Selwood Pump Company

What Selwood Pump Company does

Selwood Pump Company Limited is a Birmingham-based, privately held manufacturer and distributor of industrial pumps, established in 1967 and operating from an ISO 9001-certified facility in Hall Green. The company designs and builds a portfolio that includes the Selwood Centrifugal Range (horizontal end suction pumps in cast iron, bronze and stainless steel with multiple seal arrangements), the proprietary SELADIN vertical trunk pumps (manufactured since the 1970s in depths from 450mm to 3500mm), SMC and Wade circulators built to original patterns, and the in-house SELPACK bespoke packaged pump stations integrating pumps with instrumentation and control panels. It also distributes complementary product lines under exclusive arrangements, most notably acting as sole UK and Ireland agent for KRAL twin and triple screw pumps, and distributes Varley double helical gear pumps. The company has expanded adjacently through the acquisition of Midland Combustion, adding industrial electric and steam oil heaters to the portfolio.

The business serves enterprise and government customers across marine and fuel oil, power generation, automotive and general manufacturing, chemical and paint processing, water and waste treatment, metal production, and increasingly data centre cooling. End applications include oil transfer on ocean-going tankers, paint circulation for car manufacturers, cooling and water handling in power stations and data centres, and bespoke skid solutions such as AdBlue pump stations and fuel scrubbers. GTM is sales-led via direct telephone and email enquiries handled from Birmingham, with goods shipped overseas on request; approximately 15% of sales are international, with the remainder concentrated in the UK.

Revenue mechanics rest on three streams: one-time sale of standard and bespoke pumps (including KRAL and Varley distributed lines), professional services covering pump repair, refurbishment, borehole installation and bespoke engineering, and spare parts. Most pump spares orders are despatched within 24 hours, supporting an aftermarket annuity on the installed base of long-life assets, some of which have been in service for more than 40 years. Pricing is quote-based for bespoke work and is not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held with no external institutional investors identified; leadership continuity is anchored by Managing Director Graham Gallen, who has been with the business for nearly 40 years, and an overall workforce whose average tenure is 25 years.

Name

Selwood Pump Company

Legal name

Selwood Pump Company Limited

Website

https://selwood-pumps.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Selwood Pump Company is a UK-based, privately held manufacturer and distributor of industrial pumps, control panels, and bespoke packaged pump stations, serving marine, power generation, automotive, water, and industrial customers worldwide since 1967.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pumps

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Metering Pumps (IMAHANAC), Aftermarket Parts, Service & Remanufacturing (Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial pumps
• Centrifugal pumps
• Pump manufacturing
• Fluid handling
• Screw pumps

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pump Sales: Sale of standard and bespoke pumps including centrifugal, vertical trunk, screw, gear and circulator pumps for diverse industrial applications
2. Service and Repair: Pump repair, on-site repair, refurbishment, borehole installation and servicing
3. Bespoke Solutions: Custom designed and manufactured pumping solutions including packaged pump stations with control panels and instrumentation
4. Spares and Parts: Supply of pump spare parts and components for existing installations
5. Industrial Oil Heaters: Sale of Midland Combustion industrial oil heaters including spare parts for existing units

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Selwood Pump Company manufactures and supplies industrial pumps, packaged pump sets, and control panels for sectors including marine, fuel oil, power generation, chemical, water treatment, and manufacturing. The company also provides pump repair, refurbishment, and bespoke engineering services, and holds exclusive UK/Ireland distribution rights for KRAL pumps. Founded in 1967 in Birmingham, the firm serves customers across the UK and internationally.

Product overview

Selwood Pump Company operates as a single unified manufacturer and distributor of industrial pumping solutions, offering a portfolio of owned and distributed pump product lines complemented by in-house engineering services. The core owned product lines include the Selwood Centrifugal Range (horizontal end suction centrifugal pumps in various materials and seal configurations) and the Selwood Seladin Vertical Trunk Pumps (vertically suspended pumps). The company serves as sole UK/Ireland agent for KRAL Twin & Triple Screw Pumps and distributes the Varley Double Helical Gear Pumps and SMC & Wade Circulators (which it manufactures to original patterns). Acquired brand Midland Combustion provides industrial oil heaters. Bespoke solutions and packaged pump sets (SELPACK) build on the core product portfolio by integrating multiple pumps with instrumentation and control panels into custom-engineered skids. A full suite of after-market services (repair, refurbishment, borehole installation, bespoke engineering) and in-house manufactured electrical control panels support the entire product lifecycle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SELCEM Vertical Spindle Pumps
• SELScrew Screw Pumps
• SELGear Gear Pumps
• SELLINE Centrifugal Pumps
• SELMAG Centrifugal Pumps
• SELPACK Packaged Pump Sets
• Pump Control Panels
• Industrial Oil Heaters
• KRAL Pumps Distribution
• Pump Repair and Refurbishment Services
• Bespoke Pump Solutions
• Borehole Installation Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Several pumps still providing reliable service after 30+ years in use
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA)minorOthers · 1 January 2023Selwood joined the BPMA in 2023, the organisation representing UK and Irish suppliers of liquid pumps. BPMA was launched in 1941 to influence the pump sector business environment and provides technical support and pump technology training to members.
• Sustainability West Midlands / West Midlands Combined AuthorityminorOthers · 1 January 2023Selwood joined the West Midlands Net Zero Pledge administered by Sustainability West Midlands on behalf of the West Midlands Combined Authority, demonstrating commitment to reducing environmental impact and supporting regional net zero goals.
• KRALcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSelwood Pump Company is the sole agent for KRAL products in the United Kingdom and Ireland, offering technical and service backup for the full range of twin and triple screw pumps. KRAL pumps handle flows up to 11,000 litres/min and pressures up to 100 bar.
• Midland CombustioncoreOthersSelwood Pump Company acquired Midland Combustion, a manufacturer of electric and steam heaters. Selwood now manufactures and actively supports all Midland Combustion equipment worldwide, including industrial oil heaters for heavy fuels, high viscosity crude oils, coal tar, bitumen and mineral oils.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Xylem: Global water and industrial pump company with product lines in centrifugal, vertical and packaged pumping systems. Overlaps with Selwood's water treatment, power and industrial customers.
• KSB: German global pump and valve manufacturer offering centrifugal, vertical and process pumps plus service, comparable to Selwood's manufacturing-plus-aftermarket model across multiple end markets.
• Sulzer: Large industrial pump and rotating equipment manufacturer with significant presence in centrifugal, specialty pumps and packaged skid solutions that compete with Selwood's SELPACK offering.
• Wilo: European pump manufacturer with strong circulator and building-services pump ranges, comparable to Selwood's SMC & Wade circulator line and broader industrial pump portfolio.
• Grundfos: Global pump manufacturer with a broad centrifugal, circulator and dosing pump portfolio that overlaps with Selwood's centrifugal and circulator lines. Operates at much greater scale and reach than Selwood.
• Flowserve: Major supplier of pumps, valves and seals for power, oil & gas and chemical industries, with packaged pump skids overlapping Selwood's SELPACK and process-industry customer set.
• Crane Co. (Crane Pumps & Systems): Diversified industrial manufacturer with a dedicated pumps and systems business serving industrial, commercial and process markets, overlapping with Selwood's centrifugal and packaged pump offerings.

Direct peers

• Michael Smith Engineers: UK specialist pump distributor and service provider serving similar industrial, water and chemical end-markets. Closely comparable in scale and go-to-market as a niche UK pump engineering firm.
• Hayward Tyler: UK-headquartered specialist pump manufacturer focused on bespoke and high-spec industrial pumps for power, oil & gas and marine — directly overlapping Selwood's SELADIN vertical pump and bespoke packaged systems niche.
• SPP Pumps: UK-based industrial pump manufacturer and distributor explicitly referenced on Selwood's own website. Most direct comparable given overlapping product portfolio (centrifugal and process pumps) and shared UK industrial customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/selwood-pump-company-limited

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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