2021 is a special year for KSB. The leading international valve and pump manufacturer is celebrating its 150th anniversary on 18 September under the motto “People. Passion. Performance.” As Dr. Stephan Timmermann, CEO of KSB, explains: “Our employees are what sets us apart from the competition. Their expertise and passion for their work make the crucial difference with our customers.”
The Frankenthal-based company was founded by Johannes Klein in 1871 together with fellow businessmen Friedrich Schanzlin and Jakob Becker – hence the name KSB. Initially a 12-man operation, the company has since developed into a global Group with over 15,000 employees, 27 production locations, companies and sales agencies in 100 countries and sales revenue of 2.2 billion euros. Starting in 1924, KSB acquired three factories in Germany and established subsidiaries in Europe, the first of which was located in Italy. More companies then followed in France, in the Americas and in Asia. A further success factor in its global business is the KSB SupremeServ service brand under which the company offers spare parts, innovative services as well as maintenance and repair work.
Courtesy of KSB.