1980s and 90s: International growth
Neoperl is now a sought-after expert on all matters of drinking water and forges ahead with the internationalization of its industrial business.
In 1987 the company takes over the American manufacturer Waterbury Pressed Metal. Neoperl expands the site to create its first production and distribution company outside Europe, and gradually gains a foothold in the USA and Asian markets.
In the 80s, environmental and climate protection also come into the public eye for the first time. In response, the Neoperl Group concentrates its research on › water saving products. The company develops › flow regulators and launches the first water saving faucet aerators with integrated flow regulators. In 1994 it takes over R. C. Mannesmann, the strongest competitor in this field. The Neoperl Group focuses more and more on its core competencies: research and development, assembly and production, logistics and sales.
In addition, Neoperl spins off the local retail business for plumbing products in Switzerland, and builds up its own sales organization to supply German specialist merchants directly.