What Vanton does

Vanton Pump & Equipment Corp. is a privately held U.S. manufacturer, founded in 1950 and headquartered in Hillside, New Jersey, that designs and builds engineered thermoplastic pumps and integrated pump/tank systems for corrosive, abrasive, and ultrapure fluid handling. Its product portfolio spans four core lines: CHEM-GARD horizontal centrifugal pumps (including ANSI, DIN, self-priming, close-coupled, magnetic-drive, and sealless variants), SUMP-GARD vertical centrifugal sump pumps (including cantilevered bearingless SGK and vortex SGV configurations), FLEX-I-LINER sealless rotary peristaltic pumps, and PUMP/TANK non-metallic integrated systems with sensors and programmable controls. All fluid-contact components are injection molded or fabricated from chemically inert thermoplastics (PP, PVC, CPVC, PVDF, ECTFE), which the company positions as a corrosion- and contamination-free alternative to metal, plastic-lined metal, and FRP pumps across the full pH range.

The company sells engineered-to-order hardware through a worldwide network of more than 400 factory sales and service representatives active in over 75 countries, with OEM customers served factory-direct rather than through distributors. End markets include chemical processing, water and wastewater treatment, metal finishing, semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, pulp and paper, power generation, mining, pollution control, and food and beverage processing, with named reference customers such as Boeing, Hitachi, Nalco Chemical, Worthington Steel, Entergy, Dyno Nobel, Grand Coulee Dam, and Singapore's Ulu Pandan Sewage Treatment Works. Pricing is quote-based with no public list pricing, consistent with the custom-engineered nature of the products, and every pump is performance-tested against service conditions with permanently recorded data at the in-house testing facility operational since January 2012. The company has remained privately held under second-generation leadership (Lawrence Lewis, President since 2011, succeeding co-founder Gerald Lewis) and has not pursued public markets, external funding rounds, or material M&A activity in the supplied record.

Name

Vanton

Legal name

Vanton Pump & Equipment Corp.

Website

https://vanton.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vanton Pump & Equipment Corp. is a privately held U.S. manufacturer, founded in 1950, of engineered thermoplastic centrifugal, sump, and peristaltic pumps plus integrated non-metallic pump/tank systems. It serves chemical processing, water and wastewater, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and power customers worldwide through factory-direct enterprise and OEM channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Thermoplastic Pumps

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

Positive Displacement Pumps (IMAHANAB), Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)

Keywords

• Thermoplastic centrifugal pumps
• Corrosive fluid handling
• Sealless peristaltic pumps
• Non-metallic pump systems
• Industrial sump pumps

Headquarters

HQ city

Hillside

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, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Thermoplastic Pump Sales: Direct sales of engineered thermoplastic pumps including SUMP-GARD vertical, CHEM-GARD horizontal, and FLEX-I-LINER peristaltic pumps. Pumps are engineered to individual customer requirements with various configurations.
2. OEM Pump Systems: Custom engineered pumps and non-metallic Pump/Tank systems for OEM integration. Deal directly with Vanton for factory-direct, reseller pricing.
3. Pump/Tank Integrated Systems: Non-metallic tank/pump systems with sensors and programmable controls offered in capacities to 5,000 gallons (227 to 18,927 liters). Pre-engineered, fully integrated and ready to run systems.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Vanton manufactures and sells engineered thermoplastic pumps and integrated non-metallic pump/tank systems for the transfer and handling of corrosive, abrasive and ultrapure fluids. Its portfolio spans CHEM-GARD horizontal centrifugal pumps, SUMP-GARD vertical centrifugal sump pumps, FLEX-I-LINER rotary peristaltic pumps, and turnkey Pump/Tank Systems using solid injection-molded thermoplastics (PP, PVC, CPVC, PVDF, ECTFE). The company also custom-engineers pumps for OEM integration with factory-direct pricing.

Product overview

Vanton Pump & Equipment Corp. is a manufacturer of engineered thermoplastic pumps and systems. The product portfolio consists of four main product lines: CHEM-GARD® horizontal centrifugal thermoplastic pumps (with sub-models CG, CGA, CGM, CGMC, CGC, PG, CGV), SUMP-GARD® vertical centrifugal thermoplastic sump pumps (with sub-models SG, SGK, SGV), FLEX-I-LINER® sealless rotary peristaltic pumps (models XB and CC), and non-metallic PUMP/TANK integrated systems. The company also offers comprehensive OEM engineering services for custom pump designs. All Vanton pumps feature fluid-contact components made from corrosion-resistant thermoplastics (PP, PVC, CPVC, PVDF, ECTFE) that are chemically inert, providing corrosion-free handling of corrosive, abrasive, and ultrapure fluids across the full pH range. Pumps are used in chemical processing, water/wastewater treatment, pollution control, metal finishing, semiconductor manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and other industries where metallic contamination or corrosion cannot be tolerated.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CHEM-GARD®: Horizontal centrifugal thermoplastic pumps for corrosive, abrasive and ultrapure liquids. Available in multiple configurations including ANSI, DIN, self-priming, close-coupled, mag-drive, and sealless designs.
• SUMP-GARD®
• FLEX-I-LINER®
• PRIME-GARD®

Products and services

• CHEM-GARD Horizontal Centrifugal Pumps Horizontal centrifugal thermoplastic pumps with all fluid-contact components injection molded of corrosion-resistant polypropylene (PP), PVC, CPVC, PVDF, or ECTFE. Available in ANSI, DIN, self-priming, close-coupled, mag-drive, and sealless configurations with flows to 1150 gpm and temperatures to 275°F. For industrial and municipal customers handling corrosive, abrasive or ultrapure liquids.
• CHEM-GARD CG (General Purpose) General purpose horizontal centrifugal thermoplastic pump for corrosive, abrasive and ultrapure liquids with flows to 900 gpm, heads to 170 ft, and construction in PP, PVC or PVDF.
• CHEM-GARD CGA (ANSI Compliant) ANSI B73.1 specification compliant thermoplastic pump, fully interchangeable with other ANSI pumps without disturbing piping, base plate, foundation, driver or coupling. Flows to 1150 gpm, heads to 185 ft, in PP or PVDF construction.
• CHEM-GARD CGM (Magnetic Drive) Magnetically driven, sealless, ANSI-compliant centrifugal thermoplastic pump with high-performance permanent rare-earth magnets. Flows to 400 gpm, temps to 225°F. Zero-emission design for leak-proof transfer of corrosive, toxic, hazardous, and volatile liquids.
• CHEM-GARD CGMC (Close-Coupled Mag-Drive) Close-coupled, magnetically driven, sealless centrifugal pump with up to 20% shorter footprint than standard foot-mounted designs. ANSI B73.1 process pump dimensional compliant for drop-in replacements. Flows to 400 gpm, temps to 225°F.
• CHEM-GARD CGC (Close-Coupled) Close-coupled, end-suction thermoplastic centrifugal pump approximately 20% shorter than long-coupled pumps. Flows to 640 gpm, heads to 170 ft, construction in PP, PVC or PVDF. Ideal for restricted spaces and OEM applications.
• PRIME-GARD (CHEM-GARD PG) Self-Priming Pump Heavy-duty self-priming thermoplastic pump for mobile acid buggies, sump/tank evacuation, and emergency overload pumping. Self-primes from depths to 15 ft, flows to 160 gpm, construction in PP or PVDF.
• CHEM-GARD CGV Vortex Pump Head Vortex pump head option for CHEM-GARD CG, CGA, and CGC models that handles slurries containing solids to 2 inches in diameter and liquids with stringy materials. Features recessed, dynamically balanced clog-free impellers.
• SUMP-GARD Vertical Centrifugal Pumps Vertical centrifugal thermoplastic sump pumps available in lengths from 12 in. to 20 ft, handling flows to 900 gpm, heads to 180 ft, and temperatures to 275°F. All fluid contact components are injection molded or fabricated of homogeneous PP, PVC, CPVC, and PVDF with heavy-duty stainless steel shaft isolated from fluid by a thermoplastic sleeve.
• SUMP-GARD SG (Standard) Industry standard vertical thermoplastic sump pump for corrosive, abrasive, hazardous, and toxic process fluids with flows to 900 gpm and lengths to 20 ft. Includes FUME-GARD vapor seal and automatic compensation for different expansion rates between metal shaft and plastic column.
• SUMP-GARD SGK (Cantilevered Bearingless) Cantilevered bearingless pump with indefinite dry-run capability that eliminates the need for immersed bearings. Flows to 850 gpm, heads to 175 ft, lengths to 4 ft (extendable via tail pipes). Suitable for applications with brief or long-term stoppage of fluid flow.
• SUMP-GARD SGV Vortex Pump Head Vortex pump head for SUMP-GARD SG and SGK pumps that handles slurries containing stringy materials or solids to 2 in. in diameter. Features recessed, dynamically balanced, clog-free impeller with construction in PP, PVC, CPVC, or PVDF.
• FLEX-I-LINER Rotary Peristaltic Pumps Sealless, self-priming rotary peristaltic pumps where only two non-metallic parts contact the fluid: the rugged thermoplastic body block and durable replaceable elastomeric flexible liner. Flows from 0.33 gpm to 40 gpm, pressures to 45 psig, temperatures to 250°F. Available in Pedestal Mount (XB) and Close Coupled (CC) models.
• PUMP/TANK Non-Metallic Systems Integrated non-metallic pump/tank systems combining thermoplastic pumps with tanks, sensors, and programmable controls, with capacities from 60 to 5,000 gallons. Available in standard and custom simplex, duplex, and triplex configurations for lift stations, collection stations, pH neutralization, vapor recovery, and laboratory/small-scale waste treatment applications.
• CHEM-GARD OEM Pumps Engineered horizontal centrifugal OEM pumps modified or highly engineered for specialized OEM applications. Flows 10 to 1150 gpm, heads to 185 ft, available with ANSI, close-coupled, magnetic-drive, self-priming, and vortex pump head designs.
• SUMP-GARD OEM Pumps Engineered vertical centrifugal OEM pumps modified or fully designed for specialized OEM applications with flows from 10 to 900 gpm. Includes run-dry designs, low-profile designs, and integration with tanks, sensors, and programmable controls.
• FLEX-I-LINER OEM Pumps Engineered rotary peristaltic OEM pumps for specialized applications with flows from 0.33 to 40 gpm. Pumps liquids, gases, viscous fluids containing soft solids and abrasives with easy-to-replace elastomeric flexible liner.
• Engineered OEM Pumps Custom engineered SUMP-GARD, CHEM-GARD, and FLEX-I-LINER pumps specifically designed as high-performance components of OEM systems. Flows from 0.33 to 1150 gpm for handling acidic, caustic, abrasive, or ultrapure fluids. Factory-direct reseller pricing for OEM customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Every Vanton pump is fully tested to conditions of service, with performance data permanently recorded for future reference.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sulzer: Sulzer is a large, Switzerland-based industrial pump and rotating equipment manufacturer with a broad portfolio spanning chemical, water, and energy applications. Its engineered thermoplastic and polymer pump offerings overlap with Vanton's in chemical processing and corrosive fluid handling.
• IDEX Corporation: IDEX owns multiple specialty fluidics brands, including Richter (lined and sealless chemical pumps) and Gast, that compete with Vanton in chemical processing and OEM pump applications. IDEX's specialty industrial segment shares the same corrosive-fluid customer base.
• Xylem: Xylem is a major global water technology company with broad pump portfolios across water and wastewater applications. Its Flygt, Bell & Gossett, and Goulds Water Technology lines overlap with Vanton's SUMP-GARD vertical sump pump offering in industrial and municipal water treatment.
• Flowserve: Flowserve is a leading global manufacturer of pumps, valves, and seals for the power, oil and gas, chemical, and water industries. Its broad chemical process pump portfolio includes non-metallic and sealless options that overlap with Vanton's thermoplastic and magnetic-drive lines.
• Grundfos: Grundfos is a global leader in pumps for water, HVAC, and industrial applications, with chemical-resistant and dosing pump offerings. Its dosing and chemical pump lines serve overlapping customers with Vanton's metering, transfer, and OEM pump products.

Emerging players

• Serfilco: Serfilco is a US-based manufacturer of chemical pumps, filters, and integrated pump-tank systems for plating, metal finishing, and chemical processing. Its product range closely mirrors Vanton's CHEM-GARD and integrated PUMP/TANK systems in metal finishing and chemical applications.
• Cole-Parmer / Antylia Scientific: Cole-Parmer distributes Masterflex peristaltic pumps and a broad range of laboratory and process fluid handling equipment. It serves overlapping pharmaceutical, chemical, and ultrapure fluid handling customers with peristaltic and metering pump technology comparable to Vanton's FLEX-I-LINER.

Direct peers

• Iwaki Walchem: Iwaki is a Japanese-headquartered manufacturer specializing in non-metallic, magnetic-drive, and centrifugal pumps for corrosive and ultrapure chemical applications. It is the closest direct competitor to Vanton's CHEM-GARD and SUMP-GARD thermoplastic pump lines, particularly in semiconductor and chemical processing.
• Watson-Marlow (part of Spirax Group): Watson-Marlow is a global leader in peristaltic and sinusoidal pumps for pharmaceutical, chemical, and food processing applications. Its technology directly competes with Vanton's FLEX-I-LINER rotary peristaltic line in chemical transfer, dosing, and ultrapure fluid applications.
• Verder Group: Verder is a Dutch industrial pump manufacturer with a strong portfolio in peristaltic, hose, and specialty chemical pumps serving comparable chemical, water treatment, and OEM applications. Its peristaltic line directly overlaps with Vanton's FLEX-I-LINER.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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