Market Research Report: Zoeller Company
Company Overview
Name: Zoeller Company
Mission of the Company: To continue to offer high-quality products, services, and technologies designed to provide value, serve society, and protect the environment by staying consistent with the integrity and values on which the company was built.
Founded: 1939
Founder(s): Founded as a family-owned operation. Specific founder(s) names are not available.
Key People:
- Bill Zoeller, Chief Executive Officer (effective May 1, 2024)
- Formerly John Zoeller, CEO (current status not detailed)
Headquarters: 3649 Cane Run Rd., Louisville, KY, USA 40211
Number of Employees: No information is available
Revenue of the Company: No information is available
Known For: Zoeller Company is known as one of the oldest independently-owned U.S. pump manufacturers with a strong legacy for engineering excellence, product durability, exceptional service, and honest leadership.
Products
General Overview
Zoeller offers a comprehensive range of products under various categories related to water movement, treatment, and controls. Products are sold throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico as well as around the world. The product categories are:
1. Water Movement In:
- Residential Well Jet Pumps
- Residential Well Submersible Pumps
- Residential Irrigation Pumps
- Agriculture Irrigation Pumps
- Booster Pumps
- Industrial and Municipal Water Wells
- Subturbine Pumps for Brackish Water & Extreme Conditions
- Key Applications: Bringing water where it needs to go, such as homes and agricultural fields.
2. Water Movement Out:
- Products for Residential Sump Pits, STEP Applications, Storm Water Removal, General Water Transfer
- Residential and Commercial Grinders
- Key Applications: Removing water from unwanted areas like crawl spaces, elevator vaults, and parking lots.
3. Water Treatment:
- Products for Drain Fields, Septic Systems, and New Construction
- Key Applications: Ensures treated water is apt for its intended use.
4. Controls and Components:
- Residential, Municipal, and Industrial Controls
- Complements the physical pumps for system efficiency.
Specific Product Lines
Qwik Jon Choice & Qwik Jon Premier (Upflush Solutions)
- Qwik Jon Choice:
- Designed for easy and cost-effective bathroom addition without traditional drainage.
- Features 1/3 HP macerator for handling toilet paper and organic waste.
- Performance: Up to 26’ shut off head, 33 GPM flow.
- Qwik Jon Premier:
- Slightly larger than the Choice, features true 1/2 HP grinder pump.
- Capable of handling toilet paper, organic waste, sanitary items, and heavy fabric.
- Utilizes powerful commercial technology for durability.
- Performance: 29’ shut off head, 45 GPM flow at 5’ head.
- Both models maintain a quiet operation, equivalent to the flushing sound of a toilet.
Environmental Products
- Incorporation of Clarus Environmental's product line into Zoeller offerings.
- Includes Wastewater Distribution Components, Filters, Effluent and Turbine Pumps, STEP Systems.
Recent Developments
Leadership Change
- Appointment of New CEO: Bill Zoeller has been appointed as CEO, effective May 1, 2024, as reported by Zoeller Company's Board of Directors.
Product Innovation
- Qwik Jon Upflush Solutions: Introduction of Qwik Jon Choice and Qwik Jon Premier, facilitating easy bathroom installations anywhere.
- Environmental Product Range Expansion: Integration of Clarus Environmental product line, including wastewater and effluent pumps and filters.
New Product Offerings
- Sewage & Grinder Package System: Redesigned 912/915 systems with improved contractor features.
- Floatless™ Switch Technology: Introduction of advanced solid-state switch technology.
Partnerships and Sponsorship
- Contractor Rewards: Collaboration to offer rewards for pump purchases, emphasizing Zoeller's appreciation towards contractors.
Commemorative and Milestone Events
- Time Capsule Ceremony (2021): To mark 80 years, items encapsulating Zoeller’s history were curated.
- ZEP’s 30-Year Anniversary (2021): Celebrated the milestone year of the Zoeller Engineered Products division.
Additional Information
- Manufacturing and Operations Expansion: Includes production facilities and sales offices in Canada, Mexico, and Taiwan.
- Company Culture: Emphasizes quality, teamwork, employee growth, and social responsibility, aligning with core company principles.
This detailed report adheres strictly to the available data regarding Zoeller Company’s operations, products, developments, and market presence. Should additional information become available, further analyses and updates will be provided to encapsulate supplemental insights into Zoeller's strategic directions and market activities.
