Mid-America Pump

What Mid-America Pump does

Mid-America Pump is a privately held industrial pump distributor founded in 1981 and headquartered at 5600 Inland Dr, Kansas City, Kansas. The company distributes pumps and process equipment across three product categories — centrifugal pumps (suspended wet pit, ANSI, vertical turbine, submersible, propeller, sealed, self-priming, split case, end suction, magnetic drive), positive displacement pumps (progressive cavity, AODD, plunger, high-pressure piston, peristaltic, diaphragm), and process equipment (metering skids, oil/water separators, belt presses, DAF, dewatering, screening) — sourced from 25+ manufacturer brands including Peerless, Cornell, CAT Pumps, EBARA, Wilo, Carver, AMT, Hidrostal, Vogelsang, March, Magnatex, Hydracell, and Liberty. It also distributes UL/ULC/FM approved fire protection pump systems with dedicated design staff for custom configurations.

The business model combines third-party product distribution with value-added professional services. Distribution revenue is generated via quote-based one-time sales supported by consultative application engineering, while service revenue is generated through repair, on-site maintenance, warranty support, installation, laser alignment, and energy audits, including 24-hour emergency response. The company employs 18 people carrying 211 years of combined pump experience and maintains over $400,000 in local inventory to support rapid fulfillment. Pricing is custom-quoted with no publicly disclosed rates; a downloadable line card is the only published pricing artifact.

The go-to-market is sales-led and consultative, positioning application expertise rather than product volume as the differentiator. The company sells into enterprise and government customers across 13+ industrial verticals — chemical processing, food processing, ethanol/biofuels, meat and poultry, plating, cooling tower, power generation, refining, mining, manufacturing, machining, OEM, and municipal water — with geographic scope limited to the Midwest USA. A sister-company referral with Letts Van Kirk handles municipal pump applications separately, and direct sales contacts (Mark Goodwin, Bruce Lovell, John Titus) are listed publicly. No revenue figures, funding rounds, or growth metrics are disclosed.

Name

Mid-America Pump

Legal name

Mid-America Pump

Website

https://midamericapump.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Founded in 1981, Mid-America Pump is a Kansas City-based industrial pump distributor serving chemical processing, food processing, ethanol, mining, power generation, and manufacturing customers. The 18-person firm distributes 25+ pump brands and provides repair, installation, and 24-hour emergency service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pump Distribution

NAICS

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

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Centrifugal Pumps (IMAHANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Specialty & Metering Pumps (IMAHANAC), Sump Pump & Sewage Ejector Pump Service (HSAOABAM)

Keywords

• Industrial pump distribution
• Centrifugal pumps
• Positive displacement pumps
• Fire protection pumps
• Pump repair services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Pump Distribution: Distribution of industrial pumps including centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, and process equipment from multiple vendor brands to industrial customers
2. Repair and Service: Full-service pump repair shop providing maintenance, on-site repair, warranty support, laser alignment, energy audits, and preventive maintenance services
3. Installation Services: Pump installation services including application design with field installers who understand pump performance requirements, extending application design through installation

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Mid-America Pump distributes industrial pumps and process equipment from 25+ manufacturers to industrial customers, covering centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, fire protection pumps, and process equipment for chemical processing, food processing, ethanol/biofuels, power generation, mining, manufacturing, and municipal water/wastewater sectors. The company delivers full-service pump repair, on-site installation, laser alignment, energy audits, preventive maintenance, and 24-hour emergency service through in-house and field service teams. Distribution is anchored by $400,000+ in local inventory and consultative application engineering by staff with 211 years of combined experience.

Product overview

Mid-America Pump is a Kansas City-based industrial pump distributor founded in 1981, offering a comprehensive portfolio of pumping products for the industrial market. The company distributes over 27 different pump brand lines including Peerless, Cornell, CAT Pumps, EBARA, March Pumps, Magnatex, Wilo, Vogelsang, and others, covering centrifugal pumps (suspended wet pit, ANSI, vertical turbine, submersible, propeller, sealed, self-priming, split case, end suction, horizontal end, magnetic drive), positive displacement pumps (progressive cavity, AODD, plunger, high pressure piston, peristaltic hose, high pressure diaphragm), and process equipment (metering skids, oil water separators, belt presses, DAF, dewatering systems). The company also provides associated services including repair, service, installation, laser alignment, and 24-hour emergency support. Mid-America Pump operates with 18 employees having 211 years of combined pump experience and maintains over $400,000 in local inventory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Centrifugal Pumps Distribution of rotodynamic pumps that use rotation to impart velocity to liquid, including suspended wet pit, ANSI, vertical turbine, submersible, propeller, sealed, self-priming, split case, vertical end, vertical mixed flow, chopper, drum/barrel, end suction, horizontal end, and magnetic drive types. Sold to industrial customers for diverse liquid handling applications across chemical processing, food processing, ethanol, mining, power generation, manufacturing, and municipal water/wastewater sectors in the U.S. Midwest.
• Positive Displacement Pumps Distribution of positive displacement pumps that trap a fixed amount of fluid and force it into the discharge pipe, including progressive cavity, AODD, plunger, high pressure piston, peristaltic hose, and high pressure diaphragm types. Sold to industrial customers for high-pressure, viscous, or shear-sensitive fluid handling in chemical processing, oil & gas, food processing, mining, and process industries in the U.S. Midwest.
• Process Equipment Distribution of process equipment including metering skids, oil/water separators, belt presses, rotating screens, DAF (Dissolved Air Flotation) systems, wastewater equipment, dewatering systems, FlexRake, and auto-deragging systems. Sold to industrial and municipal customers for water treatment, wastewater handling, and process separation applications in the U.S. Midwest.
• Fire Protection Pump Systems Engineering, design, and supply of UL, ULC, and FM approved fire pump systems including horizontal, in-line, end suction centrifugal, and vertical turbines with capacities to 5,000 gpm and head ranges from 92 to 1,176 feet, including prefabricated packages and custom house units. Sold to facility owners, fire protection engineers, and design-build contractors requiring approved fire pump systems for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Repair and Service Full-service pump repair offering including factory certified mechanics, rebuild and repair for all makes and models, machining, laser alignment, fabrication and welding, mechanical seals, dynamic balancing, preventive maintenance, on-site and in-house service, and 24-hour emergency response. Sold to industrial customers operating centrifugal, positive displacement, and process pumps across the U.S. Midwest.
• Pump Installation Application design and pump installation services delivered by field installers who understand pump application performance requirements. Installs cover centrifugal, positive displacement, fire protection, and process equipment pumps delivered through Mid-America Pump, extending application design through on-site installation for industrial and municipal customers in the U.S. Midwest.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18 employees with 211 years combined experience provide expertise equivalent to 211/18 = 11.7 years average per employee
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Carver PumpscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Carver Pump products. Carver Pump has built pumps since 1938 and was one of the first American pump companies to attain ISO 9001 certification.
• CAT PumpscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of CAT Pumps, manufacturer of quality industrial positive displacement triplex piston and plunger pumps with over 40 years of experience.
• Cornell PumpcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Cornell Pump products, producing robust high-efficiency pumps for industrial markets since 1946.
• Peerless PumpcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Peerless Pump products, one of the largest manufacturers of vertical pumps in the industry with over 70 years of experience.
• Wilo PumpscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Wilo Pumps, a world-leading manufacturer of pumps and pump systems for heating, cooling, water supply, and sewage disposal.
• EBARA Fluid HandlingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of EBARA Fluid Handling pumps for water, wastewater, commercial, municipal, energy and power industries with horsepower ranges up to 800 HP.
• AMT Pump Company (Gorman-Rupp)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of AMT Pump Company products, a subsidiary of Gorman-Rupp offering over 1000+ different standard pump model numbers.
• USEMCO StationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with USEMCO for custom pump stations, control systems and access doors for municipalities and industry. Custom design and manufacturing capabilities combined with Mid-America Pump's expertise.
• Hidrostal PumpscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Hidrostal Pumps, Swiss-quality pumps known for long lifespan, low maintenance, and applications in sewage, mining, and industrial sectors.
• VogelsangcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Vogelsang products including positive displacement rotary lobe pumps and RotaCut inline grinders, serving wastewater, agriculture, biogas, food processing, and other industries.
• March PumpscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of March Pumps, specializing in precision pumps for OEM, chemical, industrial, hydronic and solar applications. Introduced first magnetic coupled pump in 1963.
• Magnatex PumpscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Magnatex sealless centrifugal magnetic drive pumps in stainless steel, alloy, polypropylene or fluoropolymer-lined construction.
• Wanner HydracellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Wanner Hydracell pumps serving virtually every market sector with reliable pumping solutions.
• Liberty PumpscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Liberty Pumps, a leading US manufacturer of pumping products for ground water and wastewater removal in residential and commercial applications.
• Deragger Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of DERAGGER+ electronic pump management system with real-time pump monitoring and anti-ragging capability for wastewater pumps.
• DuperoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Duperon wastewater technology including FlexRake bar screening and washer compacting systems.
• Lutz-JESCO AmericacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Lutz-JESCO products including metering pumps, centrifugal pumps, AOD pumps, and chemical feed systems for water, wastewater, power, and chemical processing industries.
• LakoscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Lakos Disc Filter Systems for automated micron-rated particle removal in irrigation, industrial, process cooling, chilled water, and water treatment applications.
• Clean TekcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of CleanTek Water Solutions equipment for process water, industrial wastewater, and municipal wastewater applications.
• P.E.W.E.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of PEWE process and wastewater treatment solutions with multiple US patents and over twenty trademark registrations.
• MWI PumpscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of MWI commercial quality axial and mixed flow water pumps serving worldwide applications in over fifty countries.
• FMC PumpscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of FMC Technologies piston and plunger pumps, pioneers in pump technology since 1884.
• Flux PumpscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Flux drum and container transfer pump technology for chemicals, oils, foodstuff, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.
• Vertiflo PumpscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Vertiflo Pumps with over 25 years of experience applying pumps to diverse materials from liquid oxygen to molten sulfur.
• Prime SolutionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Prime Pumps products.
• Letts Van KirkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSister company referral partnership for municipal pumps, service and installation. Letts Van Kirk handles municipal pump applications while Mid-America Pump focuses on industrial applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• U.S. Water Services: Water and wastewater-focused equipment distributor and service provider. Comparable in adjacent municipal/industrial water pump distribution with service capabilities, though more focused on treatment chemistry than pure pump distribution.
• Letts Van Kirk: Sister-company pump distributor specializing in municipal water/wastewater pumps, service, and installation. Directly comparable business model (consultative pump distribution + service) with overlapping vendor relationships and shared Kansas City operational base.
• Industrial Pump & Equipment: Industrial pump distributor offering centrifugal, positive displacement, and specialty pumps with full-service repair capabilities. Comparable regional distribution model with multi-vendor portfolio serving industrial end markets.
• Kennedy Industries: Michigan-based authorized distributor of industrial pumps with service, repair, and engineering capabilities. Directly comparable model with strong vendor partnerships and consultative sales approach serving industrial and municipal customers in the Midwest.

Broad incumbents

• DXP Enterprises: Large publicly-traded industrial distributor with rotating equipment, pumps, and repair services across multiple U.S. regions. Comparable product portfolio (centrifugal/PD pumps, process equipment) and full-service model, though at national scale and with broader industrial MRO scope.
• Xylem: Global water technology manufacturer and pump OEM (Flygt, Wedeco, Bell & Gossett, Goulds Water Technology). Comparable in the centrifugal and process pump category they distribute, though Xylem sells both directly and through distributors like Mid-America Pump, representing both a vendor relationship and a competitive threat.
• Grundfos: Global pump manufacturer with broad centrifugal and submersible pump portfolio. Comparable in product categories Mid-America distributes; competes through direct sales for larger projects while using distributors for regional reach.
• Flowserve: Major industrial pump and flow control manufacturer serving chemical, power, oil & gas, and water markets. Overlaps with Mid-America's industrial customer base and product categories, though operates primarily as OEM rather than distributor.
• Sun Source / Peerless Pump Distributor Network: Industrial distribution platform with significant pump and rotating equipment exposure across the U.S. Comparable multi-brand distribution + service model and similar industrial customer base, though at much larger national scale.

Regional players

• Cincinnati Pump & Supply: Regional industrial pump distributor serving Ohio/Kentucky/Indiana with similar multi-brand distribution plus repair services. Comparable in size, scope (centrifugal and PD pumps), and consultative sales approach to industrial and municipal customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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