TSP

Name

TSP

Legal name

Tri-State Pump & Control, Inc.

Website

https://tspturf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TSP is a family-owned, Delaware-incorporated industrial company that manufactures custom pump stations and distributes turf maintenance equipment to golf courses, sports turf facilities, schools, universities, and municipalities across the southeastern United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Turf Equipment and Pump Station Manufacturing

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty Power Systems MRO (Generators, Compressors, Pumps, Welders) (TLAKAHAJ)

Keywords

• Turf equipment distribution
• Pump station manufacturing
• Irrigation pump systems
• Equipment service and repair
• Mobile maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Liberty

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Turf Equipment Sales: Sales of new turf equipment from manufacturers including Jacobsen, Steiner, Smithco, Turfco, Redexim, Cushman, FORCE BY ABI, Ventrac, Wessex, Trimax, SWOZI GPS Line Marking
2. Pre-Owned/Used Equipment Sales: Sales of TSP Certified Pre-Owned equipment and liquidation sale inventory. TSP CPO Inventory and Why Buy Used programs support these sales.
3. Pump Station Manufacturing & Sales: TSP manufactures and sells custom pump stations including vertical turbine, end suction centrifugal with flooded suction and suction lift models, high and low flow submersible stations, and custom designs. All models equipped with VFD controlled panels and SIMPLESENSE programming.
4. Parts Sales: Parts department offering OEM parts, parts finder tool, manuals & schematics. Includes customer referral parts program and 10% off parts promotions.
5. Service & Repair: Full service maintenance and repair including on-site warranty repair, preventative maintenance, hydraulic & electronic testing, reel grinding, pump rebuilds, and control panel troubleshooting. Peace of Mind Program offers full service support.
6. TSP Mobile Services: Mobile service bringing technicians to customer locations for routine maintenance, general repairs, and off-season winter prep.
7. Equipment Financing: Creative financing solutions including no down payment with approved credit, flexible payment options, seasonal payments, and no out-of-pocket install costs.
8. TSP Academy Training: Training programs and EETC certification classes (Reel Technology, Four Stroke, Electrical, Compact Diesel, Hydraulic) held at various locations throughout the Carolinas and at TSP Training Facility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TSP manufactures custom pump stations (vertical turbine, end suction centrifugal, submersible) with proprietary SIMPLESENSE controls and VFD panels, and distributes new and pre-owned turf maintenance equipment from brands such as Jacobsen, Steiner, Smithco, Turfco, Redexim, and Cushman. The company complements these product lines with certified repair service across four service centers, a TSP Mobile Services fleet, OEM parts distribution, and TSP Academy technician training and EETC certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TSP Mobile Services: Mobile service fleet providing on-site equipment maintenance and repairs with over 135 years of combined experience.
• TSP Academy
• TSP Certified Pre-Owned

Products and services

• TSP Pumping Systems (Custom Pump Stations) Custom-manufactured pump stations for irrigation including vertical turbine, end suction centrifugal (flooded suction and suction lift), high and low flow submersible models, and custom designs. All models equipped with VFD-controlled panels and TSP's proprietary SIMPLESENSE programming; PUMPWATCH remote monitoring standard on Ethernet-capable touchscreens. Sold to golf courses, sports turf facilities, and municipalities across the southeastern US.
• New Turf Equipment Distribution Distribution of new turf maintenance equipment from manufacturers including Jacobsen, Steiner, Smithco, Turfco, Redexim, Cushman, FORCE BY ABI, Ventrac, Wessex, Trimax, and SWOZI GPS Line Marking. Sold to golf courses, sports turf facilities, schools, universities, and municipalities across the southeastern US.
• TSP Certified Pre-Owned Equipment Pre-owned turf equipment inspected and certified through TSP's CPO program, including liquidation sale inventory. Sold alongside TSP Certified Pre-Owned equipment with the Why Buy Used customer education program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 135+ years combined technician experience in TSP Mobile Services team
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NC STMA (North Carolina Sports Turf Managers Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021TSP is a proud sponsor of NC STMA, supporting the professional development of sports turf managers in North Carolina through educational events and scholarship programs.
• SC STMA (South Carolina Sports Turf Managers Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021TSP is a proud sponsor of SC STMA, supporting sports turf education and professional growth in South Carolina through conference sponsorship and scholarships.
• CGCSA (Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021TSP is a proud partner of the Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Association, sponsoring events and the Pass to the Beach Scholarship program for golf course professionals.
• TETAC (Turf Equipment Technicians Association of the Carolinas)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021TSP sponsors TETAC Turf Tech of the Year Award and hosts training events including Ventrac Training. TETAC addresses: P.O. Box 210 Liberty, SC 29657, Phone: (800) 476-4272.
• The Redexim RodeocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2021TSP hosts Redexim equipment demonstration events (The Redexim Rodeo) at locations including JB Red Owens Park - Easley, SC and Ivey M. Redmon Sports Complex - Kernersville, NC.
• ABI (Attachment Blower International)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2021TSP distributes FORCE BY ABI equipment and hosts ABI Field Days at locations including Boundary Waters Youth Sports Complex - Douglasville, GA.
• JacobsencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2021TSP is a proud distributor of Jacobsen turf equipment and hosts Jacobsen Winter Service Seminars for customer training.
• Southeast Regional Sports Turf Conference & Trade ShowcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019TSP participates as sponsor in the Southeast Regional Sports Turf Conference & Trade Show, a three-day educational destination with industry sessions and networking opportunities.
• SteinercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTSP distributes Steiner turf equipment as part of their equipment portfolio.
• SmithcocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTSP distributes Smithco equipment including bunker rakes.
• TurfcocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTSP distributes Turfco equipment for turf maintenance applications.
• RedeximcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTSP distributes Redexim turf renovation equipment.
• CushmancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTSP distributes Cushman utility vehicles and turf equipment.
• VentraccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTSP distributes Ventrac equipment and hosts Ventrac Training events in partnership with Low Country TETAC.
• WessexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTSP distributes Wessex equipment.
• TrimaxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTSP distributes Trimax mowing systems.
• SWOZIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTSP distributes SWOZI GPS Line Marking equipment and hosts SWOZI Field Day demonstrations.
• EETC (Equipment & Engine Training Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTSP Academy offers EETC certification testing including Reel Technology, Four Stroke Engine, Electrical, Compact Diesel, and Hydraulic certifications. Minimum 70% score required to pass.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• John Deere Golf: Global equipment manufacturer with a dedicated Golf business unit selling mowers, utility vehicles, and irrigation products — competes indirectly with TSP for the same golf-course capex budget.
• Smithco: Turf equipment manufacturer (bunker rakes, utility vehicles, sprayers) — a TSP distribution partner, but also an established brand with direct sales reach that overlaps in customer accounts.
• Jacobsen (Textron): Turf equipment manufacturer whose products TSP distributes; competes indirectly as a brand that could choose direct distribution, and adjacent as a manufacturer of premium mowers for the same golf/turf customers.
• Toro: Major manufacturer of turf maintenance equipment (mowers, aerators, sprayers) with both direct and distributor-led sales — broader incumbent operating upstream and downstream of TSP's distribution role.
• SiteOne Landscape Supply: Largest US distributor of irrigation, turf, and landscape products — competes with TSP across the southeastern turf customer base but at significantly greater scale and SKU breadth.

Direct peers

• Reinders: Midwest-based distributor of turf equipment, irrigation products, and parts with adjacent service and training offerings — closely mirrors TSP's combination of multi-brand equipment distribution, service support, and customer education.
• Watertronics: Manufactures packaged pump stations and VFD-controlled irrigation systems primarily for golf courses and turf applications — directly comparable to TSP Pumping Systems' vertical turbine, submersible, and end-suction pump station line.
• Ewing Outdoor Supply: National distributor of irrigation, turf, and landscape products with strong service and contractor support — comparable GTM motion to TSP's multi-channel irrigation and turf equipment distribution model.
• Flowtronex: Designs and builds packaged, skid-mounted pump stations for golf, turf, and commercial irrigation — overlaps directly with TSP's modular pump station design and VFD control panel offering.

Regional players

• Stotz Equipment: Regional John Deere agricultural and turf equipment dealer group with service and parts operations across multiple US regions — comparable regional distributor-plus-service model, though with different OEM focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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