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Helping Protect What Is Essential
Innovation is in our DNA. Since 1984, our membrane technology has transformed how industries manage water.
As one of the leading pioneers in membrane filtration, we’ve focused on making water treatment simpler, safer, and more sustainable—helping customers protect operations, meet strict standards, and unlock reuse opportunities.
Today, our solutions are trusted by engineering firms, OEMs, and contractors across the globe for their proven performance and long‑term value. When water challenges grow more complex, Pentair delivers clarity—through expertise, reliability, and a commitment to helping you protect what's essential.
What We Stand For
Our Purpose
Our Mission
Our Vision
Our Values
To create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable solutions.
We help the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy life's most essential resources.
To be the world's most valued sustainable solutions company for our employees, customers, and shareholders.
Win
- Customer First
- Accountability for Performance
- Innovation & Adaptability
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- Positive Energy
- Respect & Teamwork
- Absolute Integrity
What we do
Membranes are at the heart of many critical filtration solutions. Our technology is used around the world in a wide range of markets and industries.
Our talented team, based in Enschede, the Netherlands, designs and builds these membranes:
- Microfiltration: Removes larger particles like yeast, perfect for beer and beverage clarity.
- Ultrafiltration: Stops ultra-small particles like bacteria and viruses, making water clear and safe.
- Tight ultrafiltration: Provides an extra-clean finish for water used in critical systems, such as cooling turbines in power plants.
- Nanofiltration: Reduces certain dissolved contaminants, helping make water safer to drink or reuse.
- Reverse osmosis: Removes salts and the smallest impurities, essential for desalination and pure drinking water.
Our technology helps industries purify, recover, and reuse water, supporting sustainability, efficiency, and a future where every drop counts.
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Our Story
Founded in 1984 as a University of Twente spin-off, X-Flow (now part of Pentair) has grown from a breakthrough in hollow-fiber membranes into a global partner for industrial water challenges—delivering innovation that serves operations.
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RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Research and development are the heart and soul of our company, and the success of our technology is rooted in scientific progress and continuous innovation. We pride ourselves on proactive support and world-class solutions, turning ideas into business opportunities by realizing the full potential of membrane technology.
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How we help
Watch how we are optimizing the flow of essential resources to enhance communities and industries, while protecting people, property, and the future of our planet.
