Penn Valley Pump

What Penn Valley Pump does

Penn Valley Pump is a specialty manufacturer of Double Disc Pumps, a positive displacement pump technology designed for solids-handling and viscous-fluid applications. Founded in 1980 by George Burrage and headquartered in Warrington, Pennsylvania, the company engineers and builds seven pump sizes alongside complementary accessories, serving municipal wastewater treatment, industrial processing, chemical manufacturing, and food processing operators in the United States. The product platform is built around proprietary mechanical innovations, including the patented 'Maintain in Place' hinged housing design and Trunnion Sealing Design, which together reduce the disassembly and downtime required for routine service compared to conventional pump architectures.

The company operates a direct-to-customer sales model with no third-party distribution, generating revenue through engineered equipment sales to government entities, industrial operators, and process facilities. Penn Valley Pump has pursued regulatory certifications to expand addressable markets, including NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 and NSF/ANSI 372 (achieved 2022) for potable water service and Build America, Buy America (BABA) compliance for federally funded infrastructure projects. The customer base includes named municipal wastewater authorities such as Upper Blackstone, City of Titusville, Galien River Sanitary District, City of Moline, and Sanford Sewerage District. On October 31, 2024, the company was acquired by Ingersoll Rand Inc., with financial terms undisclosed, ending 44 years of independent private operation.

Name

Penn Valley Pump

Legal name

Penn Valley Pump Company, Inc.

Website

https://pennvalleypump.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Penn Valley Pump, founded in 1980 and based in Warrington, Pennsylvania, manufactures Double Disc positive displacement pumps and accessories for municipal wastewater, industrial, chemical, and food processing customers in the United States via direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pumps

NAICS

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

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Positive Displacement Pumps (IMAHANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sewer Pump/Lift Stations & Wet Wells (EUANACAC), Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Slurry, Dewatering & Process Pumps (Pumps, Valves, Piping for Mine/Plant) (IMAKANAI)

Keywords

• Positive displacement pumps
• Wastewater treatment pumps
• Sludge handling pumps
• Industrial process pumps
• Double disc pumps

Headquarters

HQ city

Warrington

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. Double Disc Pump Sales: PVP manufactures and sells seven different Double Disc Pump sizes for municipal, industrial, chemical, and food processing applications. Pumps are available in various configurations including simplex and duplex models. Revenue is generated through direct sales of complete pump units.
2. Pump Accessories: PVP offers accessories including Adjustable Back Pressure Valve (PVP759), Pressure Vacuum Switch Assembly (PVP420 Series), Portable Davit Crane (PVP837), and VFD Control Panels. These complementary products enhance pump installation and operation.
3. Upgrade/Exchange Program: Exchange program allows customers to receive factory reconditioned pumps or upgrade to newer models. Options include exchanging for reconditioned bare-shaft pump or drive assembly, full upgrades to latest models, or customer-performed repairs using genuine PVP parts.
4. Pump Reconditioning Services: Factory-authorized reconditioning service where customers send their entire pump or drive assembly for professional refurbishment. Repairs typically completed in three working days with one-year warranty.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Penn Valley Pump manufactures and sells Double Disc Pumps, a reciprocating positive displacement pump based on a non-captive free disc design that combines positive displacement performance with induced flow principles. The company produces seven pump sizes (2DDSX05 through 6DDDX214) along with complementary accessories for municipal, industrial, chemical, and food processing applications handling sludge, slurry, scum, and viscous fluids.

Product overview

Penn Valley Pump manufactures the Double Disc Pump™, a positive displacement pump line based on 'non-captive' free disc technology. The product portfolio centers on seven sizes of Double Disc Pumps (2DDSX05, 3DDSX11, 3DDSX22, 4DDSX30, 6DDSX76, 6DDSX107, 6DDDX214) designed for municipal, industrial, chemical, and food processing applications. Supporting the core pumps is a range of accessories including the PVP420 Pressure/Vacuum Switch Assembly, PVP759 Adjustable Back Pressure Valve, PVP837 Portable Davit Crane, and VFD Control Panels. The company also offers service programs including the Swap Your Pump trial program and Upgrade/Exchange Program. The patented Maintain in Place hinged housing design is a key differentiator enabling maintenance without disturbing piping.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Double Disc Pump™: The company's flagship product line - a reciprocating positive displacement pump technology based on a non-captive free disc design for handling sludge, slurry, and wastewater applications.

Products and services

• Double Disc Pump A reciprocating positive displacement pump line based on a non-captive free disc design with two discs staged in the pump housing. Available in seven sizes (2DDSX05, 3DDSX11, 3DDSX22, 4DDSX30, 6DDSX76, 6DDSX107, 6DDDX214). Handles solids up to 2 inches in diameter, runs dry without damage, requires no routine maintenance, and delivers 10,000-20,000 hours of operating life. Used for primary sludge, waste activated sludge, digested sludge, scum, septage, lime slurry, and chemical processing applications.
• PVP420 Pressure and Vacuum Switch Assembly Pressure and vacuum sensing assembly that protects Double Disc Pumps by shutting them down in high pressure or vacuum situations. Features SS316 body, EPDM elastomer sensing sleeve, and glycerin-filled cavity. Designed for use with Penn Valley Pump Double Disc Pumps in municipal and industrial installations.
• PVP759 Adjustable Back Pressure Valve Fully adjustable back pressure valve for sludge and slurry applications. Creates head-loss on the discharge side to provide accurate flow rate in low TDH and negative head applications. Spring tension adjustable to add 2-10 psi of head-loss. Cast iron body with elastomeric faced valve disc.
• PVP837 Portable Davit Crane Portable davit crane designed to aid maintenance for larger Double Disc Pump models (6DDSX76, 6DDSX107, 8DDDX214). SS304 material construction with 500-pound lift capacity. Features Thern friction winch with automatic disc brake and galvanized cable.
• VFD Control Panel Pump control panels ranging from simple across-the-line motor starters to complex variable frequency drive (VFD) systems. Standard VFD package includes Allen Bradley Powerflex 525 variable frequency drive in NEMA 4X SS304 control panel. Configured for Double Disc Pump installations.
• Swap Your Pump Program
• Upgrade/Exchange Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Operating life of 10,000-20,000 hours between rebuilds (3-4x longer than rotary pumps at 3,000-5,000 hours)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 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

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Flowserve Corporation: One of the world's largest pump manufacturers serving chemical, power, water, and oil & gas. Overlaps with PVP in industrial sludge and chemical process pumping, with broader product depth and global service infrastructure.
• Xylem: Global water technology leader (Flygt, Wedeco, Godwin) with deep municipal wastewater pump presence. Competes with PVP in sludge and wastewater transfer applications across the same utility and municipal customer base, but at much greater scale and breadth.
• Ingersoll Rand: Parent company since Oct 2024 and a global mission-critical flow creation provider with a broad industrial pump portfolio (ARO, Milton Roy, Seepex). Comparable as the strategic acquirer that now houses PVP and offers overlapping positive displacement pump technologies serving municipal and industrial fluid handling.
• Sulzer: Swiss industrial engineering company with a substantial pumps product line serving water, wastewater, and industrial process applications. Direct competitor in municipal sludge handling and industrial fluid transfer with a much broader service network.
• Grundfos: Danish global pump manufacturer with strong municipal and industrial water/wastewater presence. Competes broadly with PVP in wastewater applications and offers an extensive commercial and residential pumping portfolio.

Direct peers

• Verder Group: European manufacturer of peristaltic, hose, and progressive cavity pumps for industrial and environmental applications. Direct substitute technology provider competing with PVP in sludge, slurry, and viscous fluid handling across municipal and industrial verticals.
• Watson-Marlow: Specialist in peristaltic and sinusoidal pumps for chemical, water, and wastewater applications. PVP has documented wins replacing Watson-Marlow peristaltic pumps in municipal dewatering and scum transfer, making them a direct competitive substitute.
• Netzsch Pumpen & Systeme: Manufacturer of progressive cavity pumps and rotary lobe pumps for highly viscous, abrasive, and solids-laden media. Direct competitor to PVP in sludge transfer, dewatering feed, and industrial waste handling, with global sales reach.
• Vaughan Company: Manufacturer of centrifugal chopper pumps specifically designed for wastewater solids handling. PVP has documented case studies displacing Vaughan chopper pumps in municipal applications, making them a direct substitute competitor.
• Seepex: German specialist in progressive cavity pumps for low to high viscosity fluids and solids-bearing media. Now part of Ingersoll Rand's portfolio and a close architectural alternative to PVP in sludge and wastewater pumping applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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