Blackmer

What Blackmer does

Blackmer is a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based industrial pump and compressor manufacturer founded in 1903, operating as a brand within PSG (Pump Solutions Group), which is itself an operating company of Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV). The company designs, manufactures, and sells a broad portfolio of fluid handling equipment, including sliding vane pumps (LGL, SGL, CRL, HXL, ML, XLW, TX, X, GNX, XL, NP, MAGNES, SMVP, SNP, STX, SX, plus hand and dispensing variants), internal and magnetic drive gear pumps (E, G, V, and motor speed series), ANSI Plus centrifugal pumps (Frame S, A/LD17, M, high temperature), regenerative turbine pumps (RC20/25/40), reciprocating gas compressors (LB, HD, NG series), screw pumps, and ancillary equipment (bypass valves, strainers, gear reducers). In November 2025, Blackmer absorbed the cryogenic centrifugal pump line of Cryogenic Machinery Corp. as the CRYO-MACH Series, extending capability into liquefied oxygen, argon, and nitrogen transfer at temperatures down to -196°C.

Blackmer serves a horizontal mix of end markets including oil & gas, chemical process, energy, transport, military & marine, general industrial, and food & beverage. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of pumps and compressors, distributed via a global authorized distributor network complemented by direct sales support for technical and applications engineering; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company is supported by PSG's three-continent ISO-certified manufacturing footprint (North America, Europe, Asia) and benefits from shared engineering, procurement, and channel infrastructure within Dover's Pumps & Process Solutions segment.

Name

Blackmer

Legal name

Blackmer (Brand of PSG, a Dover Corporation operating company)

Website

https://psgdover.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Blackmer, founded in 1903 and based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a brand of PSG (Dover Corporation) that designs and manufactures sliding vane, gear, centrifugal, cryogenic, and regenerative turbine pumps plus reciprocating gas compressors for oil & gas, chemical, military & marine, transport, and food & beverage customers through a global distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pumps and Compressors

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Positive Displacement Pumps (IMAHANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Process Gas & High-Pressure Compressors (IMAHANAF), Air & Gas Compressors (General Purpose) (IMAHANAE), Specialty & Metering Pumps (IMAHANAC)

Keywords

• Industrial pumps
• Rotary vane pumps
• Centrifugal pumps
• Gas compressors
• Fluid handling equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Rapids

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Pump and Compressor Sales: Blackmer generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of industrial pumps and compressors including sliding vane pumps, gear pumps, centrifugal pumps, regenerative turbine pumps, reciprocating gas compressors, and cryogenic centrifugal pumps. Products are sold through a global distributor network and direct sales force.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Blackmer manufactures and sells industrial pumps and reciprocating gas compressors used to transfer liquids and gases in demanding process applications. Its portfolio includes sliding vane pumps (cavitation, heavy duty, iron, magnetic, stainless, hand, and dispensing lines), internal gear pumps, regenerative turbine pumps, ANSI Plus centrifugal pumps, twin and triple screw pumps, cryogenic centrifugal pumps (CRYO-MACH Series) for liquefied gases such as oxygen, argon, and nitrogen, reciprocating gas compressors, and ancillary equipment including bypass valves, strainers, gear reducers, and air valve kits, plus custom engineered package solutions.

Product overview

Blackmer is a leading global provider of industrial pump and compressor technologies under PSG (Pump Solutions Group), a Dover Corporation company. Founded in 1903, Blackmer offers a comprehensive portfolio of sliding vane pumps (including LGL, SGL, CRL, HXL, ML, XLW, TX, X, GNX, XL, NP, MAGNES, SMVP, SNP, STX, SX series, plus hand pumps and dispensing pumps), internal gear pumps (E Series magnetic drive, G Series, V Series asphalt, Motor Speed), reciprocating gas compressors (LB Series, HD Series, NG Series), regenerative turbine pumps (RC20, RC25, RC40), cryogenic centrifugal pumps (CRYO-MACH Series), ANSI Plus centrifugal pumps (Frame S, A/LD17, M, High Temperature), screw pumps (S Series Twin and Triple), and ancillary equipment (BV/RV bypass valves, strainers, gear reducers, air valve kits). The CRYO-MACH Series was transitioned to Blackmer in November 2025 following PSG's acquisition of Cryogenic Machinery Corp. Blackmer serves markets including chemical process, energy, transport, military & marine, general industrial, oil & gas, and food & beverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CRYO-MACH Series: Cryogenic centrifugal pumps engineered for oxygen, argon, nitrogen and other demanding industrial gas applications. Formerly Cryogenic Machinery Corp., now integrated as a dedicated product line under the Blackmer portfolio.

Products and services

• LGL Series Sliding Vane Pumps Cavitation Line sliding vane pumps available in multiple sizes and variants (LG1, LGRL1.25, LGL1.25, LGL1.5, LGLD 2-4 inch, TLGLF, LGL3021, and Autogas), designed for industrial fluid transfer applications.
• SGL Series Sliding Vane Pumps Sliding vane pumps in high-speed and 2-4 inch configurations for industrial fluid transfer applications.
• CRL Series Sliding Vane Pumps High-speed and 2-4 inch sliding vane pumps designed for demanding industrial applications.
• HXL Series Sliding Vane Pumps Heavy-duty line sliding vane pumps including HXLJ jacketed and standard HXL variants for industrial service.
• ML Series Sliding Vane Pumps Heavy-duty sliding vane pumps including MLX and MLN variants for industrial fluid transfer.
• XLW Series Sliding Vane Pumps Heavy-duty sliding vane pumps for industrial fluid handling applications.
• TX Series Sliding Vane Pumps Iron line sliding vane pumps including TXH, TXV, TX1220, and TXD variants for industrial use.
• X Series Sliding Vane Pumps Iron line sliding vane pumps including X1, X & XH, and X1200 direct drive variants for industrial use.
• GNX Series Sliding Vane Pumps Iron line sliding vane pumps for industrial fluid handling applications.
• XL Series Sliding Vane Pumps High-speed and 2-4 inch sliding vane pumps for industrial fluid transfer.
• NP Series Sliding Vane Pumps Sliding vane pumps for industrial fluid handling applications.
• MAGNES Series Sliding Vane Pumps Magnetic drive sliding vane pumps designed for leak-free operation in industrial service.
• SMVP Series Sliding Vane Pumps Sliding vane magnetic drive pumps for leak-free industrial fluid handling.
• SNP Series Sliding Vane Pumps Stainless steel sliding vane pumps including SNP High Speed and SNP 2-3 inch variants for hygienic or corrosive service.
• STX Series Sliding Vane Pumps Stainless steel sliding vane pumps including DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) and standard STX variants for DEF transport and other industrial applications.
• SX Series Sliding Vane Pumps Stainless steel sliding vane pumps including SX3 and SX1220 variants for industrial fluid handling.
• Sliding Vane Hand Pumps Manual hand-operated sliding vane pumps for portable fluid transfer applications.
• Dispensing Sliding Vane Pumps Sliding vane pumps designed for liquid dispensing applications.
• E Series Magnetic Drive Gear Pumps Magnetic drive gear pumps for leak-free industrial fluid transfer.
• G Series Internal Gear Pumps Internal gear pumps for industrial fluid transfer applications.
• V Series Asphalt Pumps Internal gear pumps designed specifically for asphalt and viscous fluid transfer applications.
• Motor Speed Gear Pumps Internal gear pumps configured for motor speed operation in industrial fluid handling.
• LB Series Reciprocating Gas Compressors Reciprocating gas compressors in the LB Series (LB080, LB082EC, LB160, LB360, LB600, LB940) for industrial gas compression applications.
• HD Series Reciprocating Gas Compressors Heavy-duty reciprocating gas compressors in the HD Series (HD080, HD160, HD170, HDL320, HDL340, HD360, HD370, HD600, HD610, HD640, HD940) for demanding gas compression applications.
• NG Series Reciprocating Gas Compressors Natural gas reciprocating compressors in the NG Series (NG080, NG160, NG170, NG360, NG370, NG600, NG610, NG640, NG940, NGH100) for natural gas service.
• RC20 Regenerative Turbine Pumps Regenerative turbine pumps for low-flow, high-head industrial applications.
• RC25 Regenerative Turbine Pumps Regenerative turbine pumps for low-flow, high-head industrial applications.
• RC40 Regenerative Turbine Pumps Regenerative turbine pumps for low-flow, high-head industrial applications.
• CRYO-MACH Series Cryogenic Centrifugal Pumps Mission-critical cryogenic centrifugal pumps, mechanical seals and accessories for transferring liquefied gases including oxygen, argon, and nitrogen. Features max flow rate of 1,150 gpm (261 m3/hr), min temperature of -321°F (-196°C), and max head of 1,800 ft (548 m). Available in bronze and aluminum materials with Closed-Coupled (C-C), Belt-Box (B-B), and Hydraulic-Drive (H-D) configurations. Previously Cryogenic Machinery Corp., now integrated into Blackmer portfolio as CRYO-MACH Series.
• Frame S Centrifugal Pumps ANSI Plus centrifugal pumps for chemical and industrial process applications.
• Frame A/LD17 Centrifugal Pumps ANSI Plus centrifugal pumps for chemical and industrial process applications.
• Frame M Centrifugal Pumps ANSI Plus centrifugal pumps for chemical and industrial process applications.
• High Temperature Series Centrifugal Pumps Centrifugal pumps designed for high-temperature process applications.
• S Series Twin Screw Pumps Twin screw pumps for viscous fluid transfer applications.
• S Series Triple Screw Pumps Triple screw pumps for industrial fluid transfer.
• BV Series Bypass Valves Bypass valves for pump system protection and flow control.
• RV Series Bypass Valves Inline bypass valves for pump system protection.
• Strainers Strainers for protecting pumps from debris and particulate matter.
• Gear Reducers Gear reducers for pump speed adjustment and torque multiplication.
• Air Valve Kits Air valve kits for pneumatic pump control systems.
• Engineered Products & Package Solutions Custom engineered products and complete package solutions tailored for specialized industrial fluid handling applications.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Cryogenic Machinery Corp. (Cryo-Mach)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 November 2025Cryo-Mach transitioned from a standalone brand to a dedicated product line known as the CRYO-MACH Series under the Blackmer portfolio. Founded in 1964, Cryo-Mach is known for mission-critical cryogenic centrifugal pumps, mechanical seals and accessories for cryogenic and industrial gas applications including oxygen, argon and nitrogen. This strategic alignment expands Blackmer's core competencies and extends reach into cryogenic applications. The CRYO-MACH Series continues to be manufactured at the facility in North Hollywood, CA, USA.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Viking Pump (IDEX Corporation): Viking Pump, a brand of IDEX Corporation, manufactures internal gear, external gear, and rotary vane positive displacement pumps for industrial and chemical transfer. It is the most direct functional overlap with Blackmer's sliding vane and gear pump portfolio for similar mission-critical fluid handling applications.
• Wilden (PSG, Dover): Wilden is a sister PSG brand specializing in air-operated double diaphragm (AODD) pumps for chemical, mining, and general industrial transfer. It targets the same OEM/end-user base as Blackmer and competes for the same fluid-handling wallet share within PSG/Dover.
• Mouvex (PSG, Dover): Mouvex, another PSG brand, makes eccentric disc, screw, and sliding vane pumps for petrochemical and transport applications. It directly overlaps with Blackmer's screw pumps and sliding vane lines and serves oil & gas, refined fuels, and transport customers in parallel.
• Griswold (PSG, Dover): Griswold is a PSG sister brand producing ANSI centrifugal pumps for chemical and industrial process markets. It competes head-to-head with Blackmer's Frame S, A/LD17, and M centrifugal lines for the same ANSI Plus specification opportunities.
• Gorman-Rupp Company: Gorman-Rupp manufactures self-priming centrifugal, submersible, and rotary gear pumps for municipal, industrial, and oil & gas markets. Its rotary gear pump line overlaps with Blackmer's G Series internal gear pumps and serves similar fluid transfer applications.

Broad incumbents

• Flowserve Corporation: Flowserve is a publicly traded global flow control and pump manufacturer serving oil & gas, power, and chemical markets with centrifugal and positive displacement pumps plus reciprocating compressors. It competes broadly with Blackmer across oil & gas pump and compressor applications but as a larger portfolio incumbent.
• Sulzer Ltd: Sulzer is a Swiss industrial manufacturer of centrifugal pumps, agitators, and compressors serving oil & gas, chemical, and water markets. It overlaps with Blackmer's ANSI centrifugal and cryogenic pump offerings in chemical and industrial gas applications through its Pumps Equipment division.
• IDEX Corporation: IDEX owns Viking Pump, Warren Rupp, and other fluid-handling brands focused on positive displacement and specialty pumps. As a diversified fluidics platform, IDEX pursues a similar multi-brand, engineered-products strategy as PSG, directly comparable at the corporate-archetype level.
• SPX Flow, Inc. SPX Flow produces positive displacement and centrifugal pumps, mixing equipment, and air treatment under brands including Waukesha Cherry-Burrell and APV. Its PD pump business overlaps with Blackmer's sanitary and industrial gear and screw pump applications in food & beverage and chemical processing.

Others

• Cryogenic Machinery Corp. (historic): Cryo-Mach was a standalone cryogenic centrifugal pump manufacturer founded in 1964 before PSG acquired it in January 2025 and integrated it under Blackmer as the CRYO-MACH Series in November 2025. It is now part of Blackmer rather than a peer, but its prior independent profile represents the legacy capability now driving Blackmer's cryogenic growth.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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