NASDAQ: FELE

Franklin Electric Co Inc Stock

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (FELE), along with its affiliated entities, specializes globally in the engineering, manufacturing, and supply of sophisticated pumping systems for both water and fuel applications. The company's operations are segmented into three principal divisions: Water Systems, Fueling Systems, and Distribution. The Water Systems division provides an extensive array of products, including submersible motors, various types of pumps, electronic drives and controls, water purification technologies, and monitoring equipment, along with associated parts. These motors and pumps are primarily utilized for managing both potable and wastewater in diverse environments, from residential and agricultural settings to municipal infrastructure and industrial operations. Furthermore, this segment develops electronic drives and control units that not only regulate motor functionality but also offer critical protection against hazards such as electrical surges, overheating, and dry-run conditions in wells or tanks. The Fueling Systems division is a key provider of essential components for fuel delivery networks. Its offerings include pumps, piping, sumps, various fittings, vapor recovery solutions, electronic control units, and monitoring devices. While primarily serving fueling system applications, this segment also extends its expertise to other energy markets, notably power reliability systems. It further supplies electronic solutions for real-time monitoring of critical infrastructure within power utilities, hydroelectric facilities, and telecommunication and data center environments. The Distribution segment is responsible for selling products, particularly those originating from the Water Systems segment, directly to installing contractors. This division also provides crucial pre-sale support and technical specifications to these clients. Franklin Electric markets its products through a broad network of channels, engaging with wholesale and retail distributors, specialty distributors, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors focused on industrial and petroleum equipment, and major oil and utility companies. Sales efforts are driven by both its dedicated internal sales force and a network of independent manufacturing representatives. Established in 1944, Franklin Electric Co., Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Fort Wayne, Indiana.