What Lobepro does

LobePro Inc. is a US-based manufacturer of positive displacement rotary lobe pumps, headquartered and produced at an ISO 9001:2015-certified facility in Brunswick, Georgia. Formed in 2005 as a subsidiary of Holland Pump Manufacturing to focus exclusively on rotary lobe pump development, LobePro sells a focused portfolio of 13 pump models organized into four families: the S-Series for sludge and abrasive service, the C-Series for chemical and corrosive liquids, the D-Series built from duplex stainless steel for chlorides, hydroxides, and H2S service, and an API-676-compliant series for the oil and gas industry. The company's core technology includes the patented LARS (LobePro Affordable Rebuildable Seal) cartridge seal, a proprietary oil quench chamber for limited dry-running capability, a 4-wing helix lobe geometry for near-pulseless flow, and the patented Heart of Steel lobe core available in NBR, HNBR, and FKM coatings. The catalog covers 8 to 2,656 GPM at pressures up to 175 psi and is complemented by a hydraulic submersible lobe pump and a range of drive configurations.

LobePro's revenue model combines new pump hardware sales with a recurring replacement parts and wear parts business, OEM-equivalent Vogelsang-compatible parts, and factory repair and upgrade services. A 2-day wear parts shipping guarantee extending 5 years from pump purchase, plus drop-in compatibility for Vogelsang models with no piping changes, anchors the parts-and-service stream. Pricing is quote-based across both Municipal and Industrial application forms rather than published list pricing, consistent with an engineered-to-order industrial equipment business. The customer base spans water and wastewater treatment (primary), oil and gas, mining, power plants, food processing and wine, general industry (pulp, paper, sugar, chemical), construction dewatering, and agriculture/biofuel, with documented testimonials drawn heavily from US municipal wastewater treatment plants.

LobePro goes to market through engineering-led direct sales staffed by mechanical engineers, supplemented by a regional-manager-managed dealer network (built since 2007) and a dedicated China sales office established in 2009. Marketing channels emphasize technical content, trade shows such as WEFTEC, multilingual sales literature, and customer testimonials. Certifications including CE, ATEX (Zone 2 Category 3), API-676, and NACE MR0175 enable access to European, oil-and-gas, and H2S applications, while the sister company's 250-pump rental fleet provides continuous real-world product feedback that feeds the LobePro engineering roadmap.

Name

Lobepro

Legal name

LobePro

Website

https://lobepro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LobePro is a US-based manufacturer of positive displacement rotary lobe pumps serving water/wastewater, oil and gas, mining, food processing, and industrial sectors. A subsidiary of Holland Pump Manufacturing, the Brunswick, Georgia company produces 13 patented-seal pump models at its ISO 9001-certified facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pumps

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Metering Pumps (IMAHANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seals, Valves & Auxiliary Components (for Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAH), Seals, Gaskets & Fluid Connectors (O-rings, packings, rotary seals, quick couplers) (IMAHAGAI)

Keywords

• Rotary lobe pumps
• Positive displacement pumps
• Sludge handling pumps
• Industrial pump manufacturing
• API 676 pumps

Headquarters

HQ city

Brunswick

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. Pump Sales: Sale of positive displacement rotary lobe pumps including 13 models across S-Series (sludge/slurry), C-Series (chemical/corrosive), D-Series (duplex stainless steel), and API-676 compliant versions. Pump model numbers correspond to volume pumped per 100 revolutions.
2. Replacement Parts and Wear Parts: Sale of replacement and wear parts for LobePro pumps and compatible Vogelsang pumps. Standard wear parts shipped within 2 working days or free guarantee for 5 years after purchase. Also offers OEM equivalent parts for Vogelsang pumps at fraction of OEM cost.
3. Factory Repair and Upgrade Services: Factory repair services and technological/engineering upgrades for existing LobePro pumps. Includes pump evaluation with RMA process.
4. Drop-in Replacement Pumps: LobePro pumps designed to 'drop-in' to same footprint as comparable Vogelsang models with no piping changes required.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LobePro manufactures positive displacement rotary lobe pumps across 13 models in S-Series (sludge/abrasive), C-Series (chemical/corrosive), D-Series (duplex stainless steel), and API-676 compliant variants. The company also sells replacement and wear parts for its own pumps and drop-in parts for competing Vogelsang pumps, and provides factory repair and upgrade services. All pumps are assembled in the USA at the company's ISO 9001:2015 certified Brunswick, Georgia plant.

Product overview

LobePro manufactures positive displacement rotary lobe pumps as a single, focused product line. The portfolio comprises 13 pump models organized into three series (S-Series for sludge/abrasive applications, C-Series for chemical/corrosion resistance, D-Series for duplex stainless steel in corrosive and abrasive conditions) plus API-676 compliant variants for the oil and gas industry. Key components include the proprietary LARS (LobePro Affordable Rebuildable Seal) cartridge seal design. The company also offers replacement wear parts for its own pumps and drop-in replacement parts for Vogelsang pumps, along with various drive configurations (motors, gear reducers, skids). Products serve wastewater, mining, oil and gas, food processing, construction dewatering, power plants, and chemical processing industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• S-Series Sludge/Abrasive Pumps Rotary lobe pumps with hardened steel wear plates and specially treated housing segments for abrasive sludge, slurry, and mud applications; delivers pulse-free or low-shear flow, self-priming, and measured flow at constant pressure.
• C-Series Chemical/Corrosive Pumps
• D-Series Duplex Stainless Steel Pumps Rotary lobe pumps manufactured from Type 2205 duplex stainless steel (CD3mn) for fluids too corrosive for 316 stainless steel, including chlorides, hydroxides, and H2S. All CD3mn parts are solution annealed and passivated for chloride corrosion resistance.
• API-Series API 676 Compliant Pumps API 676 compliant rotary lobe positive displacement pumps with output from 8 to 2,500 gpm at up to 175 psi total pressure, featuring the patented LARS seal with optional Plan 32 flush, duplex stainless steel pressure casing, and standard hydrostatic, performance, and mechanical run testing.
• Hydraulic Submersible Lobe Pump Hydraulically driven submersible lobe pump used for pumping thick oil sludge that accumulates at tank bottoms.
• LobePro Parts and Wear Components Factory replacement parts for all LobePro pumps, including improved wear plates, housing segments, cartridge mechanical seals, and lobes. Standard wear parts carry a 2-day shipping guarantee or parts are free for 5 years after pump purchase.
• Vogelsang Replacement Parts Drop-in replacement parts for Vogelsang pumps at a fraction of OEM cost, engineered to exceed OEM specs and compatible with VX136-70Q through VX186-520QD models. Includes the patented rebuildable seal that eliminates the need for a pressure bottle in most applications.
• Drive Configurations Configurable drive packages including standard in-line electric motor with NEMA C-face gear reducer, right angle gear motor, piggyback assembly with structural skid and overhead motor, API 676-rated structural baseplate with drain pan, and vacuum/sediment screening tank for priming assistance.
• Factory Repair and Upgrade Services Factory repair services and engineering/technology upgrades for existing LobePro pumps, including pump evaluation under an RMA process.

Quantifiable outcome

• Maintenance time reduced from 2-3 days with 2 technicians to less than 1 day with 1 technician for progressive cavity pump replacement
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments8 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

One partnership is on record.

• Holland Pump ManufacturingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Holland Pump Manufacturing of Ga. formed LobePro as a separate subsidiary to focus solely on rotary lobe pump manufacturing. LobePro's key managers operated a fleet of 250 rotary lobe rental pumps built by a German manufacturer, accumulating 1.5+ million hours of field experience. This experience revealed needed improvements that LobePro implemented. Holland Pump continues to use LobePro pumps in their 200+ pump rental fleet.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vogelsang: German rotary lobe pump specialist and the company whose installed base LobePro targets with drop-in replacement parts. Direct competitor in rotary lobe positive displacement pumps for wastewater, agricultural, and industrial applications.
• Börger GmbH: German manufacturer of rotary lobe pumps and macerating technology with overlapping product lines in wastewater, biogas, and industrial applications. Direct rotary lobe pump competitor with comparable capacity ranges.
• Albin Pump: Swedish manufacturer of peristaltic and progressive cavity pumps used in similar solids-handling and chemical applications as LobePro's rotary lobe portfolio. Comparable niche positive displacement pump specialist.
• Wangen Pumpen: German manufacturer of progressive cavity and rotary lobe pumps serving wastewater, biogas, and food industry applications. Direct competitor in the European and increasingly global rotary lobe pump market.
• NETZSCH Pumps & Systems: German specialist in positive displacement pumps including rotary lobe and progressive cavity designs, with broad industrial, chemical, and wastewater exposure. Comparable niche-scale pump manufacturer competing in similar applications.

Broad incumbents

• SEEPEX: Global leader in progressive cavity pumps, the primary alternative technology LobePro positions against. Operates in overlapping wastewater, chemical, and food processing applications with broader geographic reach.
• Verder Group: Dutch industrial pump group offering rotary lobe, peristaltic, and other positive displacement technologies. Comparable product overlap with broader portfolio and stronger European distribution.
• Xylem: Large US-based water and wastewater pump specialist with broad portfolio including Flygt and Wedeco brands. Competes with LobePro in municipal wastewater applications but operates at significantly greater scale.
• Flowserve: Global industrial pump and valve manufacturer with broad oil & gas and process industry presence. Overlaps with LobePro's API-Series and chemical process pump applications, but at far larger scale.
• PSG (a Dover company): Multi-brand pump manufacturer under Dover including Wilden, Almatec, and Griswold covering positive displacement and industrial pump categories. Competes with LobePro across several verticals from a much larger platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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