What Little Giant Pump Company LLC does

Little Giant Pump Company LLC, founded in 1941 and headquartered in Oklahoma City, designs and manufactures self-contained electric motor-driven submersible pumps and pumping systems for residential, commercial, and industrial water management. The company's product portfolio spans twelve-plus categories including condensate removal pumps, sump and effluent pumps and systems, utility pumps, sewage pumps and grinder pumps, chemical transfer pumps, pool equipment, submersible well pumps, water pressure booster pumps, and surface pumps, complemented by a full accessories line covering switches, check valves, guide rail systems, controls, alarms, and discharge tubing. Notable technical offerings include ASME A17.1-compliant oil-sensing elevator sump systems with SCADA/BAS connectivity, vortex impeller sewage packages with two-inch solids handling, continuous-duty PSC motor construction for construction dewatering, and dual-voltage mini-split condensate pumps with solid-state switching for ductless HVAC up to 34,000 BTU.

The company generates revenue through hardware sales of its pump catalog to HVAC, plumbing, and pool professionals as its primary segments, with secondary exposure to hydroponic growers, OEM integrators, and residential homeowners. Go-to-market is channel-led: an extensive distributor and wholesaler network supported by independent sales representatives across the Americas and globally, with a formal OEM integration program for manufacturers embedding Little Giant pumps into their own systems. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set through distributor quotes based on customer requirements. Little Giant has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) for an extended period, sharing corporate resources including the FranklinTECH training platform and Wells for the World social responsibility program, which provide operational leverage and global distribution scale.

Name

Little Giant Pump Company LLC

Legal name

Little Giant Pump Company LLC

Website

https://littlegiant.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Little Giant Pump Company LLC, founded in 1941 in Oklahoma City and owned by Franklin Electric, manufactures self-contained electric submersible pumps and pumping systems spanning condensate removal, sump, sewage, utility, pool, and water pressure boosting categories, sold primarily through distributors and OEMs to HVAC, plumbing, and pool professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pumps and Pumping Systems

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423730)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Metering Pumps (IMAHANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pumps & Plumbing Pump Accessories (Sump, Sewage, Booster) (IMADALAL), Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)

Keywords

• Submersible pumps
• Condensate removal pumps
• Sump effluent pumps
• Sewage grinder pumps
• Water pressure boosters

Headquarters

HQ city

Oklahoma City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pump and Pumping System Sales: Little Giant generates revenue through the sale of manufactured pumps and pumping systems across multiple categories including condensate removal, sump/effluent, utility, sewage, grinder, chemical transfer, pool equipment, well pumps, and water pressure boosters. Products are sold through a distributor/wholesaler network and directly to contractors and OEMs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Little Giant Pump Company designs, manufactures, and supplies self-contained electric motor-driven submersible pumps and pumping systems for HVAC, plumbing, pool, and hydroponics applications. Its 12-category product line spans condensate removal pumps, sump and effluent pumps, utility pumps, sewage pumps and systems, grinder pumps, specialty pumps, chemical transfer pumps, pool equipment, submersible well pumps, water pressure booster pumps, surface pumps, and complementary accessories and parts. The offering is sold through a wholesale distributor network, independent sales representatives, OEM integration partners, and direct contractor/installer and homeowner channels.

Product overview

Little Giant Pump Company LLC is a manufacturer of pumps and pumping systems for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of over a dozen major product categories including Condensate & Drain Pumps (VCMA, VCL, VCCA, EC series mini-split pumps, 1-ABS/3-ABS shallow pan pumps, RIM-U ice machine pumps, CP evaporative cooler pumps), Sump & Effluent Pumps & Systems (5.5, 6, BSP33, EC, BSC series), Utility Pumps (Pony, UPSP, 5, FLS/FS, 6-MSP series), Sewage Pumps & Systems (9SC through 20S series, Pit+Plus, WCR packaged systems), Specialty Pumps, Grinder Pumps & Systems, Chemical Transfer Pumps, Pool Equipment & Water Garden, Submersible Well Pumps, Water Pressure Booster Pumps (including VersaBoost Pro), and Surface Pumps & Packages. The portfolio is complemented by extensive Accessories & Parts including switches, check valves, discharge adapters, guide rail systems, controls, junction boxes, alarms, tubing, and battery backup systems. The company serves HVAC, plumbing, pool, and hydroponics professionals and has been in operation for over 80 years as a subsidiary of Franklin Electric.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Condensate & Drain Pumps Automatic collection pumps for HVAC condensation, air conditioning, refrigeration, dehumidification, mini-split systems, and ice machine applications. Includes VCMA, VCL, VCCA low-profile, HT-VCL high-temperature, mini-split, shallow pan, and ice machine replacement pump series for HVAC professionals.
• Sump & Effluent Pumps & Systems Submersible pumps and packaged systems spanning basement water removal and light graywater removal, including 5.5, 6, BSP33, EC, BSC, WS effluent, 9EC/9ECH, 10ECH, 12E, 14EH, 16EH, and 20E series along with filtered effluent pumps and battery backup systems for plumbing contractors.
• Utility Pumps Portable submersible pumps for temporary clear water removal from basements, crawlspaces, loading docks, and jobsites. Includes Pony Pump, UPSP, 5 Series, FLS/FS continuous duty, and 6-MSP lightweight sub-9-pound utility pump series.
• Sewage Pumps & Systems Raw sewage handling pumps and pre-packaged systems with solid cast-iron construction for contractor and commercial-grade performance. Includes 9SC, 10SC, 14S, 15SC, 16S, 18S, 20S series, plus packaged Pit+Plus JR/SR, Simplex, Duplex, and WCR systems with 2-inch solids handling.
• Specialty Pumps Specialized pumps engineered for niche applications beyond the standard sump, utility, and sewage categories, addressing unusual installation or operating requirements for contractors and OEMs.
• Grinder Pumps & Systems High-pressure grinding pumps designed for sewage handling in challenging residential and commercial installations where standard solids-handling pumps are insufficient.
• Chemical Transfer Pumps Pumps engineered for transferring chemicals in industrial and commercial applications requiring chemically compatible wetted materials and reliable metering or movement of aggressive fluids.
• Pool Equipment & Water Garden Pool cover pumps and water garden equipment, including the APCP-1700 series automatic pool cover pumps for residential and commercial pool professionals.
• Submersible Well Pumps Submersible pumps for well water extraction and vertical turbine applications serving residential, agricultural, and light commercial water supply needs.
• Water Pressure Booster Pumps & Packages Multi-stage booster pumps and complete packages for increasing water pressure in residential and commercial buildings, including the recently launched VersaBoost Pro smart compact system.
• Surface Pumps & Packages Surface-mounted centrifugal pumps and complete pump packages for applications where submersible installation is not suitable, including irrigation and water transfer use cases.
• Accessories & Parts Replacement parts and accessories including switches, check valves, discharge adapters, guide rail systems, controls, junction boxes, alarms, tubing, battery backups, and sump pump discharge kits used to install, automate, and maintain Little Giant pump systems.
• VersaBoost Pro Water Pressure Boosting System Smart, compact water pressure boosting system designed for consistent water pressure across residential and multi-unit applications.
• OA1S Series Oil-Sensing Elevator Sump System ASME A17.1-compliant oil-sensing elevator sump pump for elevator pits, transformer vaults, and leachate wells, with multiple indicator lights, remote alarm capability, and SCADA/BAS connectivity.
• WCR Series Drainage Water Collection Sewage Pump System Pre-packaged sewage collection and removal system with a 20x30 inch polyethylene basin, available with 4/10 hp sewage pump or 1 hp grinder pump, handling up to 2-inch solids.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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.

• Franklin Electric Co., Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFranklin Electric is the parent company of Little Giant. Little Giant operates as a brand under Franklin Electric, utilizing shared corporate resources including social responsibility initiatives (Wells for the World groundwater access program), corporate training platforms (FranklinTECH), and centralized marketing and operational support. The partnership enables Little Giant to leverage Franklin Electric's global distribution infrastructure and manufacturing capabilities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Zoeller Company: Family-owned manufacturer of submersible pumps including sump, sewage, effluent, and grinder pumps sold through plumbing wholesalers. Directly competes with Little Giant in residential and light commercial wastewater pumps with overlapping SKU coverage.
• Liberty Pumps: Manufacturer of sump, sewage, effluent, and grinder pumps plus engineered pump systems, distributed through plumbing wholesalers. Closest direct competitor in cast-iron submersible construction and packaged wastewater systems.
• Wayne Water Systems: Pentair-owned brand focused on residential submersible utility pumps, sump pumps, and water transfer pumps sold through retail and contractor channels. Directly competes with Little Giant's utility and sump pump lines at the homeowner/DIY segment.
• Hydromatic: Xylem-owned brand manufacturing submersible sump, sewage, and effluent pumps for residential and commercial applications. Overlaps heavily with Little Giant's wastewater portfolio and shares the same distributor channels.
• Flotec: Pentair-owned manufacturer of utility, sump, and well pumps for residential applications. Competes head-to-head with Little Giant's 5-Series, 6-Series, and Pony Pump lines at the homeowner/contractor tier.

Broad incumbents

• Grundfos: Global Danish pump manufacturer with broad coverage of residential, commercial, and industrial pumps including booster, circulator, and submersible lines. Competes with Little Giant in water pressure boosters and OEM HVAC pump applications but operates at significantly larger scale and international scope.
• Xylem Inc. Global water technology company owning Bell & Gossett, Flygt, Goulds Water Technology, and Hydromatic across residential, commercial, and industrial water markets. Overlaps with Little Giant through Hydromatic and broader OEM/specification channels.
• Pentair plc: Global water solutions company with residential flow (Wayne, Flotec) and pool/water treatment segments. Competes with Little Giant through Wayne and Flotec in residential pumps while operating far broader water treatment and pool equipment portfolios.
• Davey Water Products: Australia-headquartered manufacturer of residential, agricultural, and industrial pumps with strong North American presence through Davey and Waterite brands. Overlaps with Little Giant's submersible well, pressure booster, and utility pump categories, though more weighted toward rural/agricultural applications.

Emerging players

• Beckett Corporation: Manufacturer of water-handling components for HVAC, hydroponics, and water garden markets including condensate pumps and evaporative cooler pumps. Niche overlap with Little Giant's condensate removal and specialty pump lines, particularly in the HVAC channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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