Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (“Watts”) – through its subsidiaries, one of the world’s leading manufacturers and providers of plumbing, heating and water quality products and solutions – has announced that it has acquired I-CON Systems Inc. (“I-CON”), a leading provider of plumbing control solutions primarily for the corrections market. I-CON’s annualized sales are approximately $25 million. The acquisition was funded with cash on hand.
Chief Executive Officer Robert J. Pagano Jr. commented, “We are excited to welcome the I-CON team to Watts. This acquisition is consistent with our established strategy and further positions Watts for growth. The addition of I-CON’s innovative water management systems will allow us to expand our digital offerings and provide growth opportunities in the correctional niche of the institutional market. I want to thank the teams at Watts and I-CON for their efforts to get us to closing today and helping to ensure a smooth, effective transition as we integrate I-CON with Watts.”
President and CEO of I-CON Systems Shawn Bush stated, “Watts acquisition of I-CON will provide tremendous resources and opportunities for the continued growth of the I-CON brand. The similarities in culture and commitment to innovation and customer excellence will contribute to our long-term success.”
Additional information regarding the transaction will be discussed during the Watts fourth quarter earnings call in February 2025.
