krausz usa inc.

What krausz usa inc. does

Krausz USA Inc., founded in 2012 and headquartered in Ocala, Florida, manufactures HYMAX-branded pipe coupling, restraint, clamp, and tapping products for water and wastewater infrastructure repair. The company is a privately held subsidiary brand within Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE: MWA), a publicly traded Delaware corporation that owns multiple water infrastructure brands. Krausz USA's core technology centers on wide-range coupling solutions that connect pipes of differing materials and diameters, featuring patented hydraulically-assisted 2-stage gasket systems, universal-teeth restraint technology (HYMAX GRIP), dynamic deflection up to 4 degrees per end to absorb ground movement, and anti-galling bolt technology. The product portfolio spans HYMAX 2 (wide-range coupling), HYMAX LARGE DIAMETER (pipes 14 inches to 60 inches), HYMAX GRIP (restraint couplings with sub-variants including Swiveljoint, End Cap, Flange Adaptor, Reducer, Elbow, and Cathodic variants), HYMAX VERSA, HYMAX CLAMP (stainless steel, wide range, lug, and snap variants), HYMAX TAP (tapping saddles and sleeves), Dismantling Joints, and HYMAX PRO dedicated size couplings.

Krausz USA generates revenue through hardware sales of its coupling and repair products, sold exclusively through an authorized distributor network covering all 50 US states and all Canadian provinces. Territory sales managers and customer service teams handle quoting, with no public pricing disclosed. The customer base is concentrated in municipal water and wastewater utilities, including large-scale users such as San Francisco Water Power Sewer (2.6 million residents served), Grand Strand Sewer & Water Authority (90,000 customers), and Central Weld County Water District (50,000 customers). The company holds NSF 61/372 drinking water certifications and AWWA C-219 compliance. Manufacturing is conducted through Hymax Industries Ltd. in Tel Aviv, Israel. Operations are led by President Tom Gwynn and Technical Support Manager Doug Riseden.

Name

krausz usa inc.

Legal name

Krausz USA Inc.

Website

https://krauszusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Krausz USA Inc. manufactures HYMAX-branded pipe couplings, restraints, clamps, and tapping products for water and wastewater infrastructure repair, serving municipal utilities across North America as a subsidiary of Mueller Water Products (NYSE: MWA).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ocala

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pipe Coupling Products: Sale of proprietary pipe coupling products including HYMAX 2, HYMAX GRIP, HYMAX VERSA, and related repair solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure.
2. Tapping Products: Tapping saddles and tapping sleeves for connecting service lines and valves to water mains.
3. Custom Solutions: Custom-made products subject to customer request for specialized pipe repair needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Krausz USA Inc. (d/b/a Hymax) manufactures and sells HYMAX-branded wide-range pipe couplings, restraints, clamps, tapping sleeves/saddles, and dismantling joints used to connect, repair, and restrain water and wastewater pipes across a range of pipe materials and diameters. Products are sold through authorized water-utility distributors across the United States and Canada.

Product overview

Hymax (Krausz USA Inc.) is a manufacturer of pipe coupling and repair solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure. The product portfolio centers on the HYMAX family of wide-range couplings, which includes the core HYMAX 2 coupling for general use, HYMAX LARGE DIAMETER (HLD) for large pipes 14"-60", HYMAX GRIP for restraint applications, and HYMAX VERSA for versatile repair and connection tasks. Supporting products include HYMAX CLAMPS (stainless steel, wide range, lug, and snap variants), HYMAX TAP products (tapping sleeves and saddles in bronze, ductile, and fabricated variants), Dismantling Joints, and HYMAX PRO dedicated size couplings. The HYMAX GRIP sub-family includes specialized products such as the Swiveljoint (0-90 degree angles), End Cap, Flange Adaptor, Reducer, Elbow (45/90 degree), Cathodic variant, Large Diameter versions (14", 16"), and MJ Cut-in Sleeve. The company also offers a Digital Application Selection Guide (hymax-asg.com) for product selection assistance. Products are designed for use with ductile iron, cast iron, steel, copper, PE, PVC, asbestos cement, and GRP pipe materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HYMAX: Wide-range coupling solutions for water and wastewater pipe repair, connecting ductile iron, cast iron, steel, copper, PE, PVC, AC, and GRP pipes.
• HYMAX GRIP
• HYMAX VERSA
• HYMAX CLAMP
• HYJOINT
• HYMAX TAP

Products and services

• HYMAX 2 Wide Range Coupling Solutions Wide-range coupling for connecting and repairing pipes across ductile iron, cast iron, steel, copper, PE, PVC, AC, and GRP materials. Features a 1.3-inch working range, two top-facing bolts, stab-fit ready design, and dynamic deflection up to 4 degrees per end. Used by water and wastewater utilities for pipe joining and repair.
• HYMAX Large Diameter (HLD) Coupling Solutions Large diameter coupling for pipes 14" to 60". Features a 2.1" wide working range, only 4 top-facing bolts, and one-piece design requiring no assembly, designed for faster, safer installation in large-diameter water main repairs.
• HYMAX GRIP Wide Range Restraint Couplings Restraint coupling combining patented HYMAX coupling technology with universal gripping teeth that restrain most metal and plastic pipes under axial pressure. Includes hydraulically-assisted 2-stage sealing gasket and up to 4 degrees dynamic deflection per end. Used to prevent pipe pullout in water main installations.
• HYMAX VERSA Wide Range Coupling and Repair Solutions Versatile coupling that can join two separate pipes or wrap around damaged pipe sections. Connects ductile iron, cast iron, steel, PE, PVC, asbestos cement, GRP, and copper pipes. Features top-facing bolts and stab-fit design for fast installation.
• HYMAX CLAMP Wide-range clamp for repairing holes and longitudinal cracks in water and wastewater pipes. Available in lengths up to 24" and nominal diameters up to 26", with only two bolts to tighten in sizes up to 12". Working range up to 1.60" reduces inventory needs. Variants include stainless steel, wide-range, lug, and snap styles.
• HYMAX TAP (Tapping Saddles and Tapping Sleeves) Tapping products including fabricated tapping sleeves, OD-controlled saddles, bronze saddles, and ductile saddles. Used to attach corporation stops to water mains for service-line installation or to attach valves for main extensions and fire hydrant installation.
• Dismantling Joint Dismantling joint for pipe installation and maintenance that enables controlled disassembly of pipe systems. Used by water utilities and contractors to allow for adjustment, removal, and maintenance of pipe sections.
• HYMAX PRO Dedicated Size Couplings Dedicated size couplings for specific pipe diameter applications, complementing the wide-range product line. Used where utilities prefer a dedicated fit rather than a wide-range solution.

Quantifiable outcome

• Installation time reduced from 8 hours to 3 hours using HYMAX VERSA
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mueller Water ProductscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKrausz USA is a subsidiary of Mueller Water Products, operating alongside other water infrastructure brands including Mueller Co., Echologics, Hydro Gate, Jones, Pratt, Singer, and others. Mueller Water Products is a publicly traded company (NYSE: MWA) serving water utilities globally.
• infraStruct Products LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian distributor for Hymax products covering all Canadian provinces with customer service support from Mueller.
• American Water Works Association (AWWA)minorOthersIndustry association member; products meet AWWA standards
• National Rural Water Association (NRWA)minorOthersIndustry association member supporting rural water utilities
• Water Environment Federation (WEF)minorOthersIndustry association for water quality professionals
• National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA)minorOthersIndustry association for utility contractors

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Smith-Blair (Xylem): Smith-Blair, part of Xylem, manufactures pipe couplings, repair clamps, tapping sleeves, and restraint products for water and wastewater utilities. Direct competitor to HYMAX in the wide-range coupling and pipe repair category.
• Ford Meter Box Company: Ford Meter Box manufactures waterworks products including couplings, service fittings, and repair products for municipal water utilities. Directly comparable in target customers and product category overlap with Krausz USA.
• Romac Industries: Romac Industries produces pipe repair products including couplings, restraints, tapping sleeves, and similar fittings for water and wastewater infrastructure. Direct competitor across Krausz's core product portfolio.
• JCM Industries: JCM Industries manufactures pipe fittings, couplings, tapping sleeves, and repair products for the waterworks industry. Comparable product portfolio and customer base of municipal water utilities.
• Viking Johnson: Viking Johnson (part of Crane Co.) manufactures pipe couplings, flange adaptors, and repair products for water and gas utilities. Directly competes with HYMAX in wide-range and dedicated coupling solutions, primarily in EMEA and selected global markets.
• Powerseal Pipeline Products: Powerseal manufactures pipe repair products including couplings, repair clamps, and tapping sleeves for water and wastewater applications. Direct competitor in the same product category with comparable utility customers.
• AVK Group: AVK manufactures valves, fittings, couplings, and accessories for water, wastewater, and gas distribution. Comparable in product overlap (couplings, fittings) and customer base (municipal utilities globally).
• Krausz Industries Ltd. Krausz Industries (Israel) is the international parent entity of the Hymax brand, manufacturing the same pipe coupling technology and serving global markets outside North America. Same technology platform, complementary geographic coverage.

Broad incumbents

• Mueller Water Products: Mueller Water Products is the publicly traded parent company (NYSE: MWA) of Krausz USA. Operates a broader portfolio of water infrastructure brands including Mueller Co., Pratt, Singer, and Hydro Gate. Broader incumbent serving the same end customers.

Emerging players

• Total Piping Solutions: Total Piping Solutions offers pipe repair and rehabilitation products including couplings and fittings for water and industrial applications. Smaller, niche player with overlapping product offerings in the pipe repair market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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