What Unibloc Pump does

Unibloc Hygienic Technologies (d/b/a Unibloc Pump) is a manufacturer of sanitary and hygienic positive displacement pumps and complementary flow-control accessories, headquartered in Kennesaw, Georgia. The company was founded in 1984 and operates four sub-brands: Unibloc Pumps (lobe, gear, twin screw, and road-transport sanitary pumps), Flotronic One-Nut Sanitary Pumps (air-operated double-diaphragm pumps using proprietary One-Nut technology), Hygenitec Flow Control (strainers, sight glasses, bubble traps, valves, drum pumps, and oil coolers), and Standard Pump (industrial drum pumps and motors). Proprietary technical differentiators include the QuickStrip tool-free maintenance design with one-way swing-arm reassembly, the One-Nut single-fastener AODD architecture, the Guardian Alarm diaphragm-rupture protection system, and O-Lip shaft seals for transport applications; relevant certifications include ISO 9001 (TUV) and 3A sanitary standards.

The company serves enterprise customers in food and beverage, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, beauty and personal care, transportation/tank-truck, and industrial chemical processing, with a publicly displayed logo roster that includes BASF, Bayer, BMW, Cargill, Coca-Cola, Eli Lilly, Kellogg's, Merck, Nestlé, Novartis, PepsiCo, P&G, and Unilever. Revenue is generated predominantly through direct enterprise sales of hardware (configured pumps plus parts and spares), supplemented by professional services related to pump selection and maintenance; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Distribution operates through three regional HQs (Kennesaw GA for Americas; Beckum, Germany for continental Europe; Bolney, UK for UK/Ireland and rest of world) with a field-sales motion and supporting technical content marketing.

Unibloc is privately held and PE-backed by May River Capital. Under that ownership the company has executed an aggressive acquisition strategy, completing three deals between 2021 and 2023: Flotronic Pumps (UK-based AODD pump maker, September 2021), Standard Pump (January 2022), and Metaltech Precision Engineers Ltd. (UK-based CNC machining services provider, March 2023), with the latter providing vertical supply-chain integration. Recent product activity includes the introduction of CleanPlus hygienic pumps, a twin-screw pump line, and North American production of Flotronic pumps.

Name

Unibloc Pump

Legal name

Unibloc Hygienic Technologies US LLC

Website

https://uniblocpump.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Unibloc Hygienic Technologies (Unibloc Pump) manufactures sanitary positive-displacement pumps and flow-control accessories — including lobe, gear, twin screw, and AODD pumps — for enterprise food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial processing customers across the Americas, UK/Ireland, and continental Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pumps and Flow Control Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Positive Displacement Pumps (IMAHANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Specialty & Metering Pumps (IMAHANAC)

Keywords

• Sanitary positive displacement pumps
• Hygienic flow control
• Lobe and gear pumps
• AODD diaphragm pumps
• Pharmaceutical process pumps

Headquarters

HQ city

Kennesaw

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pump Equipment Sales: Manufacture and sale of hygienic positive displacement pumps including lobe pumps, gear pumps, twin screw pumps, and AODD pumps. Products sold directly to enterprise customers in food, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors.
2. Parts and Spares: Replacement parts, spares, and accessories for existing pump installations including One-Nut accessories and drum pump accessories.
3. Professional Services: Consulting and technical services related to pump selection, maintenance, and optimization for hygienic processing applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Unibloc Pump manufactures and sells sanitary positive displacement pumps and complementary flow control components for hygienic processing applications. Its product portfolio includes lobe pumps, gear pumps, twin screw pumps, air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps, drum pumps, inline strainers, sight glasses, bubble traps, and valves sold to food, beverage, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cosmetic, transportation, and industrial processing customers worldwide.

Product overview

Unibloc Hygienic Technologies (UHT) is a manufacturer of sanitary flow control solutions with a portfolio of four distinct brands: Unibloc® Pumps (lobe, gear, twin screw, and transport pumps), Flotronic® One-Nut Sanitary Pumps (air-operated double diaphragm AODD+ pumps with One-Nut® technology), Hygenitec™ Flow Control (strainers, sight glasses, bubble traps, valves, drum pumps, and accessories), and Standard Pump (industrial drum pumps and motors). The product architecture centers on positive displacement pump technology with complementary flow control accessories. Key technological differentiators include the QuickStrip® tool-free maintenance design, One-Nut® AODD pump technology for simplified cleaning and reassembly, and 3A sanitary certifications for food and pharmaceutical applications. The company serves diverse industries including dairy, bakery, beverages, pharmaceuticals, meat processing, and transportation, serving major global brands. Recent strategic acquisitions of Flotronic Pumps (2021), Standard Pump (2022), and Metaltech Precision Engineers (2023) have expanded its European presence and manufacturing capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Unibloc® Pumps: Core brand offering lobe pumps, gear pumps, and twin screw pumps for sanitary applications.
• Flotronic® One-Nut Sanitary Pumps
• Hygenitec™ Flow Control
• Standard Pump

Products and services

• Unibloc Lobe Pumps Rotary lobe pumps including the FoodFirst QuickStrip Lobe Pump series with tool-free access, swing-arm design, and low-shear performance for maintaining product integrity in sanitary food, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications.
• Unibloc Gear Pumps Precision-engineered gear pumps with spiral cut gears for smooth, efficient, and quiet operation in viscous material handling, featuring QuickStrip design for tool-free maintenance.
• Unibloc Twin Screw Pumps

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 99% recovery of highly viscous materials with Flotronic Barrel Unloading Systems
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fristam Pumps: Manufacturer of sanitary centrifugal and positive displacement pumps for food, dairy, beverage and pharmaceutical processing — the same hygienic PD pump niche Unibloc targets.
• Ampco Pumps Company: US maker of sanitary centrifugal and positive displacement pumps for food, beverage and pharma, competing directly with Unibloc's hygienic pump lines.
• Wright Flow Technologies (IDEX): Producer of hygienic rotary lobe and circumferential piston pumps for sanitary processing, overlapping directly with Unibloc's lobe/PD pump offering.
• Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology (Spirax Group): Specialist in hygienic and peristaltic/PD pumping for pharma, biotech and food, serving the same sanitary and biopharmaceutical customers Unibloc targets.
• NETZSCH Pumps & Systems: Manufacturer of positive displacement pumps (progressing cavity, rotary lobe, twin screw) for hygienic and industrial fluids, directly comparable to Unibloc's PD pump range.
• Wilden (PSG, a Dover company): Leading maker of air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps for hygienic and industrial transfer, directly competing with Unibloc's Flotronic One-Nut AODD line.

Broad incumbents

• SPX FLOW (Waukesha Cherry-Burrell): Large process-equipment group whose Waukesha Cherry-Burrell brand makes sanitary positive displacement pumps, competing broadly with Unibloc but across a much wider portfolio.
• Alfa Laval: Global fluid-handling leader offering hygienic pumps and CIP systems for food and pharma processing; overlaps with Unibloc as part of a broad heat-transfer and separation portfolio.
• GEA Group: Major process-technology supplier to food, dairy and pharma including hygienic pumps and valves, competing with Unibloc within a much larger systems business.

Regional players

• Verder Group: European manufacturer of hygienic and industrial pumps (AODD, peristaltic, lobe) serving food, pharma and chemical markets, overlapping with Unibloc primarily in EU geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/UNIBLOCPUMP
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uniblocpump
• Xx.com/uniblocpump

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A3 records

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about Unibloc Pump