ipp Pump Products
ipp Pump Products GmbH is a German manufacturer of hygienic rotary lobe pumps, eccentric screw pumps and centrifugal pumps, serving pharmaceutical, food & beverage, cosmetics, biotech and chemical customers globally, now operating as a subsidiary of PSG (Dover Corporation) following its June 2025 acquisition.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersBersenbrück, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ipp Pump Products does
ipp Pump Products GmbH is a German manufacturer of sanitary pump technologies, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Bersenbrück, Germany. The company specializes in rotary lobe pump (Drehkolbenpumpe) technology for hygienic applications, operating on the thesis that contact-free, slow-running rotary lobe construction is the most suitable pump principle for hygienic processes. Its product portfolio consists of four core lines: the ipp Premiumlobe (ultra-hygienic rotary lobe pump with EHEDG-certified CIP/SIP cleaning), the ipp iLobe (specialized small premium variant for chocolate and confectionery), Exzenterschneckenpumpen (eccentric screw pumps for emptying Fluidbag containers and drums handling highly viscous media), and the Aqueous centrifugal pump line for low-viscosity media. Differentiating technical features include self-draining functionality (SDF) for SIP condensate removal and modular design for application-specific configuration.
The company serves five vertical end-markets — Pharmaceuticals, Food & Beverage (including chocolate, confectionery, dairy, bakery, beverages, juices and smoothies), Cosmetics, Biotechnology, and Chemicals & Paints — with the first three marked as primary. Distribution is global, operated through direct sales integrated into PSG (Pump Solutions Group), a Dover Corporation operating company that acquired ipp in June 2025. Pricing is quote-based, typical for engineered-to-order industrial hygienic equipment, and no public pricing or revenue figures are disclosed. The firm holds ISO 9001:2015 certification for development, production, distribution and service of rotary lobe and related pumps, EHEDG certification with formal CIP test documentation (Doc. 2 and Doc. 8), and TÜV Nord material certification.
Go-to-market relies on a multi-language website (German, English, French), targeted trade-show participation (Interpack 2026 Düsseldorf, ProSweets 2026 Cologne), a Facebook/Instagram presence and comprehensive after-sales services including spare parts, Smart-Repair, and product training. The company's reported headcount band is 11-50 employees, consistent with a specialized Mittelstand engineering firm. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of PSG/Dover Corporation, ipp's growth trajectory is now structurally tied to its parent's global pump distribution platform and its ability to scale specialty hygienic pump sales into Dover's existing industrial customer base across regulated processing industries.
ipp Pump Products firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ipp Pump Products
- Legal name
- ipp Pump Products GmbH
- Website
- https://pump-products.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- ipp Pump Products GmbH is a German manufacturer of hygienic rotary lobe pumps, eccentric screw pumps and centrifugal pumps, serving pharmaceutical, food & beverage, cosmetics, biotech and chemical customers globally, now operating as a subsidiary of PSG (Dover Corporation) following its June 2025 acquisition.
- Ownership category
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ipp Pump Products industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Hygienic Pumps
- NAICS
- Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)
- SIC
- Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Specialty & Metering Pumps (IMAHANAC)
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Where ipp Pump Products is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bersenbrück
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
ipp Pump Products business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
ipp Pump Products product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ipp Pump Products GmbH manufactures hygienic processing pumps for regulated industries, with a core specialization in rotary lobe pumps (Drehkolbenpumpen). The product portfolio comprises four lines: Premiumlobe (ultra-hygienic rotary lobe pump), iLobe (rotary lobe pump for chocolate and confectionery), Exzenterschneckenpumpe (eccentric screw pumps for viscous media emptying), and Aqueous (centrifugal pumps for low-viscosity media). All products feature contact-free operation to prevent product contamination through abrasion and support CIP/SIP cleaning, with EHEDG-validated hygienic design for food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, biotech, and chemical processing customers.
Product overview
ipp Pump Products GmbH is a German manufacturer specializing in rotary lobe pumps for hygienic applications. The company operates under the philosophy that rotary lobe pumps are the most suitable pump principle for processes with hygienic applications, offering contact-free operation to prevent product contamination through abrasion. The product portfolio consists of four main product lines: Premiumlobe (ultra-hygienic rotary lobe pump), iLobe (specialized for chocolate and confectionery), Exzenterschneckenpumpe (eccentric screw pump for viscous media), and Aqueous (centrifugal pump for low-viscosity media). All products support CIP (Clean-In-Place) and SIP (Sterilization-In-Place) cleaning capabilities. The company was acquired by PSG (Pump Solutions Group), a Dover Corporation operating company, in June 2025.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ipp Premiumlobe: Ultra-hygienic rotary lobe pump - the individual customer solution
- ipp iLobe
- Aqueous
Products and services
- ipp Premiumlobe Rotary Lobe Pump Ultra-hygienic rotary lobe pump designed for contact-free operation to prevent product contamination through abrasion. Features CIP/SIP cleaning capability and EHEDG-certified design (Doc. 2 and Doc. 8). Suitable as an individual customer solution for hygienic processing across pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic, and chemical applications.
- ipp iLobe Rotary Lobe Pump Small premium edition rotary lobe pump specialized for chocolate and confectionery applications, providing gentle handling of highly viscous and temperature-sensitive products such as cocoa mass. Contact-free operation with CIP/SIP cleaning capability.
- Exzenterschneckenpumpe (Eccentric Screw Pump) Progressive cavity (eccentric screw) pump designed for emptying Fluidbag containers and drums, handling highly viscous media transfer applications. Used for emptying pumps (Fluidbagpumpen, Fassentleerungspumpe) in hygienic and industrial processing environments.
- Aqueous Centrifugal Pump Premium centrifugal pump for thin-bodied/low-viscosity media. Features modular design with minimal changes for maximum functionality, hygienic design with dead-space-free O-rings, and mechanical seal located in the pressure compensation flow behind the impeller for maximum hygiene and temperature control. CIP/SIP capable.
Companies that use ipp Pump Products
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
ipp Pump Products technology and API
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- No
- API docs
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Feature4 records
ipp Pump Products partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.
- PSG (Pump Solutions Group) - Dover CorporationflagshipPSG, a Dover Corporation operating company, completed the acquisition of ipp Pump Products GmbH in June 2025. The transaction expands PSG's presence in critical hygienic applications sectors including food, pharmaceuticals, and biotech by adding ipp's innovative, high-performance hygienic pump portfolio consisting of rotary lobe pumps, eccentric screw pumps, and centrifugal pumps.
- Dover Corporationcoreipp Pump Products GmbH became a part of Dover Corporation following the PSG acquisition. Dover is a diversified industrial conglomerate with global operations in various sectors including pump solutions. The acquisition enhances Dover's Pump Solutions Group (PSG) portfolio with specialized hygienic pump technologies.
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
ipp Pump Products competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Alfa Laval: Global leader in sanitary/hygienic pumps and processing equipment serving food, dairy, pharma, and cosmetics. Direct competitor to ipp in rotary lobe and centrifugal hygienic pumps with comparable EHEDG-certified product lines and a far broader global service footprint.
- Watson-Marlow (Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions): Specialist in peristaltic and sinusoidal pumps for hygienic pharmaceutical and food applications, part of Spirax Group. Competes with ipp for hygienic transfer and dosing specifications in pharma, biotech, and food processing.
- GEA Group: Major supplier of sanitary pumps, homogenizers, and separators to food, beverage, and pharmaceutical processors. Competes directly with ipp in hygienic lobe and centrifugal pumps for dairy, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications.
- Verder Group: European pump manufacturer with hygienic lobe and peristaltic pump lines (including Verderflex and Liquiflo). Directly comparable to ipp in specialty hygienic pumps for food, pharma, and cosmetics.
- Viking Pump (IDEX Corporation): Manufacturer of rotary lobe and internal gear pumps under IDEX, serving hygienic and industrial applications including food, beverage, and chemical processing. Closely comparable to ipp on rotary lobe pump technology for hygienic service.
- SPX Flow: Provider of sanitary pumps, mixers, and heat exchangers for food, beverage, dairy, and personal care industries. Direct peer in hygienic centrifugal and positive-displacement pumps, with comparable EHEDG/3-A certifications.
- Fristam Pumps: German manufacturer of sanitary centrifugal and positive-displacement pumps for food, beverage, dairy, and pharmaceutical industries. Direct competitor with overlapping product technology and shared DACH-region customer base.
Broad incumbents
- ITT Inc. Diversified manufacturer of industrial pumps (including Bornemann and Richter process pumps) serving chemical, pharma, and general industrial customers. Competes with ipp in process pumps for hygienic-adjacent chemical and pharmaceutical applications.
- Xylem: Large diversified water and pump company with sanitary pump offerings serving food/beverage and pharma. Broader portfolio than ipp with much larger scale; overlaps in hygienic centrifugal pump specifications.
- Flowserve: Global pump and flow control manufacturer serving chemical, pharma, food, and general industrial markets. Provides broader pump portfolio including positive displacement pumps that compete with ipp's rotary lobe line for hygienic and chemical applications.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
ipp Pump Products social profiles
Digital presenceipp Pump Products compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
ipp Pump Products financial estimates
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ipp Pump Products leadership team
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ipp Pump Products funding detail
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Investors
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ipp Pump Products M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about ipp Pump Products
What does ipp Pump Products do?
ipp Pump Products GmbH manufactures hygienic processing pumps for regulated industries, with a core specialization in rotary lobe pumps (Drehkolbenpumpen). The product portfolio comprises four lines: Premiumlobe (ultra-hygienic rotary lobe pump), iLobe (rotary lobe pump for chocolate and confectionery), Exzenterschneckenpumpe (eccentric screw pumps for viscous media emptying), and Aqueous (centrifugal pumps for low-viscosity media). All products feature contact-free operation to prevent product contamination through abrasion and support CIP/SIP cleaning, with EHEDG-validated hygienic design for food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, biotech, and chemical processing customers.
Is ipp Pump Products a public or private company?
ipp Pump Products is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was ipp Pump Products founded?
ipp Pump Products was founded in 2004. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is ipp Pump Products based?
ipp Pump Products is headquartered in Bersenbrück, Germany, in the Europe region.
Who are ipp Pump Products's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Alfa Laval, Watson-Marlow (Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions), GEA Group, Verder Group, Viking Pump (IDEX Corporation), SPX Flow and Fristam Pumps. Broad incumbents are ITT Inc., Xylem and Flowserve.
Does ipp Pump Products have an API?
No public API is recorded for ipp Pump Products.
What industry is ipp Pump Products in?
ipp Pump Products's product category is Industrial Hygienic Pumps. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHANAC, Specialty & Metering Pumps. Its NAICS code is 333914 and its SIC code is 3561.