What Canadian Dewatering does

Canadian Dewatering LP is a fluid management and dewatering services company operating across Western Canada and the Northwest Territories through ten owned branch locations spanning Alberta (Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray), British Columbia (Surrey, Prince George, Castlegar), Manitoba (Winnipeg), Saskatchewan (Saskatoon), Ontario (Thunder Bay/Murillo), and the Northwest Territories (Yellowknife). Founded around 1982 and headquartered in the Calgary/Edmonton corridor, the company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mullen Group Ltd. (TSX: MTL) and serves the oil and gas, construction, municipal, mining, and industrial sectors, with adjacencies in flood and disaster response. Emergency response is a 24/7/365 offering routed through a single toll-free line.

The company's core offering combines a large equipment rental fleet — marketed as the largest in Western Canada, with 2,500+ pieces including 700 diesel pumps, 828 submersible pumps, and 178 power generators — with project-based professional services: dewatering (wellpoint, deep well, vacuum-assisted), pump system design-build, bypass pumping (up to 65 MGD sanitary, 20,000 GPM oil & gas river diversions), year-round cutterhead and suction dredging (up to 1,200 m³/hr, 440 HP), sectional barge rentals (Robishaw Flexifloat), sediment control, and commercial diving/marine contracting through the Northern Underwater Systems division (50+ years of Arctic diving history). Underlying technology centres on Xylem's Godwin Dri-Prime self-priming centrifugal pumps (automatic priming to 28 ft suction lift, liquid bath mechanical seal for indefinite dry-running), Flygt submersibles with Dura-Spin and Spin-Out wear-resistance features, ABS Pumps, and proprietary routing for John Deere and American Turbine distribution in the NWT.

Revenue is generated through three interleaved models: usage-based equipment rentals (unit monthly rates ranging from CA$1,573.65 to CA$2,300 for Dri-Prime models, plus hose/accessory rents), one-time equipment sales of Godwin, Flygt and ABS Pumps inventory, and project-based professional services (design-build-operate-monitor dewatering, bypass, dredging, diving). Distribution is predominantly direct, via branch-based sales teams of pump experts and field crews supported from Edmonton's centralized hub, augmented by a transactional e-commerce storefront for rentals and a 24/7/365 emergency response channel; pricing for rentals is unit-based while services are quote-driven, with no list pricing disclosed for most SKUs.

Name

Canadian Dewatering

Legal name

Canadian Dewatering LP

Website

https://canadiandewatering.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Canadian Dewatering LP provides dewatering, bypass pumping, dredging, sediment control, and commercial diving services to oil and gas, construction, mining, municipal, and industrial clients across Western Canada and the Northwest Territories via 10 branches and a 2,500+ piece rental fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fluid Management and Dewatering Services

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Dewatering & Groundwater Control (Wellpoints, Deep Wells, Cutoff Systems) (IMAFAOAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mine Dewatering & Water Management Services (Pumping, Treatment, Tailings Water Return) (IMAKAKAI), Dewatering & Temporary Groundwater Control (IMAFAKAH), Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Slurry, Dewatering & Process Pumps (Pumps, Valves, Piping for Mine/Plant) (IMAKANAI)

Keywords

• Fluid management solutions
• Dewatering services
• Pump rentals
• Bypass pumping
• Commercial diving services

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rentals: Rental of pumps, generators, and related equipment including Dri-Prime pumps, submersible pumps, and accessories. Monthly rental rates ranging from CA$1,573.65 to CA$2,300 per unit for various pump models. Large fleet of 2,500+ equipment pieces available across 10 locations.
2. Equipment Sales: Direct sales of pumps, generators, and accessories from manufacturers including Godwin (Xylem), Flygt (Xylem), and ABS Pumps. Products include diesel and electric-powered pumps for various applications.
3. Contract Dewatering Services: Professional dewatering services including wellpoint systems, deep well dewatering, vacuum-assisted systems, and complete project-based contract services. Services include system design, installation, operation, and monitoring.
4. Marine and Diving Services: Commercial diving, underwater welding, salvage operations, underwater repairs, and marine contracting services through Northern Underwater Systems division. Available 24/7/365 for emergency response.
5. Bypass Pumping Services: Design, build, and operate bypass pumping systems for municipal and industrial applications including sanitary lines, river diversions, and pipeline crossings. Services available 24/7/365.
6. Dredging Services: Cutterhead and suction dredging services with equipment ranging from 8 to 16 inch sizes, up to 440 HP, with productivity up to 1,200 m3/hr. Services include custom barge configurations and integrated pumping solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Canadian Dewatering provides fluid management solutions including contract dewatering services, pump system design and installation, bypass pumping, dredging, commercial diving, and equipment rentals to industrial, construction, mining, oil and gas, and municipal clients. The company maintains a fleet of 2,500+ equipment pieces (700 diesel pumps, 828 submersible pumps, 178 generators) and operates 10 branches across Western Canada and the Northwest Territories. It also sells and services Godwin Dri-Prime, Flygt, and ABS pump lines.

Product overview

Canadian Dewatering is a 100% Canadian-owned fluid management company offering a comprehensive portfolio of equipment rentals, sales, and professional services for water control applications. The core offering centers on dewatering services, pump system solutions, bypass pumping, sediment control, diving/marine contracting, dredging, and barge solutions. The rental fleet includes 700 diesel pumps, 828 submersible pumps, and 178 power generators. Product portfolio spans Godwin Dri-Prime pumps (CD Series: CD75MA5 through CD500M; HL Series: HL80M through HL260M; DPC300), Flygt submersible pumps (2000 Series, 2600 Series, 2800 BIBO Series, Ready Series), and accessories including Mineflex hoses, Contraflex discharge hoses, suction hoses, and screens. Northern Underwater Systems division provides commercial diving and marine contracting services. Services are delivered through 10 branch locations across Western Canada and the Northwest Territories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Northern Underwater Systems: Commercial diving and marine contracting division of Canadian Dewatering LP, providing underwater construction, non-destructive testing, underwater welding, salvage, repair, inspection, and cleaning services in Western Canada and the Arctic.

Products and services

• Dewatering Services Contract dewatering services using wellpoint systems, deep wells, and vacuum-assisted deep wells to remove unwanted water from construction sites, excavations, and industrial applications.
• Pump System Solutions Custom-designed, manufactured, and installed pumping systems for high head, extreme high head, and high volume applications including corrosive chemicals, mine water removal, and municipal sewer bypass.
• Bypass Pumping Environment-friendly fluid and sewage bypass solutions designed, built, and operated to divert flows during maintenance, construction, or emergency situations, with capacity up to 65 MGD sanitary bypass and 20,000 GPM river diversions.
• Pre-Engineered and Custom Barges Portable sectional Robishaw Flexifloat barges for rent and sale, plus custom-designed smaller barges for pump support, anchor placement, and work platforms in remote or specialized locations.
• Deep-Water Dredging Services Year-round cutter head and suction dredging services with dredges ranging from 8 to 16 inches and productivity up to 1,200 m3/hr for overcoming difficult site conditions.
• Diving and Marine Contracting Commercial diving and underwater services including construction, non-destructive testing, underwater welding, salvage, repair, inspection, and cleaning through Northern Underwater Systems division.
• Sediment Control Solutions Low-maintenance, cost-effective water treatment products and systems for turbidity reduction, hydrocarbon contamination, heavy metal contamination, and pH remediation.
• Pump and Generator Rentals Rental fleet of 700 diesel pumps, 828 submersible pumps, and 178 power generators for immediate deployment across construction, mining, oil and gas, municipal, and industrial applications.
• CD150 Dri-Prime Pump Self-priming centrifugal pump offering flow rates to 2,290 US GPM with solids handling up to 3.0 inches. Features automatic priming to 28 ft suction lift and dry-running capability via liquid bath mechanical seal.
• CD100M Dri-Prime Pump Dri-Prime automatic self-priming pump with simple maintenance and liquid bath mechanical seal for dry-running, designed for construction site dewatering or process water applications.
• CD103M Dri-Prime Pump Dri-Prime pump designed for handling sewage, slurries, and liquids with solids.
• CD500M Dri-Prime Pump Large-scale dewatering and sewage pump with flow rates to 16,120 US GPM and solids handling up to 4 inches. Features automatic priming and indefinite dry-running capability.
• CD400M Dri-Prime Pump High-volume dewatering pump with flow rates to 9,770 US GPM and solids handling up to 4.9 inches, suitable for sewage bypass and industrial pumping applications.
• CD300M Dri-Prime Pump Large volume water, sewage, or sludge pump with flow rates to 5,990 US GPM and solids handling up to 3.7 inches in diameter.
• CD250M Dri-Prime Pump Dewatering and bypass pump with flow rates to 3,720 US GPM and solids handling up to 3.0 inches. Features automatic priming and dry-running capability.
• CD225M Dri-Prime Pump Pump for sewage, sludge, or unwanted water with flow rates to 3,510 US GPM and solids handling up to 3.0 inches, designed for rental applications.
• DPC300 Dri-Prime Pump Construction and general dewatering pump with flow rates to 5,080 US GPM and solids handling up to 3.7 inches. Features indefinite dry-running capability.
• HL260M Dri-Prime Pump High-pressure mining, industrial, and municipal pump with flow rates to 5,550 US GPM and discharge pressures to 209 psi. Features automatic priming to 28 ft suction lift.
• HL250M Dri-Prime Pump Mining, industrial, and emergency fire backup pump with flow rates to 5,390 US GPM and discharge pressures to 175 psi.
• HL225M Dri-Prime Pump Jetting, pipeline pigging, and mine dewatering pump with flow rates to 3,660 US GPM and discharge pressures to 164 psi.
• HL200M Dri-Prime Pump Mine dewatering, process water transfer, and jetting pump with flow rates to 2,540 US GPM and discharge pressures to 139 psi.
• HL160M Dri-Prime Pump Mining, industrial, and emergency fire backup pump with flow rates to 2,140 US GPM and discharge pressures up to 268 psi.
• HL150M Dri-Prime Pump Stage dewatering, refinery product transfer, and temporary fire backup pump with flow rates to 1,650 US GPM and discharge pressures to 219 psi.
• HL130M Dri-Prime Pump Tough mining and industrial pumping pump with flow rates to 1,500 US GPM and discharge pressures to 273 psi.
• HL110M Dri-Prime Pump Mining, industrial, and emergency fire backup pump with flow rates to 500 US GPM and discharge pressures to 265 psi.
• HL100M Dri-Prime Pump Mining, industrial, and temporary fire pump with flow rates to 920 US GPM and discharge pressures to 165 psi, available in diesel, natural gas, or electric motor configurations.
• HL80M Dri-Prime Pump Compact mining, industrial, and emergency fire backup pump with flow rates to 460 US GPM and discharge pressures to 142 psi.
• Flygt 2250 Submersible Pump High-volume drainage pump for open pit mines based on BIBO design with semi-open Hard-Iron impellers (60 HRC) and flow capacity up to 5,200 GPM.
• Flygt 2400 Submersible Pump Two-stage drainage pump with optimized geometries for mine drainage applications, reaching higher heads with solids handling up to 0.4 inches.
• Flygt 2201 Submersible Pump Robust and reliable drainage pump with dual-stage hydraulic for higher heads, featuring semi-open Hard-Iron impellers and Flygt Spin-Out seal design.
• Ready 4 Submersible Dewatering Pump Compact electric submersible dewatering pump for construction and industrial sites, handling flows up to 275 GPM and solids up to 0.35 inches, portable and easy to install.
• Mineflex High Pressure Dewatering Hose High-pressure lay-flat hose with abrasion-resistant polyurethane coating for aggressive mine site water pumping, flexible in temperatures from -40 deg C to 70 deg C.
• Contraflex Discharge Hose 70% Nitrile and 30% PVC blend discharge hose for discharging water and oil-contaminated water at high pressures, available in 4-12 inch diameters.
• Black Rubber Suction Hose Heavy-duty suction hose for construction and mining industries suitable for negative and positive pressure applications, available in 4-inch and 6-inch diameters.

Quantifiable outcome

• Removed 2 billion gallons of flood water from High River and Calgary during 2013 Southern Alberta flood relief
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Xylem (Godwin and Flygt brands)coreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic supplier relationship with Xylem for Godwin Dri-Prime pumps and Flygt submersible pumps. Canadian Dewatering is a leading provider of Xylem products in Western Canada with close ties enabling specification, supply, and service of pumps for all project types.
• ABS PumpscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with ABS Pumps for additional pump solutions complementing the Godwin and Flygt product lines. Canadian Dewatering sells, rents, and services ABS pump accessories.
• Robishaw FlexifloatcoreTechnology or IntegrationUses Robishaw Flexifloat sectional barges for marine barge fleet operations. Transport Canada registered barges used for heavy equipment, drill rigs, pumps, and cargo transport in remote locations.
• John DeerecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial John Deere distributor in the Northwest Territories. Provides sales and service support for John Deere equipment through Yellowknife location.
• American TurbinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial American Turbine distributor in the Northwest Territories. Provides pump products and support through Yellowknife location.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sunbelt Rentals: Major North American equipment rental provider with pump and fluid management offerings, serving industrial and municipal customers. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the same dewatering/pumping rental category.
• United Rentals: Largest equipment rental company in North America, with a dedicated fluid solutions / pump rental business unit serving industrial, construction, and municipal customers. A broader incumbent whose pump rental segment directly competes with Canadian Dewatering at scale.
• Xylem Inc. Global water technology company and parent of Godwin and Flygt — Canadian Dewatering's principal equipment suppliers. Xylem also operates rental and service businesses in dewatering, making it a broad incumbent competitor and channel partner simultaneously.

Direct peers

• Rain for Rent: US-headquartered pump rental and fluid handling specialist with a deep rental fleet offering dewatering, bypass pumping, and filtration. Highly comparable to Canadian Dewatering across product mix and rental-led GTM, though it operates primarily in the US rather than Western Canada.
• Thompson Pump and Manufacturing Company: Manufactures and rents dewatering pumps (notably the EnviroPrime and BIBO lines) for construction, mining, and municipal applications. Closely aligned with Canadian Dewatering on pump rental plus manufacturing and serves similar end markets.
• Atlas Dewatering Corporation: Canadian dewatering and bypass pumping rental specialist serving construction and municipal customers with a similar pump rental fleet model, directly comparable to Canadian Dewatering's core offering.
• MI-TOR Pump & Dewatering: North American dewatering pump rental and service specialist serving construction, environmental, and industrial customers. Directly comparable to Canadian Dewatering's rental-plus-services model.

Regional players

• Pumptech: Pump solutions provider active in Western Canada focused on pump rentals, sales, and service to resource and municipal customers; overlaps materially with Canadian Dewatering across geography and product scope.
• Aqua Industrial (Western Canada pump services): Western Canadian pump and dewatering services provider to industrial and municipal customers; comparable regional competitor to Canadian Dewatering across its core Western Canada service area.

Others

• Godwin, a Xylem brand: Manufacturer of Dri-Prime self-priming pumps and direct subsidiary of Xylem. Functions as Canadian Dewatering's primary equipment supplier and is therefore a key channel partner as well as an adjacent ecosystem participant in the dewatering market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CanDewatering
• Facebookfacebook.com/Canadian-Dewatering-LP-171580103194305
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/canadian-dewatering-lp
• Instagraminstagram.com/canadian-dewatering-lp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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 →

Frequently asked questions about Canadian Dewatering