Pumps of Houston

What Pumps of Houston does

Pumps of Houston, Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned industrial manufacturer and distributor headquartered in Houston, Texas. Founded in 1960 by Elmer Cook, the company supplies water and wastewater pumping equipment, custom control panels, and turnkey lift station packages to municipal water utilities, municipal wastewater utilities, industrial and commercial facilities, and contractors across Texas. Its operations span six Texas locations (Houston, Dripping Springs, Whitehouse, Bertram, McAllen, Pleasanton) and include a 33,000 square foot Houston facility on five acres housing office, warehouse, fabrication, repair operations, and a certified pump testing laboratory.

The company's core products are organized around two verticals: municipal wastewater pumps (grinder pumps, non-clogs, shredders) and municipal water pumps (horizontal end suction, split case, vertical turbines, large volume transfer). Supporting these are turnkey lift station packages ranging from 24-inch grinder packages up to 15.5-foot diameter by 40-foot deep configurations, and an in-house control panel manufacturing capability (operating through the wholly-owned subsidiary Controls of Houston, Inc.) producing UL 508A and UL 698A certified custom-engineered pump and motor control systems. The company is an authorized distributor for major OEMs including Grundfos, Pentair/Myers, Pioneer Pump, Franklin Electric, Danfoss, Yaskawa, Schneider Electric, and Square D, which provides factory training, direct parts access, and authorized warranty support. A certified pump testing lab supports submersible pump testing to 5,000 GPM/200 HP and motor testing to 500 HP, and in-house fabrication enables same-day build and ship of submersible turbine pumps up to 1,200 GPM.

Pumps of Houston operates a sales-led go-to-market combining field sales coverage of regional locations, an inside sales team in Houston, same-day delivery and customer pick-up options, and a 24/7 emergency service department. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales, one-time custom control panel and lift station package sales, professional services (field service and repair, VFD programming and troubleshooting, turbine sub-factory repairs), recurring preventative maintenance contracts (quarterly, bi-annual, or annual), and usage-based pump rentals. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed, consistent with engineered-to-order industrial equipment. The company is bootstrapped with no external investors, and current leadership consists of Tommy Cook (President), Thomas Cook Jr. (VP, Engineered Products), and Matthew Cook (VP, Water Systems).

Name

Pumps of Houston

Legal name

Pumps of Houston, Inc.

Website

https://pumpsofhouston.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pumps of Houston is a third-generation, family-owned industrial manufacturer and distributor that supplies water and wastewater pumping equipment, custom UL-certified control panels, and turnkey lift station packages to municipal utilities and contractors across Texas, supported by a 24/7 emergency service and six state locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water and Wastewater Pumping Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Pump Stations, Lift Stations & Booster Stations Construction (IMAFAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sewer Pump/Lift Stations & Wet Wells (EUANACAC), Raw Water Conveyance & Transmission (Aqueducts, Mains, Pumping Stations) (EUANAAAB), Sump Pump & Sewage Ejector Pump Service (HSAOABAM), Pumps & Plumbing Pump Accessories (Sump, Sewage, Booster) (IMADALAL)

Keywords

• Water pumping equipment
• Wastewater pump stations
• Custom motor control panels
• Lift station packages
• Pump service and repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pumping Equipment Sales: Sale of water and wastewater pumping equipment including grinder pumps, non-clogs, shredders, booster pumps, horizontal end suction pumps, split case pumps, vertical turbines, and large volume transfer pumps.
2. Custom Control Panels: Design, engineering, and manufacturing of custom pump and motor control systems tailored to customer specifications using highest quality components.
3. Lift Station Packages: Turnkey lift station packages for storm water, waste water and re-irrigation including design, sourcing, building and testing complete wet well or fiberglass lift stations.
4. Service and Repair: 24/7 emergency pump service including field service, VFD programming and troubleshooting, repair shop for testing, diagnosing and refurbishing wastewater pumps. Specialty services including turbine sub-factory repairs, electrical controls, motor control repairs.
5. Preventative Maintenance: Preventative maintenance programs available on quarterly, bi-annual, or annual schedules including complete written inspection reports for lift stations and pump systems.
6. Pump Rentals: Pump rentals available to keep stations running while sourcing right equipment for immediate replacement needs.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pumps of Houston designs, fabricates, distributes, and services water and wastewater pumping equipment for municipal, industrial, and contractor customers across Texas. Its core product portfolio includes municipal water and wastewater pumps, custom-engineered motor control panels, and turnkey lift station packages, complemented by submersible turbine pumps, storm water pump stations, booster station packages, and grinder packages. The company also provides emergency service, preventative maintenance, field repair, and pump rentals from six Texas locations.

Product overview

Pumps of Houston is a water and wastewater pumping equipment provider offering a portfolio of products and services centered on municipal and industrial pumping infrastructure. The core product line includes municipal wastewater pumps (grinder, non-clog, and shredder pumps), municipal water pumps (booster, horizontal end suction, split case, and vertical turbine pumps), and custom lift station packages for storm water, waste water, and re-irrigation applications. Supporting these products is an in-house Custom Control Panels division (UL 508A/UL 698A certified) manufacturing motor control systems, and a full-service repair and preventative maintenance operation with a certified pump testing lab. The company also offers submersible turbine pump assembly with same-day shipping capability up to 1,200 GPM. Specific control panel products include the DO Motor Control Panel (deluxe oil-tight), GTOM Mini, GTO Motor Control Panel (Grundfos transducer-based), Storm Water Panel, and Booster Station Panels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Controls of Houston: UL 508A and UL 698A certified custom control panel division for wastewater, stormwater, and water well applications.

Products and services

• Custom Motor Control Panels
• Lift Station Packages (Turnkey)
• Municipal Water and Wastewater Pumps
• Submersible Turbine Pumps
• Storm Water Pump Stations
• Booster Station Packages
• Texas Grinder Package
• Emergency Pump Service
• Preventative Maintenance
• Pump Rentals
• Field Service and Repair
• Pump Testing Lab Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day build and ship submersible turbine pumps up to 1200 GPM
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GrundfoscoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor relationship with leading pump manufacturer. Technicians receive factory training, direct access to parts and engineering support, and customers benefit from authorized warranty repairs.
• PentaircoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor for Pentair and its brands including Myers. Provides factory warranty support and manufacturer-backed service programs.
• Pioneer PumpcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor partnership providing access to Pioneer Pump equipment with factory support and warranty coverage.
• Franklin ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor for Franklin Electric pumps and systems with direct access to parts and engineering support.
• DanfosscoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor for Danfoss VFDs with Yaskawa VFDs also available. Provides competitive pricing on components through manufacturer relationships.
• YaskawacoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor for Yaskawa VFDs used in pump control systems. Design team has relationships with manufacturer for competitive pricing.
• Schneider ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor for Schneider Electric components used in control panel manufacturing.
• Square DcoreTechnology or IntegrationSquare D Panel Builder Program participant for custom control panel manufacturing.
• BJM PumpsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for BJM Pumps providing additional pump equipment options.
• FlomaticminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Flomatic products.
• VogelsangminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Vogelsang pump equipment.
• Carry PumpsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Carry Pumps products.
• EkoWODROLminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for EkoWODROL systems.
• Integrity Pump and MotorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Integrity Pump and Motor products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Thompson Pump: Manufacturer and rental provider of industrial pumps with focus on dewatering, bypass pumping, and emergency response. Direct OEM partner of Pumps of Houston and competes in overlapping Texas markets with rental and engineered systems.
• Pioneer Pump: Manufacturer of large-volume transfer pumps and centrifugal pumps for mining, municipal, and industrial markets. Direct OEM partner of Pumps of Houston and competes in overlapping municipal water and wastewater applications at similar scale.
• Vaughan Company: Manufacturer of chopper pumps for wastewater and agricultural applications. Authorized distributor partner of Pumps of Houston; directly comparable as a pump OEM serving the same municipal wastewater customers.

Broad incumbents

• Grundfos: World's largest pump manufacturer and a current authorized-distribution partner of Pumps of Houston. Operates own direct sales in many markets, creating inherent channel-conflict risk; competes broadly in booster, submersible, and wastewater pumping.
• Pentair: Global water solutions company owning the Myers pump brand. Pentair is a current authorized-distribution partner and one of the principal OEMs whose products Pumps of Houston sells, services, and warrants.
• Crane Co. Diversified industrial manufacturer with a Process Flow Technologies segment encompassing pumps, valves, and fluid handling equipment for water, wastewater, and industrial markets. Broad incumbent competing on engineered fluid-handling solutions.
• Franklin Electric: Manufacturer of water systems, fueling systems, and distribution equipment. Current authorized-distribution partner of Pumps of Houston, with overlapping presence in submersible pumping, water well, and booster applications.
• Roper Technologies: Diversified technology company with water/wastewater software and instrumentation assets (Neptune, Smith & Loveless). Operates at national scale and competes indirectly in the same end markets through different layers of the municipal water stack.
• Xylem: Global water technology leader with multiple pump brands (Flygt, Bell & Gossett, Goulds Water Technology) serving municipal water and wastewater markets. Significantly larger than Pumps of Houston with national service network; competes on large municipal projects in Texas.
• Flowserve Corporation: Global manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals, and related services for water, oil & gas, and industrial markets. Operates at far greater scale than Pumps of Houston and competes on engineered pumping systems for utilities and industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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