Grundfos successfully completes acquisition of US water treatment company

The acquisition of Newterra enhances Grundfos' water treatment portfolio and is yet another important step towards Grundfos' ambition to become a global leader in water treatment 

HOUSTON, Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Danish company Grundfos, a global leader in advanced water solutions, has completed the acquisition of the Pittsburgh-based water and wastewater treatment solutions company Newterra.

The acquisition underlines Grundfos' commitment in expanding its water treatment and wastewater solutions capabilities as well as Grundfos' strategic ambition to grow its presence in the US and Canadian markets.

"The addition of Newterra is another important step to realise Grundfos' ambition to become a global leader in water treatment," said Inge Delobelle, EVP & Divisional CEO, Industry division, Grundfos, adding: "It enhances our ability to provide modular, efficient and scalable water and wastewater treatment systems to our customers both in the US and the rest of the world. With Newterra on board, we can offer more complete, energy- and water-efficient solutions to our customers, helping them treat, reduce and reuse water more effectively, offering one of the most comprehensive water treatment portfolios in the industry."

Grundfos' revenue surpassed USD five billion in 2024, and with the inclusion of Newterra, the company's water treatment business will have more than 1,500 highly skilled employees across Europe and North America and revenues exceeding USD 350 million.

Inge Delobelle: "In a world where it is more critical than ever that we treat, reduce and reuse water with great care, building a strong water treatment business is pivotal. In addition to combining the many strengths of Newterra and its excellent solutions and offerings with the Grundfos water treatment business, I look forward to welcoming a group of dedicated colleagues who share our passion for innovation, customer focus and ambition to create sustainable solutions to the world's water and climate challenges."

Since 2020, Grundfos has completed a series of strategic acquisitions to build a strong water treatment platform. Building on these acquisitions, Grundfos plans to further strengthen its water treatment business.

The company also aims to double its US business by 2030 and recently announced that it will expand its production footprint in the US by building a new plant in Brookshire, Texas, where the company has its US headquarters.

Grundfos has acquired Newterra from the Chicago-based private equity firm Frontenac for an undisclosed fee.

About Grundfos: Grundfos pioneers solutions to the world's water and climate challenges and improves the quality of life for people. As a leading global pump and water solutions company, we promise to respect, protect, and advance the flow of water by providing energy and water efficient solutions and systems for a wide range of applications for water utilities, industries and buildings. For more information, please visit: www.grundfos.com

Water Treatment (Solutions) is part of Grundfos Industry Division and focuses on offering technologies and systems for treating water across various applications. The Water Treatment business supports circular water practices and improved water efficiency in industrial settings. It has five production sites in the US and Europe, located in Cadriano (Italy), Stilling (Denmark), Mandeville (Louisiana, US), San Diego (California, US), and Grudziadz (Poland). Learn more about what we do in Water Treatment: www.grundfos.com/about-us/what-we-do/water-treatment 

About Newterra: Newterra designs, engineers, manufactures, and services environmental, water, and wastewater treatment solutions that assure great performance, superb reliability, and the highest value in our global markets. The company offers a broad portfolio of reliable, trouble-free technologies and outsourcing support for municipal and industrial customers across diverse applications, including drinking water, industrial process water, wastewater, stormwater, and remediation. It has four production sites in the US and Canada, located in San Luis Obispo (California, US), Brockville (Ontario, Canada), Heber Springs (Arkansas, US), and Chaska (Minnesota, US). 

For more information, please visit newterra.com 

About Frontenac: Frontenac is a Chicago-based private equity firm. The firm focuses on investing in lower middle market buyout transactions in the consumer, industrial, and services industries. Frontenac works in partnership with established operating leaders, through an executive-centric approach called CEO1ST®, which seeks to identify, acquire, and build market-leading companies through transformational acquisitions and operational excellence. Over the last 50+ years, Frontenac has built a franchise working with over 325 owners of mid-sized businesses as they address complex transition issues of liquidity, management enhancement, and growth planning. For more information, please visit www.frontenac.com 

Contact: Stephanie Gentry, [email protected]

SOURCE Grundfos USA