George Kent Malaysia

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Water meters
• Smart metering solutions
• Brass manufacturing
• Infrastructure construction
• Rail transportation systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Puchong

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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

Core 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
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• University of Nottingham MalaysiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 August 2026Research 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 or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2025Strategic 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 BhdminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021Contract 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.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 16 July 2019Long-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.
• SiemensminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 October 2017Partnership 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)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 August 2016Joint 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)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 September 2015Joint 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

Broad 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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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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