Watts Water Technologies, Inc. is an American manufacturing company based in North Andover, Massachusetts, that makes valve products for plumbing and heating, such as water pressure regulators and other valves. Watts is one of the largest manufacturers of water valves in the United States.
History
Watts was previously based in Lawrence, MA. Watts created a type of safety valve known as the temperature and pressure valve (T&P valve), which was used for safely venting hot-water supply tank systems, reducing the risk of explosion. By the time of World War II, the U.S. Army required Watts T&P valves on all army hot-water supply tanks. ==Locations==
Locations
Watts' main location is in North Andover, MA. ==Corporation==
Corporation
Watts has joined the S&P 400 index. Robert J. Pagano is the president, director and chief executive officer. The company has Class A shares and Class B shares of common stock. The company was formerly known as Watts Industries Inc. ==References==