Name

Industrial Flow Solutions

Legal name

Industrial Flow Solutions

Website

https://flowsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Wastewater Pumping Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Controls, Monitoring & Condition Management (for Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAI), Specialty & Metering Pumps (IMAHANAC), Pump & Rotating Equipment Asset Programs (Pumps, Motors, Drives) (EUANALAK)

Keywords

• Industrial pumps
• Wastewater management
• Submersible pumps
• Pump control systems
• Dewatering pumps

Headquarters

HQ city

New Haven

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Pump Hardware Sales: IFS generates revenue primarily through the sale of industrial wastewater pumps and pumping systems. Product lines include BJM Pumps (submersible pumps for harsh environments), Stancor Pumps (dewatering and solids handling), OverWatch Direct In-Line Systems, and DERAGGER anti-ragging technology. Products range from small dewatering pumps to large engineered systems with prices varying by specifications.
2. Control Systems and Accessories: Sale of pump control systems including Oil Minder, PowerMonitor, DERAGGER products, simplex/duplex control panels, and customized control solutions. These products provide recurring service opportunities and are often bundled with pump hardware.
3. Customized Solutions and Professional Services: Stancor emphasizes customized pump solutions for challenging applications, suggesting engineering and customization services as a revenue stream. Authorized distributors provide technical support, diagnosis, and application engineering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Industrial Flow Solutions designs, manufactures, sells and services intelligent wastewater pump systems and fluid management solutions. Its portfolio covers the patented OverWatch Direct In-Line pump system, the DERAGGER family of anti-ragging controls, BJM Pumps and Stancor submersible pump series, Oil Minder sensing systems, PowerMonitor motor protection, and integrated simplex/duplex control panels. Products are sold to municipal, commercial, and industrial customers primarily through an authorized distributor network with direct enterprise sales for engineered systems.

Product overview

Industrial Flow Solutions is a wastewater pump systems manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial pumping solutions organized around core product lines: OverWatch® Direct In-Line Pump Systems (patented technology eliminating wet wells), DERAGGER® anti-ragging technology (available in Plus, Lite, and Pro variants with real-time torque monitoring), and integrated Oil Minder® sensing systems. The portfolio includes two primary sub-brands—BJM Pumps® (submersible pumps for harsh environments including high-temperature Fahrenheit® series, explosion-proof, corrosion-resistant, and abrasion-resistant models across dozens of series including JX, JXF, KZN, KZN MAXDuty, LWA, SK, SKF, SKX, SKXF, SV, SX, Perfecta, R, and others) and Stancor® Pumps & Controls (dewatering and solids handling pumps including P/S, AHS, LX, SE/SV, SEW series with MSHA-rated explosion-proof options). Supporting products include PowerMonitor™ motor monitoring, comprehensive control panels (simplex, duplex, customized), and various pump accessories. The company positions itself as an intelligent wastewater pump manufacturer with IoT-enabled monitoring technology, following its 2021 acquisition of Clearwater Controls Ltd.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BJM Pumps®: Shredder solids handling pumps designed for harsh environments, featuring Fahrenheit® high-temperature series capable of handling 200°F solutions
• Stancor®
• DERAGGER®
• Oil Minder®
• OverWatch®
• Traction Minder™
• PowerMonitor™
• IFSelect™

Products and services

• OverWatch Direct In-Line Pump System Patented direct in-line pump system that lifts wastewater effluent at the point of entry, eliminating wet wells entirely. Features variable speed drives for continuous modulated pumping and a patented DIPCUT impeller/shredder that cuts fibrous materials and solids; stainless-steel body withstands corrosion. Used by municipal and industrial operators needing to remove confined-space entry hazards and reduce lift station footprint.
• DERAGGER Anti-Ragging Technology Anti-ragging product family that monitors dynamic torque waveform in real time to detect and prevent pump blockages from fibrous materials. A tunable clean cycle with forward and reverse motions dislodges rags automatically. Used at municipal pump stations and industrial pump applications to eliminate clogging-related downtime.
• DERAGGER+ Multi-award-winning premium anti-ragging device that eliminates rag and debris clogs in wastewater pumps using Real Time Pump Protection. Enhances electrical efficiency by up to 48% and lowers operational costs with documented payback measured in months.
• DERAGGERLite Entry-level anti-ragging device that eradicates pump clogs using Real Time Pump Protection, with typical payback in 3–4 months and up to 48% electrical efficiency improvement. Designed for cost-sensitive municipal and commercial pump retrofits.
• DERAGGERPro Controller Advanced modular control system interface that connects up to 16 DERAGGER+ units, featuring color touchscreen HMI, Modbus RTU and Ethernet connectivity, and apps for Anti-Ragging, Derived Flow Metering, Full Alarm Logging, and Pump Station Trends.
• PowerMonitor Combines motor protection, sensing, and logging in a compact device. Functions as power analyzer and data logger with USB connectivity and SD Card storage, compatible with all starter types and VFDs.
• BJM Pumps Sub-brand of shredder and solids-handling submersible pumps designed for harsh environments, including the Fahrenheit high-temperature series rated to 200°F, plus corrosion-resistant, abrasion-resistant, and explosion-proof models. Used in mining, industrial, municipal, food, pharmaceutical, and metal-plating applications.
• Stancor Pumps & Controls Sub-brand offering dewatering and solids-handling electric submersible pumps for challenging harsh environments in utilities, mining, and oil and gas, including MSHA-rated explosion-proof models and customized engineered solutions made in the USA.
• Oil Minder Customizable pump and control system for water and oil sensing and containment in elevator shafts, building trades, and electric utilities. Certified for ASME 17.1 safety codes and SPCC EPA compliance, with self-cleaning maintenance-free probes and plug-and-play multi-pin connector.
• KZN MAXDuty Series Maximum-duty submersible slurry pumps with 28% High-Chrome construction and patented split-case volute design, engineered for harsh abrasive applications in mining, construction, and industrial environments.
• Pump Control Panels (Simplex, Duplex, Customized) Pump automation control panels including Simplex Control Panels for single-pump systems, Duplex Control Panels for two-pump automation, and Customized Control Panels for complete system management with graphical dashboards. Used by integrators and end users alongside IFS pumps.
• Traction Minder Packaged solution addressing ASME 17.1 code requirements for traction elevators, providing compliant oil/water handling and pump control for traction elevator sumps.
• Stancor P/S Series (MSHA Rated) Explosion-proof MSHA-rated heavy-duty dewatering pumps with cast 356-T6 aluminum motor housing, stainless steel components, and wear-resistant nitrile rubber wear plates. Designed for hazardous environments in mining and oil & gas applications.
• Stancor AHS Series Electrical submersible wastewater pumps with Hytrel-resin vortex impeller, hardened steel agitator, and compatibility with Oil Minder control systems for oil/water separation and sump management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings up to 48% through optimized pump performance
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Clearwater Controls Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 October 2021Industrial Flow Solutions acquired Clearwater Controls Ltd., a Scottish wastewater solutions provider. The acquisition expanded IFS's global footprint and product offerings, positioning both companies as leaders in digital water management and IoT-enabled monitoring technology. Clearwater Controls brought expertise in anti-ragging technology (DERAGGER product line) and digital water solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Xylem Inc. Global leader in water and wastewater pumps (Flygt, Bell & Gossett) serving municipal and industrial markets. Directly comparable as a manufacturer of submersible, dewatering, and engineered pump stations, including intelligent monitoring products that compete with DERAGGER.
• Sulzer Ltd. Swiss industrial pump manufacturer with a strong wastewater and submersible pump portfolio. Directly comparable as a supplier of engineered pumping systems for municipal and industrial customers, including monitoring and condition-management offerings.
• Grundfos: Danish pump manufacturer specializing in submersible and dosing pumps with strong municipal and commercial building presence. Directly comparable in terms of product portfolio (submersible/dewatering pumps, controls, and energy-efficiency messaging).
• KSB SE & Co. KGaA: German industrial pumps and valves manufacturer serving water/wastewater, mining, and power. Directly comparable across IFS's vertical mix, particularly on heavy-duty slurry pumps and engineered pump packages.
• Franklin Electric Co., Inc. US-headquartered manufacturer of submersible pumps, drives, and water systems serving municipal, industrial, and commercial customers. Directly comparable product fit on dewatering/submersible pumps and motor-protection/control products analogous to PowerMonitor.
• Gorman-Rupp Industries: US pump manufacturer long known for municipal wastewater and dewatering pump lines, including packaged lift stations. Directly comparable as an American-made competitor targeting municipal lift stations and engineered pumping systems.
• Tsurumi Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Japanese submersible pump maker widely distributed in North America for dewatering, slurry, and wastewater applications. Directly comparable across BJM Pumps' core product lines including corrosion-resistant and high-temperature series.
• Liberty Pumps: US-based manufacturer of submersible, grinder, and dewatering pumps strong in commercial and residential wastewater markets. Directly comparable on effluent and sewage handling pumps with similar distribution-driven commercial building go-to-market approach.

Broad incumbents

• Pentair plc: Global water treatment company with residential, commercial, and industrial water solutions including pump lines. Comparable as a broader incumbent with municipal reach and intelligent pump/monitoring capabilities across a wider portfolio than IFS's wastewater focus.

Emerging players

• Vaughan Company, Inc. US manufacturer of chopper pumps and screw pumps for wastewater and industrial solids handling. Comparable niche focus on fibrous-solids and ragging problems in pump stations, partially overlapping with DERAGGER's value proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments

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