BROOKSHIRE, Texas (Covering Katy News) — Grundfos, a global manufacturer of pumps and water technology, has broken ground on a major expansion of its Brookshire manufacturing campus that company officials say will increase production capacity to meet growing demand across North America.
The multi-million-dollar project will add an approximately 143,000-square-foot manufacturing facility to the company's U.S. headquarters west of Houston. The expansion is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2027, with production beginning later that year.
Company leaders, Denmark's ambassador to the United States, state and local elected officials, and business leaders attended the groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday.
Brookshire Manufacturing Campus Will Expand Production Capacity
The new facility will manufacture advanced pump systems and water technologies primarily for municipal water utilities and commercial buildings. Manufacturing operations will include assembly, welding, fabrication, testing and finishing, with an estimated annual production capacity of 75,000 units.
The company also celebrated the opening of the Grundfos Academy Americas, a new training center designed to provide hands-on instruction for contractors, distributors and other industry partners using the company's products.
"Our growing presence in Brookshire reflects both our confidence in the U.S. market and our long-term commitment to investing where our customers and partners need us most," Grundfos Chief Executive Officer Poul Due Jensen said. "The Greater Houston Area offers the skilled workforce, transportation access and proximity to global ports that allow us to manufacture advanced water technologies efficiently and move them across the U.S."
Growing U.S. Demand Drives Grundfos Investment
Grundfos officials said the expansion follows strong growth in the United States, which has become the company's largest market and now accounts for about one-fifth of its global revenue. The company reported 15% U.S. sales growth in 2025 and said it expects continued demand driven by investments in water infrastructure, energy-efficient buildings and industrial water systems.
The new manufacturing facility is expected to improve production capacity and reduce delivery times for customers throughout North America.
International and Texas Leaders Attend Groundbreaking
Jesper Møller Sørensen, Denmark's ambassador to the United States, said the project reflects the economic partnership between Denmark and the United States.
"Danish companies continue to invest in American communities, creating jobs, strengthening local manufacturing and delivering innovative solutions that support the industries of the future," Sørensen said.
Among those attending the ceremony were Brookshire Mayor Robert Richards and State Rep. Stan Kitzman.
New Facility Expected to Open in 2027
Grundfos said the new facility will seek LEED certification as part of the company's efforts to improve energy efficiency and sustainability in its manufacturing operations.
Construction is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2027, with production scheduled to begin during the fourth quarter.
Grundfos employs approximately 20,000 people worldwide and develops pumps and water management systems used in municipal, commercial and industrial applications.