XYLEM ANNOUNCES NEW APPLIED WATER DISTRIBUTION STRUCTURE FOR SOUTHERN AFRICA REGION
- May 29
- 2 min read
Xylem, a global leader in water technology, announces a strategic update to its operating model in Southern Africa. Effective June 1, 2026, AQS Liquid Transfer PTY Ltd, part of AxFlow Holding, has been appointed as master distributor for Xylem’s Applied Water (Lowara-branded) products across key markets in the region.
Where: Southern Africa, including: Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Republic of South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Who:
Xylem Applied Water
AQS Liquid Transfer PTY Ltd (AxFlow Holding), Pretoria, South Africa
Regional customers and partners across Southern Africa
When:Effective June 1, 2026
Details:The appointment of AQS Liquid Transfer reflects Xylem’s commitment to enhancing service quality, responsiveness, and market alignment. With strong local expertise and an established footprint, AQS will provide:
Reliable commercial and customer support
Efficient order management
High-quality technical service
This new distribution structure ensures continuity and seamless customer experience across the region.
Quote:“Through this transition, Xylem reinforces its commitment to meeting evolving market needs while maintaining the high level of support our customers expect,” said Ahmed Yassin, Sales Director Applied Water at Xylem Africa. “AxFlow Holding brings deep expertise and a strong customer focus, making them an excellent partner for our Applied Water business.”
Leon Fourie, Managing Director at AQS Liquid Transfer, added:“We’re proud to be appointed as Xylem’s Applied Water distributor for the SADC region. Lowara is a brand proven in the field, and our focus is to support it with strong distribution discipline, demand-driven stock, and long-term commitment through our regional partner network.”
Additional information:
This change applies only to the Applied Water segment (Lowara-branded products)
Other Xylem business segments (Transport, Treatment within Water Infrastructure and Water Solutions Services) remain unchanged
Customers should direct Applied Water-related inquiries to AQS Liquid Transfer in their respective markets
About Xylem
Xylem (XYL) is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company that empowers customers and communities to build a more water-secure world. Our 22,000 employees delivered revenue of $9 billion in 2025, optimizing water and resource management with innovation and expertise.
Join us at www.xylem.com and Let’s Solve Water.
About AQS Liquid Transfer — part of AxFlow Holding
AQS Liquid Transfer, operating under the AxFlow Group specializes in the marketing, distribution and provision of complete sales engineering services for high-quality fluid-handling equipment. The AxFlow Group serves customers in the chemical and petrochemical, food, power generation, environmental, dockside, facilities management and wastewater industries with equipment from world-leading manufacturers. High standards of technical competence, a comprehensive range of products and services, commitment and integrity have contributed to the company’s steady growth since its establishment in 1960. The AxFlow Group is active in 31 markets and has approximately 1723 employees and an annual turnover of EUR 542 million. www.axflow.com
Media contacts
Adrienn Nagy - Xylem
Marketing & Communication Manager Applied Water Nordics, East and MEA countries
Melani du Plessis – AQS Liquid Transfer
Marketing Manager
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