What Comet Pumps does

Comet Pumps is a U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of positive displacement pumps, organized as a brand within the privately held Valley Industries corporate family alongside sister brands Master Mfg, EverFlo, and A1 Mist Sprayers. Headquartered in Paynesville, Minnesota, the company has manufactured pumps since 1959 and operates with 51-100 employees. Its product portfolio spans diaphragm pumps (low, medium, and high pressure), triplex high-pressure piston pumps rated up to 4,200 PSI, axial pumps, hydraulic pumps, HPP pumps, fully plumbed pump assemblies, and motor pump units in gas, electric, and the proprietary VIPower 56V DC battery-electric configurations.

The underlying technology emphasizes durability and chemical compatibility, featuring brass and forged brass manifolds, ceramic plungers, stainless steel check valves, Viton, Buna, and Desmopan diaphragms, and integrated components such as built-in unloaders, chemical injectors, and dual-seal packings. The 2025-launched VIPower platform pairs Comet pumps with IP65-rated brushless DC motors and 56V LiFePO4 battery packs to deliver a gas-engine-free alternative for emissions-sensitive applications. Accessories (hoses, nozzles, unloaders, valves, regulators, switches) form a supporting ecosystem that attaches to the installed pump base.

Comet Pumps sells primarily through an authorized U.S. dealer and distributor network, supplemented by direct factory sales, the company's website catalog, YouTube technical content, trade shows, and email marketing. Pricing is quote-based with no public list prices. The company serves a horizontally diversified customer base across pressure washing, soft wash, agricultural and turf spraying, fire fighting, hydro excavation, car wash, and lawn care/pest control applications. No external funding, M&A activity, or executive changes were disclosed in the source data.

Name

Comet Pumps

Legal name

Valley Industries, Inc.

Website

https://cometpump.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Comet Pumps is a Paynesville, Minnesota-based designer and manufacturer of diaphragm, triplex, axial, and hydraulic pumps for pressure washing, soft wash, agricultural spraying, hydro excavation, and related industrial applications, distributed primarily through a U.S. dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pumps

NAICS

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

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Positive Displacement Pumps (IMAHANAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty & Metering Pumps (IMAHANAC)

Keywords

• Diaphragm pumps
• Triplex plunger pumps
• High pressure pumps
• Electric motor pumps
• Industrial pump manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Paynesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Pump Sales: Comet Pumps generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of positive displacement pumps and motor pump units. Product categories include Fully Plumbed Pumps (gas and electric), Hydraulic Pumps, HPP Pumps, Diaphragm Pumps (low, medium, and high pressure), Motor Pump Units (including VIPower electric systems), Axial Pumps, Triplex Pumps, and associated Industrial Accessories.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Comet Pumps designs and manufactures positive displacement pumps including diaphragm, triplex high-pressure plunger, axial, hydraulic, HPP (high-pressure), and fully plumbed configurations for industrial, agricultural, and commercial cleaning applications. The company offers both gas-powered and electric motor pump units, with its proprietary VIPower line of 56V DC brushless electric motor systems providing battery-powered alternatives to gas engines. Products are sold primarily through an authorized U.S. dealer network and direct factory sales, with applications spanning pressure washing, soft washing, agricultural and turf spraying, fire fighting, hydro excavation, car wash, marine, sanitation, and cooling/misting.

Product overview

Comet Pumps is a manufacturer of industrial and commercial pumps offering a comprehensive portfolio organized into core pump categories and accessory lines. The core product families include Diaphragm Pumps (low, medium, and high pressure configurations for fluid transfer), Triplex Pumps (positive displacement piston pumps in electric, gas, and solid shaft variants), Axial Pumps, HPP (High Pressure) Pumps, Hydraulic Pumps, Fully Plumbed Pumps, and Motor Pump Units. The Motor Pump Units category includes the VIPower™ line of 56V DC electric motor systems that serve as alternatives to gas engines, combining the company's diaphragm pumps with brushless DC motors featuring IP65 ratings and RPM control from 600-3600. The product portfolio also includes extensive Industrial Accessories (filters, hoses, nozzles, valves, spray guns, unloaders, switches) and Diaphragm Accessories (replacement parts, regulators, gear boxes). Applications span agricultural spraying, car wash, carpet cleaning, cooling and misting, fire fighting, hydro excavation, marine, pressure washing, sanitation, soft washing, and turf spraying.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VIPower: 56V DC Electric Motor product line for pumps

Products and services

• Diaphragm Pumps Pumps featuring diaphragm technology available in low pressure, medium pressure, and high pressure configurations for fluid transfer applications. Self-priming with chemical-resistant materials (Viton, Buna, Desmopan diaphragms; polypropylene or anodized aluminum bodies). Applications include agricultural spraying, soft washing, pest control, and lawn care.
• Triplex Pumps Triplex (three-piston) positive displacement pumps available in electric, gas, and solid shaft configurations for high-pressure applications up to 4200 PSI. Feature brass pump heads, ceramic plungers, stainless steel check valves, and integrated unloaders. Includes models such as ZWD-K (with 5-year warranty), EWD, EWD-K, DWD-K, FWD 2, LWS, FWS 2, BWD-K, and LWD-K series.
• Axial Pumps Axial flow pumps available in gas and electric configurations for various pressure washing and fluid transfer applications.
• VIPower Electric Motor Units 56V DC brushless electric motor pump systems (VX-120 and VX-200 motors) providing battery-powered alternatives to gas engines. Features IP65-rated TEFC motor, RPM adjustment from 600 to 3600, built-in pressure switch for auto shut-off, pressure relief valve, and 56V LiFePO4 battery compatibility.
• Fully Plumbed Pumps Pre-assembled pump units with all plumbing connections included, available in gas and electric configurations for turnkey deployment.
• Hydraulic Pumps Hydraulic-powered pumps with solid shaft configurations for industrial applications, designed to be driven by hydraulic motors on equipment.
• HPP Pumps High-pressure pumps for demanding industrial and commercial applications requiring elevated pressure ratings.
• Motor Pump Units Complete pump and motor assemblies including VIPower electric, standard electric motor, and gas engine units with base plates, designed as integrated plug-and-play systems.
• Industrial Accessories Comprehensive range of pump accessories including filters, hoses and hose reels, injectors, nozzles, pump fittings, spray guns, lances, extensions, switches, swivels, unloaders, valves, and pressure washer accessories.
• Diaphragm Accessories Replacement parts and accessories specifically for diaphragm pumps including replacement parts and kits, spray guns, hydraulic flanges, pressure regulators, PTO protection, pulley kits, reduction gear boxes, remote mounting kits, and shaft kits.
• M 55 & VIPower Electric Motor System Electric motor pump system combining the M 55 diaphragm pump (polypropylene construction, dual diaphragm options) with VIPower VX-120 motor (56V DC, 600-3600 RPM), featuring 14.3 GPM max flow, 435 PSI max pressure, IP65-rated brushless DC motor, and 56V LiFePO4 battery compatibility.
• P40-GR-CBP-E Soft Wash Pump Professional soft wash diaphragm pump with Honda GX200 engine (electric start option), rated for 300 PSI max pressure and 11.5 GPM max flow, featuring chemical-resistant wet parts, single-piece manifold, and Viton diaphragms for soft wash chemical compatibility.
• APS 41-GR-C Gas Engine Unit Gas engine-powered diaphragm pump unit with Honda GX 6.5HP engine, DURAphragm technology, rated for 580 PSI and 10.8 GPM for professional spraying applications.
• BPX 25 (Poly) Series Diaphragm Pump Polypropylene-bodied diaphragm pump with 2 diaphragms, rated for max 217 PSI, featuring self-priming capability, easy-access manifolds, inspectable valves, and included 3/4" solid shaft gearbox. Dual diaphragm material options: Buna or Desmopan.

Quantifiable outcome

• Triplex pumps rated up to 4200 PSI (EWD series); VIPower electric systems deliver up to 6.7 HP at 3600 RPM

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Valley Industries, Inc.coreOthersValley Industries, Inc. is the parent company of Comet Pumps, as indicated by the footer 'Copyright © 2019 Valley Industries, Inc. All Rights Reserved.' The website also features Valley Industries alongside other partner brands including Valley Industries, Master Mfg, Comet, EverFlo, and A1 Mist Sprayers, suggesting a consolidated corporate family structure with shared branding and distribution.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cat Pumps: US manufacturer of high-pressure triplex plunger pumps for pressure washing, misting, and industrial cleaning. Overlaps directly with Comet's triplex (ZWD-K, EWD-K, DWD-K) product line and competes for the same OEM and dealer channels.
• Giant Industries: Manufacturer of piston, plunger, and triplex pumps rated to several thousand PSI for pressure washing, car wash, and industrial cleaning. Competes head-to-head with Comet's EWD and FWD triplex SKUs in professional cleaning equipment.
• General Pump (Interpump Group): Part of Italy's Interpump Group, General Pump makes triplex plunger pumps for pressure washers and car wash. Direct overlap with Comet on commercial/industrial cleaning pumps distributed through similar dealer networks in North America.
• Annovi Reverberi (AR): Italian manufacturer of diaphragm, triplex plunger, and axial pumps for agricultural spraying, pest control, and pressure washing. Directly comparable to Comet on diaphragm pump technology and European OEM pedigree brought into the US market.
• BE Pressure (BE Power Equipment): North American manufacturer and distributor of pressure washer pumps, including axial and triplex designs, sold through dealer and OEM channels. Overlaps directly with Comet's axial and triplex product families targeting the same professional cleaning end-users.
• Hypro (Pentair): Manufacturer of diaphragm and centrifugal spray pumps for agricultural, turf, and industrial spraying applications. Competes with Comet's MC 18/MC 25 and BPX 25 diaphragm pumps in agricultural and turf spraying segments.
• Shurflo (Pentair): Manufacturer of electric diaphragm and demand pumps used in agricultural spraying, RV, marine, and water transfer. Overlaps with Comet's lower-pressure diaphragm pumps for agricultural and lawn-care end-uses.

Broad incumbents

• Kärcher: Global cleaning-equipment conglomerate with its own portfolio of pumps and complete pressure-washers, soft-wash systems, and accessories. A broader incumbent whose pump activity competes with Comet's components across most of Comet's cleaning end-markets.
• Briggs & Stratton: Large US small-engine and outdoor power equipment manufacturer with pump SKUs sold to OEMs. Supplies competing engine-pump packages to Comet's gas-engine motor pump units and represents a broader incumbent in the same channel.

Others

• EverFlo (Valley Industries sister brand): Sister brand of Comet within Valley Industries, manufacturing 12V diaphragm pumps for agriculture, lawn care, and marine. Sister-brand relationship enables cross-selling and shared distribution but the two brands serve overlapping applications and customer types.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CometPumpsUSA
• Xx.com/cometspa
• Facebookfacebook.com/CometPumps
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/emak-usa-inc-

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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