Gusher Pumps

What Gusher Pumps does

Gusher Pumps, Inc. is a 113-year-old American manufacturer of centrifugal pumps, headquartered and assembled at a single facility in Williamstown, Kentucky. The company produces horizontal and vertical centrifugal pumps spanning a broad catalog — including the 7500, 7550, 7600, 7800, 7071 ANSI, 8000, DIN, Vortex, Multi-stage, Sealless Immersion, Molten Metal, Screw Pump, and Self-Priming (SPP) series — complemented by parts, accessories, and Machine Tool Tank Units. Its engineering emphasis is on maintenance-reduction design features (Top Pullout, Back Pullout, and Enclosed Column configurations) that address common industrial failure modes such as leakage and prolonged service downtime. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015 (audited by Eagle Registrations Inc.) and EU CE marking for the 7550 series under three EU directives.

The company serves three end markets: industrial process applications (its primary segment), municipal water and wastewater infrastructure, and recreational facilities. Gusher supplements its hardware with PumpIQ™, a proprietary web-based pump selection tool that engineers use to size pumps against application parameters, generate dynamic pump curves, trim impeller diameter, and adjust operating speed. Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales, custom-engineered orders for higher-volume buyers, and a global distributor network that resells standard pumps and replacement parts; pricing is non-public and quote-based via Inside Sales.

Gusher operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Ruthman Companies, a strategic operating parent that pools multiple pump-related brands under shared corporate marketing. Distribution is channel-led, with Inside Sales handling direct quotes. The business is privately held with 11–50 employees, has not raised institutional capital, and does not publicly disclose financial results.

Name

Gusher Pumps

Legal name

Gusher Pumps, Inc.

Website

https://gusher.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gusher Pumps, Inc. is a US-based centrifugal pump manufacturer founded in 1912, producing horizontal and vertical pumps for industrial, municipal, and recreational markets from its Williamstown, Kentucky facility, sold via direct Inside Sales and a global distributor network as a Ruthman Companies subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pumps

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Centrifugal Pumps (IMAHANAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Positive Displacement Pumps (IMAHANAB)

Keywords

• Centrifugal pumps
• Industrial pump manufacturing
• Vertical horizontal pumps
• Fluid handling equipment
• Pump engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Williamstown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Pump Sales: B2B sales of centrifugal pumps including horizontal pumps, vertical pumps, parts and accessories. Products range from specialized single pumps to high quantity custom-engineered pump orders.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Gusher Pumps manufactures centrifugal pumps (horizontal and vertical configurations) for industrial, recreational, and municipal applications. The company produces one of the largest selections of centrifugal pumps from a single manufacturer, including close-coupled, end suction, immersed, self-priming, vortex, sludge, multi-stage, and full cantilever pumps, plus replacement parts and accessories. They also offer PumpIQ, a web-based pump selection software for matching pumps to application requirements.

Product overview

Gusher Pumps is a manufacturer of industrial centrifugal pumps with a portfolio spanning horizontal and vertical configurations across multiple series. The core product lines include 7500, 7550, 7600, and 7800 series pumps, along with ANSI 7071, 8000, DIN Series, Sealless Immersion, Vortex, CL-CC, SS-CC, Molten Metal, and Multi-stage pumps, plus Machine Tool Tank Units. Design innovations include Enclosed Column Design (to prevent leaks), Top Pullout Design, and Back Pullout Design for simplified maintenance. The company also offers PumpIQ™ as a proprietary web-based pump selection software tool for matching pumps to application requirements. Parts, accessories, and Tank Units complement the product portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Horizontal Pumps Industrial centrifugal horizontal pumps designed for various process applications, available in close-coupled, end suction, and other configurations for industrial facilities.
• Vertical Pumps Industrial vertical centrifugal pumps including heavy-duty models, close-coupled variants, and immersed pump designs for tank applications.
• 7500 Series Pumps Industrial coolant and general service pumps suitable for machining and industrial applications.
• 7550 Series Pumps Heavy-duty vertical flanged pumps designed for industrial use, compliant with EU directives for CE marking.
• 7600 Series Pumps Vertical heavy-duty pumps designed for demanding industrial applications.
• 7800 Series Pumps Industrial vertical and horizontal close-coupled pumps for industrial applications.
• 7071 ANSI Series Pumps ANSI-standard industrial pumps designed for chemical and process applications.
• 8000 Series Pumps Industrial pump series for various process applications.
• DIN Series Pumps Pumps conforming to DIN standards for international industrial applications.
• Sealless Immersion Pumps Sealless pump designs immersed directly in the fluid being pumped, eliminating seal-related maintenance concerns.
• Vortex Pumps Non-clog industrial pumps designed for handling fluids with solids, slurries, or stringy materials.
• SS-CC Series Pumps Stainless steel close-coupled pumps for corrosive or sanitary applications.
• Molten Metal Pumps Heavy-duty vertical flanged pumps specifically designed for handling molten metal applications.
• Multi-stage Pumps Pumps with multiple impeller stages for higher pressure applications, including vertical immersion and flanged configurations.
• SPP Series Pumps Self-priming industrial pumps designed for applications where the pump may need to self-prime from a dry suction condition.
• Screw Pump Positive displacement screw pumps for specialized industrial applications.
• Machine Tool Tank Units Complete pump-tank assemblies designed for machine tool coolant applications.
• Tank Units Complete tank assemblies for coolant and fluid storage with integrated pump systems.
• Parts & Accessories Replacement parts, mechanical seals, bearings, and other accessories for Gusher pumps.
• PumpIQ™ Web-based pump selection software that helps users choose the best pump for application parameters by searching the Gusher catalog, generating dynamic pump curves, trimming impeller diameter, and adjusting operating speed.

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

One partnership is on record.

• Ruthman CompaniescoreOthersRuthman Companies is the parent company of Gusher Pumps. Gusher Pumps is identified as 'a Ruthman Company' on their website and marketing materials.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Flowserve Corporation: One of the world's largest manufacturers of industrial pumps (including centrifugal) and flow-control equipment serving oil & gas, power, water, and chemical markets — comparable core product category with much broader scale and geographic reach.
• Xylem Inc. Global water-technology company producing a wide range of pumps (including centrifugal) for municipal water, wastewater, and industrial applications — directly comparable product and customer set, with much larger scale and digital service offerings.
• KSB SE & Co. KGaA: Global manufacturer of centrifugal pumps, valves, and related systems for industrial, water, and energy applications — comparable product mix with substantially larger scale.
• Grundfos: Leading global pump manufacturer producing centrifugal pumps for industrial, municipal, and commercial water applications — comparable end markets and product category, with much broader geographic and digital footprint.
• Pentair plc: Global water-treatment and flow-solutions company with significant pump manufacturing operations serving residential, commercial, and industrial water markets — overlaps Gusher's municipal and industrial customer base.
• Roper Technologies (pump-related subsidiaries): Diversified technology conglomerate owning multiple pump and fluid-handling brands serving industrial, water, and energy markets — comparable end markets through portfolio companies with much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Sulzer Ltd. Swiss industrial manufacturer specializing in centrifugal pumps and pumping solutions for water, wastewater, and industrial process applications — closely aligned product portfolio and customer base to Gusher Pumps.
• Franklin Electric Co., Inc. Manufactures pumps and pumping systems for industrial, municipal, and agricultural water applications including centrifugal designs — closely comparable customer segments and product category.
• Crane Co. (Crane Pumps & Systems): Crane Pumps & Systems produces centrifugal and specialty pumps for industrial, commercial, and residential water applications — directly comparable product range and customer use cases.
• Wilo SE: German-headquartered pump manufacturer producing centrifugal and specialty pumps for industrial, municipal, and building-services applications — closely comparable product portfolio and international distribution model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Ruthman_Cos
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ruthmanco
• Facebookfacebook.com/RuthmanCompanies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gusher-pump-co

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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