Franklin Electric

Franklin Electric is a company that designs, manufactures, and distributes systems for moving and managing water and fuel. It operates through two primary segments: Water Systems and Fueling Systems. The Water Systems segment provides a range of products, including submersible pumps, motors, drives, electronic controls, and monitoring devices for groundwater, water transfer, and wastewater applications. The Fueling Systems segment offers pumps, piping, sumps, fittings, and vapor recovery components for fueling system applications. Franklin Electric serves diverse markets across North America, Europe, the Middle East, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico, Australia, Japan, and China, catering to both residential and industrial needs. The company's commitment to innovation is exemplified by its acquisitions, enhancing its product offerings and market reach.

Joe Ruzynski

CEO

22 past transactions

Barnes de Colombia

Acquisition in 2025
Barnes de Colombia is a manufacturer and distributor specializing in industrial and commercial pumps designed for various water management applications. The company produces a range of products, including self-feeding, plastic, jet, multitaps, and sewage water systems. Its offerings support the management of drinking water, rainwater, sewage, flooding, grain processing, and water supply in buildings. Additionally, Barnes de Colombia provides solutions for boosting pressure in supply pipes, spray irrigation, and water recirculation, catering primarily to markets in Central and South America.

Aqua Systems

Acquisition in 2021
Aqua Systems is a retail company specializing in water treatment services. It focuses on providing solutions for water quality improvement, which may include filtration systems and related products. The company is dedicated to ensuring clean and safe water for its customers, addressing various water treatment needs effectively.

Puronics

Acquisition in 2021
Puronics provides water softener treatment systems that filter drinking water to over one million residential and commercial customers.

First Sales

Acquisition in 2019
First Sales, LLC is a manufacturer and distributor of water treatment and filtration equipment, catering to residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Established in 2001, the company is headquartered in Churubusco, Indiana. As of August 1, 2019, First Sales operates as a subsidiary of Franklin Electric Co., Inc. The company focuses on providing effective solutions for water treatment and filtration needs across various applications.

Valley Farms Supply

Acquisition in 2018
Valley Farms Supply is a professional distributor of groundwater pumping systems, primarily serving water well drillers and pump installers in Michigan and northern Indiana/Ohio. The company is dedicated to providing a comprehensive inventory of water well supplies, which includes turbine pumps, stainless steel pumps, and water pumping systems. In addition to groundwater solutions, Valley Farms Supply also caters to the wastewater and geothermal industries by offering a full range of wastewater pumps and polyethylene pipe and fittings. With a focus on timely and profitable project completion, the company supports its clients with both high-quality products and installation services.

2M Company

Acquisition in 2017
2M Company is a wholesale supplier based in Billings, Montana, specializing in a wide range of products related to turf, landscaping, and the water industry. The company offers an extensive selection of items, including electrical components, pumps, pipes, motors, tanks, and water treatment solutions. Additionally, 2M Company provides a variety of related tools, valves, fittings, and accessories designed to meet the needs of its customers in the landscaping and water management sectors.

Drillers Service

Acquisition in 2017
Drillers Service is a well-established company specializing in water well drilling and pump installation, primarily serving the Hickory area. The company focuses on distributing a range of high-quality water well products to various sectors, including industrial, wastewater, and environmental markets. Its product offerings encompass pumps, controls, pipes, cables, fittings, accessories, and wastewater management systems. Drillers Service is committed to achieving rapid and profitable growth by providing superior products at competitive prices, complemented by exceptional customer support and service.

Western Hydro

Acquisition in 2017
Western Hydro is a wholesale supplier and distributor based in Billings, Montana, specializing in groundwater drilling and pumping equipment. The company provides a comprehensive range of products, including drilling supplies, well service equipment, water pumps, accessories, water treatment equipment, and wastewater handling pumps. Western Hydro is dedicated to serving groundwater drilling and water system providers by offering high-quality products from leading manufacturers at competitive prices. In addition to its product offerings, the company emphasizes exceptional before and after-sales support, ensuring that its clients receive the assistance they need throughout their purchasing experience.

Wadcorpp India Pvt

Acquisition in 2014
Wadcorpp India Pvt. Ltd. operates as a distributor of fueling equipment. The Company offers pressure pumping, leak detection, and vapor recovery systems.

Pluga Pumps and Motors

Acquisition in 2014
Pluga Pumps and Motors Pvt. Ltd. is a manufacturer specializing in the development, production, and export of submersible motors and pumps. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including agriculture, solar energy, domestic applications, and the construction industry. Its product offerings include submersible motors, submersible pumps, vertical borewell submersibles, submersible monoblocs, surface monoblocs, pressure booster systems, solar submersible pumps and motors, as well as associated cables and control panels. By providing reliable products at competitive prices, Pluga Pumps and Motors aims to meet the needs of its clients in various markets.

Bombas Leão

Acquisition in 2014
Bombas Leão S.A. is a manufacturer and marketer specializing in systems for moving water and automotive fuels. The company produces a range of submersible groundwater pumping equipment, which includes submersible motor pumps, engines, and various control panels. In addition to these core products, Bombas Leão offers accessories such as retention valves and flow inductor tubes, all designed to ensure efficient and reliable water pumping systems. By focusing on quality and innovation, the company aims to meet the diverse needs of its clients in the water management and automotive sectors.

Pioneer Pump

Acquisition in 2012
Pioneer Pump, Inc. is a machinery company located in Canby, Oregon, specializing in the design and manufacture of centrifugal pumps. The company produces both engine and electric-driven pumps tailored for various sectors, including agriculture, industrial applications, mining, quarry operations, and construction dewatering. Through its focus on quality and innovation, Pioneer Pump serves a diverse range of customers requiring reliable pumping solutions for their specific needs.

Impo Motor Pompa Sanayi ve Ticaret

Acquisition in 2011
Impo Motor Pompa Sanayi ve Ticaret is a manufacturer based in Istanbul, Turkey, specializing in groundwater pumping systems. The company produces a range of equipment including submersible pumps, rewindable submersible motors, and booster pumps. With a focus on delivering reliable pumping solutions, Impo Motor Pompa Sanayi ve Ticaret serves various applications in water management, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of groundwater extraction and distribution.

PetroTechnik

Acquisition in 2010
PetroTechnik is the worldwide innovator, provider and distributor of UPP polyethylene containment, piping and tightness testing systems for the storage and transfer of flammable liquids underground.

Industrias Schneider S.A

Acquisition in 2008
Industrias Schneider S.A engaged in the manufacture and sale of pumping systems for residential, building, industrial, municipal, agricultural, fire prevention, solar, and light commercial markets.

Pump Brands (Pty)

Acquisition in 2007
Pump Brands (Pty) designs and manufactures pumps and related equipments.

Healy Systems

Acquisition in 2006
Healy Systems provides vapor recovery systems and components.

Little Giant Pump Company

Acquisition in 2006
Little Giant Pump Company specializes in designing, manufacturing, and supplying self-contained electric motor-driven submersible pumps. The company addresses the challenges posed by outdated gravity wastewater systems by providing a diverse range of water and fuel pumping solutions suitable for both commercial and consumer applications. Their products are utilized in various sectors, including plumbing, wastewater management, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), as well as water gardening, swimming pool maintenance, aquarium care, decorative fountains, and industrial water transfer. By offering reliable pumping systems, Little Giant supports agriculture, environmental agencies, water treatment facilities, and other related industries in managing their water-related needs effectively.

JBD

Acquisition in 2004
JBD, Inc. is a pump manufacturer.

Intelligent Controls

Acquisition in 2002
Intelligent Controls design, manufacture, and sale of microprocessor-based control devices and systems.

Coverco Srl

Acquisition in 2002
Coverco Srl is a manufacturer of oil filled submersible electric motors.

Advanced Polymer Technology

Acquisition in 2000
Advanced Polymer Technology designs and builds solutions for fueling installations.
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