PSI

What PSI does

Process Solutions International (PSI) is a privately held Houston, Texas-based manufacturer of fluid handling equipment founded in 1991. The company serves oil and gas drilling, environmental remediation, mining, water and wastewater treatment, and industrial manufacturing customers, with a stated reach across five continents and key markets in the US (Houston, New York, West Texas), Saudi Arabia, and the broader GCC region. Its product platform is organized into four equipment families: industrial pumps (MAX2000 Progressive Cavity Pumps with proprietary double-seal pin joint technology, MAKDADDY centrifugal pumps interchangeable with MISSION/MUD HOG units, and SUPER MAK self-priming pumps); material handling equipment (mud agitators with helical bevel gearing at 98% efficiency, mud guns, screw conveyors, and high shear hoppers that can reduce bentonite usage by up to 50%); gas management systems (VAK vacuum degassers removing 99.9% of entrained gases including methane, H2S, and CO2, atmospheric degassers, and mud gas separators); and cleaning and filtration systems. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, maintains API standards compliance, and states that 98% of MAX2000 Progressive Cavity Pump components are manufactured in the USA.

PSI operates a direct, enterprise-focused, quote-based sales motion through phone and email inquiries, with no public pricing. Revenue derives from custom-configured skid-mounted equipment (typical 4-6 week lead time), OEM spare parts (same-day shipping for in-stock MAKDADDY components), and ancillary technical support and engineering services. Pricing is per-quote, with each unit configured to application requirements. GTM relies on the company website (psimax2000.com) for top-of-funnel product information and downloadable product sheets, supported by LinkedIn and Facebook presence, with bottom-of-funnel conversion via direct phone and email. Geographic expansion has been staged (South America 2005, Middle East 2015, West Texas 2022), supplemented by the 2017 Badger Pumps acquisition and a 2026 co-development partnership with FlowBelow for the Easy Air Access aero wheel cover solution integrating PSI's TireView/TireView LIVE TPMS hardware.

The business is founder/management-controlled with no disclosed institutional investors, no funding rounds, and no parent entity. Headcount is in the 51-100 range, and revenue is not publicly disclosed. Notable competitive advantages include proprietary mechanical IP, MISSION/MUD HOG interchangeability that lowers switching friction, regulatory certifications required by oil & gas procurement, and a global direct-sales footprint unusual for a sub-100-person manufacturer.

Name

PSI

Legal name

Process Solutions International

Website

https://psimax2000.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

PSI (Process Solutions International) is a Houston-based, privately held manufacturer of fluid handling equipment — including industrial pumps, material handling equipment, gas management systems, and cleaning/filtration systems — serving oil and gas drilling, environmental remediation, mining, water/wastewater, and industrial manufacturing customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fluid Handling Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532)

akta.pro primary industry

Slurry, Dewatering & Process Pumps (Pumps, Valves, Piping for Mine/Plant) (IMAKANAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Industrial fluid handling
• Progressive cavity pumps
• Drilling fluid management
• Centrifugal pump manufacturing
• Vacuum degasser systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Fluid Handling Equipment Sales: PSI manufactures and sells industrial fluid handling equipment including industrial pumps (MAX2000 Progressive Cavity Pumps, MAKDADDY Centrifugal Pumps, SUPER MAK Self-Priming Pumps), material handling equipment (mud agitators, mud guns, screw conveyors, shear hoppers), gas management systems (vacuum degassers, atmospheric degassers, mud gas separators), and cleaning & filtration systems. Equipment is sold as custom-configured units, typically skid-mounted for easy transport and setup. Lead time is typically 4-6 weeks.
2. OEM Spare Parts and Replacement Components: PSI offers same-day shipping on in-stock OEM spare parts for MAKDADDY centrifugal pumps, including impellers, casings, seals, bearings, and complete power end assemblies. Parts are available for direct purchase with same-day shipping.
3. Technical Support and Engineering Services: PSI provides technical support, expert engineering expertise, and services to support its products. Services include manufacturing, maintenance, and technical support ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PSI manufactures and sells industrial fluid handling equipment for oil and gas drilling, environmental remediation, mining, water/wastewater treatment, and industrial manufacturing. Core offerings span four product families: industrial pumps (progressive cavity, centrifugal, self-priming), material handling equipment (mud agitators, mud guns, screw conveyors, shear hoppers), gas management systems (vacuum degassers, atmospheric degassers, mud gas separators), and cleaning/filtration systems. Equipment is custom-configured, typically skid-mounted, and sold with quote-based pricing directly to enterprise customers.

Product overview

Process Solutions International (PSI) is a global fluid handling equipment company serving the drilling, oil & gas, mining, environmental remediation, and industrial manufacturing sectors since 1991. PSI operates a platform-plus-products architecture, organized around four core equipment families: (1) Industrial Pumps — including MAX2000® Progressive Cavity Pumps, MAKDADDY Centrifugal Pumps (available in seven sizes, interchangeable with MISSION/MUD HOG), and SUPER MAK Self-Priming Pumps in 3", 4", and 6" sizes; (2) Material Handling Equipment — encompassing MAX2000® Mud Agitators (vertical/horizontal, helical bevel gearing), MAX2000® Mud Guns (3" low-pressure, 360° swivel), PSI Screw Conveyors for drill cuttings, and PSI High Shear Hoppers/Shear Mixers with 6" urethane eductor; (3) Gas Management Systems — comprising VAK 500®/1000®/1200® Vacuum Degassers (up to 29" Hg, TEXP 5 hp motor) and PSI Atmospheric Degassers (10 HP, up to 600 GPM), plus PSI Mud Gas Separators; and (4) Cleaning & Filtration Systems — including MAX2000 Bug Blaster, MAX2000 Fuel Filtration, Shaker Screen Cleaners, Brake Cooling System, and Dewatering Systems. PSI also offers OEM parts for its MAKDADDY pump line with same-day shipping. The company is ISO 9001 certified.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MAX2000: The exclusive line of PSI industrial pumps and fluid handling equipment, including Progressive Cavity Pumps, Mud Agitators, and related products
• MAKDADDY
• VAK

Products and services

• MAX2000 Progressive Cavity Pumps Positive displacement progressing cavity pumps with proprietary double-seal pin joint technology, modular design, and skid-mounted rugged construction for fluid rate monitoring in environmental remediation, oil and gas, food service, and mining applications.
• MAKDADDY Centrifugal Pumps Rotodynamic centrifugal pumps available in seven sizes, designed with superior materials including hard iron, bronze, tungsten carbide, and stainless steel for high reliability in harsh conditions. Components are interchangeable with MISSION Magnum/Supreme and MUD HOG units.
• SUPER MAK Self-Priming Pumps Self-priming centrifugal pumps designed for durability and cost-effectiveness in fresh water, sea water, and mud environments. Available in 3-inch, 4-inch, and 6-inch sizes with easily interchangeable parts across suppliers.
• MAX2000 Mud Agitators Mud agitation equipment available in vertical and horizontal configurations with canted or hydrofoil impellers in carbon or stainless steel. Features helical bevel gearing at 98% efficiency, unique lower bearing configuration for top-of-tank maintenance, and the industry's strongest shaft coupler.
• MAX2000 Mud Guns Submerged-service mixing and suspension equipment designed to reduce solid buildup in tank corners and produce flow currents for particle suspension or mixing. Features rugged 3-inch low-pressure construction, 360-degree swivel joint with handles for easy rotation, and high-volume compatibility with centrifugal pumps.
• PSI Screw Conveyors Cost-effective screw conveyor systems for handling semi-solid bulk materials like drill cuttings. Built from heavy-duty steel plate with epoxy paint, featuring super-duty coupling shafts, sealed hanger and end bearings. Optional safety features include remote stop switches, strobe lights, alarm horns, and emergency pull cables.
• PSI High Shear Hoppers / Shear Mixers Dual-function shear mixers acting as both a radial premixer and mixing eductor. Features 6-inch high-density urethane Mixing Eductor with nozzle and diffuser, powder pre-wetter line, 24-inch conical 304 Stainless Steel hopper, and operates at 40-50 psi. Can reduce bentonite usage by up to 50%.
• VAK 500/1000/1200 Vacuum Degassers Rugged vacuum degassing units that remove 99.9% of entrained air and gases including methane, H2S, and CO2 from drilling fluids. Driven by a TEXP 5 hp motor, delivering up to 29 inches Hg vacuum with 5,200 square inches of baffle surface area. Skid-mounted, self-contained with epoxy-coated internal surfaces and fail-safe overflow valve.
• PSI Atmospheric Degassers Compact and economical degassing units using a 10 HP TEXP motor to process fluid to within 16 PPG at up to 600 GPM. Made from 95 Shore A durometer polyurethane for heat and abrasion resistance. Two models available for different pit depths with explosion-proof starter/motor combination.
• PSI Mud Gas Separators Separation devices that separate and safely vent large pockets of free gas from drilling fluids during well-drilling operations, preventing gas blowouts and ensuring safe and continuous drilling.
• MAX2000 Bug Blaster Cleaning equipment designed for efficient removal of biological deposits from equipment surfaces in drilling and industrial applications.
• MAX2000 Fuel Filtration Fuel filtration systems designed to enhance operational efficiency, save time and costs, and ensure a cleaner and safer working environment in jobsite applications.
• PSI Shaker Screen Cleaners Equipment for cleaning shaker screens used in solids control during drilling operations, maintaining efficient solids separation.
• PSI Brake Cooling System Cooling system designed for brake systems in industrial and drilling equipment to maintain safe operating temperatures.
• PSI Dewatering Systems Dewatering systems for separating water from drilling fluids and slurry, supporting efficient fluid management and waste reduction.
• MAKDADDY Centrifugal Pump OEM Parts Original equipment manufacturer parts for MAKDADDY centrifugal pumps, including casings, impellers, mechanical seals (tungsten carbide), bearings, shaft sleeves, and gasket kits. Same-day shipping available for in-stock parts.

Quantifiable outcome

• VAK Vacuum Degasser removes 99.9% of entrained air and harmful gases (methane, H2S, CO2) from drilling fluids
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FlowBelow (parent company of P.S.I.)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 March 2026PSI and FlowBelow announced a new aero wheel cover air access solution called Easy Air Access, designed to simplify tire pressure management by routing air hoses from both inner and outer tires to centrally located service ports. The system integrates PSI components into FlowBelow's aerodynamic wheel cover platform with a co-designed manifold that allows tool-free access to tire service points. It is compatible with PSI's TireView and TireView LIVE tire pressure monitoring systems and was announced at the Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Schlumberger (SLB): Global oilfield services giant with drilling, completions, and production fluid-handling equipment. Competes with PSI in the drilling segment but operates at meaningfully larger scale with full integrated-service offerings.
• Halliburton: One of the largest oilfield services providers, with drilling fluids, solids control, and integrated fluid-management offerings that overlap with PSI's drilling fluid-handling portfolio. Larger scale and broader service bundling than PSI.
• Atlas Copco: Industrial machinery group with pumps, compressors, vacuum solutions, and mining/construction equipment. Overlaps with PSI on industrial fluid handling, compressors, and mining pumps, at substantially larger scale and global footprint.

Direct peers

• NOV (National Oilwell Varco): Global oil & gas equipment manufacturer whose MISSION brand centrifugal pumps PSI's MAKDADDY centrifugal pumps are designed to be interchangeable with. Both companies sell positive-displacement and centrifugal pumping equipment into drilling rigs worldwide, making NOV PSI's most direct comp-and-competitor.
• Flowserve Corporation: Large industrial pump manufacturer serving oil & gas, chemical, power, and water/wastewater with centrifugal, positive displacement, and specialty pumps. Directly comparable product mix and end-market overlap to PSI's industrial pumps portfolio.
• Weir Group: Engineering firm focused on mining and oil & gas fluid handling, including dewatering pumps, slurry pumps, and grinding equipment. Highly comparable to PSI's mining/dewatering and oilfield fluid-handling segments.
• Weatherford International: Oilfield services and equipment provider offering drilling fluid handling, solids control, and well control equipment. Overlaps with PSI's drilling-focused gas-management, mud-handling, and fluid-treatment product lines.
• ITT Inc. Manufacturer of industrial pumps (including Goulds Pumps brand), valves, and motion technologies serving oil & gas, chemical, mining, and water. PSI competes most directly with ITT's centrifugal and positive-displacement pump lines.
• Sulzer: Swiss industrial engineering firm manufacturing centrifugal pumps, agitators, and mixing equipment for oil & gas, water, and chemicals. Closely comparable to PSI's industrial pumps and agitator product families.
• KSB SE & Co. KGaA: Global pump and valve manufacturer serving water/wastewater, energy, mining, and industrial process applications. Directly comparable to PSI on centrifugal pumps and mining/water fluid handling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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