Overview
KSB is a major supplier of pumps, valves, and related systems for a wide range of industries and building services. Its products move liquids and are paired with automation, drive solutions, and a full service offering, including original spare parts and system integration. The company works by designing and supplying pumps, valves, and complete systems and by supporting customers with services worldwide, backed by local specialists and repair networks. What sets KSB apart is its global reach (presence in over 100 countries), long history (since 1871), and a full, single-source portfolio that covers products, services, and system solutions from a local level to international projects. Its goal is to provide intelligent, reliable liquid transport solutions that help customers operate efficiently and sustainably across industrial, building services, water, wastewater, energy, and mining applications.
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What believers are saying
- H1 2026 order intake rose 8.8% to €1.85 billion, confirming demand momentum.
- 2025 sales hit €3.035 billion and EBIT reached €252.1 million, both records.
- October 30, 2026 Shanghai launch targeted petrochemical, data center cooling, wastewater, and marine.
What critics are saying
- KSB’s SupremeServ order intake fell 1.7% in 2025 as mining spare-part demand weakened.
- SAP S/4HANA migration cost €26.6 million in 2025 and kept pressuring EBIT.
- A prolonged mining or energy downturn would hit pumps, valves, and service simultaneously.
What makes KSB unique
- KSB’s 2026 portfolio spans pumps, valves, and SupremeServ across water, energy, and mining.
- GIW slurry pumps give KSB a premium niche in abrasive mining applications.
- Local manufacturing in China and Saudi Arabia shortens delivery times and service response.
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