What Pentair Fairbanks Nijhuis does

Pentair Fairbanks Nijhuis is a Dutch industrial pump and turbine manufacturer founded in 1904 and headquartered in Winterswijk, Netherlands, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pentair plc (NYSE: PNR). The company designs and manufactures custom-engineered pump systems for water management, flood control, fire protection, sewage and wastewater treatment, irrigation, maritime and dredging, oil and gas, desalination, and hydropower applications. It serves municipal, industrial, and government end customers globally through a direct enterprise sales organization with named account managers across Benelux, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, China, and the USA, supplemented by an agent network and four Netherlands-based service centers.

The product portfolio spans end-suction pumps, split case pumps, vertical turbine and mixed-flow pumps, concrete volute pumps, solids-handling sewage pumps, industrial/commercial/marine fire-pump sets, and BiFlow ballast pumps. The company holds patents in fish-friendly pump technology (claimed 100% eel and 97%+ fish survival), fish-friendly turbines, the world's first bi-directional tidal turbine (proven near-100% fish-friendliness), and the 2024-introduced Xcentric impeller for clog resistance. Manufacturing is supported by an in-house foundry capable of casting specialized alloys and a 4,000-horsepower test facility. Fire and marine products carry the NFPA-20, UL, FM, Lloyd's Register, ABS, Bureau Veritas, and DNV GL certifications required for institutional procurement; operations are certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 26000.

The revenue model is hardware sales of engineered pumps and turbines, complemented by professional services (installation, commissioning, maintenance, repair, training) and proprietary spare parts. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, reflecting the custom-engineered nature of each project. Revenue is concentrated in discrete, large infrastructure contracts — including the Guinness World Record 50,000 L/s IJmuiden pumping station pumps (Rijkswaterstaat), the largest pump room in company history at the Ma'aden Phosphate Wa'al Al Shamal project, and Cuu Long JOC offshore platform fire pumps — alongside ongoing engagements with Dutch water authorities and industrial operators. The sales organization is structured by product line (water and fire) and geography, with regional agents (e.g., KTN in Vietnam) supplementing direct enterprise sales.

Name

Pentair Fairbanks Nijhuis

Legal name

Pentair plc

Website

https://fairbanksnijhuis.pentair.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pentair Fairbanks Nijhuis designs custom-engineered industrial pumps and turbines for water management, fire protection, and tidal energy. The Dutch manufacturer (Pentair plc subsidiary) serves municipal, industrial, and government customers globally through direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pumps and Turbines

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611), Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Engines & Turbines (3510), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydropower Turbines, Generators & Balance-of-Plant Equipment Manufacturing (EUAMAHAF), Pumps & Pumping Accessories (Surface/Submersible, Impellers, Seals) (AFABAHAH), Pump, Well & Booster System Service for Irrigation (HSAIAEAI), Pumps & Plumbing Pump Accessories (Sump, Sewage, Booster) (IMADALAL)

Keywords

• Industrial pumps
• Fire protection pumps
• Fish friendly pumps
• Tidal energy turbines
• Water management systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Winterswijk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pump and Turbine Equipment Sales: Design, manufacture, and sale of industrial pumps, pump systems, and turbines including fire pumps, fish-friendly pumps, bi-directional turbines, split case pumps, vertical turbine pumps, end suction pumps, and concrete volute pumps.
2. Service and Maintenance Contracts: Service department offering financially attractive service and maintenance contracts including installation, commissioning, repair, maintenance, and training. Contracts range from incidental service visits to total care maintenance with spare parts stock management.
3. Original Spare Parts: Supply of all spare parts for Pentair Fairbanks Nijhuis brand worldwide, utilizing in-house foundry capabilities for casting in various materials.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pentair Fairbanks Nijhuis designs, manufactures, and services tailor-made industrial pumps, pump systems, and turbines for municipal and industrial customers. The portfolio spans fire protection pumps (NFPA-20, UL, FM compliant), fish-friendly pumps and turbines, bi-directional tidal turbines, solids handling pumps, split case pumps, end suction pumps, vertical turbine pumps, mixed flow pumps, concrete volute pumps, and BiFlow anti-heeling ballast pumps. The company also delivers engineered pump rooms, installation, commissioning, maintenance, repair, and training services plus original spare parts manufactured through its in-house foundry.

Product overview

Pentair Fairbanks Nijhuis offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial pumps and pump systems as part of Pentair's global water treatment and flow solutions. The product line includes core pump categories: bi-directional turbines for tidal energy generation, fish-friendly pumps and turbines for ecological water management, solids handling pumps (including XRW Series with Xcentric Technology) for sewage and wastewater, end suction pumps (NC/VNC/VND/VCS series), split case pumps (HGT/VGT/HG2/Venus series), vertical turbine pumps, mixed flow pumps (HMF/VMF series), concrete volute pumps, and BiFlow anti-heeling ballast pumps. Fire protection is addressed through dedicated Industrial, Commercial, and Marine Fire Fighting product lines. The company provides both standard and highly customized/tailor-made pump solutions for applications including water treatment, sewage and wastewater, fire protection, flood control, maritime and dredging, desalination, irrigation, oil and gas, and hydro power. All products are manufactured in Winterswijk, Netherlands, with global service support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pentair Fairbanks Nijhuis: Pump and pump systems brand serving municipal and industrial customers for water treatment, sewage, fire protection, flood control, maritime, dredging, desalination, irrigation, oil & gas and hydro power applications.

Products and services

• Bi-directional Turbine Patented bi-directional turbine designed to harness energy from tidal streams in dam-type constructions. Features speed-controlled direct drive, permanent magnet generator, and fully reversible impeller for optimal performance in both flow directions during tidal cycles, with proven fish-friendly passage.
• BiFlow Pumps - BF Series Bi-directional, in-line anti-heeling/ballast pump/turbine combination designed for pumping large amounts of ballast water on maritime vessels. Features symmetrical counter-rotating impellers and variable speed for high efficiency and controlled flow to opposing ballast tanks.
• Fish Friendly Pumps - VPF/HPF Series Patented fish-friendly pumps that allow 100% of eels and at least 97% of fish to pass through pumping stations unscathed. Features special impeller and guide vane design with rounded edges and wider blade spacing to reduce impact risk.
• Fish Friendly Turbine Turbine that allows fish to pass through unscathed and improves fish migration. Features optimized impeller and guide vanes with rounded edges and wide blade spacing. Available in vertical and horizontal configurations with capacities from 1,500 to 180,000 m3/h.
• Solids Handling Pumps Pumps designed for handling solids, slurries, sludge, pulp, trash, sewage, and grit combined with high efficiencies. Single, double, or triple blade screw impellers with wide free passage. Multiple series available: SRW, SRWV, ERW, ERWV, RW, RWV, HMFR, VMFR, VTSH, 5410/2410, 5430, 5730.
• XRW Series Solids Handling Pumps Solids handling pumps featuring patented Pentair Xcentric Technology, renowned for superior clog resistance in solids handling applications.
• End Suction Pumps - NC/VNC/VND/VCS Series Horizontal or vertical configuration end suction pumps available in single-stage or two-stage execution. Capacity range: 88-7,044 GPM (20-1,600 m3/h), Head: 9-250 mlc. Applications include industrial water, maritime, dredging, and water treatment.
• Split Case Pumps - HGT/VGT/HG2/Venus Series Split case pumps available in horizontal and vertical execution with double or single suction. Wide range of flow rates and pressure heads for potable water, cooling water, air conditioning, shipbuilding, drainage, firefighting, and oil and gas applications.
• Vertical Turbine Pump Vertical turbine pumps suitable for various liquids and applications. Available with dry motor installation, wide range of flow rates, pressure heads, and construction materials.
• Mixed Flow Pumps - HMF/VMF Series Mixed flow pumps functioning as a compromise between radial and axial flow pumps. Operate at higher pressures than axial flow pumps while delivering higher capacities than radial flow pumps.
• Concrete Volute Pump Vertical rotor motor unit pumps with reinforced volute housing and integrated intake suction bell. Capacity design point: 5-50 m3/s, Total head: 5-40 m. Applications include flood relief, irrigation, drainage, cooling water, and seawater intake.
• Industrial Fire Fighting Pumps Fire protection pump sets with electric or diesel motors and control units, plus mobile pump units in containers. Complies with NFPA-20, UL, and CEA standards. Used on oil platforms, floating refineries, jetties, and FPSOs.
• Commercial Fire Fighting Pumps Standardized fire pump units for sprinkler systems in logistic and utility projects. Capacity approved pumps up to 7,000 USGPM, FM approved and UL listed. Designed according to NFPA-20 standards.
• Marine Fire Fighting Pumps Fire protection pumps for installation on board firefighting vessels. FIFI class I, II, III certified. Capacity up to 5,000 m3/h (22,000 GPM), head up to 200 MWC. Certified by Lloyd's, ABS, BV, DNV.
• Solids Handling Pumps - Sewage and Waste Water Pumps designed for trouble-free sewage and wastewater operation with non-clogging impellers for free passage of large solids and fibrous matter. Used in municipal sewage water treatment plants and industrial sector.
• Service and Maintenance Contracts Service department offerings including installation, commissioning, repair, maintenance, and training. Contracts range from incidental service visits to total care maintenance including spare parts stock management, designed to minimize pumping installation downtime.
• Original Spare Parts Supply of OEM spare parts for Pentair Fairbanks Nijhuis brand worldwide, leveraging in-house foundry capabilities to cast parts in various materials including specialized alloys for corrosive environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% eel and 97%+ fish survival rate through fish-friendly pumps
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor, flagship and core.

• SPIEmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 18 November 2022SPIE is responsible for maintenance of the IJmuiden pumping station and outsources pump maintenance to Pentair. Partnership for complete pumping station maintenance with Pentair handling pump-specific service.
• KTN (Vietnam Agent)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 December 2015Local agent in Vietnam who facilitated the Cuu Long JOC oil platform fire pump contract. Partnership for market representation and customer acquisition in Vietnam.
• PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation (PTSC)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 22 December 2015PTSC is building the new oil platform for Cuu Long JOC. Fairbanks Nijhuis supplied firefighting pump units for this project. Customer relationship through system builder.
• Pro-Tide Consortium (Netherlands, Belgium, England, France)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2015EU Interreg project involving five partners from Netherlands, Belgium, England and France studying best techniques to exploit tidal energy from dams. Fairbanks Nijhuis bi-directional turbine tested and proven as best available technology through this consortium.
• Power Consortium (China)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational consortium project in China where Fairbanks Nijhuis bi-directional turbine was originally developed. Original application context for tidal power technology.
• NUON (Netherlands)minorOthersNUON's hydro-electric power station in Maurik, Netherlands used for scale model testing of bi-directional turbine with live fish testing for fish-friendliness validation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Xylem: Xylem is a global water technology company directly competing with Pentair Fairbanks Nijhuis in industrial pumps, wastewater pumps, and large-scale water infrastructure projects. Both serve municipal, agricultural, and industrial customers with engineered pump solutions.
• Sulzer: Sulzer manufactures pumps, rotating equipment, and service solutions across water, oil & gas, and industrial markets, directly overlapping with Pentair Fairbanks Nijhuis' engineered pump portfolio including split case, vertical turbine, and solids handling pumps.
• Weir Group: Weir Group is an engineering company focused on mining, infrastructure, and oil & gas markets with a strong pump and rotating equipment portfolio (including the Linatex brand), competing in mining and industrial dewatering pump applications.
• Grundfos: Grundfos is one of the world's largest pump manufacturers, specializing in water and HVAC circulation pumps, with overlap in municipal water, irrigation, and industrial pumping applications served by Pentair Fairbanks Nijhuis.
• KSB SE & Co. KGaA: KSB is a German-based global pump and valve manufacturer serving water, wastewater, energy, and industrial markets with a comparable portfolio of engineered pumps, submersible pumps, and standard pump sets.
• Flowserve: Flowserve is a major manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals, and flow control equipment for power, oil & gas, and water markets. Competes head-to-head in industrial pumps, fire pumps, and engineered pumping systems for similar EPC customers.
• ITT Inc. ITT's Motion Technologies and Connect & Control platforms include industrial pumps and engineered components for energy, chemical, and water markets, competing with Pentair Fairbanks Nijhuis in industrial fluid handling.

Broad incumbents

• ANDRITZ AG: ANDRITZ is a major manufacturer of hydro turbines, pumps, and related equipment, with overlap in the hydropower/tidal turbine segment where Pentair Fairbanks Nijhuis' bi-directional turbine competes. Acts as an incumbent in the broader hydropower equipment market.
• Atlas Copco: Atlas Copco is a broad industrial equipment manufacturer with pumps and compressors portfolios serving similar industrial, oil & gas, and power generation customers as Pentair Fairbanks Nijhuis, though focused on compressors and smaller pumps.

Emerging players

• Franklin Electric Co. Franklin Electric manufactures water pumping systems, including submersible and surface pumps for agriculture, municipal, and industrial applications, with partial overlap in the water well, irrigation, and wastewater segments served by Pentair Fairbanks Nijhuis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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