Anchor Pumps Company
Anchor Pumps Company is a privately held UK independent distributor and stockist of industrial and domestic pumps, founded in 1989, offering multi-brand inventory across roughly twenty manufacturers plus in-house workshop services to residential, commercial, industrial, and utility customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1989
- HeadquartersWarrington, United Kingdom
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Anchor Pumps Company does
Anchor Pumps Company (legal entity: Anchor Pumps Ltd) is a UK-based independent distributor and stockist of pumps and pumping equipment, founded in 1989 and operating for over 35 years. The company positions itself as "the UK's No. 1 Pump & Equipment Distributor" and serves a horizontal customer base spanning domestic/residential, light commercial, commercial, industrial, utility, and power end-users. It carries a multi-brand catalog covering approximately twenty manufacturers — including Grundfos, Lowara, KSB, Stuart Turner, DAB, Wilo, Salamander, Mono, Calpeda, Saniflo, ProMinent, Cat Pumps, Lutz-Jesco, Flygt, JS Pumps, March May, Flamco, Blagdon, ABS, and Global Water Solutions — across product categories such as circulators, booster sets, submersibles, sanitary pumps, dosing pumps, multi-stage pumps, pressure vessels, and accessories, alongside a small own-label "Anchor Pumps" accessories line.
The business operates a Magento-style e-commerce storefront (anchorpumps.com) with publicly listed VAT-inclusive pricing, freephone, landline, mobile, and overseas phone lines, live chat, and a content/blog layer. Distribution channels are direct-to-consumer for retail/SMB buyers and a dedicated trade account program for commercial/enterprise buyers, with options for next-day UK delivery (subject to weight limits), free UK mainland delivery above a £45 threshold, and international delivery. The company holds a comprehensive stack of ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 22301, 27001, 45001) under certificate number 11164, and operates a purpose-built workshop/service department whose personnel carry over 100 years of combined pump-sector experience, providing professional services revenue alongside product sales. Anchor Pumps is privately held, has no parent entity, has no disclosed funding rounds, and is not publicly listed.
Anchor Pumps Company firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Anchor Pumps Company
- Legal name
- Anchor Pumps Ltd
- Website
- https://anchorpumps.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1989
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Anchor Pumps Company is a privately held UK independent distributor and stockist of industrial and domestic pumps, founded in 1989, offering multi-brand inventory across roughly twenty manufacturers plus in-house workshop services to residential, commercial, industrial, and utility customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Anchor Pumps Company industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Pumps Distribution
- NAICS
- Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)
- SIC
- Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Aftermarket Parts, Service & Remanufacturing (Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Pumps & Plumbing Pump Accessories (Sump, Sewage, Booster) (IMADALAL), Specialty & Metering Pumps (IMAHANAC)
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Where Anchor Pumps Company is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Warrington
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Anchor Pumps Company business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Product Sales: Revenue generated from sale of industrial and domestic pumps across multiple categories including shower pumps, booster pumps, heating pumps, submersible pumps, and home water booster sets. Products sourced from multiple manufacturers including Grundfos, Lowara, KSB, Stuart Turner, DAB, Wilo, and many others.
- Workshop Services: Professional pump solutions and services delivered through purpose-built service department with over 100 years of combined industry experience.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard product pricing with clearance corner discounts |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Anchor Pumps Company product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Anchor Pumps Company is a UK-based independent distributor and stockist of industrial and domestic pumps from 20+ leading manufacturers (Grundfos, DAB, Lowara, Stuart Turner, KSB, Wilo, Salamander, Calpeda, Mono, Saniflo, ABS, JS Pumps, Flygt, Blagdon, Lutz-Jesco, ProMinent, Cat Pumps, March May, Flamco, Global Water Solutions). The company sells circulators, booster sets, submersible pumps, sanitary/lifting stations, dosing pumps, multi-stage pumps, high-pressure pumps, pump accessories, pressure vessels, and break tanks. It also operates a purpose-built workshop service department delivering professional pump servicing and technical solutions, supported by e-commerce, multi-channel phone support, and a trade account program.
Product overview
Anchor Pumps Company is the UK's leading independent pump distributor and stockist, serving domestic, light commercial, commercial, industrial, utility and power sectors. The company operates as a multi-brand distributor offering an extensive portfolio of pump products across multiple categories including circulators, booster pumps, submersible pumps, sanitary pumps, industrial pumps, and system accessories. Key product lines include DAB pumps (Evosta, Evoplus, Nova, FEKA ranges), Grundfos pumps, Lowara pumps, Stuart Turner pumps, KSB pumps, Salamander pumps, Saniflo sanitary pumps, Mono progressive cavity pumps, Lutz-Jesco dosing pumps, Calpeda pumps, Wilo pumps, JS Pumps, ABS pumps, ProMinent dosing pumps, Global Water Solutions pressure vessels, Flamco system protection products, and Sentinel heating system treatment products. The company also stocks comprehensive pump accessories including hoses, valves, fittings, control panels, variable speed drives, break tanks, and pressure vessels. Anchor Pumps serves as a distributor for these manufacturers rather than a product developer.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Multi-Brand Industrial Pumps Distribution Distribution of industrial-grade pumps from leading manufacturers including KSB (AMA-Drainer, AMA-Porter submersibles), Wilo (Yonos Pico, Yonos Maxo, Stratos Maxo circulators), Mono (MS, MM, ML progressive cavity pumps), Calpeda (submersibles, multi-stage, centrifugal, booster sets), ABS (Robusta drainage, Coronada submersibles, Piranha grinder pumps, Sanimax lifting stations), JS Pumps (drainage, grinder, vortex sewage pumps), Flygt (submersible drainage and grinder pumps), Blagdon (aluminium, cast iron, stainless steel, polypropylene, PVDF air-operated diaphragm pumps), March May (magnetic drive AC and TE Mag Drive pumps), and Cat Pumps (plunger and piston high-pressure pumps). Targeted at industrial, utility, commercial, and power-sector customers.
- Domestic Pumps and Circulators Distribution Distribution of domestic and residential pumps including DAB Evosta/Evosta2/Evosta3 domestic circulators, DAB Evoplus small and San circulators, DAB Evo VS Bronze circulators, Grundfos circulators, Lowara ecocirc domestic circulators, Stuart Turner shower pumps and home boosters, Salamander CT Xtra, CT Force, and Right Pump shower pumps, and Saniflo sanitary macerators and condensate pumps. Targeted at homeowners and residential property buyers.
- Submersible and Drainage Pumps Distribution Distribution of submersible, drainage, and wastewater pumps from DAB (Nova, Nova UP, FEKA), Calpeda (GXR, GXV25, GQS(M), GQV(M)), ABS (Robusta, Coronada, IP 900, MF, J(C)/XJ(C), JS/XJS), JS Pumps (drainage, grinder, vortex sewage, sludge, slurry), and Flygt. Targeted at residential, commercial, and industrial drainage and wastewater applications.
- Dosing and Metering Pumps Distribution Distribution of dosing and metering pumps including ProMinent Beta, Gamma X, Gamma XL solenoid dosing pumps and Sigma metering pumps, and Lutz-Jesco drum pumps, Memdos and Magdos solenoid, diaphragm, and peristaltic dosing pumps. Targeted at chemical dosing and industrial process applications.
- Booster Sets and Pressure Booster Systems Distribution of variable speed and fixed speed booster sets including DAB E.Sybox home booster sets, Calpeda META variable speed pressure booster, Easymat 1MX/2MX/3MXH variable speed booster sets, and Calpeda e-idos series pressurised booster pumps. Targeted at residential, commercial, and industrial water pressure boosting.
- Lifting Stations Distribution of wastewater and sanitary lifting stations including ABS Sanimax, Nirolift, Sanisett, Piranhamat, and Sanimat lifting stations, Calpeda GEO lifting stations, DAB GENIX lifting stations, and Saniflo domestic lifting stations. Targeted at residential and commercial wastewater management.
- Swimming Pool and Specialty Pumps Distribution of DAB EuroPro self-priming swimming pool pumps with high-capacity prefilter and 2 or 4-pole motor for large swimming pool filtration systems, and DAB CM/DCM 4-pole in-line pumps for heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and sanitary water systems. Targeted at commercial pool operators and HVAC applications.
- Multi-Stage and Self-Priming Pumps Distribution of vertical and horizontal multi-stage centrifugal pumps including DAB EuroInox, Multi Inox, NKV, KVC, Calpeda MXH(M), MXH EI, MXH-F EI series, and DAB self-priming centrifugal pumps (DP, JET, JETINOX series) for commercial and industrial water supply applications.
- Pump Workshop Services Purpose-built workshop service department providing professional pump solutions, repair, and technical services, staffed by personnel with over 100 years of combined experience in the pump sector. Targeted at trade and commercial customers requiring servicing, repair, or technical support for installed pumps.
- Pump Accessories and Spare Parts Comprehensive range of pump accessories including float switches, hoses, valves, control panels, variable speed drives, and metallic and plastic fittings, plus manufacturer-specific accessories for Calpeda, Cat Pumps, and Blagdon pumps. Targeted at installers, maintenance engineers, and trade buyers.
- Pressure Vessels and Break Tanks Distribution of pressure vessels and tanks from Global Water Solutions (PressureWave, Challenger, E-Wave, Flow-Thru, M-Inox series), Grundfos, Lowara, and Stuart Turner, plus break tanks for water supply and pressure boosting applications in domestic and commercial settings. Targeted at water boosting and storage installations.
- Pressurisation Units and System Protection Distribution of Flamco pressurisation sets, combined air and dirt separators, and system accessories, plus Calpeda Unimat Alpha pressurisation sets and Anchor-branded pressurisation units. Targeted at heating system protection and pressurisation in commercial and industrial installations.
- Heating System Treatment Products Distribution of Sentinel heating system care products including filters, dirt separators, inhibitors, cleaners, biocides, and thermal fluids. Targeted at installers and operators of central heating systems.
Companies that use Anchor Pumps Company
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Anchor Pumps Company technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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AI maturity
App detail
Anchor Pumps Company partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- GrundfoscoreMajor pump manufacturer whose products are stocked and distributed by Anchor Pumps, including domestic circulators, borehole pumps, submersible pumps, and commercial booster sets
- LowaracoreItalian pump manufacturer whose products including ecocirc domestic circulators, submersibles, and commercial pumps are distributed by Anchor Pumps
- DAB PumpscoreItalian manufacturer since 1975 specializing in water pumps including Evosta circulators, Nova submersibles, and in-line pumps distributed by Anchor Pumps
- Stuart TurnercoreUK manufacturer whose products including shower pumps, circulators, and home boosters are stocked by Anchor Pumps
- KSBcoreMajor pump manufacturer whose AMA-Drainer and AMA-Porter submersible pumps are distributed by Anchor Pumps
- WilocoreGerman pump manufacturer whose Yonos and Stratos circulator ranges are distributed by Anchor Pumps
- Salamander PumpscoreUK shower pump specialist whose products including CT Xtra, CT Force, and Right Pump ranges are distributed by Anchor Pumps
- MonocoreProgressive cavity pump specialist whose MS, MM, and ML range pumps are distributed by Anchor Pumps
- CalpedacoreItalian pump manufacturer whose submersibles, booster sets, and multi-stage pumps are distributed by Anchor Pumps
- SaniflocoreSanitary pump specialist whose Sanisub, domestic range, and lifting station products are distributed by Anchor Pumps
- ProminentcoreDosing pump specialist whose Beta, Gamma X, and Sigma metering pumps are distributed by Anchor Pumps
- Cat PumpscoreHigh-pressure pump manufacturer whose plunger and piston pumps are distributed by Anchor Pumps
- Lutz-JescocoreGerman dosing pump specialist whose drum pumps, Memdos, and Magdos products are distributed by Anchor Pumps
- FlygtcoreSubmersible pump specialist whose drainage and grinder pumps are distributed by Anchor Pumps
- JS PumpscoreUK submersible pump specialist whose drainage, sewage, and grinder pumps are distributed by Anchor Pumps
- March MaycoreMagnetic drive pump specialist whose AC and TE Mag Drive pumps for chemical transfer are distributed by Anchor Pumps
- FlamcocorePressurisation specialist whose sets, air separators, and dirt separators are distributed by Anchor Pumps
- BlagdoncoreAir-operated diaphragm pump specialist whose aluminium, cast iron, and stainless steel pumps are distributed by Anchor Pumps
- ABScoreDrainage and sewage pump specialist whose Robusta, Coronada, and Piranha ranges are distributed by Anchor Pumps
- SentinelminorHeating system care products including filters, inhibitors, cleaners, and biocides distributed by Anchor Pumps
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Anchor Pumps Company competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Plumb Center (Travis Perkins): UK's largest plumbing and heating merchant under Travis Perkins Group, distributing pumps alongside boilers, radiators, and heating controls. Overlaps Anchor's commercial/domestic pump trade channel but with much wider product mix and national coverage.
- City Plumbing Supplies: Large UK plumbing and heating merchant with national branch network carrying boiler, heating, and pump ranges. Comparable on commercial pump/heating distribution but operates at far larger scale with broader plumbing portfolio.
- Toolstation: UK trade-focused tool and maintenance product retailer carrying selected pumps and accessories at competitive prices. Overlaps on small domestic pump and accessory SKUs that Anchor also distributes to trade customers.
- Ferguson UK (formerly Wolseley): Large UK plumbing, heating and drainage merchant carrying pump lines from major OEMs alongside broader HVAC and infrastructure products. Directly competes for trade accounts and commercial pump specification work.
- Screwfix (Kingfisher Group): UK trade and DIY retailer with national branch network and strong online channel stocking domestic pumps and accessories. Competes on convenience and price for smaller pump purchases that overlap Anchor's domestic segment.
Others
- Grundfos: Global Danish pump manufacturer whose full domestic, commercial and industrial ranges Anchor distributes. Listed as a key principal; indirectly comparable because manufacturer-direct channels increasingly overlap with distributor offerings.
- Wilo UK: German manufacturer of circulators, boosters and HVAC pumps whose Yonos and Stratos ranges Anchor distributes. Channel relationship plus emerging direct sales makes it an adjacent player to monitor alongside Anchor's distribution business.
- KSB UK: Major German industrial pump manufacturer whose submersibles and wastewater pumps Anchor stocks. Principal relationship combined with growing direct UK presence makes it a relevant comparable for industrial-side distribution dynamics.
Direct peers
- Pump Sales Direct: UK-based online-first pump distributor selling industrial, commercial and domestic pumps with multi-brand stocking similar to Anchor Pumps. Direct head-to-head competitor on e-commerce SKU breadth and price-driven trade customers.
- Water Pumps Direct: UK online retailer focused on domestic and light commercial water pumps, booster sets and accessories. Competes head-to-head with Anchor's residential and trade customers on price, SKU breadth, and delivery speed.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance5 records
Anchor Pumps Company financial estimates
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Anchor Pumps Company M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Anchor Pumps Company
What does Anchor Pumps Company do?
Anchor Pumps Company is a UK-based independent distributor and stockist of industrial and domestic pumps from 20+ leading manufacturers (Grundfos, DAB, Lowara, Stuart Turner, KSB, Wilo, Salamander, Calpeda, Mono, Saniflo, ABS, JS Pumps, Flygt, Blagdon, Lutz-Jesco, ProMinent, Cat Pumps, March May, Flamco, Global Water Solutions). The company sells circulators, booster sets, submersible pumps, sanitary/lifting stations, dosing pumps, multi-stage pumps, high-pressure pumps, pump accessories, pressure vessels, and break tanks. It also operates a purpose-built workshop service department delivering professional pump servicing and technical solutions, supported by e-commerce, multi-channel phone support, and a trade account program.
Is Anchor Pumps Company a public or private company?
Anchor Pumps Company is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Anchor Pumps Company founded?
Anchor Pumps Company was founded in 1989. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Anchor Pumps Company based?
Anchor Pumps Company is headquartered in Warrington, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Anchor Pumps Company make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are workshop Services.
Who are Anchor Pumps Company's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Plumb Center (Travis Perkins), City Plumbing Supplies, Toolstation, Ferguson UK (formerly Wolseley) and Screwfix (Kingfisher Group). Others are Grundfos, Wilo UK and KSB UK. Direct peers are Pump Sales Direct and Water Pumps Direct.
Does Anchor Pumps Company have an API?
No public API is recorded for Anchor Pumps Company.
What industry is Anchor Pumps Company in?
Anchor Pumps Company's product category is Industrial Pumps Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHANAJ, Aftermarket Parts, Service & Remanufacturing (Pumps/Compressors), with a secondary code of IMADALAL, Pumps & Plumbing Pump Accessories (Sump, Sewage, Booster). Its NAICS code is 33391 and its SIC code is 3561.