Established in 2006, Perth-based APT Water has built a strong reputation for excellence in pump design, supply, and turnkey solutions for a wide range of industries, including mining, industrial, agriculture, irrigation, and residential and commercial building services. The company’s broad product offering includes surface, submersible, multistage pumps, filtration systems, as well as pump controls and comprehensive water system design, fabrication, and commissioning services.
This acquisition marks a significant milestone in AxFlow’s strategic ambition to expand its geographical presence and consolidate its position as a nationwide provider of fluid handling solutions across Australia. With APT’s strong foothold in Western Australia, especially within the iron ore and gold mining sectors, AxFlow is poised to offer enhanced solutions to customers with national operations and scale up its offerings in critical sectors.
A key highlight of the acquisition is APT’s exclusive distribution rights for Xylem’s globally recognised Lowara brand across Western Australia. Additionally, AxFlow gains access to the Permaglass line of fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) pump columns and bore casings, which are highly regarded for their performance in borehole applications, especially within mining, municipal, agriculture and irrigation markets.
Michael Briggs, Managing Director of AxFlow Oceania, commented:
“The acquisition of Advanced Pump Technologies is a major step in strengthening our national presence and reinforcing our capabilities in Western Australia. APT’s deep market knowledge, outstanding growth trajectory, and established partnerships—particularly in mining and irrigation—align perfectly with AxFlow’s long-term strategic vision. We are excited to welcome the APT team into the AxFlow family and look forward to jointly delivering exceptional value to our customers.”
Andrew Dean & Glenn Bagley, Directors of Advanced Pump Technologies, added:
“We’re very proud of the legacy we’ve built at APT Water and believe that joining AxFlow will open new opportunities. Our alignment in values, commitment to quality, and focus on energy-efficient solutions like the Xylem Hydrovar product range and Permaglass will empower us to grow, both within Western Australia and beyond. We are excited about the journey ahead.”
Ole Weiner, CEO of AxFlow Group, stated:
“AxFlow is already a leading distributor of fluid handling equipment in Europe, and now we are aiming at growing our presence in the Oceania market. This acquisition is another step in this strategic direction. We are excited to strengthen our capabilities in Australia and continue building on the strong foundations that the APT team has established.”
With this acquisition, AxFlow secures an even stronger foothold in key segments and enhances its offering of energy-efficient and innovative fluid handling solutions across the Australian continent.
For further information, please contact:
- Ole Weiner, CEO of AxFlow Holding, +46 (0)8 545 476 72, weiner@axflow.com
- Michael Briggs, Managing Director AxFlow Oceania, +61 (0)478 401 574, briggs@axflow.com.au
- Andrew Dean, Director of Advanced Pump Technologies, +61 (0)417 988 727, andrew@aptwater.com.au
- Glenn Bagley, Director of Advanced Pump Technologies, +61 (0) 409 388 708, glenn@aptwater.com.au
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AxFlow Oceania is a part of AxFlow Group, the Fluid Handling Solutions business group within Axel Johnson. AxFlow specializes in the marketing, distribution and provision of complete sales engineering services for high-quality fluid-handling equipment. The AxFlow Group serves customers in the chemical and petrochemical, food, power generation, environmental, dockside, facilities management and wastewater industries with equipment from world-leading manufacturers. High standards of technical competence, a comprehensive range of products and services, commitment and integrity have contributed to the company’s steady growth since its establishment in 1960. The AxFlow Group is active in 30 markets and has approximately 1700 employees and an annual turnover of EUR 504 million. www.axflow.com
Axel Johnson International is a privately owned Swedish industrial group operating globally. The group has a dedicated long-term approach to ownership, emphasizing sustainable progress and collaboration. The focus lies on acquisitions and the development of companies, specializing in technical components and industrial solutions. The group consists of more than 200 companies and employs 6,000 people in 35 countries, organized into six business groups, each focusing on selected niche markets. Axel Johnson International is a part of the Swedish family-owned corporate group, Axel Johnson. www.axinter.com
