What Champion Pump does

Champion Pump Company, Inc. is a privately held, founder-owned manufacturer of submersible pumping equipment headquartered in Ashland, Ohio. The company designs and sells a portfolio that spans six core pump categories — sump and utility, effluent, sewage, sewage non-clog, grinder, and elevator pumps — ranging from 0.5HP residential units up to 60HP industrial non-clog models, all built around cast iron construction with vortex impellers and oil-filled motors for durability. Complementary accessories include battery backup power inverters (BBUP 900/1500/2300W and BBUPD duplex systems), demand-dose and time-dose control panels, base-elbow rail systems, check valves, and the Oil Champ elevator pit system engineered for ASME A17.1 compliance.

The company operates a dual distribution model, selling through wholesale distributors to plumbing contractors, septic installers, waterproofers, municipalities, and industrial facilities, while also maintaining direct phone-based sales to end users including homeowners. The Quick Ship Basin Program is a service differentiator that ships complete grinder packages within 48 hours, and SSPMA membership provides third-party certification of product standards. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, reflecting project-specific configuration rather than standardized SKU sales.

Champion Pump's customer base is segmented across at least eight verticals — plumbing, septic, waterproofing, municipal, industrial, commercial, residential, and wholesale — with staff combining over fifty years of industry experience per the company's About Us statement. The firm is bootstrapped with no disclosed external investment, no patents or trademarks on record, and no AI/ML or software product surface, positioning it as a traditional specialty industrial hardware manufacturer with a relationship-driven go-to-market motion.

Name

Champion Pump

Legal name

Champion Pump Company, Inc.

Website

https://championpump.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Champion Pump Company, Inc. is a privately held Ashland, Ohio-based manufacturer of submersible sewage, effluent, sump, grinder, and elevator pumps, plus accessories like battery backups and control panels, sold through wholesale and direct channels to plumbers, septic installers, waterproofers, municipalities, and industrial customers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Submersible Pumps

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Pumps & Plumbing Pump Accessories (Sump, Sewage, Booster) (IMADALAL)

Keywords

• Submersible pumps
• Sewage pumps
• Grinder pumps
• Effluent pumps
• Sump pumps

Headquarters

HQ city

Ashland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pump Sales: Manufacture and sale of submersible pumps including sump, effluent, sewage, non-clog, grinder, and elevator pumps for plumbing, septic, waterproofing, municipal, industrial, and maintenance applications
2. Accessories Sales: Sale of pump accessories including back-up systems, rail systems, control panels, check valves, and elevator pit systems
3. Quick Ship Basin Program: Complete grinder package units including FG basin package system with rails, 2HP grinder pump, floats and panel, ready to ship within 48 hours

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Champion Pump manufactures and sells submersible pumps including sump, effluent, sewage, sewage non-clog, grinder, and elevator pumps ranging from 0.5HP to 60HP, along with complementary accessories such as battery backup systems, control panels, check valves, rail systems, and elevator pit systems. The company serves plumbing, septic, waterproofing, municipal, industrial, and maintenance markets across the United States, primarily through wholesale distribution channels.

Product overview

Champion Pump offers a comprehensive portfolio of submersible pumping solutions centered on sewage, effluent, sump, and grinder pumps, complemented by a full range of accessories. The product lineup includes six core pump categories: Sump & Utility, Effluent, Sewage, Sewage Non-Clog, Grinder, and Elevator Pumps ranging from 0.5HP to 60HP. These are supported by accessory categories including Back-up Systems (battery inverters), Control Panels (Demand Dose and Time Dose), Check Valves (multiple configurations), Rail Systems (1.25" to 6" base elbows), and the Oil Champ Elevator Pit System. The Quick Ship Basin Program provides complete grinder packages ready within 48 hours. All products serve the plumbing, septic, waterproofing, municipal, industrial, and maintenance markets from the company's Ashland, Ohio headquarters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sump & Utility Pumps Submersible pumps designed for dewatering, groundwater removal, and general utility applications in residential and commercial settings.
• Effluent Pumps (CPEW Series) Pumps designed for effluent applications including the CPEW series with high-efficiency motors and upper/lower ball bearings for durability in effluent handling systems.
• Sewage Pumps (CPW, CPSE(F), CPSEV(H) Series) Submersible sewage pumps including CPW, CPSE(F), CPSEV(H) series ranging from 0.5HP to 3HP with cast iron construction and various discharge options for residential and commercial sewage handling.
• Sewage Non-Clog Pumps (CP3NC through CP8NC Series) Submersible non-clog sewage pumps (CP3NC, CP4SE, CP4NC, CP4NCH, CP6NC, CP8NC series) ranging from 2HP to 60HP for raw sewage applications with double seal designs.
• Grinder Pumps (CPG Series) CPG series grinder pumps (1-2HP standard, 2HP double seal, 3-7.5HP, and CPGH23 high head models) with axial cutters and cast iron construction for grinding solid waste in wastewater applications.
• Elevator Pumps (Oil Champ System) Oil Champ System designed for elevator sump basins, transformer vaults, and applications requiring ASME A17.1 compliance with water and oil level detection.
• Back-up Systems (BBUP 900/1500/2300) Battery backup power inverters (BBUP 900, 1500, 2300) that automatically convert battery power to run standard 115V pumps during power outages.
• Duplex Backup System (BBUPD) Duplex inverter system that alternates between two pumps and brings both on if flow requires, with built-in alarm for pump failure detection.
• Check Valves Various check valve models including 1.5" and 2" True Union Swing, Silent Check Valve, and Ball/Check Union Swing Combo with EPDM O-Ring seals.
• Control Panels (Demand Dose and Time Dose) Demand Dose and Time Dose control panels (7-15 FLA) at 115/230 Volt with separate circuit breakers for pump and alarm, lockable hatch, and UL Type 4X enclosure options.
• Rail Systems (CPBERS Series) Base elbow rail assemblies in sizes 1.25" to 6" (CPBERS series) for pump installation and maintenance with optional integral check valves.
• Oil Champ System (Elevator Pit System) Pump and alarm notification system for water and oil level detection in simplex pumping applications including elevator sump basins, transformer vaults, and garages requiring ASME A17.1 compliance.
• Quick Ship Basin Program Complete grinder package units with FG basin package system, rails, 2HP grinder pump, floats and panel ready to ship within 48 hours.
• Inverter Battery VRLA deep cycle maintenance-free battery designed for BBUP backup systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Quick Ship Program ships complete grinder packages within 48 hours

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SSPMA (Sump and Sewage Pump Manufacturers Association)minorOthersIndustry association membership providing industry standards certification and peer network access. SSPMA certification indicates product meets industry standards.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Grundfos: Grundfos is one of the world's largest pump manufacturers producing submersible, sewage, and grinder pumps plus full pressure boosting and dosing systems — broader portfolio than Champion but overlaps on submersible wastewater and effluent categories.
• Pentair: Pentair is a major water treatment and flow technology company offering pumps (including Myers and Berkeley brands) for residential, commercial, and industrial water and wastewater applications — broader portfolio than Champion but overlapping in sewage, sump, and grinder pump categories.
• Xylem Inc. Xylem is a global water technology leader whose brands (Flygt, Godwin, Wedeco) cover submersible sewage, grinder, and dewatering pumps for municipal and industrial markets — overlaps Champion on the high-end municipal and industrial end of the product range.
• Franklin Electric: Franklin Electric manufactures water systems including submersible pumps, drives, and controls for residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial markets — overlaps Champion on the wastewater/sewage submersible pump side but with much broader portfolio and scale.
• Wilo USA: Wilo is a global pump manufacturer with submersible sewage, grinder, and drainage pumps serving municipal, commercial, and residential markets — comparable to Champion in the submersible wastewater pump category but with broader product portfolio and global reach.
• EBARA Pumps Americas: EBARA is a global pump manufacturer offering submersible sewage, grinder, and effluent pumps plus a wide range of industrial pumps — comparable to Champion in the submersible wastewater category but with significantly broader industrial and global footprint.

Direct peers

• Tsurumi Pump: Tsurumi is a global manufacturer of submersible pumps including sewage, grinder, and dewatering models with strong US distribution — competes with Champion on the industrial, commercial, and municipal specifications and overlaps on cast iron, oil-filled submersible designs.
• Liberty Pumps: Liberty Pumps manufactures a comprehensive line of sump, sewage, grinder, and effluent pumps plus accessories (rail systems, control panels, alarms) for residential, commercial, and industrial customers — a near-identical product and customer overlap to Champion Pump.
• Zoeller Pump Company: Zoeller is a leading US manufacturer of submersible sump, sewage, grinder, and effluent pumps serving plumbing, septic, and waterproofing markets — directly overlapping with Champion Pump's product categories, customer base (plumbers, septic installers, waterproofers), and distribution model.
• BJM Pumps: BJM Pumps manufactures submersible industrial and dewatering pumps for harsh-duty applications including sewage and wastewater — a comparable US-based submersible pump manufacturer with overlapping industrial/municipal customer base and similar cast iron/oil-filled construction approach.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat3 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

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 →

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