Industrial Origins and Engineering Foundations (1845–1912)
Founded in 1845 in Manchester, UK, by Colin Mather and William Platt, the company emerged during the height of the Industrial Revolution. Initially serving the booming textile industry, it quickly diversified into pumps, fire protection systems and process machinery, building a reputation for robustness and reliability.
Early Indian Presence and Expansion
The company’s association with India began in 1913, marking one of the earliest entries of a global pump manufacturer into the country. Manufacturing operations were established in Kolkata (1940) and later Pune (1959), followed by formal incorporation as Mather and Platt (India) Pvt. Ltd. Over the next decades, the Indian entity grew into a trusted name across water supply, irrigation, industry and fire protection, and became synonymous with durable, long-lasting pumps across India and Commonwealth nations.
A Defining Phase of Renewal and Strategic Refocus
Despite a prolonged period of uncertainty, the organisation’s Indian workforce demonstrated exceptional resilience, safeguarding assets, sustaining product quality and supporting critical infrastructure sectors. Strategic realignment in the 1990s—shifting from high-risk project execution to a product-led business model—proved pivotal. Landmark orders and decisive restructuring restored stability and positioned the company for renewed growth.
Global Convergence with Wilo and Transformation
A major turning point arrived in 2005 with the acquisition by Wilo SE, Germany, a global leader in high-efficiency pump technology. This marked the convergence of British legacy, German engineering excellence and Indian manufacturing strength. Renamed Wilo Mather and Platt Pumps Pvt. Ltd., the Indian entity gained access to advanced technology, global R&D, modern management systems and long-term financial strength, accelerating its transformation into a future-ready organisation.
India as a Global Manufacturing and Solutions Hub
In the years following the acquisition, India evolved into a strategic manufacturing, sourcing and innovation hub for the Wilo Group. Major investments included expanded facilities in Kolhapur and the commissioning of a state-of-the-art plant at Kesurdi (Shirval) in 2023, featuring one of Asia’s largest pump testbeds. A segment-focused business model—spanning Building Services, Water Management, Industry and Services—aligned the organisation with India’s infrastructure growth and sustainability goals. Today, the company stands as a symbol of enduring legacy, innovation and India-led global excellence.
