pentair plc (nyse: pnr) is a global water, fluid, thermal management and equipment protection partner with industry leading products, services, and solutions. with 2014 revenues of $7.0 billion, pentair employs approximately 30,000 people worldwide. we report the performance of our business within four global operating segments: valves & controls, flow & filtration solutions, water quality systems, and technical solutions. valves & controls designs, manufactures, markets, and services valves, fittings, automation and controls, and actuators for the energy and industrial verticals. process technologies designs, manufactures, markets, and services innovative water system products and solutions to meet filtration, separation, and fluid process management challenges in food and beverage, water, wastewater, swimming pools, and aquaculture applications. flow technologies designs, manufactures, and markets products and services designed for the transfer and flow of clean water, wa