Metropolitan Industries, Inc.

What Metropolitan Industries, Inc. does

Metropolitan Industries, Inc. is a family-owned, privately held engineering and manufacturing company founded in 1957 and headquartered in Romeoville, Illinois, that designs, fabricates, and integrates custom engineered packaged pump systems and controls for water movement and management applications. The company's core offering is a single-source packaged pump system that combines mechanical pumping equipment, a proprietary controller family (Ion Genesis, MetroTech III Pro, LMS II, ThermoTech, Ion IntelliPump, IntelliOil), UL-certified control panels with variable frequency drives, and either cloud-based SCADA monitoring via the MetroCloud platform or lower-cost cellular alarm notification via MetroWatch. Manufacturing, UL panel assembly, fabrication, and a 20,000-gallon / 10,000 gpm / 700 psi test lab are performed in a 100,000-square-foot facility, supported by 19 UL listing categories and ASME/AWS welding certifications. Product families span water booster systems, housed pumping systems, sewage and stormwater lift stations, water treatment, water reuse (AquaHarvest), pressure boosting, hot water recirculation, hydronic heating/cooling, and residential/light commercial flood protection marketed under the Ion Technologies sub-brand.

The company operates a sales-led, project-based direct sales model targeting consulting engineers, municipal utilities, and commercial/institutional building operators, supplemented by a manufacturer representative network (covering Ion Technologies, CLA-VAL, Navien, and Topp Industries) and a regional services arm, Emmons Metro, serving the Northeast U.S. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of custom engineered packaged systems, with a smaller recurring component from SCADA and alarm monitoring subscriptions, plus professional services for design assistance, fabrication, retrofit, training, and prefabricated housed system construction. Customer segments are diversified across municipal water/wastewater/stormwater, multi-story and multi-use buildings, office/hospitality/retail buildings, campus infrastructures, industrial and manufacturing facilities, and residential/light commercial applications. The business is led by second-generation President John Kochan Jr. alongside co-founder John Kochan Sr., with four wholly-owned subsidiaries (Emmons Metro, Emecole Metro, MetroCloud, Ion Technologies) supporting regional, product, and channel reach.

Name

Metropolitan Industries, Inc.

Legal name

Metropolitan Industries, Inc.

Website

https://metropolitanind.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Metropolitan Industries, Inc. is a family-owned engineering and manufacturing company that designs, fabricates, and integrates custom packaged pump systems, proprietary controllers, UL-certified control panels, and cloud SCADA monitoring for municipal, commercial, industrial, and residential water management applications across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Packaged Pump Systems and Water Movement Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Sewer Pump/Lift Stations & Wet Wells (EUANACAC), Treated Water Storage & Pressure Management (Reservoirs, Tanks, Booster Stations) (EUANAAAD), Pumps & Plumbing Pump Accessories (Sump, Sewage, Booster) (IMADALAL), Specialty & Metering Pumps (IMAHANAC)

Keywords

• Packaged pump systems
• Water management solutions
• Industrial pump manufacturing
• Pump control systems
• SCADA monitoring platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Romeoville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Engineered Packaged Pump Systems: Design and manufacture of single source water pumping solutions that adhere to unique project specifications. Factory assembled and performance tested systems for municipal water, wastewater, stormwater, commercial plumbing, and mechanical processes.
2. Control Panel Manufacturing and Integration: UL certified control panel manufacturing including custom control systems, motor controls, variable frequency drives, and monitoring solutions. In-house panel shop provides flexibility for emergency replacement situations.
3. SCADA Monitoring Systems: Cloud-based and traditional SCADA monitoring solutions including MetroCloud platform, MetroWatch cellular alarm dialer, and monitoring integration services.
4. Professional Training Services: Extensive on-site training opportunities for industry professionals including municipal systems training for Water/Wastewater Operators, commercial building systems training for Licensed Plumbers, and Navien product training. Free admission for qualified water industry equipment operators and facility plumbing/mechanical personnel.
5. Prefabricated Housed Systems: Prefabricated housed pump systems including booster systems, lift stations, control rooms, chemical rooms, generator houses. Complete design, manufacturing, and configuration done on-site with various housing styles and materials available.
6. System Design Assistance and Engineering: Engineering services including design assistance, calculations, project drawings and specifications. Services for quotation preparation, submittals, O&M manuals, project management, startup coordination, and warranty services.
7. Retrofit Services: Retrofitting services for existing pump systems with customized packaged solutions and upgraded pumps, pumping equipment, controls and monitoring capabilities. Available off-the-shelf solutions for standard needs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Metropolitan Industries designs, engineers, fabricates, and manufactures custom packaged pump systems with integrated controls and monitoring for water movement and management applications. The company produces prefabricated housed pumping systems (booster and lift stations), UL-certified control panels, motor controls, variable frequency drives, a suite of proprietary pump controllers, and the MetroCloud SCADA platform with MetroWatch cellular alarm dialers. It also provides system design, engineering, fabrication, retrofit, and training services as a single-source manufacturer for municipal, commercial, industrial, and residential projects.

Product overview

Metropolitan Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer of custom engineered packaged pump systems and integrated control solutions for water movement and management. The company operates a single-source responsibility model, providing design, engineering, fabrication, and integration of complete water pumping systems. The core product portfolio includes Packaged Pump Systems (water booster, housed pumping, sewage lift stations, stormwater lift stations, water treatment, and water conservation/reuse systems), complemented by a comprehensive Controls Division manufacturing proprietary controllers (MetroTech III Pro, LMS II, ThermoTech, Ion IntelliPump, IntelliOil), control panels, motor controls, and variable frequency drives. The monitoring platform includes MetroCloud SCADA for cloud-based monitoring and MetroWatch for cost-effective alarm notifications. The company serves municipal, commercial, industrial, and residential markets through multiple divisions including Ion Technologies (residential/commercial pumps), Emecole Metro (concrete/waterproofing products), and Emmons Metro (Northeast services). All systems are factory assembled, performance tested, and integrated with proprietary monitoring capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Booster Systems Custom engineered prefabricated water booster systems for municipal water distribution, featuring variable speed drives and redundant pump configurations to reliably maintain water pressure across the distribution network.
• Housed Pumping Systems Above-grade prefabricated housed pump stations available with multiple exterior finishes to blend with surrounding landscapes while protecting equipment and operators.
• Sewage Lift Stations Pre-engineered packaged sewage lift stations for municipal wastewater collection, featuring submersible pumps with custom motor sled assemblies for easy maintenance and servicing.
• Stormwater Lift Stations Pumping systems designed for effective stormwater management, helping municipalities handle large volumes of stormwater to prevent flooding.
• Water Treatment Systems Municipal water treatment systems including chlorine booster houses for potable water treatment and UV treatment systems for water purification.
• Water Conservation and Re-Use Systems (AquaHarvest Technologies) Large scale integrated water harvesting systems for commercial, industrial, landscaping and municipal applications that treat and reuse rainwater for non-potable uses.
• Pressure Boosting Pump Systems Water pressure boosting solutions for multi-story and high-rise buildings that ensure reliable water pressure across all floors.
• Hot Water Recirculating Systems Hot water return pump systems that maintain consistent water temperatures throughout building plumbing systems.
• Closed Loop Heating & Cooling Pump Systems Hydronic heating and cooling pump systems using closed loop configurations for efficient temperature control in commercial buildings.
• Domestic Hot Water Generation Systems Custom designed hot water generation systems for commercial buildings using steam-to-water, water-to-water, and gas-fired configurations.
• Submersible Storm & Sewage Pump Systems Submersible pump systems for stormwater and sewage applications in commercial buildings, designed for reliable operation in submerged conditions.
• MetroWatch Cloud-Based Cellular Alarm Dialer Cloud-based cellular alarm dialer combining alarm dialer functionality with remote accessible in-depth monitoring for water facility applications without full SCADA investment.
• MetroCloud SCADA System Cloud-based SCADA monitoring platform for water and wastewater applications, providing remote monitoring and control capabilities with multi-platform access and enhanced security.
• MetroTech III Pro Controller Advanced water pressure pump controller with proportional-integral-derivative pressure control, touch screen interface, and support for BACnet BMS and Ethernet IP communications.
• LMS II Lift Station Controller Lift station level management system with a color touch screen interface for monitoring pump status, adjusting set points, and viewing historical data.
• ThermoTech Controller Hot water and steam temperature management controller with cascade control capabilities for managing multiple hydronic boilers or domestic water heaters.
• Ion IntelliPump Controller Advanced multi-application pump controller supporting up to 8 pumping configurations with pump up/pump down capabilities for various pumping applications.
• IntelliOil Controller Intelligent oil-sensing control system that detects oil presence in sump pit applications, with audible alarms and display alerts for emergency response.
• Ion Genesis Intelligent Pump Controller Intelligent pump controller positioned as the most complete on the market, providing comprehensive features and safeguards against flooding devastation for residential and light commercial applications.
• Control Panels, Motor Controls & Variable Frequency Drives UL-certified control panels including motor control centers, variable frequency drives, starters, and switchgear up to 3000 amp and medium voltage (2300 volt), including explosion proof panels for hazardous locations.
• Basement Flood Protection Systems (Ion Technologies) Residential and light commercial basement flood protection systems including sump pumps, battery backup systems, and Ion Technologies branded solutions with multiple safeguards against basement flood threats.
• Professional Training Services Professional training seminars for municipal water/wastewater operators and commercial building plumbing/mechanical personnel, with state of Illinois PDH and CEU accreditation, offered free to qualified professionals.
• System Design & Engineering Services Complete engineering services including design assistance, hydraulic calculations, project drawings, specifications, O&M manuals, project management, startup coordination, and warranty services with P.E. certification capabilities.
• Custom Fabrication Services In-house custom fabrication of piping, fittings, pump retrofits, and components with UL 508A and explosion proof certifications, performed by ASME Section 9 and AWS D1.1 certified welders.
• Prefabricated Housed System Manufacturing Design, engineering, and on-site manufacturing of complete prefabricated housed pump systems including booster stations, lift stations, control rooms, chemical rooms, and generator houses, shipped pre-piped, pre-wired, and pre-tested for immediate field connection.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced energy consumption through variable frequency drives
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Emmons Pump & ControlcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Acquired in 2019, expanding Metropolitan's capabilities and reach in the water pumping equipment services market.
• Ion TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorResidential and light commercial sump, effluent, and sewage pumping solutions. Innovative battery backup systems configured with primary and auxiliary AC power, equipped with multiple safeguards against basement flood threats.
• CLA-VALcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal manufacturer of automatic control valves serving customers in every part of the world with the industry's finest control valves.
• NaviencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffers the industry's most advanced condensing tankless water heaters, condensing boilers, and the first combi-boilers strong enough to support whole house heating and hot water for larger homes.
• Topp IndustriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorComplete line of fiberglass, polyethylene and structural foam sewage, sump and wastewater basins. Made proudly in America.
• Emmons Metro LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater pumping equipment services subsidiary serving the Northeast U.S. market. Provides sales, service, and support for Metropolitan's product lines in the northeastern region.
• Emecole Metro LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConcrete and wet basement repair product supplier subsidiary. 15,000-square-foot facility expansion completed in Romeoville, Illinois to improve storage capacity and manufacturing capabilities.
• MetroCloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud SCADA system programming and integration division. Develops and provides cloud-based monitoring solutions for water and wastewater applications.
• Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd. (CBBEL)strategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering firm collaborated with on the Tinley Park Western Pressure Zone project. Developed water flow model for the village and designed optimal pump features and building specifications for the booster station.
• Airy's Inc.strategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction contractor that secured both bids for the Tinley Park project - developing LaGrange Road water system framework and booster station/equipment setup. Prepared installation sites and coordinated valve installations.
• Ion TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResidential and light commercial pump and system solutions division. Develops innovative products including battery backup systems and intelligent pump controllers.
• Homa Pump TechnologystrategicTechnology or IntegrationPump manufacturer whose submersible-rated dry pit pumps were selected for the Albany, NY Woodville dry well station project. Shared motor sled assembly renderings to assist with custom fabrication.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Armstrong Fluid Technology: Designs and manufactures custom engineered fluid-flow solutions including packaged pumping systems and variable-speed controls for HVAC, plumbing, and municipal applications. Direct overlap in custom engineered pumping skids and integrated controls.
• Zoeller Company: Manufactures residential and commercial sump, sewage, and effluent pumps including battery backup systems. Directly comparable to Metropolitan's Ion Technologies residential/light commercial product line and basement flood protection systems.
• Crane Pumps & Systems: Manufactures pumps and packaged systems for wastewater, municipal, and industrial applications including submersible solids-handling pumps used in lift stations. Direct overlap with Metropolitan's submersible lift station and dry pit pump offerings.
• Smith & Loveless: Manufactures prefabricated pump stations, lift stations, and water/wastewater treatment systems for municipal and industrial markets in North America. Closely comparable product portfolio and customer base to Metropolitan's municipal segment.
• Patterson Pump Company: Custom-engineered pump and packaged systems manufacturer serving municipal water/wastewater, industrial, and fire protection markets. Direct comparable on custom engineered pumps, prefabricated stations, and integrated controls.
• USEMCO: Designs and manufactures prefabricated pump stations, control panels, and wastewater lift stations for municipal and industrial customers. Closely comparable business model—custom engineered, factory-assembled, and UL-listed packaged systems.

Broad incumbents

• Grundfos: Global pump manufacturer with strong presence in booster systems, dosing, and wastewater pumping. Competes with Metropolitan on packaged booster and lift station projects, particularly in commercial plumbing and municipal applications.
• Xylem: Global water technology company owning Bell & Gossett and Flygt, which manufacture pumps, packaged booster systems, and controls for municipal and commercial water applications. Overlaps directly with Metropolitan's packaged pump systems and SCADA-integrated offerings, but at vastly larger scale across multiple product lines.
• Wilo USA: Subsidiary of Wilo SE, manufacturing pumps and packaged systems for HVAC, plumbing, and water management in commercial and municipal applications. Overlaps with Metropolitan's pressure boosting and HVAC/hydronic offerings.
• Franklin Electric: Diversified water systems manufacturer offering pumps, drives, and controls across residential, commercial, agricultural, and municipal segments. Comparable product breadth and channel relationships, though larger and broader in scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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

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