ZUWA-Zumpe

What ZUWA-Zumpe does

ZUWA-Zumpe GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of specialized pump technology, headquartered in Laufen, Upper Bavaria, with over 80 years of operating history. The company designs, produces, and sells dry self-priming impeller pumps across four proprietary lines (UNISTAR aluminum, COMBISTAR standard, NIROSTAR stainless steel, ACOSTAR) alongside complementary pump categories (drill, vane, gear, submersible, side channel, centrifugal, diaphragm, hand), with configurations adapted to specific media, viscosities, flow rates, and operating temperatures. The portfolio is rounded out by turnkey dispensing systems for diesel, oil, AdBlue, and gasoline (including ATEX-certified lines), mobile filling/flushing/service stations (Cleaning Mobilcenter, Servicecenter Mobil, VISCOTROLL), and accessories such as nozzles, meters, hose reels, and pump controls. All manufacturing, warehousing, and workshop operations run from the single Laufen site.

The business model is hardware-led, quote-based, and customization-driven: pricing is negotiated per application rather than listed publicly, with motors, voltages, impeller materials (EPDM-FDA, Neoprene, NBR, TPU, Viton/FKM), and ATEX ratings configurable per order. Revenue streams include pump sales, dispensing system sales, mobile service station sales, accessories, and customization/repair services. Go-to-market combines a direct sales force and dedicated export department with an international distribution network serving customers in over 40 countries; demand generation is supported by a multilingual website, social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), a newsletter, and a recurring trade show calendar (Südwest Messe, Tarmstedter Ausstellung, Ostbayernschau, Rottalschau, GaLaBau, EuroTier).

Customer end-markets are deliberately diversified across industrial/commercial pumping, fuel distribution, automotive/service, industrial cleaning, and commercial vehicles, with named reference cases ranging from research institutes and Formula Student teams to heritage restoration contractors and individual expedition vehicle owners. There is no disclosed M&A activity, no external funding, no parent company, and no disclosed management team beyond the owner-operator structure typical of a German Mittelstand GmbH.

Name

ZUWA-Zumpe

Legal name

ZUWA-Zumpe GmbH

Website

https://zuwa.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ZUWA-Zumpe GmbH is a German Mittelstand manufacturer of proprietary dry self-priming impeller pumps (UNISTAR, COMBISTAR, NIROSTAR, ACOSTAR), complementary pump types, and turnkey diesel/oil/AdBlue dispensing and mobile service systems, serving industrial, commercial, agricultural, automotive, and research customers in over 40 countries through direct sales and an international distribution network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pump Manufacturing and Fluid Handling Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Metering Pumps (IMAHANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Industrial pump manufacturing
• Impeller pump technology
• Diesel dispensing systems
• AdBlue refueling equipment
• Oil transfer pumps

Headquarters

HQ city

Laufen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pump Sales: Sale of specialized pumps including impeller pumps (UNISTAR, COMBISTAR, NIROSTAR, ACOSTAR), vane pumps, gear pumps, centrifugal pumps, diaphragm pumps, submersible pumps, side channel pumps, and hand pumps.
2. Dispensing Systems: Sale of complete dispensing systems for diesel, oil, AdBlue, and gasoline including Betankungssets (refueling kits), stationery and mobile solutions.
3. Filling and Flushing Stations: Sale of mobile service centers, cleaning systems, and filling/flushing equipment for industrial applications.
4. Accessories: Sale of accessories including nozzles (Zapfpistolen), meters (Zählwerke), hose reels (Schlauchhaspeln), and pump controls.
5. Customization and Repair Services: Customization services, project requirements handling, and repair services through in-house production, warehousing, and workshop capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ZUWA-Zumpe designs, manufactures, and distributes specialized pump technology, including proprietary dry self-priming impeller pumps (UNISTAR, COMBISTAR, NIROSTAR, ACOSTAR), plus vane, gear, centrifugal, diaphragm, submersible, side-channel, drill, and hand pumps. The company complements these with complete dispensing systems for diesel, oil, AdBlue, and gasoline, mobile filling and flushing stations (e.g., Cleaning Mobilcenter, Servicecenter Mobil), and accessories such as nozzles, meters, hose reels, and controls, all produced in-house at its Upper Bavarian facility in Laufen, Germany.

Product overview

ZUWA-Zumpe is a global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality pump technology serving customers in over 40 countries. The product portfolio consists of specialized pumps (impeller pumps, drill pumps, vane pumps, gear pumps, submersible pumps, side channel pumps, centrifugal pumps, diaphragm pumps, and hand pumps) complemented by system solutions, filling and flushing stations, dispensing systems for diesel/oil/AdBlue/gasoline, and accessories. The core proprietary impeller pump lines include UNISTAR, COMBISTAR, NIROSTAR, and ACOSTAR in aluminum and stainless steel variants, which can be individually adapted for various media, flow rates, and operating conditions. The offering spans from individual pump units to complete turnkey dispensing and service systems including the Cleaning Mobilcenter, Servicecenter Mobil, and VISCOTROLL mobile oil delivery systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• UNISTAR Impeller Pumps Dry self-priming impeller pumps in aluminum for non-abrasive and non-corrosive media including water, wastewater, diesel, biodiesel, heating oil, motor oil, cleaning agents, and antifreeze; flow rates 15-120 l/min. Targeted at industrial, workshop, agricultural, and expedition/expedition-vehicle applications.
• COMBISTAR Impeller Pumps House-brand dry self-priming impeller pumps in standard configurations, individually adaptable to different pumped media, flow rates, and operating conditions. Used in diverse industrial, commercial, and expedition applications.
• NIROSTAR Impeller Pumps High-quality stainless steel impeller pumps for abrasive and corrosive media; flow rates 15-730 l/min; available in versions A, B, C, C PLUS, D, E, and F with multiple impeller materials (EPDM-FDA, Neoprene, Viton/FKM, TPU, Perbunan/NBR). Targeted at industry, plant engineering, and food and beverage applications.
• ACOSTAR Impeller Pumps House-brand dry self-priming impeller pumps in standard configuration within ZUWA's impeller portfolio, adaptable to specific media and operating conditions.
• Drill Pumps Universal stainless-steel pump tool for craftsmen and industrial applications involving corrosive media; quick and easy to install into standard drilling machines.
• Gear and Vane Pumps (Viscomat, Viscomat Gerotor, Viscostar) Gear and vane pumps for clean oils and viscous liquids up to 4000 cSt and temperatures up to 230°C; flow rates 14-70 l/min and pressures up to 25-100 bar, used for oil transfer and dispensing.
• Submersible Pumps Submersible pumps for operation in tanks, including specialized AdBlue submersible pumps; suction down to 30 mm liquid level.
• Centrifugal Pumps (E300) Self-priming centrifugal pump with open impeller and integrated check valve, suitable for diesel transfer up to 550 l/min.
• Diaphragm Pumps Self-priming diaphragm pumps without dynamic seals; pump heads made of technopolymers suitable for AdBlue, antifreeze, and water; up to 36 l/min at 1.5 bar.
• Hand Pumps Cost-effective piston and rotary hand pumps for drums and containers, used where small filling quantities suffice.
• Side Channel Pumps Side channel pumps for specialized industrial fluid-handling applications.
• Diesel Delivery Systems Complete stationary and mobile refueling kits and dispensing systems for diesel, biodiesel, gasoline, kerosene, and HVO/XTL, including Panther, E-series, E3000, BI100, and ATEX-certified EX-series fuel pumps.
• Oil Dispensing Systems Stationary and mobile systems for conveying, transferring, and dispensing oils, including barrel pumps and filter units for different oil types and viscosities.
• AdBlue Dispensing Systems Refueling systems (kits, mobile tanks, barrel pumps, pumps) for AdBlue urea solution; sized to enable diesel engines to convert approximately 90% of nitrogen-oxide emissions via SCR catalytic converters.
• Cleaning Mobilcenter Mobile cleaning unit for filtering and flushing in industrial applications; removes deposits, biofilm, corrosion, microorganisms, and sludge from pipe systems, heat exchangers, and machine tools; equipped with COMBISTAR 2000-B impeller pump, 55 L tank, and 75 µm filter.
• Servicecenter Mobil Mobile service center for extracting waste oil from engines, gearboxes, and hydraulics, and for extracting cooling lubricants and drilling water from CNC machines.
• VISCOTROLL Mobile Oil Delivery System Drum-trolley mobile system with pump for hydraulic, engine, and transmission oils; available with vane pumps (VISCOMAT 70) or gear pumps (VISCOMAT 200).
• MobilFil and Depuroil Mobile Oil Filtration Systems Mobile oil filtration systems for removing suspended particles and dirt from low- and medium-viscosity oil; up to 50 l/min, oil temperature up to 60°C, viscosity up to 500 cSt.
• Stationary Tank Systems Stationary fuel and oil tank installations for permanent facility use.
• Mobile Tank Systems Mobile fueling systems including battery kits and fueling boxes for on-site refueling.
• System Solutions (Spraying/Watering, Domestic Water, Pond Cleaning, Flat Suction) Complete packaged systems for spraying and watering equipment, domestic water supply, pond cleaning, and flat suction technology, built around ZUWA pumps.
• Accessories (Fuel Nozzles, Meters, Hose Reels, Pump Controls) Supporting components including fuel nozzles (Zapfpistolen), flow meters (K33, K400), hose reels, and pump control units for use with ZUWA pumps and dispensing systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• AdBlue dispensing converts approximately 90% of climate-damaging nitrogen oxide into harmless nitrogen and water in SCR catalytic converters

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ZUWAPumpen
• Facebookfacebook.com/zuwapumpen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zuwa-zumpe-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/zuwa_pumps
• Xx.com/ZuwaZumpe

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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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