Flo-Systems
Flo-Systems is a Troy, Illinois-based manufacturers' representative firm and authorized distributor of pumps and water/wastewater treatment systems, serving municipal, commercial, industrial, and residential customers across Illinois, Missouri, and Kentucky. Acquired by PumpMan in September 2023.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1982
- HeadquartersTroy, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Flo-Systems does
Flo-Systems is a manufacturers' representative firm and service company specializing in water and wastewater collection, distribution, and treatment solutions. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Troy, Illinois (905 Cherry Lane), the company operates as a factory-certified authorized distributor for more than 30 pump and water treatment manufacturers, including Environment One (pressure sewer systems), Grundfos (BoosterpaQ/VFD systems), Pentair Hydromatic, Roberts Filter Group, Thompson Pump, UVSYSCO, Spirac, Orenco Systems, and others. It serves municipal, commercial, industrial, residential/HOA, and agricultural customers across over 100 counties spanning Illinois, Missouri, and Kentucky, with a stated 40-year operating history in the St. Louis metro market.
The business combines three revenue streams: hardware sales of pumps, motors, and treatment equipment; professional services including pump and motor repair, precision laser shaft alignment, impeller balancing, system assessments, and design/engineering; and managed services delivered through multi-year Planned Maintenance Programs and 24/7 emergency response. The go-to-market is sales-led, with a direct outside/inside sales team and factory-certified field technicians who handle specification, installation, start-up, troubleshooting, and repair. Pricing is quote-based, customized to equipment specifications and service scope, with multi-year maintenance agreements forming the recurring revenue base.
In September 2023, Flo-Systems was acquired by PumpMan, a national pump services rollup, and now operates as "Flo-Systems, a PumpMan Company." General Manager Josh Harris retained leadership following the deal, and PumpMan is investing in facilities, equipment, and human resources to support growth. The company is privately held, with 11-50 employees, and continues to operate from its Troy location under the PumpMan corporate umbrella.
Flo-Systems firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Flo-Systems
- Legal name
- Flo-Systems
- Website
- https://flosystems.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1982
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Flo-Systems is a Troy, Illinois-based manufacturers' representative firm and authorized distributor of pumps and water/wastewater treatment systems, serving municipal, commercial, industrial, and residential customers across Illinois, Missouri, and Kentucky. Acquired by PumpMan in September 2023.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Flo-Systems industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Water and Wastewater Pump Services
- NAICS
- Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213)
- SIC
- Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Water Supply (4941)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Pump, Well & Booster System Service for Irrigation (HSAIAEAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG)
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Where Flo-Systems is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Troy
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Flo-Systems business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Pump and Equipment Sales: Sales of water and wastewater pump equipment through manufacturer representative relationships. The company acts as an authorized distributor/service center for multiple brands including Grundfos, Pentair, E/One, and others.
- Repair and Maintenance Services: Full-service repair capabilities including pump repair, motor repair, power transmission parts, rotating equipment repair, valve repair, and planned maintenance programs. Shop has pump and electrical testing capabilities.
- Planned Maintenance Programs: Ongoing maintenance agreements for municipal and commercial pump systems. Includes performance tracking, system assessments, and preventive maintenance to avoid costly repairs.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom quote-based pricing for equipment and services |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
Flo-Systems product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Flo-Systems is a manufacturers' representative firm and service company that distributes water and wastewater pump equipment from over 30 manufacturers (including Grundfos, Pentair Hydromatic, Environment One, Roberts Filter Group, and Thompson Pump) while providing factory-certified design, installation, repair, planned maintenance, and 24/7 emergency services to municipal, commercial, industrial, and residential customers across Illinois, Missouri, and Kentucky.
Product overview
Flo-Systems is a manufacturers' representative firm and service company for water and wastewater collection, distribution, and treatment solutions. The company operates as a unified offering combining multiple product lines and services: E/One Pressure Sewer Systems (as a factory-certified distributor), a comprehensive Planned Maintenance Program, Design/Sales/Engineering Services, and Pump Repair Services. Flo-Systems distributes products from over 30+ manufacturer brands including Grundfos (variable frequency drive booster pump systems), Pentair Hydromatic, Environment One, Roberts Filter Group, Thompson Pump, UVSYSCO, and others. The company serves municipal, commercial, industrial, and residential sectors through a combination of product sales, factory-certified repair services, and planned maintenance programs, providing clients a single point of contact for water and wastewater equipment needs.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Planned Maintenance Program A comprehensive planned maintenance program for pumps and motors in water and wastewater systems that establishes performance baselines, tracks performance over time, and identifies issues before they cause failures, downtime, or inefficiencies.
- Pump Repair Services Full-service pump repair center with pump and electrical testing capabilities serving municipal, industrial, and residential properties, with technicians trained and certified in repair and service for all represented manufacturers.
- Motor Repair Services Motor repair and maintenance services for rotating equipment in water and wastewater systems.
- Industrial Pump Services Comprehensive industrial pump services including installation, sales, inspections, industrial controls, impeller balancing, precision laser shaft alignment, system assessments, well services, and water/wastewater management.
- Vacuum Truck and Emergency Pumping Service Vacuum truck service for emergency pumping and waste removal supporting water and wastewater systems across the service region.
- Valve Repair and Replacement Valve repair and replacement services supporting water and wastewater infrastructure.
- Design, Sales, and Engineering Services Professional engineering services for water and wastewater equipment projects, including design, bidding, and building, with a focus on customer relationships and environmental care.
- 24/7 Emergency Service Round-the-clock emergency response service for water and wastewater pump and system failures, available to municipal, commercial, industrial, and residential customers.
Companies that use Flo-Systems
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Flo-Systems technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Flo-Systems partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- PumpMancorePumpMan acquired Flo-Systems Inc in September 2023 to create Flo-Systems a PumpMan Company. PumpMan's goal is to create a national sales, service, and repair company by acquiring high quality business partners in major markets. PumpMan is investing in Flo-Systems' facilities, equipment, and Human Resources.
- Environment One (E/One)coreFactory-certified and authorized distributor of E/One pressure sewer systems in Southern Illinois and Eastern Missouri. Sales team designs, operates, and maintains E/One systems.
- Roberts Filter GroupcoreLong-standing relationship with Roberts Filter Group, a manufacturer of water filtration equipment.
- Pentair HydromaticcoreLong-standing relationship with Pentair Hydromatic for pump and water treatment solutions.
- GrundfoscoreAuthorized distributor for Grundfos pump systems including BoosterpaQ systems with variable frequency drives.
- UVSYSCOminorBrand partner for UV water treatment technologies.
- Thompson PumpminorBrand partner for pumping solutions.
- SpiracminorBrand partner for solid handling solutions.
- Orenco SystemsminorBrand partner for wastewater treatment systems.
- Hendrick Screen CompanyminorBrand partner for screening solutions.
- Sierra Environmental TechnologiesminorBrand partner for odor control solutions.
- PurestreamminorBrand partner for wastewater treatment equipment.
- OrbinoxminorBrand partner for valve solutions.
- Onyx ValveminorBrand partner for valve products.
- NuvonicminorBrand partner for UV water treatment.
- DuperonminorBrand partner for screening and solids handling.
- Clear Stream EnvironmentalminorBrand partner for environmental solutions.
- AUMAminorBrand partner for actuator solutions.
- Xerxes by ShawcorminorBrand partner for tank solutions.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Flo-Systems competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Pentair: Global water solutions company whose Hydromatic brand Flo-Systems distributes. Pentair makes pumps and water treatment equipment for municipal and commercial applications, making it a comparable end-market player and an OEM relationship partner.
- Xylem: Global water technology company that both manufactures and services pumps, treatment, and distribution equipment for municipal and industrial water customers. Comparable to Flo-Systems in terms of end markets (municipal/commercial water and wastewater) but operates at vastly larger scale and includes OEMs Flo-Systems distributes.
- Grundfos: Global pump manufacturer whose BoosterpaQ and other lines Flo-Systems distributes. Direct peer in product offering (water and booster pumps with VFD controls) but at OEM scale rather than rep/service scale.
- PumpMan: Flo-Systems' parent company and a national pump sales, service, and repair roll-up platform. Operates other regional locations (Cleveland, Colorado, Philly, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, San Diego, SoCal, NorCal, West Virginia) with the same manufacturers' representative + service model, making it the most directly comparable peer at a broader geographic scale.
- ITT Inc. Manufactures engineered components including pumps, valves, and motion technologies for industrial, energy, and transportation markets. Comparable OEM-level peer for industrial and water/wastewater pump applications that overlap with Flo-Systems' distributed product lines.
- Mueller Water Products: Manufacturer and supplier of water infrastructure products (valves, hydrants, pipe, and related metering/control equipment) to water utilities. Comparable because Flo-Systems serves the same municipal water utility procurement channels and bundles in valves and filtration brands.
- Flowserve Corporation: Manufacturer and servicer of pumps, valves, seals, and related flow control equipment for water, wastewater, power, and industrial customers. Comparable in combining pump manufacturing with aftermarket service across municipal and industrial end markets.
- Roper Technologies (water-related subsidiaries): Diversified industrial technology parent that has owned water-focused software and instrumentation businesses (e.g., Neptune Technology Group). Comparable as a larger platform serving municipal water utilities with measurement and management tooling similar to the operational role Flo-Systems plays.
- Franklin Electric: Manufacturer of water and fueling pumps and systems, including groundwater and pressure systems for residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial customers — overlapping significantly with Flo-Systems' residential/HOA, commercial, and agricultural segments.
- KSB Group: Global manufacturer of pumps, valves, and related systems used in water/wastewater, energy, and industrial applications. Comparable to Flo-Systems at the OEM level, including for pressure sewer and booster systems in municipal accounts.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Flo-Systems social profiles
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Flo-Systems leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Flo-Systems funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Flo-Systems M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Flo-Systems
What does Flo-Systems do?
Flo-Systems is a manufacturers' representative firm and service company that distributes water and wastewater pump equipment from over 30 manufacturers (including Grundfos, Pentair Hydromatic, Environment One, Roberts Filter Group, and Thompson Pump) while providing factory-certified design, installation, repair, planned maintenance, and 24/7 emergency services to municipal, commercial, industrial, and residential customers across Illinois, Missouri, and Kentucky.
Is Flo-Systems a public or private company?
Flo-Systems is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Flo-Systems founded?
Flo-Systems was founded in 1982. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Flo-Systems based?
Flo-Systems is headquartered in Troy, United States, in the North America region.
How does Flo-Systems make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Pump and Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are repair and Maintenance Services and planned Maintenance Programs.
Who are Flo-Systems's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Pentair, Xylem, Grundfos, PumpMan, ITT Inc., Mueller Water Products, Flowserve Corporation, Roper Technologies (water-related subsidiaries), Franklin Electric and KSB Group.
Does Flo-Systems have an API?
No public API is recorded for Flo-Systems.
What industry is Flo-Systems in?
Flo-Systems's product category is Water and Wastewater Pump Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAIAEAI, Pump, Well & Booster System Service for Irrigation, with a secondary code of BPAIACAG, Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration. Its NAICS code is 33391 and its SIC code is 3561.