March Manufacturing

What March Manufacturing does

March Manufacturing Inc. (operating as March Pump) is a US-based manufacturer of centrifugal sealless magnetic drive pumps, headquartered and produced entirely at its 1819 Pickwick Avenue facility in Glenview, Illinois. The company positions itself as the originator of the centrifugal sealless magnetic drive pump, with 50+ years of operational history, and claims all engineering, machining, and molding operations are conducted in-house under one roof. The core technology uses magnetic coupling between the impeller and motor, eliminating mechanical seals and preventing leakage of corrosive and hazardous fluids. The product line spans 30+ pump series covering flows from 0.5 to 200 GPM and heads up to 160 feet, constructed from multiple materials (Polypropylene, Kynar/PVDF, Ryton, Polysulfone, 304/316 Stainless Steel, Bronze, Noryl) and configurable with AC, DC, explosion-proof, and air motor drive options.

The business model is industrial B2B hardware sales augmented by custom pump design and engineering services. March does not sell directly; all sales flow through a global network of industrial and marine distributors, with separate distributor portals for North American and Non-North American partners. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with variables including model, materials, motor type, and order volume. The customer base spans seven primary segments: chemical processing and industrial manufacturing (primary), marine and maritime, food and beverage (including brewing), medical and pharmaceutical, water and wastewater treatment, HVAC/solar/energy, and OEM equipment manufacturers. Marketing is primarily digital, centered on the company website with SEO-optimized chemical-specific application pages, a blog, and a LinkedIn corporate presence. The company emphasizes veteran depth in its workforce, including an engineer with four decades of experience and a head foreman with 60 years of experience.

Name

March Manufacturing

Legal name

March Manufacturing Inc.

Website

https://marchpump.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

March Manufacturing Inc. is a US-based manufacturer of centrifugal sealless magnetic drive pumps sold globally through industrial and marine distributors, serving chemical processing, marine, food/beverage, medical, water treatment, HVAC, and OEM customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pumps

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Centrifugal Pumps (IMAHANAA)

Keywords

• Magnetic drive pumps
• Centrifugal pumps
• Chemical transfer pumps
• Sealless pumps
• Industrial fluid handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Glenview

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Pump Sales: March Manufacturing generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of centrifugal sealless magnetic drive pumps. The company sells a diverse catalog of pumps ranging from small DC pumps (max flow 2.3 GPM) to large industrial pumps (max flow 200 GPM, max head 160 feet). Pumps are sold through a global distributor network.
2. Custom Pump Design and Manufacturing: The company offers custom pump design services leveraging their in-house machine shop and molding shop capabilities. Engineers work with clients to create custom products, providing design services and ongoing technical support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

March Manufacturing Inc. (operating as March Pump) designs, manufactures, and assembles centrifugal sealless magnetic drive pumps at its Glenview, Illinois facility. Its pump portfolio spans flows from 0.5 to 200 GPM and heads up to 160 feet, with corrosion-resistant plastic and stainless-steel constructions, multiple motor options, and submersible/non-submersible configurations for chemical transfer, industrial, marine, food and beverage, medical, solar, and OEM applications. The company also offers custom pump design and manufacturing services supported by its in-house engineer, machine, and molding shops.

Product overview

March Manufacturing is a US-based manufacturer of centrifugal sealless magnetic drive pumps, offering a comprehensive portfolio of over 30 distinct pump series and configurations. The product lineup includes chemical pumps (Series 1-10, 320, 335, MDX), hydronic pumps (Series 809, 809-HS, 815, 821, 830), and specialty pumps (Marine, Beer/Brewing, Air Motor, Submersible, DC, Self Priming, Multistage, Turbine, Flanged, and Dual Head). These pumps handle flows from 0.5 GPM to 200 GPM and heads from 4.6 feet to 160 feet, with materials including Polypropylene, Kynar (PVDF), Ryton, Polysulfone, 304/316 Stainless Steel, Bronze, and Noryl. Motors support AC single/three phase, DC brushless/brushtype, and air power options. Applications span chemical processing, water treatment, marine, medical, food/beverage brewing, solar, and OEM uses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Series 1 Chemical Pumps Centrifugal magnetic drive pumps with max flow of 3 GPM and max head of 4.6 feet, available in Noryl, Polypropylene, and Kynar materials, operating on 115V or 230V motors. Designed for low-flow chemical transfer applications.
• Series 2 Chemical Pumps Centrifugal magnetic drive pumps with max flow of 5 GPM and max head of 13 feet, available in Polypropylene, Kynar, and Delrin materials, supporting both AC and DC brush/brushless motors.
• Series 3 Chemical Pumps Centrifugal magnetic drive pumps with max flow of 10 GPM and max head of 20.5 feet, available in Polypropylene and Kynar materials for mid-range chemical transfer duty.
• Series 4 Chemical Pumps Centrifugal magnetic drive pumps with max flow of 14 GPM and max head of 21.5 feet, available in Polypropylene and Kynar materials.
• Series 5 Chemical Pumps Centrifugal magnetic drive pumps with max flow of 18 GPM and max head of 29 feet, available in Polypropylene, Kynar, and 316 Stainless Steel, supporting single and three phase voltage configurations.
• Series 5.5 Chemical Pumps Centrifugal magnetic drive pumps with max flow of 30 GPM and max head of 41 feet, available in Polypropylene, Kynar, Virgin Kynar, and Stainless Steel constructions.
• Series 6 Chemical Pumps Centrifugal magnetic drive pumps with max flow of 38 GPM and max head of 49 feet, available in Ryton, Polypropylene, and Kynar materials.
• Series 7 Chemical Pumps Centrifugal magnetic drive pumps with max flow of 53 GPM and max head of 60 feet, available in Polypropylene, Ryton, Glass Filled Kynar, Carbon Filled Kynar, and Stainless Steel, with 3/4 to 1.5 HP motors.
• Series 7.5 Chemical Pumps Centrifugal magnetic drive pumps with max flow of 82 GPM and max head of 85 feet, available in Polypropylene and Natural Kynar, using 2 HP three phase motors.
• Series 8 Chemical Pumps Centrifugal magnetic drive pumps with max flow of 120 GPM and max head of 95 feet, available in Polypropylene, Kynar, and 316 Stainless Steel, using 3 and 5 HP three phase motors.
• Series 10 Chemical Pumps Large centrifugal magnetic drive pumps with max flow of 200 GPM and max head of 160 feet, available in Polypropylene, Kynar, and 316 Stainless Steel with plastic impeller options, using 10 HP three phase motors.
• Series 320 Chemical Pumps Centrifugal magnetic drive pumps with max flow of 3.3 GPM and max head of 40 feet, available in Polypropylene for higher-pressure small-flow chemical applications.
• Series 335 Chemical Pumps Centrifugal magnetic drive pumps with max flow of 12 GPM and max head of 68 feet, available in Polypropylene and Glass Filled Kynar materials.
• Series MDX Chemical Pumps Centrifugal magnetic drive pumps with max flow of 10 GPM and max head of 17 feet, available in Polypropylene, Ryton, and Kynar with multiple connection options.
• Series 893 Chemical Pumps Centrifugal magnetic drive pumps with max flow of 2.7 GPM and max head of 10.6 feet, available in Noryl, Polypropylene, and Kynar, operating on DC brush and brushless 12V/24V motors.
• Series 809 Hydronic Mag Drive Pumps Centrifugal magnetic drive hydronic pumps with max flow of 6 GPM and max head of 7.1 feet, available in Polysulfone, Bronze, and 304 Stainless Steel, supporting AC and DC motors.
• Series 809-HS Hydronic Mag Drive Pumps Higher-flow variant of the 809 hydronic pump with max flow of 8 GPM and max head of 15.5 feet, available in Polysulfone, Stainless Steel, and Bronze materials.
• Series 815 Hydronic Mag Drive Pumps Centrifugal magnetic drive hydronic pumps with max flow of 8 GPM and max head of 18.6 feet, available in Polysulfone, Stainless Steel, and Bronze materials.
• Series 821 Hydronic Mag Drive Pumps Centrifugal magnetic drive hydronic pumps with max flow of 22 GPM and max head of 8.5 feet, available in 304 Stainless Steel and Brass with flange and threaded connections.
• Series 830 Hydronic Mag Drive Pumps Centrifugal magnetic drive hydronic pumps with max flow of 29 GPM and max head of 30.5 feet, available in 304 Stainless Steel or Brass with 1/5 HP motors.
• Multistage Chemical Pumps Centrifugal magnetic drive multistage pumps with max flow of 22 GPM and max head of 87 feet, designed for higher-pressure chemical applications.
• Turbine Pumps Regenerative turbine magnetic drive pumps with max flow of 3 GPM and max head of 84 feet, available in 316 Stainless Steel construction for high-pressure applications.
• Beer Pumps Centrifugal magnetic drive pumps with max flow of 120 GPM and max head of 90 feet, available in Polysulfone and 316 Stainless Steel with FDA food compliant materials and threaded/Tri Clamp connections, for brewing and beverage applications.
• Air Motor Pumps Centrifugal magnetic drive pumps powered by air motors with max flow of 97 GPM and max head of 86 feet, available in Polypropylene, Kynar, and 316 Stainless Steel for hazardous/explosion-risk environments.
• Submersible Pumps Centrifugal magnetic drive pumps designed for submersion applications with max flow of 14.5 GPM and max head of 27 feet, available in multiple voltage configurations including DC brushless options.
• DC Pumps Centrifugal magnetic drive pumps operating on DC power with max flow of 6 GPM and max head of 29 feet, available in Polysulfone, Polypropylene, Brass, and Stainless Steel materials for mobile and battery-powered applications.
• Self Priming Pumps Centrifugal magnetic drive pumps with self-priming capability and max flow of 80 GPM and max head of 86 feet, with max suction lift of 16 feet, for applications requiring suction lift.
• Flanged Pumps Welded flanged centrifugal magnetic drive pumps with max flow up to 200 GPM, available in multiple series including 821-SS, 830-SS, and TE-series flanged configurations for industrial process piping integration.
• Marine Pumps Centrifugal magnetic drive pumps designed for marine air conditioning systems with max flow of 18 GPM, available in submersible and non-submersible configurations, featuring carbon bushings to extend pump life when run dry with saltwater exposure.
• Dual Head Series (802) Centrifugal magnetic drive pumps with dual head design having max flow of 8 GPM and max head of 16.5 feet, featuring 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch connections.
• Custom Pump Design and Manufacturing Services Custom pump design services leveraging in-house machine shop and molding shop capabilities. Engineers work with clients to create custom products, providing design services and ongoing technical support for OEM and special-application customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pumps manufactured in the USA with all operations under one roof enabling quick turnaround on repairs and custom designs
• +1 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• KNF Neuberger: KNF Neuberger designs and manufactures sealless magnetic drive and diaphragm pumps for chemical, laboratory, and OEM applications. Its technology focus and customer base overlap significantly with March's medical, OEM, and laboratory-use pump lines.
• Wanner Engineering: Wanner Engineering manufactures sealless hydraulic and chemical pumps with a focus on high-pressure and chemically aggressive fluid handling. It serves similar industrial and OEM customers as March, particularly in demanding chemical processing applications.
• Sundyne (LMI): Sundyne, via its LMI brand, manufactures sealless magnetic drive metering and chemical pumps. The product technology (magnetic drive, chemically resistant construction) and target applications (chemical dosing, OEM integration) closely mirror March's core offering.
• Iwaki America: Iwaki America is a direct competitor specializing in magnetic drive centrifugal pumps for chemical, industrial, and OEM applications. Its product portfolio and target customers closely overlap with March's chemical pump series, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Tapflo: Tapflo is a European-headquartered pump manufacturer offering magnetic drive centrifugal pumps for chemical, hygienic, and industrial applications. It competes head-to-head with March in chemical transfer and OEM segments globally.
• Verder Group: Verder manufactures industrial magnetic drive pumps for chemical processing under brands including Verderflex and OEM-focused pump lines. Its product range and channel-driven distribution model make it a close comparable to March.

Broad incumbents

• Flowserve Corporation: Flowserve is a broad-line manufacturer of pumps, valves, and seals for chemical, oil & gas, power, and water industries. Its chemical process pump portfolio competes with March in industrial chemical handling, though Flowserve operates at materially larger scale and scope.
• Xylem: Xylem is a global water technology leader offering industrial pumps (Goulds, Flygt, Bell & Gossett) across water/wastewater, industrial, and chemical markets. While broader in scope, it overlaps with March in chemical and water treatment pump applications.
• Grundfos: Grundfos is a global pump manufacturer with a strong presence in HVAC, water treatment, and industrial applications. While primarily known for circulator pumps, its industrial chemical-handling offerings overlap with March's hydronic and OEM product lines.
• Franklin Electric: Franklin Electric produces water and fluid-handling systems including small-to-mid industrial pumps. Its Little Giant and Industrial product lines overlap with March's smaller-flow centrifugal pumps serving OEM and light-industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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