Watts Water Technologies, Inc., was founded by Joseph E Watts in Lawrence, Massachusetts in 1874. The company has grown into a global product and system manufacturer focused on water control, conservation and quality, as well as the comfort and safety of people who use water. The strategy aims to be the preferred provider of differentiated products and solutions for managing and protecting the inflow, passage and outflow of fluids and energy from buildings in the commercial and residential markets in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, with a strategic focus on safety and regulation, energy efficiency and water conservation.