Xylem (NYSE:XYL) is a leading global water technology company dedicated to addressing critical water challenges. Created in 2011 as a spin-off from ITT Corporation, Xylem specializes in designing, engineering and manufacturing innovative solutions that tackle the full water cycle—from collection and distribution to treatment and return.
The company operates through three primary segments: Water Infrastructure, Applied Water and Measurement & Control. Its Water Infrastructure division delivers pumps, valves, mixers and digital solutions to municipal and industrial markets for reliable movement and treatment of water and wastewater. The Applied Water segment serves residential, commercial and industrial customers with heating, cooling and water transport products. Measurement & Control offers sensors, instrumentation, analytical instruments and software to monitor and optimize water quality and flow in diverse applications.
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Xylem maintains a broad geographic footprint, serving customers in more than 150 countries across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East. The company’s portfolio includes well-established brands such as Flygt, Goulds Water Technology, Godwin, YSI and Leopold, reflecting its comprehensive product scope and global reach.
Since 2014, Patrick Decker has served as President and Chief Executive Officer, guiding Xylem’s strategy toward innovation, digitalization and sustainable water management. Under his leadership, the company continues to invest in research and development, strategic partnerships and targeted acquisitions to advance its mission of solving water challenges worldwide.
