Watts Water Technologies, Inc. WTS

Company Overview

Watts Water Technologies, Inc. is a U.S.-based manufacturer of water quality, safety, flow control, and conservation products serving residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal markets. The company operates within the broader plumbing, HVAC, water treatment, and infrastructure industries, with products designed to regulate water flow, improve water quality, enhance energy efficiency, and support regulatory compliance. Its primary revenue drivers include plumbing and flow control products, water quality systems, drainage products, and HVAC-related solutions sold through wholesale distributors, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), contractors, and institutional customers.

The company traces its origins to 1874 when Joseph Watts founded a machine shop in Massachusetts that later developed pressure relief valves for steam boilers. Over time, Watts expanded through acquisitions and product diversification into a global water technology company. The company has developed a strong market position through engineering expertise, a broad product portfolio, established distributor relationships, and exposure to recurring replacement and maintenance demand in regulated water infrastructure markets.