Opus Water Launches -- Serving the Water, Wastewater and Industrial Process Fluids Industries

MINNEAPOLIS, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Opus Water is a newly formed engineered products water company providing innovative, reliable solutions that deliver water safely and efficiently in some of the world's most demanding applications. Backed by XPV Water Partners, Opus Water enters the market with a suite of offerings including pipe plugs, strainers, and heat exchangers. Opus Water serves customers across municipal, industrial, and specialty markets where performance, durability, and responsiveness are critical.

Chief Executive Officer John DeYarman leads Opus Water, bringing two decades of corporate development and executive leadership to the platform. DeYarman also joins the Board of Directors, along with water industry veterans Kevin Klau, who led the Water Quality division of Danaher (now Veralto) and Chris Raftis, former owner and CEO of Red Valve Company (acquired by Hillenbrand).

"We're building a platform of engineered products to address critical water infrastructure needs," said DeYarman. "The combination of outstanding companies with talented people, quality products, and the resources of XPV Water Partners allows Opus Water to reliably serve our customers."

"XPV is proud to support the creation and growth of Opus Water," said Sam Saintonge, Investment Partner, XPV Water Partners. "We believe strongly in backing exceptional teams and businesses that make a difference in water. With Opus, we are building a scalable, customer-driven platform that's focused on performance, partnership, and long-term value."

The formation of Opus Water represents an exciting opportunity for companies seeking to reach new levels of commercial, operational and strategic growth.  Combining outstanding leadership with the backing of a great partner in XPV and a talented Board, Opus Water will continue to acquire, build and grow companies with high-quality, technically strong offerings that are helping customers solve their mission-critical objectives in water.

"Opus Water represents a new set of safe hands in water," added DeYarman. "Customers benefit from our quality products, attention to detail, and focus on their unique needs while business owners have an attractive option to join us and accelerate the growth of their business. We're excited to do our part to solve the challenges in water."

About Opus Water

Opus Water is a growing water infrastructure equipment platform, dedicated to acquiring and accelerating the development of engineered product manufacturers serving the water, wastewater and industrial process fluids industries. The company delivers innovative, reliable solutions designed to ensure safe and efficient water management across a wide range of applications – from municipal systems to complex industrial processes. With a focus on reliability, engineering excellence, and outstanding customer experience, Opus Water helps customers manage water challenges with confidence. Learn more at opuswaterinc.com.

About XPV Water Partners

XPV Water Partners is a team of experienced growth investors and business builders committed to making a difference in water. With more than US $1 billion in AUM, XPV leverages exceptional talent, deep industry knowledge, and a proven growth platform to rapidly scale businesses, generate superior returns for all stakeholders, and meaningfully contribute to a water-secure future. For more information, visit www.xpvwaterpartners.com.

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