Xylem has completed its acquisition of Cornell Pump and Roper Pump, strengthening its portfolio of engineered pumping technologies and expanding its exposure to industrial markets benefiting from infrastructure investment, industrial modernisation and growing resource demand.
The completion of the previously announced acquisition, confirmed on 9 November 2026, marks another step in Xylem’s strategy to sharpen its portfolio and increase its presence in higher-growth markets with strong growth and margin potential.
Cornell Pump and Roper Pump bring capabilities serving industrial sectors including mining, power, semiconductors and food and beverage. Their technologies also expand Xylem’s offering for demanding applications such as slurry transport, solids handling and suction lift.
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The acquisition follows Xylem’s recent purchases of WaterFleet, which closed on 2 September 2026, and TriOS, which completed on 1 July 2026. Xylem said these businesses have historically grown at rates above its target growth rate, while broadening its capabilities across industrial markets.
Matthew Pine, President and CEO of Xylem, said: “We’ve been very deliberate about where we want to grow and where we believe Xylem can create the most value. This acquisition is a great example. It brings strong positions in markets benefiting from some of the biggest investment trends we see today, along with technologies and expertise that broaden what we can do for customers. And with Xylem’s global reach, we see opportunities to take those strengths further.”
Following completion, Cornell Pump and Roper Pump will initially be reported as part of Xylem’s Water Infrastructure segment. From January 2027, they will move into the company’s Flow Solutions segment.
The Flow Solutions segment provides pumping, transport and flow-centric solutions for the movement, distribution and application of water across municipal, industrial, commercial and residential markets.
