Aermotor Windmill Company

What Aermotor Windmill Company does

Aermotor Windmill Company, founded in 1888 in Chicago by LaVerne Noyes and now headquartered in San Angelo, Texas, manufactures wind-powered water pumping windmills and is documented as the only windmill manufacturer based in the USA. Its core products are mechanical water-pumping windmills in six wheel sizes (6', 8', 10', 12', 14', 16'), engineered around a proprietary scientific steel-wheel design (developed through 5,000+ tests) combined with back gearing for higher lift capacity, an auto-oiled enclosed gear case introduced in 1915 that reduced maintenance to annual intervals, and an off-center mast with oversize tail vane for automatic furling at high wind speeds. The company sells OEM replacement parts across 75+ SKUs (bearing kits, leathers, furl mechanisms, pump rods, wheel assemblies), a 17-inch scale model kit, custom machine-shop services (CNC lathe, 4-axis VMC, 500-ton punch press, welding), and resells Franklin Electric SubDrive Solar Pak solar pumping systems as a complementary off-grid offering.

The business runs a direct-to-consumer go-to-market: an e-commerce storefront at aermotorwindmill.com with global shipping, supplemented by phone sales (800-854-1656) and an in-house custom machine shop. Pricing is unit-based across sizes (e.g., 16' wheel assembly $9,227.80, 16' brake kit $2,072.60, small consumables $6.52-$19.56) and every windmill and tower carries an industry-exclusive 7-year warranty. Aermotor serves primarily US ranch and farm operations needing off-grid livestock and irrigation water, with secondary segments in rural property owners and certified windmill technicians trained through its partnership with the NMSU Windpower Technology Center. The firm is privately held by a group of West Texas Ranchers since 2006, operates from a 40,000 sq ft facility, and lists 1-10 employees.

Name

Aermotor Windmill Company

Legal name

Aermotor Windmill Company

Website

https://aermotorwindmill.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1888

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aermotor Windmill Company, founded in 1888 and based in San Angelo, Texas, is the only USA-based manufacturer of wind-powered water-pumping windmills (6'-16'), selling direct-to-consumer globally alongside OEM replacement parts and solar pumping systems to ranchers, farmers, and rural property owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wind-powered water pumping equipment

NAICS

Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510)

akta.pro primary industry

Wind Turbines & Nacelle Prime Movers (IMAHAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wind Turbine OEM Manufacturing (Nacelles, Drivetrains, Generators) (EUAMAHAD)

Keywords

• Windmill manufacturing
• Water pumping equipment
• Wind-powered pumps
• Windmill replacement parts
• Custom machining services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Angelo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Windmill sales: Complete windmills in various sizes (6', 8', 10', 12', 14', 16') including wheel assemblies, towers, stub towers, and platforms.
2. Replacement parts sales: Genuine Aermotor replacement parts including bearing kits, leathers, wheel components, furl mechanisms, pump rods, and miscellaneous hardware for all windmill sizes.
3. Custom machine shop services: Full custom machining, fabrication, iron working, finishing, assembly, and welding services for repairs, prototypes, and full production runs.
4. Fabrication and manufacturing services: CNC lathe, VMC with 4-axis capability, manual equipment, sheet metal, custom punch press up to 500 ton, welding, and painting services.
5. Solar pump products: Franklin Electric SubDrive Solar Pak systems for remote locations where traditional power is unavailable.
6. Merchandise and model kits: 17-inch Aermotor Windmill model kits for hobbyists and collectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aermotor Windmill Company manufactures and sells wind-powered water pumping windmills in 6' to 16' wheel sizes from its San Angelo, Texas facility, the only such manufacturer in the USA. The company supplies genuine replacement parts, sells a Franklin Electric SubDrive Solar Pak solar pumping alternative, and offers a custom machine shop providing CNC machining, fabrication, iron working, welding, and assembly services.

Product overview

Aermotor Windmill Company offers a focused portfolio of wind-powered water pumping solutions. The core offering consists of genuine Aermotor Windmills in sizes ranging from 6' to 16' wheels, all manufactured in San Angelo, Texas since 1888. The product line is complemented by a comprehensive range of 75+ genuine replacement parts organized into categories including bearing kits, leathers, loop steps, tower clamps, and mechanical components. Solar power alternatives are available through the Franklin Electric SubDrive Solar Pak integration for locations where wind power is impractical. Additional offerings include a custom machine shop providing CNC machining, fabrication, and welding services. The company also sells merchandise including scale model kits. All products are backed by a 7-year warranty and are 100% Made in the USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aermotor Windmills (6' through 16' Models) Traditional wind-powered mechanical water pumping windmills manufactured in the USA since 1888. Available in 6', 8', 10', 12', 14', and 16' wheel sizes for ranches, farms, and rural property owners requiring off-grid water supply.
• Genuine Aermotor Replacement Parts OEM replacement parts for Aermotor windmills including bearing kits (Babbit), leathers, wheel assemblies, brake kits, pipe base assemblies, oiling platforms, furl components, pump rods, and miscellaneous hardware, organized into categories like Bearing Kits, Leathers, Loop Steps, Tower Clamps, and Parts.
• Franklin Electric SubDrive Solar Pak Solar pumping system recommended by Aermotor for remote locations where traditional power is unavailable or unreliable, providing a complete solar-powered groundwater pumping solution as an alternative or supplement to wind-powered pumping.
• Custom Machine Shop Services Full-service custom machine shop providing CNC lathe machining, VMC with 4-axis capability, manual machining, sheet metal fabrication, custom punch press up to 500 tons, welding, and painting services for repairs, prototypes, and full production runs.
• Aermotor Windmill Model Kit (17") 17-inch scale model kit of an Aermotor windmill sold as merchandise for hobbyists and collectors at $29.95.

Quantifiable outcome

• 87% more efficient than common wood wheels
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Franklin ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationRecommended partner for solar pumping solutions. Franklin Electric SubDrive Solar Pak is offered for remote locations where traditional power is unavailable or unreliable. The SubDrive SolarPAK provides a complete system solution for solar groundwater pumping with quality components and technical expertise in groundwater pumping.
• New Mexico State University Windpower Technology CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNMSU Windpower Technology Center has offered windmill training since 1975 for wind-millers from novice to expert. Training covers conventional windmill designs, safety, selection, siting and setup, mill restoration, maintenance and repair, and wellhead/groundwater protection. The center helps preserve the iconic Aermotor Windmill through professional training.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Lorentz: Specialist in solar-powered water pumping systems used for irrigation and livestock watering in off-grid locations. Competes with Aermotor for the same remote water-pumping use case, but using solar PV rather than wind — the primary substitute technology.
• Dulas: UK-based specialist in solar water pumping and renewable energy for rural and humanitarian deployments. Direct substitute for Aermotor's off-grid, remote-locations customer segment.
• SunPumps: US-based manufacturer of solar pumps and motors for off-grid water pumping in agriculture, livestock, and remote households. Direct substitute supplier competing for Aermotor's primary customer.

Broad incumbents

• Grundfos: Global pump manufacturer with a major solar and grid-tied water-pumping portfolio (including SQ Flex systems). Competes with Aermotor across nearly every water-pumping application, with far broader scale, R&D, and digital tools.
• Franklin Electric: Aermotor's recommended solar-pump partner (SubDrive Solar Pak) and a broader competitor in groundwater pumping for residential, agricultural, and industrial users. Strategic ally and substitute supplier simultaneously.
• Xylem: Global water technology major (formerly ITT Water) offering pumps, treatment, and metering. Competes with Aermotor's wind-powered pumps through its broad electric and solar pumping catalog and well-known brands.
• Pentair: Global water solutions company providing residential, agricultural, and industrial pumping and treatment systems. Competes for the same end-user water delivery use case via grid-tied and solar pumping offerings.
• Vestas: Largest wind turbine OEM globally. While Aermotor's mechanical prime-mover windmill is a different end use, both share the wind-turbine engineering DNA and a renewable-energy customer pool; Vestas represents the broader incumbent in the wind machinery category.
• Flowserve: Industrial pump and mechanical power transmission manufacturer. Competes adjacent to Aermotor for water and fluid-moving industrial pump demand, and its mechanical engineering footprint parallels Aermotor's prime-mover gearing expertise.

Regional players

• Shakti Pumps: Indian manufacturer of submersible and solar pumps widely distributed in emerging markets. Competes for the global off-grid/agricultural water-pumping segment that Aermotor addresses via international shipping.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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