Maric Flow Control Australia
Engineered control valves for constant pre-set water flow-rates.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
AUD20.3k | Grant | ||
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Maric Flow Control Australia is an Australian-owned manufacturing and engineering firm located in Adelaide, South Australia. Established in 1963 by Eric Schroeder, the company initially produced self-designed water heaters. To improve his heaters, Schroeder developed a valve to maintain a constant water flow despite pressure fluctuations, which became the company's core product. Grant Schroeder, Eric's son, joined the business in 1987 and shifted the focus entirely to the flow control valves, renaming the company Maric Flow Control Australia in 2003.
The company's main offering is the Maric Flow Control Valve, designed to deliver a fixed, pre-set, constant flow rate of water regardless of pressure changes. The technology is based on a precision-molded rubber control ring inside the valve body whose orifice diameter changes in response to pressure differentials; as pressure increases, the orifice shrinks, maintaining a steady flow. These valves are self-cleaning, maintenance-free, and can have a service life of up to 20 years. The company manufactures all valve components in-house and holds ISO9001 and WaterMark certifications.
Maric serves a global market, with approximately 40-50% of its production exported to regions including Europe, the US, South America, and Asia. Its client base spans various industries such as mining, water treatment, irrigation, pumping, and water authorities. Applications include protecting pumps from cavitation, controlling backwash flow in filters, ensuring consistent flow for water distribution systems, and dust suppression in mining operations.
Keywords: flow control valves, water management, fluid dynamics, pump protection, irrigation systems, water distribution, manufacturing engineering, mining equipment, water treatment components, constant flow technology, pressure regulation, self-cleaning valves, Australian manufacturing, fluid control systems, water conservation, industrial valves, process control, hydraulic engineering, pump gland protection, water authority solutions