Dreno Pompe
Dreno Pompe is an Italian manufacturer of submersible electric pumps, mixers, and lifting stations serving residential, industrial, civil/municipal, and construction customers across Europe, acquired in 2022 by US-based Industrial Flow Solutions (a May River Capital portfolio company).
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1994
- HeadquartersMonselice, Italy
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Dreno Pompe does
Dreno Pompe S.P.A. is an Italian manufacturer of submersible electric pumps, submersible mixers, lifting stations, and installation accessories, headquartered in Monselice (Padova), Italy. Founded in 1994, the company produces a broad product catalog organized into four application verticals: residential drainage (Alpha V, Compatta, BIC, APX series), professional and industrial use (DNA, GX, G2 macerator series, V2/V4 VORTEX pumps up to 55 kW, VTH), civil drainage and wastewater purification (A2, A4, ATH, DNB, H2), and construction site dewatering (KAPPA series with nitrile-rubber hydraulic components for abrasive sand/clay applications). Proprietary technical features include the G2 macerator system with hardened steel axial cutting blades, the GX trituration system for fibrous liquids, the DRX mixer with a two-blade 16-degree propeller, and ATEX-certified (EN 60079-0, EN 60079-1) cable glands as standard. The company also offers pre-packaged Dreno Box lifting stations (100L, 200–600L) and installation coupling feet (A-Type, B-Type, DUTY, EASY).
Dreno's business model is B2B industrial hardware sales via direct sales supplemented by technical self-service tools (online pump selector and part selector) and trade show participation (MCE Mostra Convegno Expocomfort). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Customer segments span residential end-users, construction companies, civil/municipal infrastructure operators, and industrial facilities, with ATEX-certified variants addressing explosive-environment use cases. The company has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of US-based Industrial Flow Solutions (a May River Capital portfolio company) since early 2022, following its acquisition from the founding Conforto family; IFS has invested over €1 million in machinery, doubled the headcount, and in November 2023 converted Dreno's legal form from S.r.l. to S.P.A. as part of a European pumping-platform build-out that also includes Clearwater Controls in Scotland.
Dreno Pompe firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Dreno Pompe
- Legal name
- Dreno Pompe S.P.A.
- Website
- https://drenopompe.it
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1994
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- Dreno Pompe is an Italian manufacturer of submersible electric pumps, mixers, and lifting stations serving residential, industrial, civil/municipal, and construction customers across Europe, acquired in 2022 by US-based Industrial Flow Solutions (a May River Capital portfolio company).
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Dreno Pompe industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Pumps
- NAICS
- Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)
- SIC
- Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Centrifugal Pumps (IMAHANAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Pumps & Plumbing Pump Accessories (Sump, Sewage, Booster) (IMADALAL)
Keywords
Where Dreno Pompe is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Monselice
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Dreno Pompe business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Industrial Submersible Pumps: Sale of submersible electric pumps for drainage, wastewater, and fluid transfer applications across residential, industrial, civil, and construction sectors.
- Accessories and Spare Parts: Installation accessories including coupling feet (A-Type, B-Type, DUTY, EASY), non-return valves, and spare parts through the Part Selector tool.
- Lifting Stations: Pre-packaged pumping stations (Dreno Box 100L, 200-600L) for wastewater collection and lifting.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Industrial equipment pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
Dreno Pompe product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Dreno Pompe designs and manufactures submersible electric pumps, submersible mixers, pre-packaged wastewater lifting stations, and installation accessories for drainage, dewatering, and fluid-transfer applications. The catalog spans four application lines: residential/residential pumps, professional and industrial pumps (including macerating and VORTEX series), civil drainage and purification pumps, and construction/cantieristica pumps (notably the KAPPA series for abrasive slurries), all produced at the company's Monselice facility.
Product overview
Dreno Pompe is an Italian manufacturer of submersible electric pumps and fluid management solutions. The product portfolio is organized into four main categories of submersible electric pumps (residential, professional/industrial, civil drainage/purification, and construction), supplemented by lifting stations (Dreno Box series), submersible mixers (DRX series), and installation accessories (coupling feet and non-return valves). The residential line includes compact models like Alpha V, Compatta, and BIC, while the professional/industrial range features macerating pumps (G2, GX), VORTEX pumps (V2, V4), and high-pressure models (VTH, DNA). Civil applications are served by single-channel impeller pumps (A2, A4, ATH, DNB, H2), and the construction segment features the KAPPA series designed for abrasive materials. All products are manufactured at the company's facility in Monselice, Italy.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Dreno Box: Lifting stations for wastewater collection and pumping to sewage systems.
- DRX
Products and services
- Alpha V Submersible Electric Pump Submersible electric pump for residential home use.
- Alpha V PRO Submersible Electric Pump Professional-grade submersible electric pump for residential use with enhanced performance.
- APX Submersible Electric Pump Channel impeller pump suitable for pumping slightly loaded clear liquids with elevated pressure generation for residential use.
- BIC Submersible Electric Pump Channel impeller pump with intake grille for pumping slightly loaded clear liquids for residential use.
- Compatta Submersible Electric Pump Compact submersible electric pump for residential applications.
- Compatta PRO Submersible Electric Pump Enhanced compact submersible electric pump for residential use with higher performance specifications.
- GRIX Submersible Electric Pump Grinding system pump suitable for pumping sewage with filamentous and fibrous substances.
- DNA Submersible Electric Pump Professional and industrial use pump for wastewater treatment applications.
- GX Submersible Electric Pump Grinding system pump with compact dimensions and effective maceration, ideal for loaded liquids with filamentous and fibrous bodies. Available with ATEX certification.
- G2 Submersible Electric Pump Macerator pump series with built-in grinder at inlet for domestic sewage and liquids with suspended solids requiring high pressure. Features hardened steel cutting blades.
- V2 Submersible Electric Pump VORTEX impeller pump suitable for pumping loaded and biological unfiltered liquids with suspended solids and fibers for professional continuous use.
- V4 Submersible Electric Pump (up to 55 kW) VORTEX impeller pump for heavy-duty applications up to 55 kW, suitable for loaded and biological liquids with suspended solids. Available with ATEX certification.
- V4 Submersible Electric Pump (up to 7.5 kW) VORTEX impeller pump for professional continuous use up to 7.5 kW, handling loaded liquids with suspended solids.
- VTH Submersible Electric Pump Professional grade submersible pump for industrial applications.
- A2 Submersible Electric Pump Single-channel impeller pump for civil drainage and purification applications.
- A4 Submersible Electric Pump (up to 7.5 kW) Single-channel impeller pump for civil drainage and purification up to 7.5 kW with suspended solids and fiber handling.
- A4 Submersible Electric Pump (up to 60 kW) Single-channel impeller pump for professional continuous use up to 60 kW, suitable for sewage liquids with solids, fibers, and suspended matter. Available with ATEX certification.
- ATH Submersible Electric Pump Centrifugal channel impeller pump for sewage liquids with small suspended particles, featuring high liquid re-launch capabilities at high heads.
- DNB Submersible Electric Pump Submersible pump for civil drainage and purification applications.
- H2 Submersible Electric Pump Channel impeller pump for pumping slightly loaded clear liquids, distinguished by high pressure generation for professional use.
- KAPPA Construction Submersible Pump Hardened steel channel impeller pump designed for pumping water containing abrasive sand and clay particles. Features nitrile rubber hydraulic components, high performance, and low weight for construction applications including mines, tunnels, and excavations.
- Dreno Box 100L Lifting Station Compact lifting station for domestic wastewater collection and discharge to sewage systems when gravity flow is not possible.
- Dreno Box 200-600L Lifting Station Lifting stations for domestic wastewater collection and pumping to municipal sewage systems.
- DRX Submersible Mixer Submersible mixer made of cast iron GG25 for homogenizing processes in sewage treatment plants, water treatment, industrial, and zootechnical applications. Available in 200mm and 280mm propeller diameters, 1.1-2.5 kW power range.
- A-Type Coupling Foot Installation Accessory Horizontal outlet coupling foot suitable for use in confined spaces, with gasket sealing between flange and coupling foot.
- B-Type Coupling Foot Installation Accessory Vertical outlet coupling foot for pumps up to 600 kg, using mechanical coupling for large dimension and weight applications.
- DUTY Coupling Foot Installation Accessory Vertical outlet coupling foot with gasket sealing between flange and coupling foot.
- EASY Coupling Foot Installation Accessory Horizontal outlet coupling foot for all domestic applications with mechanical coupling between support and device.
Quantifiable outcome
- G2 series: Hmax 55m, Qmax 480 m³/h with 1.5-9.5 kW power range
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Dreno Pompe
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Dreno Pompe technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Dreno Pompe partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Clearwater ControlsminorScotland, UK-based company recently acquired by Industrial Flow Solutions, part of the same corporate family as Dreno Pompe. Growing presence throughout Europe.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Dreno Pompe competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Caprari: Italian submersible pump manufacturer with a long heritage in centrifugal and wastewater pumps for civil, agricultural, and industrial markets. Directly comparable product mix, distribution approach, and Italian manufacturing base.
- Zenit Group: Italian manufacturer of submersible electric pumps for wastewater and drainage applications, including macerator and vortex models. Closest direct peer — comparable Italian heritage, similar submersible pump specialization, and overlapping residential/industrial/civil customer base.
- Pedrollo: Italian pump manufacturer offering submersible pumps for drainage, sewage, and wastewater across residential and industrial segments. Direct peer in Italian specialty pump market with comparable product breadth and B2B sales approach.
- Tsurumi Pump: Japanese specialist in submersible pumps for construction dewatering, wastewater, and mining. Direct peer focused on the same submersible pump technology with comparable construction/civil/industrial applications.
Broad incumbents
- Grundfos: Global pump leader offering submersible, centrifugal, and dosing pumps across all of Dreno's verticals (residential, industrial, municipal, construction). Broad incumbent with vastly larger R&D and distribution footprint.
- Xylem (Flygt, Lowara): Global water technology company whose Flygt and Lowara brands are leaders in submersible wastewater pumps and Italian/European pump markets respectively. Broad incumbent that competes with Dreno across all segments and geographies.
- Sulzer (ABS): Swiss industrial pump manufacturer whose ABS brand specializes in submersible wastewater pumps and mixers for municipal and industrial applications. Closely overlaps Dreno's civil/municipal and mixer product lines.
- KSB: German pump and valve manufacturer with a strong submersible wastewater pump portfolio (KRT, KSB Ama) serving municipal and industrial markets. Broad incumbent competing directly with Dreno's higher-power V4 and A4 series.
- Ebara Corporation: Japanese industrial pump manufacturer with significant European operations and a submersible pump portfolio for wastewater and construction. Broad incumbent that overlaps Dreno's industrial and construction dewatering segments.
- Wilo: German-headquartered pump manufacturer with broad residential, commercial, and industrial submersible pump offerings. Broad incumbent in European pump market with comparable product breadth to Dreno.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Dreno Pompe social profiles
Digital presenceDreno Pompe compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Dreno Pompe financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Dreno Pompe leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Dreno Pompe funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Dreno Pompe M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Dreno Pompe
What does Dreno Pompe do?
Dreno Pompe designs and manufactures submersible electric pumps, submersible mixers, pre-packaged wastewater lifting stations, and installation accessories for drainage, dewatering, and fluid-transfer applications. The catalog spans four application lines: residential/residential pumps, professional and industrial pumps (including macerating and VORTEX series), civil drainage and purification pumps, and construction/cantieristica pumps (notably the KAPPA series for abrasive slurries), all produced at the company's Monselice facility.
Is Dreno Pompe a public or private company?
Dreno Pompe is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Dreno Pompe founded?
Dreno Pompe was founded in 1994.
Where is Dreno Pompe based?
Dreno Pompe is headquartered in Monselice, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does Dreno Pompe make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Industrial Submersible Pumps are the primary driver. The others are accessories and Spare Parts and lifting Stations.
Who are Dreno Pompe's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Caprari, Zenit Group, Pedrollo and Tsurumi Pump. Broad incumbents are Grundfos, Xylem (Flygt, Lowara), Sulzer (ABS), KSB, Ebara Corporation and Wilo.
Does Dreno Pompe have an API?
No public API is recorded for Dreno Pompe.
What industry is Dreno Pompe in?
Dreno Pompe's product category is Industrial Pumps. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHANAA, Centrifugal Pumps, with a secondary code of IMADALAL, Pumps & Plumbing Pump Accessories (Sump, Sewage, Booster). Its NAICS code is 33391 and its SIC code is 3561.