable for potable water up to 50°C and PN16 pressure. For plumbing flow control.
- gKENT Magnetic Lockable Ball Valve Straight pattern ball valve with magnetic lock mechanism preventing unauthorized water flow, requires special key to unlock. Brass to BS 6675:1986 standard, temperature rating up to 65°C. For secured plumbing installations.
- gKENT Swivel Ferrule Quick, permanent leak-free connection between service pipe and underground water mains, brass to MS1396:2006 standard. For drinking water supply in buildings up to PN10 and 40°C, compatible with cast iron, ductile iron, steel, asbestos cement, and PVC mains.
- gKENT Ball Float Valve Non-equilibrium float-operated valve with horizontal piston movement controlling water flow. Brass to MS1882:2005 standard, for drinking water supply in PN10 and PN16 buildings up to 65°C. Available in light duty and heavy duty versions. For water tank level control.
- OEM Manufacturing Services Original Equipment Manufacturing services for global clients including product design, hot forging production, assembly, and brass component supply. Clients include metrology companies and industrial players in more than 30 countries including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Australia, UK, and Germany. For metrology and industrial OEM customers.
- Rail Transportation EPC Services Engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for rail transportation systems covering LRT and MRT works, trackworks, maintenance vehicles, signaling, power distribution, communications and project delivery. Major executed projects include LRT3 (RM11.4 billion fixed-price contract) and MRT SSP Line work package SSP-SY-2014 (RM1.01 billion). For government rail authorities and transport concessionaires.
- Water Supply Infrastructure EPC Services Engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations services for water supply infrastructure including treatment plants, dams, pumping stations, intake facilities, and pipeline networks, including BOT/privatization concession models. Successfully completed more than 30 major water infrastructure projects over 20 years. For government water utilities and municipal authorities.
- Hospital Construction Services Hospital design, build, construction and commissioning services including medical facility infrastructure and mechanical & electrical works. Executed projects include Hospital Kuala Lipis upgrading (RM97.75MIL Phase 1, RM57MIL Phase 2), Hospital Tanjong Karang (RM261.5MIL), and Institut Endokrin Hospital Putrajaya (RM344.24MIL). For Ministry of Health Malaysia and Public Works Department.
- GK SuperTech AI & Automation Solutions GK SuperTech division offering AI, industrial automation and emerging technology solutions for internal Group use and external commercial opportunities. Provides strategic collaborations, technology investments and commercialization of innovative solutions including intelligent water network monitoring. For water utilities and industrial automation customers.
- Intelligent Water Leak Detection System AI-powered water leak detection system using acoustic sensing and artificial intelligence to identify leaks early with 88% accuracy, developed in collaboration with University of Nottingham Malaysia. Enables proactive infrastructure monitoring to reduce water loss and carbon emissions. For water utilities and municipal distribution network operators in ASEAN markets.
Quantifiable outcome
- 88% accuracy in water leak detection using acoustic sensing and AI
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Companies that use George Kent Malaysia
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
George Kent Malaysia technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability4 records
Feature5 records
George Kent Malaysia partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- University of Nottingham MalaysiaminorResearch collaboration with University of Nottingham Malaysia to develop intelligent water leak detection system using acoustic sensing and AI. The system achieves 88% accuracy in early leak detection. Project aims to scale technology across operational networks in ASEAN regions to reduce water loss and carbon emissions.
- Qingdao Topscomm Communication Co., Ltd.coreStrategic partnership to develop Malaysia's first locally branded ultrasonic water meter 'GK Ultra'. The device uses ultrasonic technology without moving parts and integrates IoT and AI capabilities, offering up to four times greater accuracy than conventional mechanical meters with features including real-time data monitoring, remote reading, leak detection, and predictive maintenance.
- Dynacare Sdn BhdminorContract to design and build a glove manufacturing plant in Lumut. George Kent successfully commissioned 2 high-capacity double-former dipping lines for commercial production for Dynacare in 2022, marking entry into non-traditional manufacturing sector.
- Honeywell International Inc.coreLong-term license agreement to manufacture high-precision water meter measuring components. George Kent secured rights to produce V100 (PSM) and V110 (KSM) volumetric water meters under Honeywell license, as well as advanced measuring components for global metering companies.
- SiemensminorPartnership for KL-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) AssetsCo tender bid. George Kent entered pre-consortium agreement with Siemens to bid for the HSR project. The consortium also included other European firms. The bid was not ultimately awarded.
- CCCC (China Communications Construction Company)coreJoint venture partnership for MRT Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya (SSP) Line work package SSP-SY-2014 valued at RM1.01 billion. George Kent and CCCC were awarded the systems work package covering trackworks, maintenance vehicles, and works trains.
- MRCB (Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad)coreJoint venture 'MRCB George Kent Sdn Bhd' appointed as Project Delivery Partner (PDP) for Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) project worth RM9 billion. Later converted to fixed-price contract worth RM11.4 billion. The JV was 50% owned by each party. George Kent divested its 50% equity in October 2021.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
George Kent Malaysia competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Itron: Global leader in water, gas and electricity metering with deep AMI/analytics offerings. Overlaps with George Kent's smart water and AMR/AMI SisBA roadmap and competes for the same utility tenders across Asia-Pacific.
- Xylem: Global water technology company spanning metering (Sensus), treatment and pumps. Comparable in combining metering hardware with larger water infrastructure and digital solutions; competes directly in smart-water utility bids.
- Honeywell (Elster Water Metering): Owns the V100/V110 water meter measuring components licensed to George Kent; broader Honeywell portfolio overlaps with smart metering, rail and infrastructure adjacent to GK's product and engineering businesses.
Regional players
- UEM Edgenta Berhad: Malaysian-listed asset management and infrastructure services company serving utilities, healthcare and rail. Comparable Malaysian-listed peer with overlapping infrastructure and water-utility exposure, though services-led rather than manufacturing-led.
Direct peers
- Diehl Metering: German-based manufacturer of water, heat and gas metering solutions including ultrasonic and AMR/AMI systems. Competes with George Kent in international tenders and shares a focus on high-precision mechanical and electronic meters.
- Mueller Water Products: North American manufacturer of water meters, valves, hydrants and water infrastructure products serving municipal utilities. Comparable business mix of metering hardware plus broader water infrastructure products, similar to George Kent's ITS and gKENT industrial lines.
- Kamstrup: Danish manufacturer of smart heat, cooling, electricity and water meters with strong ultrasonic and AMI capabilities. Direct competitor to George Kent's GK Ultra and SisBA platform in utility tenders.
- Zenner International: German manufacturer of water, heat and gas meters including ultrasonic and AMR/AMI systems, active in emerging markets. Comparable export-led water metering business model and OEM orientation.
- Badger Meter: US-listed specialist in water metering (electromagnetic, ultrasonic, mechanical) and AMR/AMI software for municipal utilities. Most directly comparable pure-play water meter manufacturer to George Kent's GKM portfolio.
- Neptune Technology Group: North American specialist in water metering, AMR/AMI and meter data management software serving municipal utilities. Closely comparable smart-water software-plus-hardware stack to George Kent's SisBA and Pulser.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance11 records
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George Kent Malaysia leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
George Kent Malaysia subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries5 records
George Kent Malaysia funding detail
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George Kent Malaysia M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about George Kent Malaysia
What does George Kent Malaysia do?
George Kent (Malaysia) Berhad manufactures and sells water meters (volumetric, multi-jet, Woltmann, ultrasonic), industrial brass products (stopcocks, ball valves, bib taps, ferrules, float valves), and AMI/AMR smart-metering hardware and software. It also delivers engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for rail transportation, water supply infrastructure and hospital facilities through its Infrastructure Construction division, and provides OEM hot-forging and brass component manufacturing to global clients.
Is George Kent Malaysia a public or private company?
George Kent Malaysia is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was George Kent Malaysia founded?
George Kent Malaysia was founded in 1936. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is George Kent Malaysia based?
George Kent Malaysia is headquartered in Puchong, Malaysia, in the Asia region.
How does George Kent Malaysia make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Intelligent Technology Solutions Division is the primary driver. The others are infrastructure Construction Division, GK SuperTech Division and OEM Manufacturing.
Who are George Kent Malaysia's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Itron, Xylem and Honeywell (Elster Water Metering). UEM Edgenta Berhad is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are Diehl Metering, Mueller Water Products, Kamstrup, Zenner International, Badger Meter and Neptune Technology Group.
Does George Kent Malaysia have an API?
No public API is recorded for George Kent Malaysia.
What industry is George Kent Malaysia in?
George Kent Malaysia's product category is Water Meters & Industrial Flow Measurement. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUANAIAA, Metering Hardware & Field Services (AMI/AMR meters, endpoints, installation, maintenance), with a secondary code of BPABAJAK, Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors). Its NAICS code is 334514 and its SIC code is 3824.