What Romtec Utilities does

Romtec Utilities, Inc. is a privately held Oregon corporation founded around 2000 and headquartered in Roseburg, Oregon, specializing in custom-engineered pumping systems for water and wastewater conveyance. The company designs, engineers, and supplies complete integrated packages that combine structural (wet wells, valve vaults, control buildings), mechanical (pumps, skids, grinder vaults), electrical (UL-listed control panels, VFDs, motor control centers), and communications (SCADA, telemetry, cellular/fiber connectivity) components. Each system is site-specifically engineered for the application, whether wastewater lift stations, stormwater pump stations, industrial process water (including HRSG blowdown, glycol recovery, oily water), booster/clean water, or greywater reuse. Applications span flow rates from tens of GPM (e.g., 70 GPM at Clark County) to over 18,000 GPM (e.g., PDX International Airport stormwater).

The firm operates as a single-source design-and-supplier with no resellers or distributors, executing direct enterprise sales to municipalities, developers, and industrial clients across all 50 US states and select international markets (notably Canada). Procurement pathways include purchasing cooperatives, federal contracts, state contracts (including California State Contract), and design-build/turnkey delivery. The go-to-market is built around free preliminary designs and budgetary estimates, lunch-and-learn education for engineers, and project management from planning through commissioning and lifetime support. Revenue is generated through project-based custom quotes (no money owed until design approval), one-time system sales, professional engineering services, and component sales, supported by a standard one-year warranty.

Romtec Utilities is privately held with no disclosed external funding, operates without a public parent or subsidiaries, and maintains a sister entity (Romtec) handling public-rated building packages. The customer base is unusually broad, spanning municipal water reclamation districts, the US Navy and Marine Corps, Fortune 500 industrials (Dow Chemical, Microsoft, IBM, Walmart, Home Depot, BP, Marathon, Tesoro, TVA, PG&E, Exelon, Chobani), ports (Port of Portland), airports (PDX), and rail (Union Pacific). Notable recent positioning includes a 2026 OCEA award nomination for the PDX Terminal Core Redevelopment project and the launch of BABA (Build America, Buy America) compliant pump stations targeting IIJA-funded federal infrastructure demand.

Name

Romtec Utilities

Legal name

Romtec Utilities, Inc.

Website

https://romtecutilities.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Romtec Utilities is a privately held Oregon-based firm that designs, engineers, and supplies custom-integrated pumping systems (wastewater, stormwater, industrial, and potable water) for municipalities, developers, and industrial clients across all 50 US states and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pumping Systems and Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Equipment

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Water Supply (4941), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Water & Wastewater Pipeline Pumping/Booster Stations & Pressure Management (Conveyance) (TLAGAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

SCADA, Instrumentation & Controls Integration for Water/Wastewater Projects (IMAFAGAK), Power Plant I&C / SCADA / DCS EPC (EUAEAAAN), Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control & Compliance (Storage, Separation, Treatment) (EUANAEAG), Recycled Water Customer Programs & Demand Management (Connections, Rate Design, End‑Use Controls) (EUANAGAJ)

Keywords

• Custom pumping systems
• Wastewater lift stations
• Stormwater pump stations
• Industrial water pumping
• Booster pump stations

Headquarters

HQ city

Roseburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Pumping System Design and Supply: Romtec Utilities designs, engineers, and supplies complete custom pumping systems as integrated packages including structural, mechanical, electrical, and communications components. Revenue is generated through project-based engagements with municipalities, developers, and industrial clients requiring specialized pumping solutions for wastewater, stormwater, industrial process water, and potable water applications.
2. Engineering and Professional Services: Includes preliminary designs, complete engineered drawings, full design submittals, field services, startup and testing, commissioning, training, and ongoing warranty support. Services provided throughout project lifecycle from planning through installation and long-term operation.
3. Component Sales: Sales of individual pumping components including pumps, control panels, valve assemblies, meter assemblies, level sensors, hatches, cable trays, davit cranes, guide bars, pump elbows, and other accessories.
4. Turnkey Contracts: Complete design-build and turnkey contracts where Romtec handles all aspects of pumping system projects including engineering, prefabrication, construction, and commissioning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Romtec Utilities designs, engineers, prefabricates, and supplies custom package pump stations and integrated pumping systems for wastewater, stormwater, industrial process water, and potable water applications. Each system combines structural (wet wells, structures), mechanical (pumps, valves), electrical (control panels, MCCs), and communications (telemetry, SCADA) components into a single prefabricated package supplied to municipalities, developers, and industrial customers. The company also provides engineering services, installation support, commissioning, training, and lifetime product support.

Product overview

Romtec Utilities provides custom-engineered pumping systems for water and wastewater management. The core product portfolio centers on four main system types: Stormwater Pump Stations, Wastewater Lift Stations, Industrial Pumping Systems, and Booster Pump Stations. These are complemented by Clean Water Pump Stations for irrigation and groundwater applications. Supporting infrastructure includes Control Buildings and Shelters, Electrical Components (Control Panels, SCADA Connect, Motor Control Centers), and various Assemblies (Valve Vaults, Flow Meter Vaults, Pumping Skids). Accessory products include Odor Control Systems, Grinder Vaults, and Slide Gate Systems. The company specializes in site-specific engineering with prefabrication for quick installation across municipal, commercial, industrial, and residential applications throughout the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stormwater Pump Stations Custom-engineered pump stations for flood prevention and stormwater collection, handling flows from low to 100-year storm events using axial flow and submersible centrifugal pumps. Used by municipalities, airports, ports, retail sites, and developers to manage runoff and detention.
• Wastewater Lift Stations Custom sewer lift stations that transport wastewater where gravity flow cannot, available in simplex, duplex, triplex, submersible, centrifugal, grinder, and chopper configurations. Used by municipalities, residential and commercial developers, correctional facilities, and industrial sites for wastewater conveyance.
• Industrial Pumping Systems Custom-engineered industrial pumping solutions for oil and gas, power generation, pharmaceutical waste, data centers, and food processing, designed to handle high-temperature water, high pressure, caustic water, and oily water. Used by refineries, power plants, chemical plants, and data center operators.
• Booster Pump Stations Water pressure booster systems for residential, municipal, and commercial potable water distribution, including control buildings and pumping skids. Used by utilities, developers, and apartment complexes to maintain pressure in domestic water systems.
• Clean Water Pump Stations Clean water and turbine pump stations for irrigation, recycled water, groundwater reclamation, and large water features, using turbine pumps, submersible centrifugal pumps, and axial flow pumps. Used by irrigation districts, recycled water utilities, and groundwater reclamation projects.
• HRSG Pumping Systems Heat Recovery Steam Generator pumping systems designed for extremely hot water conditions in power cogeneration facilities. Used by combined cycle power plants for blowdown pumping.
• Detention Pond Pumping Systems Pump stations for managing detention and retention pond filling or emptying to meet specific pumping rates. Used by retail sites, commercial developments, and municipalities for stormwater detention.
• Greywater Reuse Systems Purple pipe systems for collecting and pumping greywater for irrigation and other reuse applications. Used by municipalities and developers for water reuse programs.
• Glycol Recovery Systems Industrial pumping systems for glycol pumping and recovery with remote monitoring and system telemetry. Used by power generation and industrial facilities handling glycol fluids.
• Control Panels UL-listed control panels with options including programmable logic controllers (PLC), touchscreen HMI, variable frequency drives (VFD), soft starters, and motor control centers. Used to operate and protect pump stations across municipal, industrial, and commercial applications.
• SCADA Connect SCADA integration and telemetry systems for real-time monitoring and control of pump stations with two-way communications capability, including cellular or fiber optic connectivity. Used by utilities and industrial operators to remotely monitor pump station performance.
• Motor Control Center (MCC) Motor control centers for managing multiple pump motors with integrated control and protection features. Used in pump stations with multiple pumps or industrial motor loads.
• Control Buildings & Shelters Prefabricated buildings and shelters including open shelters, booster pump buildings, generator buildings, chemical storage, and custom buildings for housing pump station equipment. Used to house pumps, controls, generators, and chemicals in municipal, industrial, and commercial installations.
• Valve Vault Assemblies Prefabricated valve vault assemblies for housing operational valves in lift station systems. Used as part of pump station packages for municipal and industrial applications.
• Flow Meter Vault Assemblies Prefabricated meter assemblies for flow measurement and monitoring in pump station systems. Used to measure flow in municipal and industrial pumping installations.
• Pumping Skids Skid-mounted pump assemblies for industrial applications including chemical handling and corrosive water pumping. Used by industrial operators for chemical and process water applications.
• Odor Control Systems Odor control systems for managing smell issues in sewer and wastewater lift stations. Used by municipalities and developers to mitigate odor from wastewater pumping infrastructure.
• Prefabricated Grinder Vaults Grinder vault assemblies for solids reduction in wastewater applications, including Muffin Monster integration. Used by correctional facilities and high-solids wastewater sites to macerate debris before pumping.
• Slide Gate Systems Water control systems including slide gates for managing water flow in pump stations. Used to isolate or control flow within pump station structures.
• Fiberglass and Stainless Steel Packaged Pump Stations Prefabricated fiberglass and stainless steel packaged pump stations, including double-wall fiberglass wet wells, designed for corrosive environments and applications requiring non-corrosive materials. Used by food processors, chemical plants, and sites with corrosive water.
• BABA Compliant Pump Stations Pump stations compliant with Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act requirements for federally funded infrastructure projects. Used by federal agencies and federally funded municipal projects.
• Above-Grade Pump Stations Above-grade pump stations for sites where below-grade installation is not feasible or undesirable. Used by industrial and municipal customers where subsurface installation is restricted.
• Irrigation Systems Agricultural and irrigation pumping systems for crop irrigation, water reuse, and golf course/resort applications. Used by farms, irrigation districts, and resort/golf course operators.
• Retrofit Systems Replacement and retrofit pumping systems for upgrading existing lift station infrastructure in place. Used by municipalities and industrial operators to modernize aging pumping infrastructure.
• Pressure Relief Vaults Prefabricated pressure relief vaults for managing surge pressure in pump station piping systems. Used to protect pump station piping from transient pressure events.
• Junction Boxes and Disconnect Stands Electrical junction boxes and disconnect stands for power distribution and safe maintenance isolation in pump stations. Used as part of pump station electrical infrastructure.

Quantifiable outcome

• Prefabrication reduces installation time from weeks to days
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers31 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Smith & Loveless: Smith & Loveless is a long-standing manufacturer of prefabricated package pump stations and wastewater treatment systems for municipalities. Direct head-to-head competitor in municipal lift stations and turnkey pump station supply.

Broad incumbents

• Xylem: Xylem is a global water technology leader offering Flygt submersible pumps, Wedeco UV, and a full portfolio of water and wastewater equipment including treatment systems. Overlaps with Romtec on pump stations, SCADA, and municipal water infrastructure but operates at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• Mueller Water Products: Mueller Water Products manufactures water infrastructure products including valves, hydrants, and pipe fittings, and serves municipal water and wastewater utilities. Comparable end customers and infrastructure modernization themes, though Romtec specializes in pump stations while Mueller focuses on distribution and metering.
• KSB Group: KSB is a global manufacturer of pumps, valves, and related systems for water, wastewater, energy, and industrial markets. Comparable on pump technology, industrial process water pumping, and wastewater applications, though KSB supplies components rather than Romtec's fully integrated prefabricated stations.
• Sulzer: Sulzer is a Swiss industrial engineering company with a strong pump division serving water, wastewater, oil and gas, and power generation customers. Comparable on industrial pumping, power plant (HRSG-adjacent) applications, and water/wastewater infrastructure.
• ITT Goulds Pumps: ITT's Goulds Pumps is a leading industrial centrifugal pump brand serving chemical, oil and gas, power, and water/wastewater markets. Comparable in industrial pumping applications including HRSG blowdown and process water that Romtec addresses.
• Flowserve Corporation: Flowserve is a major manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals, and related services for power, oil and gas, chemical, and water industries. Comparable on industrial process pumping and power generation applications, though Flowserve operates at much larger scale.
• Gorman-Rupp Company: Gorman-Rupp designs, manufactures, and sells pumps and related equipment for water, wastewater, construction, agriculture, and industrial markets. Comparable on pump stations for municipal and industrial wastewater and stormwater applications.

Emerging players

• Vaughan Company: Vaughan specializes in chopper pumps and solids-handling pumping systems for wastewater and industrial applications. Comparable niche overlap with Romtec's grinder and chopper pump configurations for prisons and high-solids wastewater, though smaller and more product-focused.
• CECO Environmental: CECO Environmental provides engineered solutions including industrial pumps, filtration, and air quality systems for industrial customers. Comparable on industrial pumping and engineered systems delivery, though CECO serves a broader environmental portfolio rather than water-focused infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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