What National Pump Company does

National Pump Company is a US-based, privately held manufacturer of vertical line shaft turbine pumps, submersible turbine pumps, and booster pumps, founded in 1969 and headquartered in Glendale, Arizona with branch operations in Florida, Texas (Lubbock and Houston), California, and Mississippi. The company serves six primary end markets: municipal water, agriculture, petroleum, industrial/commercial, mining and aggregates, and industrial cooling and data centers, with named customers including East Improvement District, St. Johns County, and Arizona Water Booster Pump Station installations.

The company designs pumps using CFD flow simulation and Finite Element Analysis, achieving 87% efficiency in its H28MC and H28LC high-capacity vertical turbine line (up to 14,750 GPM, 2,000 HP). Core technical differentiators include API 610 compliant configurations (VS-0, VS-1, VS-6) for petroleum services, NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 and NSF/ANSI 372 certification for complete pump assemblies in drinking water service, and Level 1-3 structural natural frequency analysis per Hydraulic Institute standards. National Pump participates in 19 Hydraulic Institute committees and contributes to industry standards including HI 14.1-14.2, 14.3, 9.8, and 9.6.1.

The business model is direct hardware sales of standard and custom-engineered pumps on a quote-based pricing model with no public list pricing. Distribution combines dedicated regional sales managers across US territories with an authorized distributor Partner Directory and factory-direct ordering from branch locations. Standard products ship quickly from off-the-shelf components while custom-engineered solutions are tailored to specific municipal, agricultural, petroleum, and industrial fluid handling requirements. The company operates an ISO 9001:2015 certified facility under NQA and holds apparent corporate ties to Gorman Rupp via shared privacy contact information.

Name

National Pump Company

Legal name

National Pump Company

Website

https://nationalpumpcompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

National Pump Company, founded 1969 and headquartered in Glendale, Arizona, is a US-based private manufacturer of vertical turbine, submersible, and booster pumps serving municipal, agricultural, petroleum, industrial, mining, and data center cooling markets with NSF/ANSI 61 and API 610 certified product lines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pumps and Fluid Handling Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Metering Pumps (IMAHANAC), Pump Systems & Pumping Stations (Surface, Submersible, Booster) (AFAAACAC), Pump Stations, Lift Stations & Booster Stations Construction (IMAFAGAD), Pump, Well & Booster System Service for Irrigation (HSAIAEAI), Pumps & Plumbing Pump Accessories (Sump, Sewage, Booster) (IMADALAL)

Keywords

• Vertical turbine pumps
• Submersible pumps
• Industrial fluid handling
• Water pumping equipment
• Petroleum process pumps

Headquarters

HQ city

Glendale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 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. Pump Manufacturing and Sales: National Pump Company manufactures vertical line shaft turbine, submersible, and booster pumps for agricultural, municipal, petroleum, and industrial-commercial markets. Revenue generated through direct sales of standard products and custom-engineered pump solutions.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

National Pump Company designs, manufactures, and services vertical line shaft turbine pumps, submersible turbine pumps, and booster pumps for municipal water, agricultural irrigation, petroleum, mining, and industrial-commercial markets. Products are offered as both standard catalog configurations and custom-engineered solutions, with full NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 and NSF/ANSI 372 certification for drinking water and API 610 compliance for hydrocarbon service.

Product overview

National Pump Company manufactures a complete line of vertical line shaft turbine, submersible, and booster pumps for agricultural, municipal, petroleum, and industrial-commercial markets. The product portfolio includes deep well vertical turbine pumps, close-coupled/wet pit designs, NSF-certified products for drinking water applications, API 610 compliant pumps for petroleum services, and the H28 series (H28MC and H28LC) as high-capacity models positioned between H24 and H30. Specialized offerings include low NPSH impellers and submersible turbine pumps including the EX-Series for aggressive water applications. All pumps are engineered, manufactured, and performance-tested at their NSF 61 and ISO 9001 certified facility in Glendale, Arizona, with off-the-shelf components available for quick project turnarounds and three strategically located build and service centers across the U.S.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vertical Turbine Pumps - Deep Well Deep well vertical turbine pumps for agricultural irrigation, municipal water supply, and industrial water extraction, covering complete assemblies from discharge heads through column pipe to custom configurations.
• Vertical Turbine Pumps - Close Coupled/Wet Pit Design Complete line of close coupled vertical turbine pumps designed for sump or pressure booster applications.
• NSF Certified Pumps NSF Certified Vertical Turbine Pumps available in Wet Pit, canned, or submersible configurations across a wide variety of materials and options, certified for drinking water applications.
• Vertical Turbine Pumps - API 610 API 610 compliant vertical turbine pumps in VS-0, VS-1, and VS-6 configurations for petroleum, petrochemical, and natural gas industries including LPG transfer, terminal loading/unloading, pipeline booster, and critical fueling systems.
• H28MC and H28LC Vertical Turbine Pumps High-capacity vertical turbine pumps designed using CFD flow simulation and FEA. H28MC achieves 14,750 GPM at 143 ft/stage at 1,180 RPM with 87% efficiency; H28LC delivers 13,250 GPM at 131 ft/stage with 87% efficiency. Maximum 2,000 HP, up to seven stages.
• Low NPSH Impellers Specialized impeller designs enabling stable pump operation with tight Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) margins.
• Submersible Turbine Pumps Comprehensive submersible turbine product line for agricultural, municipal, commercial, and industrial applications, including the EX-Series with 316 stainless steel components for aggressive water applications.
• Marine Series Vertical Turbine Barge Pumps Vertical turbine barge pumps designed for liquid barge transfer operations including liquid hydrocarbons, distillates, chemicals, and ballast control for inland and sea-going barge vessels.

Quantifiable outcome

• H28MC achieves up to 87% efficiency at BEP of 14,750 GPM at 143 ft/stage
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hydraulic Institute (HI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Pump Company is an active participant in the Hydraulic Institute, the largest association of pump manufacturers in North America. NPC contributes to development and revision of industry standards, guidebooks, and digital tools through participation in 19 committees addressing nomenclature, pump design, intake design, NPSH margin, vibration, foundations, and installation. Company engineers participate in Pump System Certification (PSC) Level II beta testing.
• Gorman RuppcoreOthersGorman Rupp is the parent company of National Pump Company. Annual events are hosted by Gorman Rupp at industry conferences like WEFTEC for NPC team members and guests. Privacy policy contact references Gorman Rupp corporate office.
• Pasco MachineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPasco Machine was the recipient of pump supply from National Pump Company for the East Improvement District Columbia River pumping station project, where NPC acted as General Contractor supplying and installing pumps.
• IRZ ConsultingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIRZ Consulting designed and dedicated the largest new irrigation pumping station on the Columbia River in 40 years, utilizing 10 National Pump Company pumps for the East Improvement District project.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Gorman-Rupp Company: Public pump manufacturer (NYSE: GRC) and confirmed parent of National Pump Company through shared privacy contact and joint trade show hosting. Operates a much broader pump portfolio (self-priming, centrifugal, submersible) across water, wastewater, construction, and industrial markets, making it the most institutionally comparable peer and benchmark for capital allocation.
• Flowserve Corporation: Global manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals, and automation across power, oil & gas, chemical, and water markets. Comparable as a diversified industrial pump OEM with API-spec and municipal water exposure alongside NPC's vertical turbine and API 610 lines.
• Xylem Inc. Large water technology company (Flygt, Bell & Gossett, Goulds Water Technology) serving municipal and industrial pumping needs with vertical turbine, submersible, and booster products. Most directly comparable end-market peer in U.S. water and wastewater pumping.
• Sulzer Ltd: Swiss-based pump manufacturer with API 610 OH/VS pumps, submersible turbines, and industrial process pumps for water, oil & gas, and mining. Comparable on the petroleum (API 610 VS-6) and municipal water verticals where NPC competes.
• Weir Group PLC: Global engineered pump and rotating equipment supplier with strong mining and aggregates exposure. Overlaps with NPC's Mining and Aggregates vertical and provides a benchmark for energy/mining sector pump revenue resilience.
• Pentair plc: Water solutions company with flow and filtration products including commercial/municipal pumps. Comparable end-customer base in U.S. water utilities and light industrial pumping.
• KSB SE & Co. KGaA: German pump and valve manufacturer with vertical turbine, submersible, and boiler feed pumps serving water, energy, and industrial markets. Comparable on API-spec and large-municipal vertical turbine tenders globally.

Direct peers

• Franklin Electric Co., Inc. Manufacturer of submersible motors, pumps, and pumping systems serving water systems, agriculture, and industrial fluid handling. Most directly comparable on NPC's submersible turbine product line and agricultural/industrial water applications.
• Cornell Pump Company: Privately held U.S. manufacturer of vertical turbine, end-suction, and solids-handling pumps for municipal, agricultural, and industrial markets. Closest same-size, same-product-category competitor to NPC in vertical turbine and agricultural pumping.
• Simflo Pump Companies: Privately held U.S. manufacturer focused on vertical turbine pumps for municipal, industrial, and agricultural markets. Closest niche competitor to NPC in size, geography, and product mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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