Opus Water
Opus Water is a PE-backed engineered products platform that acquires and grows manufacturers of water, wastewater, and industrial process fluid equipment—including control valves, actuators, pipe plugs, strainers, and heat exchangers—serving municipal utilities and industrial customers in power, pulp & paper, steel, and mining.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2025
- HeadquartersMinneapolis, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Opus Water does
Opus Water, Inc. is a privately held, PE-backed engineered products platform serving the water, wastewater, and industrial process fluids industries. The company was formed in June 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is backed by XPV Water Partners, a growth investor with more than US$1 billion in assets under management. Opus Water acquires and grows specialist manufacturers of engineered water infrastructure equipment, with initial offerings spanning pipe plugs, strainers, and heat exchangers; in December 2025 it expanded through the acquisition of Chicago-based Yeary Controls, adding control valves, actuators, and flow-control accessories anchored by the Sharktooth™ Control Valve technology.
The platform serves customers across municipal water systems and demanding industrial sectors including water treatment, power generation, pulp and paper, steel, and mining. Its products address cavitation, noise, uptime, and asset-life issues in complex fluid-handling environments, with Sharktooth™ positioned as outperforming traditional control valves by a claimed factor of four or more. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to specifications, reflecting the engineered-product character of the catalog rather than standardized SKU sales.
The go-to-market is sales-led and primarily domestic (United States), combining enterprise field sales with inside sales and dedicated corporate-development outreach for acquisition targets. Distribution is entirely direct, with no disclosed channel or reseller network. Revenue is generated through B2B hardware sales under multi-year contract cadences, while platform-level growth is engineered through serial acquisitions of established engineered-product manufacturers rather than organic product development. The company employs 51–100 people across its Minneapolis headquarters and Chicago manufacturing base and is led by CEO John DeYarman, with board directors drawn from the leadership of Danaher/Veralto's Water Quality division (Kevin Klau) and Red Valve Company, a prior Hillenbrand acquisition (Chris Raftis).
Opus Water firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Opus Water
- Legal name
- Opus Water, Inc.
- Website
- https://opuswaterinc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2025
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Opus Water is a PE-backed engineered products platform that acquires and grows manufacturers of water, wastewater, and industrial process fluid equipment—including control valves, actuators, pipe plugs, strainers, and heat exchangers—serving municipal utilities and industrial customers in power, pulp & paper, steel, and mining.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Opus Water industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Water Infrastructure Equipment
- NAICS
- Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995)
- SIC
- Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Water Filtration, Treatment & Softening Plumbing Products (IMADALAK)
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Where Opus Water is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Minneapolis
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Opus Water business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Engineered Water Products Sales: Revenue is generated through the sale of engineered water infrastructure equipment including control valves, actuators, flow control accessories, pipe plugs, strainers, and heat exchangers. The company serves municipal, industrial, and specialty markets with products that address critical water infrastructure needs.
- Acquisition-Driven Platform Growth: Opus Water grows by acquiring established engineered product manufacturers in the water, wastewater, and industrial process fluids industries, then accelerating their development and expanding market reach.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B industrial products with customized pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels1 record
Opus Water product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Opus Water designs, manufactures, and sells engineered products for water, wastewater, and industrial process fluid applications, including pipe plugs, strainers, heat exchangers, and—through its Yeary Controls subsidiary—control valves, actuators, and flow-control accessories. The company serves municipal water systems and demanding industrial sectors such as power generation, pulp & paper, steel, and mining with engineered equipment that addresses cavitation, noise, and asset-life challenges.
Product overview
Opus Water is a platform-based engineered products company serving the water, wastewater, and industrial process fluids industries. The platform operates as a holding company that acquires and grows water infrastructure equipment manufacturers. Initial product offerings include pipe plugs, strainers, and heat exchangers. The December 2025 acquisition of Yeary Controls expanded the portfolio with control valves, actuators, and flow control accessories, anchored by the Sharktooth™ Control Valve technology known for superior performance in demanding applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Sharktooth™ Control Valve: Proprietary control valve technology developed by Yeary Controls, recognized for superior cavitation and noise control in demanding applications across water treatment, power generation, and industrial sectors.
Products and services
- Pipe Plugs Engineered pipe plugs that provide reliable sealing solutions for municipal, industrial, and specialty water and wastewater applications in demanding environments.
- Strainers Filtration strainers designed to protect water systems by removing debris and particulates from fluid streams in demanding water, wastewater, and industrial process applications.
- Heat Exchangers Thermal management heat exchangers for water, wastewater, and industrial process fluid applications where temperature control is critical, designed for harsh operating conditions.
- Yeary Controls Valves and Flow Control Accessories Control valves, actuators, and flow-control accessories engineered for demanding conditions, serving customers in water treatment, power generation, pulp & paper, steel, and mining for more than 20 years through the Yeary Controls brand.
- Sharktooth™ Control Valve Proprietary precision-engineered control valve providing superior cavitation and noise performance relative to traditional butterfly valves, with increased uptime and extended asset life often outperforming alternatives by a factor of four or more; used in water, wastewater, power generation, pulp & paper, steel, and mining.
Quantifiable outcome
- Sharktooth™ Control Valve outperforms alternatives by a factor of four or more
Companies that use Opus Water
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Opus Water technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Opus Water partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Generational GroupminorGenerational Group advised Yeary Controls in its sale to Opus Water, serving as the financial advisor on the transaction.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Opus Water competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Pentair: Global water solutions company providing flow, filtration, and thermal management products for residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Comparable to Opus Water across filtration, pumps, and process fluid handling applications.
- Mueller Water Products: Manufacturer of water infrastructure products including valves, hydrants, and pipe fittings for municipal and industrial customers. Directly comparable as a long-standing flow-control and water infrastructure OEM serving overlapping municipal customers.
- Hillenbrand: Diversified industrial company whose acquisition of Red Valve Company places it directly in elastomer-lined valves and engineered flow control. Highly comparable given Opus board member Chris Raftis's prior ownership of Red Valve.
- Xylem: Global pure-play water technology company offering pumps, valves, filtration, and treatment solutions across municipal and industrial water markets. Directly comparable as a publicly listed consolidator and OEM-level competitor in the same end markets as Opus Water.
- Watts Water Technologies: Manufacturer of water conservation, treatment, and flow control products for residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Comparable to Opus across valves, filtration, and engineered water products.
- SPX Technologies: Supplier of highly engineered HVAC, detection, and process cooling/air handling solutions with flow and thermal management capabilities. Comparable as an engineered products platform serving industrial process markets.
- Roper Technologies: Diversified technology conglomerate with a portfolio of niche industrial software and engineered product businesses, including flow control subsidiaries. Comparable as a publicly listed acquirer of engineered industrial niche businesses.
- Crane Company (Crane Co.): Diversified industrial manufacturer with a Process Flow Technologies segment supplying engineered valves, pumps, and fittings for water/wastewater and industrial process applications. Directly comparable to Opus's engineered flow control portfolio.
- ITT Inc. Diversified manufacturer of highly engineered components including industrial process flow control equipment, valves, and pumps for energy, chemical, and water end markets. Comparable to Opus across engineered flow control and water/wastewater exposure.
- CIRCOR International: Manufacturer of engineered flow control products including valves, pumps, and instrumentation for industrial and process markets. Directly comparable to Opus Water's flow control and engineered products focus.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Opus Water social profiles
Digital presenceOpus Water financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Opus Water leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Opus Water subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Opus Water funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Opus Water M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Opus Water
What does Opus Water do?
Opus Water designs, manufactures, and sells engineered products for water, wastewater, and industrial process fluid applications, including pipe plugs, strainers, heat exchangers, and—through its Yeary Controls subsidiary—control valves, actuators, and flow-control accessories. The company serves municipal water systems and demanding industrial sectors such as power generation, pulp & paper, steel, and mining with engineered equipment that addresses cavitation, noise, and asset-life challenges.
Is Opus Water a public or private company?
Opus Water is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Opus Water founded?
Opus Water was founded in 2025. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Opus Water based?
Opus Water is headquartered in Minneapolis, United States, in the North America region.
How does Opus Water make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Engineered Water Products Sales are the primary driver. The others are acquisition-Driven Platform Growth.
Who are Opus Water's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Pentair, Mueller Water Products, Hillenbrand, Xylem, Watts Water Technologies, SPX Technologies, Roper Technologies, Crane Company (Crane Co.), ITT Inc. and CIRCOR International.
Does Opus Water have an API?
No public API is recorded for Opus Water.
What industry is Opus Water in?
Opus Water's product category is Industrial Water Infrastructure Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAEAJ, Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems), with a secondary code of IMADALAK, Water Filtration, Treatment & Softening Plumbing Products. Its NAICS code is 332912 and its SIC code is 3561.