Edelmann & Associates

What Edelmann & Associates does

Edelmann & Associates is a Minneapolis-based industrial pump distributor and authorized service provider founded in 1963, serving oil & gas, biofuels, chemical processing, asphalt, pulp & paper, and food processing customers across Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The company distributes positive displacement, centrifugal, seal-less magnetic drive, vertical turbine, and sanitary/food processing pumps from over 20 manufacturers, including ITT Goulds Pumps, Viking Pump, Wilden, Liquiflo, Seepex, Vaughan, Trillium Flow, Mouvex, and Neptune, and stocks more than 1,000 parts SKUs with access to roughly 10,000 pump configurations.

The business operates three revenue streams: new equipment sales, replacement parts and accessories (including OEM and re-engineered lines such as ITT ProCast and Viking O-Pro seals), and factory-authorized repair and maintenance services performed by trained technicians, with tear-down analysis, pickup/delivery, and on-site support. Pricing is uniformly quote-based with no public list pricing, and GTM is sales-led direct engagement targeting industrial and enterprise buyers across its six vertical segments.

Following its August 5, 2025 acquisition by Cogent Companies, Edelmann operates as a regional subsidiary within a larger industrial distribution platform. Operations continue under the Edelmann brand alongside a newly adopted unified Cogent Companies identity (November 2025), with no disclosed leadership change, no AI/data platform, and no public revenue disclosure.

Name

Edelmann & Associates

Legal name

Edelmann & Associates, Inc.

Website

https://edelmann.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Edelmann & Associates is a Minneapolis-based authorized industrial pump distributor and service provider, distributing pumps and parts from 20+ manufacturers across Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Founded in 1963, it serves oil & gas, food processing, chemical, biofuels, asphalt, and pulp & paper customers, and now operates as a subsidiary of Cogent Companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pump Distribution and Service

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Pumps & Plumbing Pump Accessories (Sump, Sewage, Booster) (IMADALAL), Production Services & Artificial Lift (ESP, Rod Lift, Gas Lift, Chemicals) (EUALABAH)

Keywords

• Industrial pump distribution
• Fluid handling solutions
• Food processing pumps
• Chemical process pumps
• Pump service and repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. New Pump Sales: Sales of industrial pumps including positive displacement pumps, centrifugal pumps, sanitary pumps, and specialty pumps from multiple manufacturers including ITT Goulds, Viking Pump, Wilden, and others.
2. Pump Parts & Components: Sales of industrial pump parts, repair kits, mechanical seals, filters, strainers, and accessories with 1000 items in inventory and access to 10000 pump configurations.
3. Pump Service & Repair: Factory-trained service technicians providing pump repair, maintenance, teardown analysis, and pickup/delivery services from their facility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Edelmann & Associates distributes industrial fluid pumps, food processing pumps, and pump accessories as an authorized distributor for over 20 leading pump manufacturers. The company also operates a factory-trained pump service and repair facility supporting customers across Oil & Gas, Biofuels, Chemical Processing, Asphalt, Pulp & Paper, and Food Processing industries in the upper Midwest.

Product overview

Edelmann & Associates is an industrial pump distributor offering Total Liquid Handling Solutions since 1963, serving Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The company operates as a multi-brand distributor offering over 20 pump and accessory product lines from leading manufacturers including ITT Goulds Pumps, Viking Pump, Wilden, Goulds Water Technology, Liquiflo, Mouvex, Neptune, Seepex, Vaughan, and Trillium Flow. Their core product portfolio includes Positive Displacement Pumps, Centrifugal Pumps, Seal-Less Mag Drive Pumps, Vertical Turbine Pumps, and Sanitary & Food Processing Pumps, complemented by mechanical seals, strainers, filters, pump monitors & controllers, and industrial pump parts. The company provides factory-authorized pump repair services with tear-down analysis, pickup/delivery options, and preventive maintenance support. Edelmann & Associates joined Cogent Companies in August 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Positive Displacement Pumps Industrial positive displacement pumps designed for consistent flow regardless of pressure conditions, suitable for viscous fluids and challenging industrial applications.
• Centrifugal Pumps Centrifugal pumps for industrial fluid transfer applications, featuring designs for various flow rates and pressure requirements.
• Seal-Less Mag Drive Pumps Magnetic drive pumps that eliminate shaft seals for leak-free handling of hazardous, toxic, or expensive fluids.
• Vertical Turbine Pumps Vertical turbine pumps designed for deep well applications, water supply, and industrial processes requiring high head lift.
• Sanitary & Food Processing Pumps Hygienic pumps designed for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and sanitary applications, meeting strict cleanliness and safety standards.
• Mechanical Seals Mechanical seals and sealing solutions for pump applications, including PPC Mechanical Seals and Viking O-Pro seals.
• Pump Strainers & Filters Strainers and filters including Rosedale Filters and Strainers for protecting pumps from debris and particulates.
• Pump Monitors & Controllers Pump monitoring and control systems including i-ALERT2 sensors for tracking pump health, vibration, and temperature.
• Industrial Pump Parts Replacement and OEM pump parts including ITT ProCast re-engineered parts and Viking pump repair kits.
• Pump Filter Regulators, Lubricators & Surge Dampeners Accessories for pneumatic pump systems including filter regulators, lubricators, and dampeners for smooth operation.
• Pump Service & Repair Factory-trained pump repair services including tear-down analysis, pickup/delivery, and maintenance for industrial and food processing pumps since 1963.
• ITT Goulds Pumps Full line of industrial pumps from ITT Goulds including Goulds Water Technology products, distributed by Edelmann & Associates.
• Viking Pump Positive displacement gear pumps including Viking Hygienic Pumps (Wrightflow) and asphalt/bitumen pumps distributed by Edelmann & Associates.
• Wilden AODD Pumps Air-operated double diaphragm pumps including Wilden FIT drop-in replacement pumps, distributed by Edelmann & Associates.
• Seepex Progressive Cavity Pumps Progressive cavity pumps for viscous fluids and sanitary applications with replacement parts available, distributed by Edelmann & Associates.
• Vaughan Chopper Solids Pumps Solids-handling pumps with chopper technology for wastewater and industrial applications, distributed by Edelmann & Associates.
• Liquiflo Chemical Pumps Chemical processing pumps designed for harsh environments with repair kits available, distributed by Edelmann & Associates.
• Neptune Metering Pumps Metering pumps for precise chemical dosing and proportioning applications, distributed by Edelmann & Associates.
• VIDAR VFD Motor Variable frequency drive motors for pump speed control and energy efficiency, distributed by Edelmann & Associates.
• Mouvex Pump Industrial pumps for various fluid handling applications, distributed by Edelmann & Associates.
• Liberty Process Pumps & Parts Process pumps and replacement parts for industrial applications, distributed by Edelmann & Associates.
• PPC Mechanical Seals Mechanical seal products and solutions for industrial pumps, distributed by Edelmann & Associates.
• Rosedale Filters and Strainers Industrial filters and strainers for pump protection and fluid quality, distributed by Edelmann & Associates.
• Trillium Flow Technologies (Wemco & RotoJet) Wemco and RotoJet pump products for industrial fluid handling, distributed by Edelmann & Associates.
• Goulds Water Technology Goulds Water Technology products distributed as part of the ITT Goulds portfolio by Edelmann & Associates.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60+ years of continuous operation in industrial pump distribution and service
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Cogent CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEdelmann & Associates joined Cogent Companies on August 5, 2025, entering a new era as part of a larger industrial distribution organization. They unveiled a new unified Cogent Companies logo representing unity and shared purpose.
• ITT Goulds PumpscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for ITT Goulds Pumps including Goulds Water Technology products. Offers genuine OEM ITT Goulds pump parts and ProCast replacement/re-engineered parts.
• Viking PumpcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Viking Pump products including Viking Hygienic Pumps (Wrightflow). Provides Viking pump parts and repair kits including O-Pro seals.
• Wilden PumpsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Wilden AODD (Air Operated Diaphragm) Pumps. Offers Wilden FIT Pump drop-in replacements without repiping.
• Goulds Water TechnologymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Goulds Water Technology products as part of the ITT Goulds portfolio.
• LiquiflomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Liquiflo Chemical Pumps and processing equipment. Offers Liquiflo pump repair kits.
• SeepexmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Seepex Progressive Cavity Pumps and replacement parts.
• Vaughan Chopper Solids PumpsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Vaughan Chopper Solids Pumps designed for handling solids-laden fluids.
• Mouvex PumpsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Mouvex Pump products for industrial fluid transfer applications.
• Neptune Metering PumpssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Neptune Metering Pumps for precise fluid dosing applications.
• PPC Mechanical SealssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for PPC Mechanical Seals for pump sealing solutions.
• Rosedale Filters and StrainerssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Rosedale Filters and Strainers for pump filtration needs.
• Trillium Flow Technologies (Wemco & RotoJet)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Trillium Flow products including Wemco and RotoJet pump lines.
• VIDAR VFD MotorsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for VIDAR VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) Motors for pump speed control.
• Liberty Process Pumps & PartssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Liberty Process Pumps and related parts.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Xylem Inc. Global water technology and pump manufacturer serving municipal, industrial, and commercial water markets. Overlaps with Edelmann's water-handling and vertical turbine pump offerings as a large incumbent.
• Flowserve Corporation: Global pump and flow control manufacturer serving oil & gas, chemical, power, and water industries. Operates upstream of Edelmann as an OEM supplier but competes for the same end-customer wallet and pumps.
• ITT Goulds Pumps: Major industrial pump OEM (parent ITT Inc.) for whom Edelmann is an authorized distributor. Competes for end-customer relationships via its own direct sales channels while supplying Edelmann with product lines.
• Sulzer Ltd. Swiss industrial pump and rotating equipment manufacturer with broad chemical, oil & gas, and water applications. Comparable product categories (centrifugal, positive displacement) but operates globally as an OEM rather than a regional distributor.
• MSC Industrial Direct Co. Large industrial MRO distributor offering pumps, fluid handling, and maintenance supplies to industrial customers. Comparable B2B distribution model but with much broader product portfolio and national footprint.

Direct peers

• DXP Enterprises: Public industrial distributor of pumps, bearings, power transmission, and MRO products serving similar end markets (oil & gas, food processing, chemical, industrial). Closely comparable multi-brand authorized distributor model with both equipment sales and service/repair revenue streams.
• Power-Flo Technologies: Regional industrial pump and process equipment distributor/service provider offering sales, repair, and parts across the Northeastern US. Comparable multi-OEM authorized distributor model with factory-trained service technicians.
• Global Pump & Mechanical: Industrial pump distributor and service company serving oil & gas, mining, and water/wastewater customers. Comparable model distributing centrifugal, positive displacement, and specialty pumps with accompanying repair services.

Regional players

• Watsco Inc. HVAC/R distribution leader; included as a comparable large industrial/wholesale distributor model, though focused on climate products rather than fluid handling pumps.

Others

• Cogent Companies: Parent company of Edelmann following the August 2025 acquisition; an industrial distribution organization with related fluid-handling/distribution businesses. Relevant as ecosystem participant shaping Edelmann's strategic direction and synergies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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