Jack Tyler Engineering

What Jack Tyler Engineering does

Jack Tyler Engineering (JTE) is a privately held, Arkansas-based industrial equipment distributor and service provider founded in 1964 (one source cites 1963) and headquartered in Little Rock. The company operates as an authorized distributor for major pump and compressor brands including Flygt (Xylem), Grundfos, Viking Pump (exclusive Arkansas representative), Godwin (Xylem), Sullair, and Pentair, supplying submersible wastewater pumps, positive displacement pumps, dewatering equipment, compressed air systems, and process equipment to municipal, industrial, and commercial customers across Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, and Oklahoma. JTE's technology stack includes integration of intelligent pump control systems (Flygt MultiSmart, APP 700 Series), adaptive mixer technology, and SCADA/VFD monitoring for installed pump stations.

The company generates revenue through four streams: equipment sales (distribution of major-brand pumps and compressors), service and repair (24/7 emergency repair, maintenance, installation, and custom retrofits backed by a factory-certified repair center with a 12-month warranty), equipment rental (Godwin pumps for dewatering, construction, and mining), and training services (Pump Station University, a 16-hour hands-on program with a 40,000-gallon test pit). The go-to-market is consultative, project-based enterprise field sales with technical sales engineers conducting site analysis and custom engineering recommendations. Customer segments include municipal water and wastewater utilities, industrial manufacturers (food and beverage, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, automotive, textile), and commercial buildings. In March 2020, JTE acquired New Water Systems for an undisclosed amount, expanding water systems capabilities.

Name

Jack Tyler Engineering

Legal name

Jack Tyler Engineering Incorporated

Website

https://jteng.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jack Tyler Engineering is a privately held Little Rock-based distributor and service provider of pumps, compressed air systems, and process equipment from brands including Flygt, Grundfos, and Viking Pump, serving municipal, industrial, and commercial customers across the South Central United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pump Distribution and Service

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Pumps & Plumbing Pump Accessories (Sump, Sewage, Booster) (IMADALAL), Specialty & Metering Pumps (IMAHANAC), Slurry, Dewatering & Process Pumps (Pumps, Valves, Piping for Mine/Plant) (IMAKANAI), Compressors, Refrigeration Components & Condensing Units (IMADANAG), Pump, Well & Booster System Service for Irrigation (HSAIAEAI)

Keywords

• Pumping systems distribution
• Industrial pump service
• Compressed air systems
• Water wastewater equipment
• Process equipment supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Little Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Distribution and resale of pumps, compressors, and process equipment from major brands including Flygt (Xylem), Grundfos, Viking, Godwin, Sullair, and Pentair
2. Service & Repair: 24/7 emergency repair, maintenance, installation, and custom retrofits for pumps and equipment. Factory-certified repair center with 12-month warranty.
3. Equipment Rental: Rental of Godwin pumps and accessories for dewatering, construction, mining, quarrying, drinking water supply, and wastewater bypasses
4. Training Services: Pump Station University provides hands-on training programs for pump station operators, including mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, with 16 hours of in-depth training

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jack Tyler Engineering distributes pumps, compressed air systems, and process equipment from major brands including Flygt (Xylem), Grundfos, Viking Pump, Godwin (Xylem), Sullair, and Pentair. The company also provides 24/7 pump repair and maintenance, custom engineering and installation, control panel and SCADA integration, equipment rental (Godwin pumps), and operator training through Pump Station University for municipal, industrial, and commercial customers across the South Central US.

Product overview

Jack Tyler Engineering is a pump distributor and industrial equipment service company offering a portfolio of distributed pump brands, compressed air systems, and equipment services. Core distributed brands include Flygt Pumps/Mixers/Controls (Xylem) for submersible wastewater and dewatering applications, Grundfos energy-efficient industrial pumps serving food/beverage, cooling, aquaculture, pharmaceutical and other industries, Viking Pump positive displacement pumps for viscous and corrosive fluid handling, and Godwin Pumps (Xylem) rental equipment. The company operates Pump Station University as a hands-on training program for pump station operators. Services include 24/7 repair, pump station maintenance, SCADA/VFD/control upgrades, compressed air systems, and a 12-month warranty on repairs. They service equipment from numerous manufacturers including Pentair/Aurora, Sullair, Flowserve, Hidrostal, Goulds, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pump Station University: Hands-on training program for pump station operators providing in-depth training on pump stations, pump station controls, and pump repair with 16 hours of instruction and immersive experiences including a 40,000 gallon test pit

Products and services

• Flygt Pumps, Mixers, and Controls

Quantifiable outcome

• 35% reduction in total energy consumption in municipal wastewater applications
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Xylem (Flygt, Godwin)coreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor for Flygt Pumps, Mixers, and Controls from Xylem, including submersible wastewater pumps, dewatering pumps, intelligent pump control systems, and Godwin rental pumps. Flygt is a global leader in sustainable water technologies with energy-efficient smart submersible technology.
• GrundfoscoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor for Grundfos industrial pump systems including energy-efficient pumps for food & beverage, industrial cooling, poultry processing, aquaculture, textile, automotive, semiconductor, and pharmaceutical applications. Grundfos is a global leader in sustainable pump technology.
• Viking PumpcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Arkansas representative for Viking Pump, a pioneer in positive displacement pump design. Products handle high-viscosity liquids, high-temperature applications, and corrosive/abrasive fluids for chemical processing, oil and gas, food production, and other industrial applications.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Franklin Electric: Franklin Electric manufactures water systems, fueling, and industrial pumps serving municipal and agricultural markets. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose water transfer, irrigation, and dewatering products overlap JTE's agricultural and industrial pump portfolio.
• Sulzer: Sulzer is a global pump and rotating equipment manufacturer serving municipal water, wastewater, and industrial markets. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose industrial and wastewater pump lines compete with the Flygt, Grundfos, and Viking products JTE distributes and services.
• Crane Co: Crane Co is a diversified industrial manufacturer of engineered products including pumps, valves, and fluid handling. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose fluid handling portfolio overlaps JTE's process and municipal product lines.
• Pentair: Pentair manufactures Aurora and Myers pumps distributed by JTE. Comparable as a broad incumbent water-treatment OEM whose brand authorization and competing direct channels directly affect JTE's municipal and commercial pump portfolio.
• Xylem: Xylem is the global manufacturer of Flygt and Godwin pumps — JTE's principal distributed brands. Comparable because Xylem defines the product roadmap, pricing, and competing direct-service capabilities that JTE depends on for its municipal water/wastewater business.
• Flowserve Corporation: Flowserve is a major industrial pump and valve manufacturer for which JTE operates as a factory-certified repair center. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose installed base and service network overlap JTE's industrial process customer base.
• Grundfos: Grundfos is a global pump manufacturer whose industrial pump systems JTE distributes. Comparable as the OEM whose products, territories, and competing direct accounts shape JTE's industrial cooling, food/beverage, and process water offerings.

Direct peers

• Power-Flo Technologies: Power-Flo Technologies is a New York/New Jersey-area pump distributor and service provider serving municipal and industrial customers. Comparable as a direct peer — a regional pump distributor with similar mix of equipment sales, service/repair, and multi-brand authorized relationships.
• Dultmeier Sales: Dultmeier Sales is a Nebraska-based regional industrial equipment distributor serving car wash, petroleum, and industrial customers. Comparable as a direct peer — a regional multi-brand equipment distributor with in-house service and a similar business model to JTE.
• Smith Pump Company: Smith Pump Company is a Texas-based regional distributor of pumps and water treatment equipment serving municipal and industrial customers. Comparable as a direct peer — a multi-brand regional distributor with adjacent Sun Belt geography and overlapping municipal/industrial customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A1 record

Investments

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

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