Hydromarque

What Hydromarque does

Hydromarque Limited is a Peterborough-headquartered, privately-held industrial pump distributor founded in 1987, operating as the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for three pump manufacturers: Gorman-Rupp (self-priming centrifugal, submersible, gear, and refueller pumps), Cornell (food-handling pumps for hot oil, hydro-transportation, and refrigeration), and Wallwin (legacy replacement pumps). The company supplies hardware, spare parts, in-house repair, technical training, and commissioning services to enterprise customers across water and wastewater utilities, food and beverage manufacturing, industrial processing, defense, fuel transfer, and construction.

The product portfolio is centered on surface-mounted self-priming centrifugal pump technology, which eliminates confined-space maintenance access required by submersible alternatives and supports long asset lifecycles (30+ years). The flagship technical differentiator is the patented Gorman-Rupp Eradicator Solids Management System for handling rags, wipes, and stringy materials in raw sewage. Spare parts inventory at the Peterborough warehouse enables next-working-day dispatch, with the company reporting over 95% of spare part deliveries despatched within 48 hours, and in-house repair is staffed by engineers with over a century of combined Gorman-Rupp and Cornell experience.

Hydromarque's revenue model is primarily hardware sales (pumps and spare parts) supplemented by professional services (repair, technical training, and typically free commissioning). Pricing is quote-based with 30-business-day validity, set against an order or published price list, excluding packaging, insurance, and transport. The go-to-market is consultative and sales-led: engineers conduct site visits and application surveys before recommending solutions, with marketing executed via technical content, SEO, and industry events such as Water Ireland. The company serves named enterprise customers including Anglian Water, Northumbrian Water, Severn Trent Water, United Utilities, Welsh Water, BP, Tata Steel, BAE Systems, Kellogg's, McCain, Walkers, British Sugar, and the UK military, and has positioned a dedicated AMP8 Solutions offering around the 2025-2030 UK water-utility investment cycle.

Name

Hydromarque

Legal name

Hydromarque Limited

Website

https://hydromarque.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hydromarque is the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for Gorman-Rupp, Cornell, and Wallwin industrial pumps, selling hardware, spare parts, in-house repair, and commissioning services to water utilities, food manufacturers, defense, and industrial customers from its Peterborough base.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pump Distribution and Pumping Solutions

NAICS

Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (423720), Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (42372), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Centrifugal Pumps (IMAHANAA), Pumps & Plumbing Pump Accessories (Sump, Sewage, Booster) (IMADALAL), Raw Water Conveyance & Transmission (Aqueducts, Mains, Pumping Stations) (EUANAAAB), Sump Pump & Sewage Ejector Pump Service (HSAOABAM)

Keywords

• Industrial pump distribution
• Self-priming centrifugal pumps
• Sewage and wastewater pumps
• Food processing pumps
• Water utility pumping solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Peterborough

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pump Sales: Sale of industrial pumps including Gorman Rupp, Cornell, and Wallwin brands. Products include self-priming centrifugal, submersible, diaphragm, hot oil, hydro-transportation, and fuel transfer pumps. Prices are quoted based on Order or published price list.
2. Parts and Spare Parts: Stocking and dispatch of replacement pumps and spare parts for Gorman Rupp, Cornell and Wallwin pumps. Most items dispatched for next working day delivery from Peterborough warehouse.
3. Pump Repair Services: In-house pump repair facility staffed by experienced engineers for Gorman-Rupp, Cornell and Wallwin Pumps. Repair services allow customers to purchase spare parts directly from the supplier at best possible prices.
4. Technical Training: Training services on all aspects of pump products, including practical pump rig demonstrations and in-house design and maintenance workshops. Offered at their in-house facilities or customer premises.
5. Commissioning Services: Commissioning service for pump installations, typically offered free of charge. Includes checking pump operation and familiarizing customers with their new assets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hydromarque is the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for Gorman-Rupp, Cornell, and Wallwin industrial pumps, supplying self-priming centrifugal, submersible, diaphragm, gear, vacuum-assisted, hot oil, hydro-transportation, refrigeration, refueller and engine-driven pumps. The company sells pump equipment, spare parts and provides in-house repair, commissioning, training and technical support services to water utilities, food manufacturers, industrial processors, construction, and fuel/energy customers.

Product overview

Hydromarque is a UK-based industrial pump distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of pumping solutions primarily from three manufacturers: Gorman Rupp, Cornell, and Wallwin. The core product lineup includes Gorman Rupp's extensive pump range (Super T-Series, 10-Series, 80-Series, O-Series, Prime Aire, Super U-Series, Ultra V-Series, JW-Series submersible, Roto-Prime, S-Line engine-driven, AMT diaphragm, GHS rotary gear, and refueller pumps) covering sewage treatment, wastewater, industrial processing, construction, and fuel transfer applications. Cornell pumps specialize in food-handling applications including Hot Oil pumps (for frying operations up to 287°C), Hydro Transportation pumps (for gentle food product transport), and Refrigeration pumps. Wallwin pumps provide replacement solutions for legacy conventional and submersible pump systems. Hydromarque also offers associated services including parts and repair (with next-day dispatch capability), training and technical support, commissioning, and AMP8 Solutions for water utility asset management. The company does not operate a unified software platform but distributes physical pump equipment with complementary support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gorman-Rupp Super T-Series Self-Priming Centrifugal Pumps Self-priming centrifugal solids-handling pumps for wastewater and sludge applications with suction lifts up to 7.5m, solids handling up to 3" diameter, removable rotating assembly and cover plate for easy maintenance. Patented Eradicator system handles rags, wipes and stringy materials.
• Gorman-Rupp Prime Aire Vacuum-Assisted Pumps Vacuum-assisted self-priming centrifugal pumps for applications requiring enhanced priming capabilities beyond standard self-priming performance.
• Gorman-Rupp JW-Series Submersible Pumps Submersible pumps for sewage and wastewater applications, available in sizes 80mm to 300mm.
• Gorman-Rupp GHS-Series Rotary Gear Pumps Positive displacement rotary gear pumps for industrial and chemical applications.
• Gorman-Rupp AMT Diaphragm Pumps Diaphragm pumps for construction applications, available in 3" size for handling abrasive materials.
• Gorman-Rupp S-Line Engine-Driven Pumps Engine-driven pumps for construction and bypass applications requiring portable power.
• Gorman-Rupp Fuel Transfer and Refueller Pumps Self-priming centrifugal refueller pumps (Roto-Prime and O-Series Refueller) for aircraft refuelling and industrial fuel handling, PTO and hydraulic motor driven, available in sizes 2" to 8".
• Cornell Hot Oil Pumps Food-handling pumps for hot cooking and oil transportation, handling temperatures up to 287°C (550°F), with seal balance lines, vapour suppression lines, and product-flushed/cooled or water-cooled seals. Used by major snack food manufacturers for potato crisp frying.
• Cornell Hydro Transportation Pumps Food-handling pumps with single-vane impeller and offset volute design for gentle transport of delicate food products with minimal damage, powered by water to provide cushioning at low speed.
• Cornell Refrigeration Pumps Pumps for refrigeration applications including cold storage, food processing, ice production and turbine inlet cooling. Features refrigerant emission-free sealing technology and three-year warranty.
• Wallwin Conventional and Submersible Pumps Replacement pumps and spare parts for the Wallwin (formerly Biwater/Gilkes Wallwin) range of conventional and submersible pumps, with legacy units over 50 years old still in service.
• Parts Supply and Pump Repair Services In-house pump repair facility for Gorman-Rupp, Cornell and Wallwin pumps staffed by experienced engineers, plus a large inventory of spare parts dispatched for next working day delivery across the UK and Ireland.
• Training and Technical Support Services Training on all aspects of pump products, from practical pump rig demonstrations to in-house design and maintenance workshops, delivered at Hydromarque facilities or customer premises. Includes ongoing technical support and free commissioning.
• AMP8 Solutions for UK Water Utilities Pumping solutions prepared for the UK water industry's AMP-8 (Asset Management Period 8), delivering reliable, future-proof pumping solutions aligned with the next regulatory cycle for water utilities.
• Gorman-Rupp Eradicator Plus Solids Management Upgrade Upgraded solids management technology for Super T Series pumps that cuts, chops and tears rags, wipes and stringy materials in raw sewage applications.
• Cornell Pulse Pump Monitoring Device Smartphone-based pump monitoring tool that reads temperature and vibration to check pump health, detect common pump problems and track sampling history via a QR code.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pump lifespans of 30+ years reported for well-maintained sewage pumps
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Gorman RuppcoreTechnology or IntegrationEurope's leading pump distributor for Gorman Rupp, specializing in self-priming centrifugal, submersible and gear pumps for industrial processing and water management. Gorman Rupp is an Ohio-based manufacturer founded in 1933 with over 4,000 different pump models. Hydromarque stocks extensive inventory of Gorman Rupp pumps and spare parts.
• Gorman RuppcoreTechnology or IntegrationGorman Rupp manufactures pumps used by Hydromarque in customer projects. The partnership enables Hydromarque to supply pumps for demanding applications including the BAE Systems Steamhammer barge project where Gorman Rupp high-lift self-priming pumps were installed for cooling water supply.
• Cornell PumpscoreTechnology or IntegrationUK distributor for Cornell food-handling pumps including hot oil, hydro-transportation, and refrigeration pumps. Cornell was founded in 1946 in Oregon and specializes in pumps for food processing applications used by major brands including Frito-Lay and McDonald's.
• WallwinsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationFormerly Biwater/Gilkes Wallwin, Hydromarque stocks replacement pumps and parts for the Wallwin product range of conventional and submersible pumps. Supports all Wallwin product lines with most parts available from stock.
• FES GroupsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFES Group partnered with Hydromarque for the AMIDS Scotland renewable energy project, requiring robust pumps to support a district heating network. Hydromarque supplied 3x Gorman-Rupp Super T Series self-priming pumps for heat recovery from treated wastewater.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• KSB: German global pump and valve manufacturer with a UK subsidiary. KSB overlaps with Hydromarque across water/wastewater, industrial processing, and food applications, competing on engineering specifications and service.
• Xylem: US-listed global water technology company (owner of Flygt, Wedeco, and Godwin). Xylem is a direct competitor to Hydromarque's Gorman-Rupp submersible and self-priming pumps in UK water utility and dewatering applications, and bundles digital monitoring.
• Flowserve: US-listed global manufacturer of pumps, valves, and seals for power, oil & gas, and water. Flowserve overlaps with Hydromarque in industrial processing and energy customers (BP, Tata Steel-type accounts) across the UK and Europe.
• Wilo: German-headquartered pump manufacturer with UK operations focused on building services, water management, and industrial pumps. Wilo is a comparable broader-line competitor pursuing digital pump solutions in similar end markets.
• Franklin Electric: US-listed global manufacturer of water and fueling pumps, including the Little Giant and Franklin brands. Franklin Electric competes with Hydromarque's Gorman-Rupp submersible and refueller lines in both water utility and aviation/military fuel applications.
• Grundfos: Danish global pump manufacturer with strong presence in UK commercial, industrial, and water utility markets. Grundfos competes particularly in booster, wastewater, and food-grade pumping, often with integrated digital offerings.
• Crane Pumps & Systems: US manufacturer of centrifugal, submersible, and specialty pumps serving water, wastewater, industrial, and military markets. Crane competes in similar specifications and end-markets to Hydromarque's Gorman-Rupp and Cornell ranges.
• Sulzer: Swiss-headquartered global pump and rotating equipment manufacturer with a substantial UK service network. Sulzer competes with Hydromarque-supplied Gorman-Rupp pumps in municipal wastewater, industrial processing, and food applications across the same enterprise customer set.

Direct peers

• SPP Pumps: UK-based pump manufacturer and supplier focused on fire protection, HVAC, and industrial water applications. SPP is a like-for-like UK-headquartered pump specialist competing for many of the same enterprise and contractor customers as Hydromarque.
• Stuart Group: UK distributor and service provider of industrial pumps (including its own borehole and packaged pump brands). Stuart Group is closely comparable to Hydromarque as a UK-headquartered technical pump distributor with similar application breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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

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