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- KSB SE & Co. KGaA is a Germany-based multinational manufacturer specializing in pumps, valves, and related services for fluid transfer applications. Founded in 1871 and headquartered in Frankenthal (Pfalz), Germany, the company operates globally across more than 100 countries with manufacturing facilities in 16 countries, including major plants in Germany, France, Brazil, China, India, and the USA. Its product portfolio includes high-efficiency centrifugal pumps, slurry pumps, canned motor pumps, valves, control and monitoring systems, and complete package units tailored for industries such as mining, petrochemicals, chemicals, building services, energy, water and wastewater treatment, and general industry. KSB also offers comprehensive lifecycle services through its KSB SupremeServ, focusing on predictive maintenance, fast spare parts delivery, and operational reliability.
In the past two years, KSB has strategically expanded through acquisitions and equity increases in subsidiaries such as KSB Pumps Co. Ltd. in Thailand and KSB Pumps Company Limited in Pakistan. It entered a cooperation agreement with HERMETIC-Pumpen GmbH in October 2025 to jointly develop canned motor pumps for the civil nuclear market. In 2024, KSB made a multi-million-euro investment in Austrian heat pump manufacturer ecop to enhance its energy portfolio and acquired the Davron group in South Africa, strengthening its service and maintenance capabilities in that region. The company's order intake exceeded the 3 billion euro threshold for the first time during the 2024 financial year, reflecting strong market demand and operational growth.
KSB serves diverse industrial sectors with a focus on reliability and sustainability, providing pumps and valves engineered for high temperature and pressure conditions in chemical and petrochemical processes, efficient energy generation solutions including renewables, and robust slurry pumps for mining applications. The company offers solutions for building services such as water supply, fire protection, and HVAC systems in residential and commercial buildings. KSB's geographic footprint and product breadth position it as a leading supplier in markets across Europe, Asia, the Americas, the Middle East, and Africa. The group operates through three main business segments: Pumps, KSB SupremeServ (services), and Fittings, targeting engineering contractors, OEMs, end users, and distributors worldwide.