Tapflo
Tapflo UK is a B2B manufacturer and exclusive UK distributor of 18+ industrial and hygienic pump types and bespoke process systems, serving chemical, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, water management, and emerging hospital/lab customers via direct field sales, engineering consultation, and a Service & Repair Centre with the UK's largest dedicated pump test tank.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1997
- HeadquartersChandlers Ford, United Kingdom
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Tapflo does
Tapflo UK Ltd is a UK-based pump and process systems manufacturer and exclusive distributor, operating as the UK arm of TS Group alongside sister companies Sychem Ltd, Attega Group, and Tapflo Gulf. Founded by CEO Mick Barnes in 1997 and headquartered in Chandler's Ford, Hampshire (with a new 32,000+ sq ft facility under development in Nursling, Southampton for spring 2026), the company sells 18+ pump types spanning centrifugal, diaphragm, peristaltic, lobe, progressive cavity, gear, magnetic drive, twin-screw, flexible impeller, and diesel-driven technologies, complemented by ATEX-certified and hygienic variants. It holds exclusive UK distribution rights for six complementary brands — BBA Pumps (mobile centrifugal/dewatering), Pomac (sanitary lobe), Nova Rotors (hygienic progressive cavity), Liverani, Jessberger (drum pumps), and Hexonic (heat exchangers) — creating a one-stop technical sales portfolio that competitors cannot easily replicate.
Beyond catalogue pump sales, Tapflo operates a custom engineered systems division delivering bespoke process systems (CIP, SLES mixing/dilution, drum unloading, industrial mixers, liquid blending, filling machines, IBC unloaders, heat exchangers, process valves, and stainless steel tanks from 50L to 20,000L) and a Service & Repair Centre featuring the UK's largest dedicated 12,000L pump test tank. The company sells exclusively B2B through direct field sales and engineering consultation for bespoke projects, inside sales for catalogue products, and its distribution partnerships — with quote-based pricing across diverse verticals including chemical, food & beverage, cosmetics, pharmaceutical/healthcare, water/municipal flood control, pulp & paper, oil & gas, and emerging hospital/lab markets. Named customers span AkzoNobel, Kronospan, AAK Foods, Manchester Union Brewery, the UK Environment Agency, P66 Refinery Texas, and Waterboard WSBD Netherlands, with regulatory credentials across FDA, EHEDG, ATEX, and 3A supporting entry into hygienic and hazardous-environment applications.
Tapflo firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Tapflo
- Legal name
- Tapflo UK Ltd
- Website
- https://tapflopumps.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1997
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Tapflo UK is a B2B manufacturer and exclusive UK distributor of 18+ industrial and hygienic pump types and bespoke process systems, serving chemical, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, water management, and emerging hospital/lab customers via direct field sales, engineering consultation, and a Service & Repair Centre with the UK's largest dedicated pump test tank.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Tapflo industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Pumps & Process Equipment
- NAICS
- Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)
- SIC
- Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Centrifugal Pumps (IMAHANAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Specialty & Metering Pumps (IMAHANAC), Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Pumps & Plumbing Pump Accessories (Sump, Sewage, Booster) (IMADALAL)
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Where Tapflo is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Chandlers Ford
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Tapflo business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Industrial & Sanitary Pump Sales: Sale of standardised and custom-configured process pumps across 18+ pump types (centrifugal, diaphragm, peristaltic, lobe, progressive cavity, gear, magnetic drive, twin-screw, flexible impeller, diesel-driven, ATEX-rated). Pumps are sold as catalogue products and custom-engineered units. Revenue is primarily one-time hardware sales with variation by configuration complexity.
- Bespoke Process System Engineering: Design, build, and commissioning of fully integrated process systems (CIP, SLES mixing, drum unloading, liquid blending, filling machines, IBC unloaders, heat exchangers, process valves, stainless steel tanks). Represents the higher-value, project-based revenue stream with longer sales cycles targeting enterprise and mid-market clients.
- Service, Repair & Lifecycle Support: Pump service and repair centre offering diagnostics, component repair/replacement, preventative maintenance (PPM contracts), installation & commissioning, and reconditioned pump units. Includes spares inventory (mechanical seals, O-rings, impellers, bearings, etc.). Revenue is recurring service income with parts markup and labour.
- Pump Spares & Replacement Parts: Sale of OEM and compatible pump spare parts including mechanical seals, O-rings, gaskets, service kits, impellers, pump housings, magnets, bearings, shafts, couplings, hoses, and pipe fittings. Supported by direct manufacturer relationships enabling rapid procurement.
- BBA Pumps Exclusive Distribution (UK): Tapflo UK is the exclusive UK distributor for BBA Pumps — diesel, electric, and PTO-driven mobile centrifugal pumps for dewatering, flood control, and sewer bypass applications. Revenue generated through the sale and distribution of BBA branded pump equipment.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Bespoke/Project-Based Pricing |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
Tapflo product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Tapflo is a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of industrial pumps and engineered process systems, offering 18+ pump types for chemical, food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and water management applications. In addition to its own pump lines, Tapflo holds exclusive UK distribution rights for BBA Pumps, Pomac, Nova Rotors, Liverani, Jessberger, and Hexonic. The company also provides custom-engineered bespoke pumping systems and operates a service and repair center with what is described as the UK's largest 12,000L test tank.
Product overview
Tapflo is a pump and process systems manufacturer offering over 18 diverse pump types and engineered bespoke systems. The product portfolio centers on core pump categories including Diaphragm, Centrifugal, Peristaltic, Progressive Cavity, Flexible Impeller, Gear, Lobe, Twin Screw, Magnetic Drive, and Diesel-Driven pumps, supplemented by ATEX-certified and hygienic variants. These are complemented by add-on modules and systems including CIP Systems, SLES Mixing & Dilution Units, Drum Unloading Systems, Industrial Mixers, Liquid Blending Systems, Filling Machines, and IBC Unloaders. Supporting equipment includes Heat Exchangers, Process Valves, Stainless Steel Tanks, and Control Panels. The company also provides comprehensive services including Process Engineering & Design, Pump Service & Repair, and Reconditioned Pump Units. Tapflo distributes complementary brands including BBA Pumps, Liverani, Nova Rotors, Pomac Pumps, and Jessberger pumps. Key product lines include the LPX Hygienic Lobe Pump (FDA-compliant), Magnetic Drive Cast SS316 Centrifugal Pump (ATEX-certified), CTX High Performance Centrifugal Pump, PTL Low Pressure Peristaltic Pump, and Hygienic Progressive Cavity Pump (3A and EHEDG certified).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Industrial and Sanitary Pumps (18+ pump types) In-house manufactured industrial and sanitary pump range spanning 18+ pump types, supplied to process manufacturers and plant operators in chemical, food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and water management sectors. Each pump is sold as a discrete specification-driven unit to engineering and procurement buyers.
- Custom-Engineered Pump and Process Systems (Bespoke)
- Exclusive UK Distribution of European Pump Brands (BBA Pumps, Pomac, Nova Rotors, Liverani, Jessberger, Hexonic)
- Pump Service, Repair, and Refurbishment
Quantifiable outcome
- 90% of pumps repaired are salvaged rather than replaced, delivering average savings of up to 40% vs custom part replacements
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Tapflo
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Tapflo technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Tapflo partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- BBA PumpscoreTapflo UK is the exclusive UK distributor for BBA Pumps, a manufacturer of diesel, electric, and PTO-driven mobile centrifugal pumps. The partnership focuses on dewatering solutions for UK quarries, drawing on international case studies from Poland, North Macedonia, Germany, and Panama. Technologies include smart telemetry, diesel-electric hybrids, flood-safe configurations, and remote monitoring systems. BBA Pumps products include BA75 through BA700G series, achieving capacities up to 7,800 m³/h.
- Pomac PumpscoreExclusive UK distributor for Pomac Pumps, a manufacturer of sanitary lobe pumps. Pomac's EHEDG-compliant sanitary lobe pump is constructed from Cast Stainless Steel AISI 316L with surface roughness <0.8 Ra, ideal for Food, Cosmetic, and Pharmaceutical industries featuring CIP and SIP systems.
- Nova RotorscoreOfficial UK partner of Nova Rotors for hygienic progressive cavity pumps (Diamond Series: JX, DX models). Pumps are EHEDG and 3A certified with no dead zones for complete drainage and CIP/SIP functionality. Max flow 110 m³/hr, max pressure 24 bar (48 bar on K8).
- LiveraniminorExclusive UK distribution partnership for Liverani brand pumps, carried under Tapflo's pump brand portfolio.
- Jessberger (Jessburger)minorExclusive UK distribution partnership for Jessberger brand drum pumps, carried under Tapflo's pump brand portfolio.
- HexonicminorExclusive UK distribution partnership for Hexonic heat exchangers, integrated into Tapflo's broader process systems offering.
- Sychem LtdcoreSychem Ltd is part of TS Group alongside Tapflo UK & Gulf. The new Nursling headquarters (spring 2026) will bring Tapflo UK and Sychem together under one collaborative facility, enabling shared skills and cross-company utilisation. Sychem acquisition in the early 2000s marked the formation of TS Group.
- Attega GroupminorAttega Group was founded in 2019 as part of TS Group, which also encompasses Tapflo UK & Gulf and Sychem Ltd. Attega Group represents the group's broader strategic development beyond core pump operations.
- Tapflo GulfminorTapflo Gulf was launched in 2022 as part of TS Group's regional expansion, extending the group's pump and process systems operations into the Gulf region alongside Tapflo UK.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Tapflo competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Verder Group: European-headquartered specialist in industrial and hygienic pumps (lobe, peristaltic, centrifugal, magnetic drive), with a broad multi-brand distribution model very similar to Tapflo UK's strategy. Closest comparable in scale, product breadth, and vertical focus.
- Watson-Marlow (Xylem): Specialist peristaltic and hygienic pump manufacturer serving pharma, food, and chemical — overlapping directly with Tapflo's peristaltic and EHEDG-certified offerings. Now part of Xylem, providing a useful comparable on how specialist pump brands scale.
Broad incumbents
- PSG (Dover): Dover's PSG division owns multiple specialist pump brands (Wilden, Almatec, Quattroflow) targeting chemical, hygienic, and pharmaceutical applications — directly comparable in product mix to Tapflo's diaphragm and hygienic portfolios but with global scale.
- Grundfos: Global pump manufacturer with a strong industrial and water booster offering overlapping Tapflo's centrifugal and booster set categories. Provides a benchmark for what scaled, multi-category pump specialists look like.
- Xylem: Global water and process pump leader (with Flygt, Bell & Gossett, and Watson-Marlow) — broad incumbents in the industrial, dewatering, and wastewater pump markets where Tapflo's BBA partnership competes.
- Sulzer: Swiss industrial pump manufacturer with strong chemical, oil & gas, and water vertical coverage — directly comparable for Tapflo's industrial/hygienic centrifugal and process system applications among enterprise customers.
- Flowserve: Global pump, seal, and fluid handling specialist serving oil & gas, chemical, and power — an incumbent comparable in industrial and engineered process applications.
- KSB: European industrial pump manufacturer with overlapping coverage of centrifugal, sewage, and water booster pumps; a benchmark incumbent for Tapflo's water/wastewater and industrial portfolios.
- Alfa Laval: Global hygienic process equipment supplier including pumps (centrifugal, lobe, twin screw) for food, dairy, and pharma — a direct comparable for Tapflo's hygienic pump and process systems business.
- SPX FLOW (Ingersoll Rand): Specialist hygienic and process pump brand operator (including APV, Waukesha Cherry-Burrell, and Bran+Luebbe metering pumps) — overlapping in food, dairy, and pharma process applications.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Tapflo social profiles
Digital presenceTapflo compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
Tapflo financial estimates
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Tapflo leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Tapflo funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Tapflo M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Tapflo
What does Tapflo do?
Tapflo is a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of industrial pumps and engineered process systems, offering 18+ pump types for chemical, food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and water management applications. In addition to its own pump lines, Tapflo holds exclusive UK distribution rights for BBA Pumps, Pomac, Nova Rotors, Liverani, Jessberger, and Hexonic. The company also provides custom-engineered bespoke pumping systems and operates a service and repair center with what is described as the UK's largest 12,000L test tank.
Is Tapflo a public or private company?
Tapflo is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Tapflo founded?
Tapflo was founded in 1997. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Tapflo based?
Tapflo is headquartered in Chandlers Ford, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Tapflo make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Industrial & Sanitary Pump Sales are the primary driver. The others are bespoke Process System Engineering, service, Repair & Lifecycle Support, pump Spares & Replacement Parts and BBA Pumps Exclusive Distribution (UK).
Who are Tapflo's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Verder Group and Watson-Marlow (Xylem). Broad incumbents are PSG (Dover), Grundfos, Xylem, Sulzer, Flowserve, KSB, Alfa Laval and SPX FLOW (Ingersoll Rand).
Does Tapflo have an API?
No public API is recorded for Tapflo.
What industry is Tapflo in?
Tapflo's product category is Industrial Pumps & Process Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHANAA, Centrifugal Pumps, with a secondary code of IMAHANAC, Specialty & Metering Pumps. Its NAICS code is 33391 and its SIC code is 3561.