Xylem Inc., a leading global water technology company focused on addressing the world’s most challenging water issues, announced today the addition of Data Matrix codes on all Goulds Water Technology 5 – 25 GPM submersibles products. The Data Matrix code, located on the product label, provides visibility to critical performance data such as psi, watts, amps and other operational information. The Data Matrix codes will appear on product labels effective August 1, 2012.

“We are very pleased to introduce Data Matrix codes to the marketplace and to our customers. Our customers often work on site and now they have direct access to pump performance data from any location simply by using a smartphone. The information provided on our Data Matrix codes ensures our pumps, and the systems they support, are performing as efficiently as possible,” said Kyle Schoenheit, senior product manager, Xylem Residential and Commercial Water.

The Data Matrix codes provide customers with manufacturer ID, part number and a unique serial number.  Users can also view:

A Data Matrix code is a two-dimensional matrix barcode arranged in a square or rectangular pattern and is readable by most smartphones. Data Matrix readers are available as a free download from the iTunes App Store^® and Google Play™.

To learn more about Goulds Water Technology and other Xylem Residential and Commercial Water brands such as AC Fire Pump, Bell & Gossett, Flowtronex, Lowara, McDonnell & Miller, visitwww.completewatersystems.com.

Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology provider, enabling customers to transport, treat, test and efficiently use water in public utility, residential and commercial building services, industrial and agricultural settings. The company does business in more than 150 countries through a number of market-leading product brands, and its people bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on finding local solutions to the world’s most challenging water and wastewater problems. Launched in 2011 from the spinoff of the water-related businesses of ITT Corporation, Xylem is headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., with 2011 revenues of $3.8 billion and 12,500 employees worldwide.

The name Xylem is derived from classical Greek and is the tissue that transports water in plants, highlighting the engineering efficiency of our water-centric business by linking it with the best water transportation of all — that which occurs in nature. For more information, please visit us at www.xyleminc.com.