Xylem Inc. was established in 2011 as a spin-off from ITT Corporation. They are a global water technology leader dedicated to solving the world’s toughest water challenges. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Xylem’s offerings span the full water cycle—from clean water delivery and wastewater transport to industrial dewatering, analytical instrumentation and pumping systems. The company operates in more than 150 countries, backed by a workforce of approximately 23,000 professionals and reporting 2024 revenues of around $8.6 billion.
Xylem is organized into three core segments:
- Water Infrastructure, including pumps, mixers, valves, treatment systems and analytics for utility and industrial water and wastewater applications.
- Applied Water, covering residential, commercial, agricultural and light‑industrial pumping, water systems, controllers and HVAC solutions.
- Measurement & Control, which offers smart metering, digital analytics and instrumentation for efficient water management
Further strengthening its service capabilities, Xylem completed its acquisition of Evoqua Water Technologies in 2023, creating the world’s largest pure‑play water technology company—expanding treatment and integrated water service offerings globally.
Company History
Xylem was formed in 2011 when ITT Corporation spun off its water‑related businesses, giving rise to an independent, water‑focused technology enterprise While it is a relatively new company, Xylem inherits decades of heritage from renowned brands such as Flygt (founded in Sweden in 1901), A‑C Pump (stemming from the 19th century) and Sanitaire.
The company has pursued an aggressive strategy combining organic innovation with strategic acquisitions. Notable milestones include the 2015 acquisition of smart metering leader Sensus and the acquisitions of Visenti, Pure Technologies and EmNet, and. Most recently, Xylem acquired Evoqua in 2023, which significantly broadened its reach into industrial water treatment, integrated services, and infrastructure analytics.
Under successive leadership, Xylem has advanced into digital water technologies and infrastructure solutions, launching platforms like Xylem Vue for utility intelligence and marking its debut on the Fortune 500 list in 2024, reflecting its sustained growth and leadership in water innovation.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Xylem is a company focused on solving water issues across the globe. Water movement, water measurement, water treatment, water analysis—they are continually expanding technologies and products to get clean water where it needs to be. Xylem offers pump systems and other specialized products to help the world with water and other fluid transfer applications.
Here are some of Xylem’s primary product lines:
Pumps & Packaged Pumping Systems
Xylem is a parent company with many subsidiary brands, producing a wide line of different pumps and packaged pump systems. Applications range from agriculture and aquariums to water parks and energy production. Xylem offers different pump designs to meet your needs:
- Commercial Pool Pumps
- Split-Case & Double-Suction Pumps
- Fire Pumps
- Horizontal Axial Flow Pumps
- End Suction Pumps
- Jet Pumps
- Positive Displacement Pumps
- Self-Priming Pumps
- Slurry Pumps
- Vertical Pumps
- Multi-Stage Pumps
- Submersible Pumps
- Wet Rotor Circulators
Mixing Equipment
Many water transfer, storage and treatment applications require mixing equipment. Xylem and their brands manufacture a variety of mixers and other specialized equipment with innovative designs and dependable performance:
- Adaptive Mixers
- Hydro Ejectors
- Jet Mixers
- Single-Speed Mixers
- Mixing Accessories
Water Heat Exchangers
Xylem manufactures heat exchangers for residential and commercial buildings, as well as heat exchanges for industrial use. Bell and Gossett residential/commercial heat exchangers are designed to offer maximum efficiency while taking up minimal space. Standard Xchange heat exchanger products are used in a number of other different industries, including chemical processing, biofuels, mining, petroleum, pulp and paper, power generation and sugar processing.
Hydro Turbines
Flygt is Xylem’s brand focused on hydro turbines that provide submersible hydro power. They are easy to install, efficient, reliable and quiet, handling heads from 1 meter to 22 meters. All generators are submersible up to depths of 20 meters (68 feet).
Software & Communications
Xylem and their subsidiary brands produce many different software programs and monitoring equipment to help you get the best performance and durability out of your pump system and other Xylem equipment. You can easily track, monitor, schedule maintenance, adjust speeds and handle everything needed with their advanced software technology solutions.
Water Treatment Products & Systems
Xylem offers a complete line of products and systems aimed at challenging water treatment applications. Solutions range from advanced filtration to chemical-free disinfection to smarter aeration technology. Here are some of the treatment systems and equipment they offer:
- Biological Wastewater Treatment
- Biosolids Management
- Sludge Collection
- Water Disinfection Systems
- Water & Wastewater Filtration Systems
- Wastewater Aeration Equipment
- Treatment Monitoring & Control Equipment
Parts & Accessories
Between Xylem and all their brands, they produce all the requisite replacement parts, custom upgrades and specialized accessories that your processing operation will need. They help you get the best performance and extend the lifespan of your equipment.
Industries & Applications
Xylem’s solutions span a comprehensive set of markets, including:
- Municipal water and wastewater utilities
- Industrial process and manufacturing water systems
- Agriculture and irrigation infrastructure
- Commercial building systems and HVAC
- Mining, oil & gas, and energy generation
- Food & beverage and pharmaceuticals
- Infrastructure monitoring and smart metering
- Environmental monitoring and water reuse initiatives
DXP PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP
DXP Pacific’s collaboration with Xylem elevates its capacity to address the full spectrum of fluid-handling and water-treatment challenges faced by modern industries. By incorporating Xylem’s broad product portfolio, DXP Pacific offers unrivaled flexibility, innovation and reliability.
Xylem’s global presence and strong legacy brands ensure that equipment is backed by deep technical expertise, regional support networks and digital tools like Xylem Vue, empowering customers with real-time data, predictive insights and optimized system performance. For DXP Pacific clients, this translates to reduced downtime, improved resource efficiency and scalable solutions.
Together, DXP Pacific and Xylem bring a cohesive approach that spans infrastructure, metering, treatment and analytics—offering customers a holistic and future-ready water technology platform. Contact us today to learn more.