What ProFlow Pumping Solutions does

ProFlow Pumping Solutions is an industrial pump distributor, manufacturer, and service provider founded in 1996 and headquartered in Blue Island, Illinois. The company operates across seven North American locations, employs 51 to 100 people, and is privately held under Owner and President Scott R. Champlin. ProFlow distributes pumps, seals, and related fluid-handling equipment into heavy-industrial end markets including oil and gas, mining, ethanol and biofuels, food and beverage, municipal water, steel, and wastewater treatment.

The company carries a multi-vendor product portfolio as a distributor for manufacturers such as Salvatore Robuschi, MPUMPS, and Argal, while also selling proprietary brands it manufactures or rebrands under its own labels: PeakFlow, PeakShield, and PeakFlow-Argal. The offering spans centrifugal, positive displacement, and progressing cavity pumps, alongside mechanical seals and supporting accessories. ProFlow operates a dedicated pump repair facility and provides application engineering and field service supporting installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance. The company is currently marking 30 years of continuous operation.

ProFlow's business model combines third-party distribution with proprietary equipment branding and aftermarket services. Revenue is generated through capital equipment sales, replacement parts, and recurring service work tied to installed-base reliability. The company has grown organically through multi-location expansion and via the acquisition of Bourgeois Industries, which broadened its product and geographic footprint. A February 2026 partnership with Nova Rotors added hygienic positive-displacement pump lines targeting food, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications. Distribution rights, application engineering talent, and a growing proprietary brand portfolio constitute the company's primary commercial assets.

Name

ProFlow Pumping Solutions

Legal name

ProFlow Pumping Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://proflow.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ProFlow Pumping Solutions is an industrial pump distributor, manufacturer, and service provider founded in 1996, operating seven North American locations and serving oil and gas, mining, food and beverage, and municipal water customers with multi-vendor and proprietary PeakFlow brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pumps and Fluid Handling Equipment

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (423720)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Metering Pumps (IMAHANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Pump Systems & Pumping Stations (Surface, Submersible, Booster) (AFAAACAC), Pressure Pumping & Stimulation (Hydraulic Fracturing, Acidizing) (EUALABAF), Raw Water Conveyance & Transmission (Aqueducts, Mains, Pumping Stations) (EUANAAAB), Pump, Well & Booster System Service for Irrigation (HSAIAEAI)

Keywords

• Industrial pump distribution
• Mechanical seal solutions
• Pump repair services
• Fluid handling equipment
• Custom pump fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Blue Island

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Pump Equipment Sales: ProFlow sells a comprehensive range of industrial pumps across all major technologies from their manufacturer partners (Argal, MPUMPS, PeakFlow, Allweiler, Warren, IMO, SERO, KSB, Pioneer, Shinhoo, Handol, Nova Rotors, ProMinent, and others). Products include ANSI pumps, API pumps, mag drive seal-less pumps, progressing cavity pumps, slurry pumps, gear pumps, submersible pumps, and more.
2. Mechanical Seals Sales: Sale of mechanical seals including Type 99 single cartridge seals, Type 99 SS heavy-duty single cartridge seals, Type 99SSQD slurry seals, 388 HD double cartridge mechanical seals, and the proprietary 302T seal from Scenic Seals. Seals are sourced from brand partners including Scenic Seals, Smart Seals, Flexaseal, Tamar, Teadit, SLADE, and Easylube.
3. Pump and Seal Repair Services: Full-service pump and mechanical seal repair, including lapping, cleaning, pressure testing, part manufacturing, and complete turnkey repairs. ProFlow operates a large repair facility with in-house machine shop, welding, and fabrication capabilities. They repair over 95 different brands of pumps and also serve as an authorized OEM service center for Warren, IMO, TOYO, and other premium manufacturers.
4. Custom Fabrication: Custom fabrication services including welding (FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, brazing), machining (manual and CNC lathes and mills), cutting and torching, water jet and plasma cutting, rolling and bending. Services also include AutoCAD concept drawings and P.E.-licensed engineering support. Fabricates storage boxes, shipping skids, hydraulic power units, starter panels, jet rings, wireline boxes, production skids, and structural fabrication/repairs.
5. Training Services: Hands-on pump and mechanical seal training delivered at ProFlow's state-of-the-art training facility in Illinois or on-site at customer facilities. Training covers pump operators, maintenance teams, and engineers with practical, applicable knowledge.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ProFlow Pumping Solutions is a single-source industrial fluid handling equipment distributor and service provider that distributes, services, and fabricates industrial pumps and mechanical seals across more than 19 pump technologies. The company sells new pump equipment and mechanical seals from partner brands, operates a 25,000+ square foot repair facility with full machine shop and welding capabilities, and delivers hands-on pump and seal training. It complements distribution with proprietary PeakFlow pumps and PeakShield mechanical seals.

Product overview

ProFlow Pumping Solutions is an industrial fluid handling equipment company founded in 1996, offering a comprehensive portfolio of pump technologies, mechanical seals, repair services, custom fabrication, and operator training. The product portfolio includes over 19 distinct pump types: Air-Operated Diaphragm Pumps (Argal), ANSI Process Pumps (PeakFlow/D Pump), API Pumps (Handol), Canned Motor Pumps (Shinhoo), Corrosion-Resistant Fiberglass Pumps (Argal/PeakFlow), Gear Pumps (Sentinel), Progressing Cavity Pumps (Allweiler/Nova Rotors) including Hygienic and Sanitary variants with hoppers and auger feed, Hygienic Twin Screw Pumps (Nova Rotors HTS-Raptor), Mag Drive Seal-less Pumps (MPUMP), Metering/Dosing Pumps (ProMinent), Self-Primer Pumps (Pioneer), Side Channel Pumps (SERO), Slurry Pumps, Split Case Pumps (KSB), Submersible Pumps (PeakFlow), Three-Screw Pumps (IMO), Two-Screw Pumps (Warren), Vertical Sump Pumps (Vertiflo), and Vertical Turbine Pumps (PeakFlow). The seal portfolio includes the 302T Mechanical Seal (API 682), Type 99 series cartridge seals, and 388 HD double cartridge seal. Services encompass pump and seal repairs, custom fabrication, and operator training. The company operates as North American Channel Partner for Salvatore Robuschi, ARGAL PUMPS, and Master Distributor for MPUMPS.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PeakFlow: Proprietary pump brand offering ANSI pumps, vertical turbine pumps, and submersible pumps that meet or exceed customer expectations in performance and reliability.
• PeakShield
• PeakFlow-Argal

Products and services

• ANSI Process Pumps (PeakFlow, D Pump) ANSI process pumps interchangeable with Goulds and Sulzer APT/CPT style pumps, featuring heavy-duty solid shafts, high-quality bearings, enlarged seal chambers, and exterior impeller adjustment without disassembly. Targeted at industrial process operators requiring drop-in pump replacement.
• API Pumps (Handol) API 610-compliant industrial pumps including BB2 (Radially Split Two-Stage), BB3 (Axially Split Double Volute Multistage), BB4 (Ring Section High Pressure Multistage), and BB5 (Double-Casing Barrel) designs for power generation, petrochemical, and oil & gas applications.
• Canned Motor Pumps (Shinhoo) Seal-less pump technology with 100% leakage-free double containment design, eliminating shaft seals and ball bearings to reduce pump failures, with no alignment required and low vibration operation.
• Air-Operated Diaphragm Pumps (Argal) Air-operated double diaphragm pumps from Argal offering run-dry capability, solids handling, self-priming, and seal-less design for challenging industrial applications.
• Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer Pumps (Argal, PeakFlow) Corrosion-resistant centrifugal single-stage pumps meeting ANSI/ASME B73.1 standards with continuous strand fiberglass reinforced plastic construction for acids, brines, caustics, bleaches, solvents, and seawater applications.
• Mag Drive Seal-less Pumps (MPUMP) Seal-less magnetic drive pumps eliminating mechanical seals for handling hazardous, corrosive, or expensive chemicals with enhanced operational safety, including API 685 compliant models for refinery applications.
• Progressing Cavity Pumps (Allweiler, Nova Rotors) Positive displacement pumps with rotor/stator design for handling viscous, abrasive, and shear-sensitive fluids including high solids content and entrained air. Includes vertical PC pumps, maintenance-friendly block designs, and compact dosing variants.
• Hygienic Twin Screw Pumps (Nova Rotors HTS-Raptor) 3-A sanitary certified and EHEDG-compliant hygienic twin screw pumps for gentle, low-pulsation flow in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications with CIP/SIP compatibility.
• Hygienic Progressing Cavity Pumps with Hoppers & Auger Feed (Nova Rotors) 3-A certified sanitary progressing cavity pumps with integrated hopper and auger feed screw for pumping non-flowing, high-viscosity products including materials prone to bridging, supporting CIP/SIP environments.
• Metering/Dosing Pumps (ProMinent) Precision metering pumps using oscillating displacement technology with microprocessor control for accurate dosing from laboratory scale to 40,000 l/h for process engineering applications.
• Self-Primer Pumps (Pioneer) Self-priming centrifugal pumps for reliable solids and clear liquids pumping with automatic re-priming, featuring Elite Series with double lip seal bearing protection and external shim-less impeller adjustment.
• Side Channel Pumps (SERO) Multi-stage side channel pumps combining low NPSH first stage impeller with side channel design for exceptional differential pressures at 1750 RPM, including seal-less magnetic drive SEMA models and API-610 compliant SHP high-pressure variants.
• Slurry Pumps Pumps designed for pumping liquids containing solid particles with robust construction, added sacrificial material, and replaceable wear parts for abrasion resistance in dredging, process pumping, and highly viscous or abrasive applications.
• Split Case Pumps (KSB) Energy-efficient waste water pumps from KSB including Amarex KRT submersible motor pumps and Sewatec dry-installed pumps with F-max free-flow impellers for non-clogging operation.
• Three-Screw Pumps (IMO) Rotary self-priming positive displacement pumps with power rotor and idler rotors for high pressure boost capabilities even with low viscosity fluids, serving power generation, industrial, and oil & gas markets.
• Two-Screw Pumps (Warren) Versatile twin-screw pumps engineered for optimum performance at lowest life-cycle costs with no metal-on-metal contact for longer life, improved reliability, and ability to increase efficiency as viscosity rises.
• Vertical Sump Pumps (Vertiflo) Vertical sump and horizontal pumps designed for pumping clean or lightly contaminated liquids, fibrous slurries, and liquids containing large solids with suspended drive motor configuration.
• Vertical Turbine Pumps (PeakFlow) Deep well pumps with discharge heads, tube-line assemblies, column pipe, custom impellers, and bowl assemblies for municipal water, agricultural irrigation, mining, and industrial applications.
• Gear Pumps (Sentinel) Internal and external gear pumps for petrochemicals, chemicals, paint and ink, resins, pulp and paper, and food applications, known for durability, precision, and operational excellence.
• Submersible Pumps (PeakFlow) Underwater pumps for dewatering, solids handling, and specialty material applications in mines, construction, wastewater, and industrial settings with CSA and MSHA certification.
• Mechanical Seal Product Line (Type 99, Type 99 SS, Type 99SSQD, 388 HD) Cartridge mechanical seals including Type 99 single cartridge seals, Type 99 SS heavy-duty single cartridge seals, Type 99SSQD slurry seals, and 388 HD double cartridge seals for improved pump performance, solids/slurry handling, dry-run survival, and adverse shaft runout conditions.
• 302T Mechanical Seal (Scenic Seals / PeakShield) Heavy-duty mechanical seal designed to API 682 standards with temperature range from -40°C to 310°C, pressure up to 427 psig, and surface speed up to 25 m/s, featuring drop-proof springs and multi-stage heat exchanging design with near-zero VOC emissions capability.
• Pump Repair Services Comprehensive pump repair services operating from a 25,000+ square foot facility in Blue Island, IL featuring cranes up to 50,000 lbs, dynamic balancing up to 12 ft diameter, precision welding, CNC machining, and factory-authorized repair for Warren, IMO, and other premium OEMs.
• Seal Repair Services Mechanical seal repair division providing cleaning, inspection, and repair of mechanical seals with partnerships with Smart Seals, Scenic Seals, Flex-A-Seal, Tamar, Teadit, and SLADE brands.
• Custom Fabrication Services Custom turnkey welding and machining services for aluminum, carbon steel, and stainless steel including storage boxes, shipping skids, hydraulic power units, starter panels, jet rings, wireline boxes, and production skids, with AutoCAD concept drawings and P.E.-licensed engineering support.
• Pump & Mechanical Seal Training Hands-on training program for operators, maintenance teams, and engineers covering pump and mechanical seal operation, available at customer facilities or ProFlow's state-of-the-art training facility in Illinois, with a 2026 waitlist signup available via website form.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lost production costs can reach up to $10 million per day in chemical, HVAC, oil & gas, and automotive industries when pumps fail unexpectedly
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments13 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nova RotorscoreTechnology or Integration · 6 February 2026ProFlow Pumping Solutions expanded their hygienic pumping portfolio through a collaboration with Venetian-based Nova Rotors. The collaboration brings sanitary progressing cavity pumps (with integrated hopper and auger feed screw) and the HTS-Raptor Hygienic Twin Screw Pump to the US market for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical processes. Nova Rotors holds 3-A sanitary certification and EHEDG compliance for their hygienic pump products.
• Salvatore RobuschicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProFlow Pumping Solutions is the North American Channel Partner for Salvatore Robuschi. Salvatore Robuschi manufactures specialty horizontal and vertical process pumps for difficult liquids. This partnership gives ProFlow regional distribution authority and allows them to bring specialty pumping technology to the American market.
• MPUMPScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProFlow is the Master Distributor for MPUMPS throughout North America. MPUMP offers a full range of sealless magnetic driven pumps (mag drive pumps). The relationship provides ProFlow with exclusive master distribution rights for mag drive pump technology across North America.
• ARGAL PUMPScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProFlow Pumping Solutions is the North American Channel Partner for Argal Pumps. Argal manufactures Air Double Diaphragm (AODD), Composite and Thermoplastic Centrifugal Pumps. This partnership provides regional distribution authority for Argal's AODD and centrifugal pump technologies.
• Bourgeois Industries (now ProFlow Broussard, LA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBourgeois Industries, now part of the ProFlow extended family, is a pump-centric specialty fabrication and machine shop in Broussard, Louisiana. The acquisition/merger brought certifications including DNV 2.7-1, AWS D1.1, MSHA and OSHA trained staff, and authorized service center status for TOYO pumps. The combined entity provides customers with unmatched service and quality products with excellent personalized service.
• PeakFlow (Proprietary Brand)coreTechnology or IntegrationPeakFlow is ProFlow's own pump brand offering ANSI process pumps and vertical turbine pumps. PeakFlow ANSI pumps are interchangeable with Goulds and Sulzer APT/CPT style pumps, enabling easy switchover without redesigning motor attachment, coupling, piping location, or bedplate dimensions.
• Scenic SealscoreTechnology or IntegrationProFlow partners with Scenic Seals for the 302T mechanical seal ('The Beast'), a heavy-duty seal designed to API 682 standards with temperature range from -40°C to 310°C, pressure up to 427 psig, and surface speed up to 25 m/s. Scenic Seals is one of several seal brand partners that ProFlow works with.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DXP Enterprises: DXP Enterprises is a U.S. industrial distributor and MRO service provider focused on rotating equipment, pumps, bearings, and fluid handling — directly comparable to ProFlow as a multi-branch distributor-repair hybrid serving industrial customers.
• Sun Source (SunSource): SunSource is a U.S. industrial distributor focused on fluid power, pumps, and motion control with branch-based service — comparable to ProFlow as a regional multi-branch distributor/service provider for pumps and rotating equipment.

Broad incumbents

• Applied Industrial Technologies: Applied Industrial Technologies is a large U.S. industrial distributor carrying fluid power, bearings, pumps, and sealing products across thousands of branches — comparable as a broad-line industrial MRO distribution competitor with deeper resources than ProFlow.
• Flowserve Corporation: Flowserve is one of the world's largest pump and mechanical seal manufacturers serving oil & gas, chemical, and power — directly comparable as a manufacturer of ANSI/API pumps and seals that ProFlow distributes and repairs.
• Xylem Inc. Xylem is a global water technology and pump manufacturer serving municipal water, wastewater, and industrial markets — comparable as a major pump OEM whose products overlap with ProFlow's submersible, split case, and vertical turbine lines.
• Sulzer Ltd. Sulzer is a global pump and rotating equipment manufacturer with strong ANSI/API process pump lines — directly comparable as the brand whose APT/CPT-style ANSI footprint ProFlow's PeakFlow line is designed to interchange with.
• KSB SE & Co. KGaA: KSB is a global pump and valve manufacturer supplying submersible, split case, and slurry pumps — ProFlow is a KSB distribution partner, making KSB directly comparable as both a supplier and a competing pump OEM.
• Grundfos Holding A/S: Grundfos is one of the largest pump manufacturers globally with a strong U.S. commercial and industrial pump presence — comparable as a broad-line pump OEM competing in many of ProFlow's served verticals.
• ITT Inc. ITT is a diversified manufacturer with a strong Motion Technologies and industrial process pump portfolio — comparable as a major pump manufacturer serving chemical, oil & gas, and general industrial markets overlapping ProFlow's focus.
• Crane Company: Crane Company operates a diversified industrial portfolio including Crane Pumps & Systems (Barnes, Deming, Weinman) — directly comparable as an established pump manufacturer whose products ProFlow often replaces and repairs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

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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