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KSB in Slovakia

KSB is your partner for pumps, valves and service. Drawing on our wide-ranging application know-how, extensive experience and close-knit service network, we provide you with an unparalleled level of professional support – and are only satisfied when you are satisfied.

About us

Although pumps are often hidden away in the background, it is absolutely crucial that they operate reliably. Always. KSB strives to ensure the efficiency, availability and operating reliability of your system through innovative products and solutions, short response times and comprehensive consulting expertise. Our extensive portfolio of pumps and valves is complemented by our unique engineering know-how and tailored solutions for service and spare parts. What’s more, our digital services offer you smart new ways to manage your pump sets.

Good to know: Our range of services and spare parts not only covers KSB products – KSB SupremeServ will also take care of valves, pumps and other rotating equipment from other manufacturers. Our qualified and highly committed KSB staff guarantee compliance with the highest standards of quality and safety. Over 300,000 service assignments per year in Europe alone speak for themselves.

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KSB Čerpadlá a Armatúry, s.r.o. success story

KSB is never late, ensuring continuous innovation with tradition as the key. From the beginning to the latest products: KSB's achievements at a glance. 

The establishment of the first branch in Bratislava in 1994 propelled the KSB brand into the Slovak market, where it has been operating for more than 28 years. In 2020, KSB Čerpadlá a Armatúry, s.r.o. expanded again in Slovakia with a service centre located in Šali.

2004

KSB acquires a majority stake in the Dutch company DP industries B.V. (manufacturer of vertical stainless steel pumps) and in the Spanish company BOMBAS ITUR.

1997

KSB acquires the Indian ANSI-valve and control valve manufacturer MIL Controls Ltd.

1996

The acquisition of GIW Industries, Inc., Grovetown, USA, marks KSB’s entry into the slurry pumps market.

1994

The joint venture KSB Shanghai Pumps Co. Ltd. reinforces KSB’s involvement in the Chinese market.

1993

After the division of the country, KSB splits into Czech and Slovak subsidiaries with headquarters in Prague and Bratislava.

1992

KSB – PUMPY + ARMATURY spol. s r.o. . opens branches in Olomouc and Bratislava.

1991

The eastern German “Hallesche Pumpenwerke GmbH” is integrated into KSB AG.

1989

KSB buys the world’s second-largest butterfly valve manufacturer, Amri S.A., Paris.

1986

KSB acquires the leading French pump manufacturer, Pompes Guinard S.A., Paris.

1984

KSB establishes a company in Australia.

1953

The KSB subsidiary in Pakistan marks the first penetration of the Asia-Pacific market. Today, 15 Group companies are active there.

1896

First foreign trade to Great Britain.

1871

Founding of the "Frankenthaler Maschinen- und Armaturen-Fabrik Klein, Schanzlin und Becker".

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KSB Group

The KSB Group is one of the leading suppliers of quality pumps and valves and related services with an annual sales revenue of almost 2400 million euros, the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations, manufacturing facilities and service operations. KSB employs more than 15,000 people.

The success of the company is founded on innovative technology that is the fruit of its own global research and development activities. As well as customers and employees, KSB also serves society at large. Examples of our CSR activities include environmental and educational projects. We are committed to the United Nations’ Global Compact. Its principles reinforce social, environmental and economic fairness worldwide.