What Affetti Pumps does

Affetti Pumps s.r.l. is an Italian manufacturer of thermoplastic centrifugal and volumetric pumps engineered for corrosive and aggressive liquids. Founded in 1964 by Giuseppe Affetti and headquartered in Castellanza (Varese), Italy, the company produces a portfolio that includes horizontal centrifugal pumps (CGI-L, CDI-QL, CGA-L series) complying with ISO 2858 / ISO 5199 and ANSI/ASME B73.1 standards, magnetic-drive monobloc pumps (MMB-N, MSP-N) that eliminate mechanical seals, vertical cantilever pumps (CGV-S), self-priming centrifugal and volumetric pumps (MSP, VMA), high-flow models (CGK series), and the fiberglass-reinforced Vitrum Line (CFG) rated for temperatures from -45C to 120C. The company's proprietary Quick Lock System, patented in 2022, extends the flow range of monobloc pumps while removing flexible or rigid couplings.

The business sells directly to industrial end-users via field sales, website inquiry, and trade-show channels (notably ACHEMA 2024), with exports to more than 45 countries. Target verticals span chemical manufacturing (primary), steel pickling, mining and mineral processing, water and wastewater treatment, seawater desalination, electrochlorination, fish farming, marine aquariums, automotive surface treatment, textile dyeing, PCB etching, petrochemical processing, and air-treatment scrubbers. Pricing is quote-based with application-specific customization. Manufacturing is conducted at a single Italian site that was expanded in 2024 with a new 5,500 sq.m. production area, and the operation is UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 certified (ACCREDIA-accredited).

Affetti Pumps is privately held, family-owned (founder Giuseppe Affetti; Alberto Affetti involved in operations), with no external investors, parent company, or public funding rounds identified. The revenue model is straightforward industrial hardware sales of customized pumps and accessories, with no software, subscription, or service-revenue components disclosed.

Name

Affetti Pumps

Legal name

AFFETTI PUMPS s.r.l.

Website

https://affetti.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Affetti Pumps is an Italian, family-owned manufacturer of thermoplastic centrifugal and volumetric pumps designed for corrosive liquids, serving chemical, steel, mining, desalination, and water-treatment industries across more than 45 countries through direct field sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pumps for Corrosive Liquids

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Centrifugal Pumps (IMAHANAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Positive Displacement Pumps (IMAHANAB)

Keywords

• Industrial centrifugal pumps
• Corrosive liquid pumps
• Magnetic drive pumps
• Thermoplastic pump manufacturing
• Volumetric self-priming pumps

Headquarters

HQ city

Castellanza

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Pump Sales: Sale of centrifugal pumps, volumetric pumps, magnetic drive pumps, and related accessories for corrosive liquid applications. Products sold as complete units with customization options for specific industrial applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Affetti Pumps designs, manufactures, and sells industrial centrifugal and volumetric pumps constructed from thermoplastic and fiberglass-reinforced materials for the handling of corrosive, abrasive, and aggressive liquids. The product range includes horizontal and vertical centrifugal pumps, magnetic drive pumps, self-priming pumps, and high-flow units compliant with ISO 2858/ISO 5199 and ANSI/ASME B73.1 standards, sold as customized engineered solutions to industrial end-users.

Product overview

Affetti Pumps is an Italian manufacturer of centrifugal and volumetric pumps for corrosive liquids. The product portfolio includes: horizontal centrifugal pumps with mechanical seal (CGI-L, CDI-QL, CGA-L series), horizontal centrifugal pumps with magnetic drive (MMB-N), vertical centrifugal pumps (CGV-S cantilever, CGV-L, CGV-E series), self-priming centrifugal pumps (MSP-L, MSP-N, MSP-T), volumetric self-priming pumps (VMA), high-flow centrifugal pumps (CGK, CMK-Q), fiberglass reinforced pumps (CFG, CFM-Q), and the patented Quick Lock System. Products comply with ISO 2858/ISO 5199 and ANSI/ASME B73.1 standards and are used across chemical, galvanic, energy, nuclear, steel, fish farming, mining, water treatment, and air treatment industries. The company exports to over 45 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vitrum Line: Horizontal fiberglass centrifugal pumps with mechanical seal, designed for mildly to severely corrosive liquids. Wetted parts are in reinforced fiberglass material, resistant to abrasion and temperatures between -45°C and 120°C.

Products and services

• CGI-L Long Coupled Horizontal Centrifugal Pump Long coupled horizontal centrifugal pump with mechanical seal, normalized to ISO 2858 / ISO 5199 standards, designed for chemical and industrial corrosive liquid applications.
• CDI-QL Monobloc Horizontal Centrifugal Pump Monobloc horizontal centrifugal pump with mechanical seal, normalized to ISO 2858, designed for chemical industry applications with the Quick Lock System architecture.
• CGA-L Horizontal Centrifugal Pump (ANSI/ASME B73.1) Horizontal centrifugal pump with mechanical seal, normalized to ANSI/ASME B73.1 standards for industrial applications handling corrosive liquids.
• CFG Fiberglass Centrifugal Pump (Vitrum Line) Horizontal fiberglass centrifugal pump with mechanical seal from the Vitrum line, designed for mildly to severely corrosive liquids with operating temperatures from -45°C to 120°C.
• CGK High-Flow Horizontal Centrifugal Pump High-flow horizontal centrifugal pump with mechanical seal handling flow rates from 200 m3/h to 4,000 m3/h with pressure from 2.5 to 80 mcl.
• CMO-N Close Coupled Horizontal Centrifugal Pump Close coupled horizontal centrifugal pump with mechanical seal designed to deliver high performance at reduced cost for chemical applications.
• MMB-N Magnetic Drive Centrifugal Pump Centrifugal monobloc magnetic drive pump designed to eliminate mechanical seal leakage problems and support environmental protection in chemical applications.
• MSP-N Self-Priming Magnetic Drive Centrifugal Pump Centrifugal self-priming magnetic drive pump designed for installations where under-head pump installation is not possible, with 4-meter negative suction head capability.
• CGV-S Cantilever Vertical Centrifugal Sump Pump Cantilever centrifugal sump pump designed to operate without risk of damage from abrasive solid particles or dry running in corrosive liquid service.
• VMA Volumetric Self-Priming Positive Displacement Pump Volumetric self-priming close coupled pump designed for loading and unloading from basins, tank-trucks, and tanks without flooded installations, suited for corrosive liquids.
• Quick Lock System (QLS) Pump Architecture Patented pump architecture (2022) extending the flow range of monobloc pumps with total absence of flexible or rigid couplings, enabling easier assembly/disassembly, faster and less frequent maintenance, reduced housing space, and performance equivalent to Long Coupled pumps.

Quantifiable outcome

• Greater flow range in less space compared to traditional monobloc pumps
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles2 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.

• U.S.D. Castellanzese 1921minorOthersAffetti Pumps is the main sponsor of U.S.D. Castellanzese 1921, a local football club based in Castellanza. This represents a community sponsorship relationship supporting local sports.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sulzer: Swiss global pump manufacturer with a large chemical-process pump portfolio including magnetic drive and thermoplastic models (e.g., CPT, CPP). Direct overlap with Affetti on ISO-standard chemical centrifugal pumps sold into chemical, desalination, and industrial process customers.
• KSB: German pump and valve manufacturer with extensive chemical, desalination, and industrial process pump lines (e.g., CPK, Etanorm). Direct competitor in chemical and water-treatment centrifugal pumps with global manufacturing and service footprint.
• Xylem: US-listed water and industrial pump major (Flygt, Bell & Gossett, Goulds Water Technology) serving chemical, water treatment, and desalination customers globally. Overlaps with Affetti in chemical process and water/wastewater pumping, with much broader geographic and channel reach.
• Flowserve: US-listed pump and seal manufacturer with a strong chemical process pump line (e.g., Durco, Warman) including ANSI/ISO-standard magnetic drive and thermoplastic offerings. Highly comparable to Affetti's centrifugal and magnetic drive portfolio for chemical customers.
• Ruhrpumpen: Global industrial pump manufacturer offering chemical process, API, and slurry pumps for mining, petrochemical, and water applications. Comparable to Affetti in serving chemical, mining, and water-treatment customers with horizontal centrifugal designs.
• Grundfos: Danish global pump manufacturer with an extensive industrial and chemical pump portfolio, including CR/MTR and specialized chemical offerings. Comparable to Affetti as a broad-line industrial pump maker targeting process industries and water applications.

Regional players

• CDF (Centro Italiano Pompe) / Italian chemical pump peers: Italian manufacturer of chemical centrifugal pumps in thermoplastic and metallic materials for chemical and industrial applications. Closely comparable regional peer to Affetti with overlapping product categories, target customers, and Italian manufacturing base.

Direct peers

• Verder Group: Dutch industrial pump group offering thermoplastic centrifugal, magnetic drive, and peristaltic pumps for chemical and corrosive applications. Comparable to Affetti as a mid-sized European specialty pump maker with strong chemical-industry focus.
• Tapflo: Swedish manufacturer of thermoplastic (PP, PVDF, PE) centrifugal and diaphragm pumps for corrosive and hygienic applications. Closely comparable to Affetti in material specialization, target industries (chemical, water treatment, surface treatment), and mid-sized European manufacturer profile.
• Iwaki Walchem (Iwaki): Japanese-origin manufacturer specializing in magnetic drive centrifugal pumps and chemical-resistant thermoplastic pumps. Directly comparable to Affetti's MMB-N and MSP-N magnetic drive lines for chemical and plating applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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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

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