KSB is one of the world’s leading suppliers of pumps and valves and related systems
KSB combines innovative technology and excellent service to provide intelligent solutions. This approach means that KSB employees are close to customers on all continents, providing them with pumps, valves and systems for almost all applications involving the transportation of liquids. A comprehensive range of services rounds off this customer-focused portfolio.
KSB has been growing continuously since it was founded in 1871. Today the Group has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing companies, manufacturing facilities and service operations. More than 16,200 employees generate annual consolidated sales revenue of almost 2.3 billion euros.
Application areas for KSB products
KSB is a leading international supplier of pumps, valves and related systems for the following areas of application
- Building services
- Process engineering
- Water treatment
- Water transport
- Energy conversion
- Solids transport
KSB products are used to transport or shut off fluids, including but not being limited to
- Clean or contaminated water
- Aggressive and explosive fluids
- Corrosive and viscous fluids
- Fluid/solid mixtures and slurries
Sustainability
KSB’s business activities are focused on achieving sustainable, profitable growth to ensure the long-term financial independence of the Group. KSB’s social responsibility to its employees and society is one of the foundations of the company’s activities.
Innovations
The activities of KSB’s in-house research centres focus on the following areas:
- Hydraulics
- Sealing technology
- Materials
- Production technology
- Automation
Key financial figures for 2012
| Order intake | € 2,257.4 m |
| Sales revenue | € 2,268.2 m |
| Earnings (before taxes) | € 132.8 m |
| Employees (31 Dec.) | 16,207 |
