Name

Pentair Südmo GmbH

Legal name

Pentair Südmo GmbH

Website

https://foodandbeverage.pentair.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Process Equipment for Food and Beverage

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911)

akta.pro primary industry

Seals, Valves & Auxiliary Components (for Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aseptic Packaging & Bottling (UHT, Sterile Filling) (AFAFAJAD)

Keywords

• Hygienic process valves
• Membrane filtration systems
• Food beverage equipment
• CO2 recovery plants
• Aseptic valve technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Denmark

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membrane Systems and Elements: Sale of membrane filtration systems and replacement membrane elements (XF53, XF75, Compact series, etc.) for water treatment, wastewater reuse, food & beverage processing applications.
2. Process Valves and Control Units: Sale of hygienic and aseptic process valves including single seat valves, double seat mix-proof valves, butterfly valves, and associated IntelliTop 2.0 control units for dairy, beverage, and pharmaceutical processing.
3. CO2 Plants and Equipment: Engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance of modular and custom CO2 extraction, purification, and liquefaction plants primarily for beverage, biogas, and industrial applications.
4. Service and Maintenance Contracts: Aftermarket service including service contracts, preventative maintenance programs, MemScan membrane condition analysis, and technical support. Service contracts integral to preventative maintenance programs.
5. Membrane Replacement and Upgrades: Replacement membrane modules and upgrade programs for aging membrane installations, with MemScan diagnostic service to determine optimal replacement timing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pentair Südmo GmbH manufactures and sells hygienic and aseptic process valves (single seat, double seat mix-proof, butterfly, constant pressure, and overflow valves) along with associated control units, serving food, beverage, dairy, and pharmaceutical processors. Within the broader Pentair Food & Beverage Solutions platform, the company is positioned alongside X-Flow membrane filtration elements/systems, Haffmans quality control instrumentation, and Union Engineering CO2 extraction, purification, and liquefaction plants to deliver integrated process line solutions.

Product overview

Pentair Food & Beverage Solutions operates as a unified platform combining valve technology under the Südmo brand with membrane filtration through the X-Flow brand. The core product portfolio includes: (1) Südmo hygienic process valves - single seat valves (SVP Select), double seat mix-proof valves (DSV Complete, 365it PMO), aseptic process valves (AS-DSV Secure), butterfly valves (BV Perform, LBV Perform), overflow valves, and constant pressure valves; (2) Valve control units (IntelliTop 2.0) enabling decentralized automation; (3) X-Flow membrane elements including hollow-fiber UF (XF53, XF75, XF64, XF40), tubular microfiltration/UF (Compact 27/33/33V/55G/75G), and R30 microfiltration for beverages; (4) Pre-engineered membrane solutions (Aquaflex, Xiga, Crossflow, Airlift, X-Line); (5) Software tools (Xpert Web App, MemScan); (6) CO2 extraction and recovery technology via Union Engineering. The Südmo valve products integrate with IntelliTop 2.0 control units supporting IO-Link communication, while X-Flow membranes are applied across water treatment, wastewater reuse, dairy/food processing, and beverage filtration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Südmo: Brand specializing in hygienic and aseptic process valves including single seat valves (SVP Select), double seat valves (DSV Complete, 365it Complete PMO), aseptic process valves (AS-DSV Secure), butterfly valves (BV Perform, LBV Perform), overflow valves, constant pressure valves, control valves, and IntelliTop 2.0 valve control units for the food, beverage, dairy, and pharmaceutical industries.

Products and services

• Südmo 365it Complete PMO Double Seat Mix-Proof Valve Mix-proof double seat valve with patented deflector preventing CIP solution from contacting product during seat lifting. First PMO mix proof valve with less than full port leakage chamber meeting 3-A 85-02 standards and Pasteurized Milk Ordinance requirements. Targets dairy processing customers.
• Südmo DSV Complete Double Seat Valve Hygienic and aseptic mix-proof double seat valves for automated multiple routings in food and beverage production processes.
• Südmo SVP Select Single Seat Valve Modular single seat valve series for efficient and safe production in beverage, food, dairy, and pharmaceutical industries; FDA and 3-A compliant with EHEDG cleaning tested certification.
• Südmo AS-DSV Secure Aseptic Process Valve Mix-proof aseptic process valve with P3 diaphragm sealing for food, dairy, pharmaceutical, and beverage industries.
• Südmo BV Perform Hygienic Butterfly Valve Shut-off valves for isolating or regulating flow in hygienic processes with manual and pneumatic drive options. Sealing materials comply with EC 1935/2004 and FDA directives.
• Südmo LBV Perform Leakage Butterfly Valve Mix-proof leakage butterfly valves for safe separation of incompatible fluids in CIP supply and return lines.
• Südmo SVP Select EAF+ Single Seat Overflow Valve Pressure relief valves with adjustable set pressure actuator for brewery, winery, dairy, distillery, beverage, and food industries.
• Südmo T 725 KV Constant Pressure Valve Self-regulating valve maintaining constant back pressure on process lines regardless of flow rate variations.
• Südmo IntelliTop 2.0 Valve Control Unit Decentralized control unit for process valves combining valve triggering and monitoring, with Intelli-Pulse Flush for cleaning optimization, IO-Link communication for preventive maintenance, LED status display, and IP65/IP67/IP69 protection classes.
• Pentair X-Flow XF53 Membrane Element Hydrophilic hollow-fiber ultrafiltration membrane for removal of bacteria, viruses, suspended solids, and colloids across water treatment, wastewater reuse, food, and beverage processing applications.
• Pentair X-Flow XF75 Membrane Element 75 m² hollow-fiber ultrafiltration membrane for potable water, wastewater polishing, and SWRO pretreatment.
• Pentair X-Flow Compact 27 Tubular UF Membrane Tubular 8mm ultrafiltration membrane for high solids applications up to 40,000 mg/l, used in industrial wastewater treatment.
• Pentair Union Engineering CO2 Plants Modular CO2 extraction, purification, and liquefaction plants with over 1,000 installations delivered across 110 countries over 30 years, serving beverages, biogas, industrial gases, energy, chemicals, and desalination markets.
• Pentair X-Flow Aquaflex UF Solution Ultrafiltration skid solution for challenging feed waters accommodating up to 120 membrane elements with AirFlush capability.
• Pentair X-Flow Xiga UF Solution UF solution with highest membrane area-to-footprint ratio for large-scale water treatment.
• Pentair X-Flow Crossflow Membrane Filtration Crossflow membrane filtration for high-strength industrial wastewater treatment using Helix Technology.
• Pentair X-Flow Airlift MBR Solution Low-energy membrane bioreactor solution for municipal and industrial wastewater using the Airlift process.
• Pentair X-Flow X-Line Pre-Engineered UF Package Pre-engineered UF package for cost-effective water treatment and wastewater reuse.
• Pentair X-Flow Xpert Web App Web application for selecting membrane filtration solutions with scenario-based comparisons.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 100% productivity increase or 50% energy reduction with Helix Technology upgrade
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Purac, Läckeby Water GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2015Construction partner for Göteborg Vatten water treatment plant in Sweden, the largest membrane installation in Scandinavia with 186 MLD capacity.
• WTE Wassertechnik GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2012Construction partner for the South-West Moscow Drinking Water Plant, the largest UF plant in Europe with 250,000 m3/d capacity. WTE handled construction while Pentair supplied 56 skids with 3360 Aquaflex 55 membrane modules.
• Aveng WatercoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2008Aveng Water designed the ACD (Alkaline Calcium Desaturation) process for the Emalahleni Water Reclamation Plant treating acid mine drainage to potable water standards for BHP Billiton and Anglo American.
• Earth Tech Engineering LtdminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2001Engineering partner for Scottish Water potable water plant in Inverness, Scotland with 40 MLD capacity using Xiga 40 membranes.
• Three Valleys WaterminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2001Customer and technical partner for Clay Lane Water Treatment Works in UK, developing unique cryptosporidium barrier solution meeting DWI requirements.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pentair plc: Pentair plc is the publicly traded parent company (NYSE: PNR) of Pentair Südmo GmbH, operating a global portfolio of water and fluid solutions. While not a direct competitor, Pentair's broader portfolio (including X-Flow, Union Engineering, and Haffmans) provides strategic context: the parent allocates capital and shapes the competitive positioning of the Südmo subsidiary within its wider portfolio of water, pool, and industrial businesses.
• Evoqua Water Technologies: Evoqua (now part of Xylem) supplies water and wastewater treatment products and services, with membrane and filtration offerings serving municipal and industrial customers. Comparable to Pentair X-Flow because both deliver UF/membrane systems into municipal water treatment, industrial water reuse, and wastewater applications where the Moscow 250,000 m³/d and Clay Lane 160,000 m³/d reference projects compete for similar bids.
• Xylem Inc. Xylem is a major global water technology company providing pumps, treatment systems, and smart metering for municipal, industrial, and residential water applications. Comparable to the broader Pentair F&B platform because Xylem's ultrafiltration and water reuse capabilities (e.g., Evoqua legacy) compete directly with X-Flow membranes in municipal and industrial water projects such as the Scottish Water and Moscow reference installations.

Direct peers

• Krones AG: Krones is a global leader in beverage processing and packaging technology, with comprehensive solutions for breweries, soft drinks, and dairy. Comparable to Pentair Südmo because Krones supplies process valves, CO2 systems, and quality control equipment to the same F&B customer base that Südmo serves, often competing head-to-head on brewery and bottling projects.
• Sulzer: Sulzer is a global manufacturer of pumps, rotating equipment, and process technology serving water, oil & gas, and industrial customers. Comparable to Pentair Südmo because Sulzer's flow-control and process equipment portfolio overlaps with the Südmo valve range, and Sulzer serves adjacent dairy and beverage process applications through its separation and mixing technologies.
• SPX Flow: SPX Flow designs and supplies process technologies including pumps, valves, mixers, and heat exchangers for the food, beverage, and industrial markets. Directly comparable to Pentair Südmo because both serve dairy and beverage processors with hygienic flow-control components and have overlapping product categories in mixing and separation equipment.
• GEA Group: GEA is one of the largest suppliers of process technology for the food, beverage, and dairy industries, with a broad portfolio that includes hygienic valves, separators, homogenizers, and complete processing lines. Directly comparable to Pentair Südmo because both serve the same enterprise dairy and beverage customers with overlapping hygienic valve and process equipment offerings.
• ITT Inc. ITT Inc. manufactures highly engineered components including industrial process valves, pumps, and motion technologies. Comparable to Pentair Südmo because both companies produce specialty industrial valves for demanding process applications, with overlapping customer bases in food, chemical, and general industrial processing.
• Alfa Laval: Alfa Laval is a global provider of heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling equipment, with a strong presence in food, dairy, and beverage processing. Comparable to Pentair Südmo because Alfa Laval supplies hygienic pumps, valves, and separators into the same dairy and beverage process lines where Südmo's mix-proof valves and Pentair X-Flow membranes are deployed.
• Tetra Pak: Tetra Pak is a leading provider of food processing and packaging solutions, particularly dominant in dairy and liquid F&B applications. Directly comparable to Pentair Südmo because both target dairy and beverage processors with hygienic valves, processing equipment, and integrated line solutions under stringent food-safety certifications (3-A, PMO, FDA).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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