Process Systems

What Process Systems does

Process Systems, Inc. is a Warren, Michigan-based industrial manufacturer of vertical turbine pumps, founded in 1972 and operating since 2007 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ruthman Companies, a diversified pump manufacturing conglomerate. The company produces two primary product lines: its own PSI Vertical Turbine Pumps (PSI VTP) for industrial coolant and process applications, and the Deming® Vertical Turbine Pumps line — an over 140-year-old brand whose manufacturing rights Process Systems acquired in 2004 and which is NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 certified for potable water use. Both lines share proprietary technology including a patented Self-Seal column design that eliminates the packing or mechanical seal failures that the company identifies as the cause of roughly 85% of pump repairs, a single-piece Thrust Head® discharge head that accepts standard C-face motors, and the Multi-Series® Self-Seal turbine pump rated above 700 PSI. Beyond pump manufacturing, the company runs an industrial pump repair service at its Mellott, Indiana Midwest Service Center, supporting teardown, inspection, and rebuilds for 18+ pump brands.

The business model combines custom-engineered hardware sales (each pump is built to specified liquid, TDH, GPM, OAL, motor, sealing, coating, and certification parameters) with aftermarket repair services and replacement parts. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with standard net 30 terms. Distribution runs through an extensive worldwide distributor network supplemented by direct regional sales representatives covering Western, Southwestern, Central-East, and OEM channel accounts, plus phone and email sales support. Marketing channels include industry trade shows (WEFTEC, PRI), webinars and remote training, downloadable technical brochures, the company website (PSI4Pumps.com), and Constant Contact email campaigns.

Process Systems serves three principal vertical segments: municipal water (well, potable, high-service, reclaimed, ground storage, transfer, and filter backwash applications), industrial manufacturing (central coolant systems, steel, metal finishing, chemical processing, paper, and petroleum), and agricultural fluid transfer. Government and municipal water utilities are a primary focus, given the NSF certification and the named Florida water treatment facility case study. The company has been led since March 2023 by General Manager Scott Mezuk, a 30+ year pump industry veteran transferred from sister Ruthman company Great Lakes Pump & Supply, with a stated mandate to streamline operations, shorten quote turnaround, and elevate customer service.

Name

Process Systems

Legal name

Process Systems, Inc.

Website

https://psi4pumps.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Process Systems, Inc. is a Warren, Michigan-based manufacturer of industrial vertical turbine pumps serving municipal water utilities, industrial manufacturers, and agricultural operations. The company produces its PSI-branded and the heritage Deming® pump lines featuring proprietary Self-Seal technology, plus multi-brand pump repair services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pumps

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Vertical turbine pumps
• Industrial pump manufacturing
• Water treatment pumps
• Pump repair services
• Centrifugal coolant pumps

Headquarters

HQ city

Warren

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Pump Sales: Manufacture and sale of vertical turbine pumps including Deming Vertical Turbine Pumps and Process Systems branded pumps for industrial applications.
2. Pump Repair Services: Industrial vertical pump repair services including receiving, teardown, inspection, pricing, assembly, and facilities maintenance for pumps from multiple manufacturers including Allis Chalmers, American, Aurora, Byron Jackson, Crane Deming, Fairbanks Morse, Goulds, Ingersoll Rand, Johnston, Layne/Bowler, Peerless, Process Systems, Tait, Valley, and Worthington.
3. Replacement Parts: Sale of replacement parts for vertical turbine pumps across multiple brands, maintaining inventory of critical components for repairs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Process Systems designs, manufactures, and services industrial vertical turbine pumps. The company is the exclusive manufacturer of the Deming brand vertical turbine pumps (acquired in 2004) and produces its own PSI Vertical Turbine Pump line featuring the proprietary Thrust Head discharge head design and Self-Seal column technology. In addition, Process Systems operates an industrial vertical pump repair service supporting pumps from more than 15 manufacturers at its Warren, MI headquarters and Mellott, IN Midwest Service Center.

Product overview

Process Systems is a manufacturer of industrial vertical turbine pumps with two primary product lines: their proprietary PSI VTP pumps featuring the Thrust Head® discharge head design for central coolant systems, and the exclusive Deming® Vertical Turbine Pumps acquired in 2004 with over 140 years of brand heritage. Both product lines share common technology innovations including the Self-Seal column design that eliminates seal and packing failures, and the single-piece Thrust Head® discharge head. The company also offers comprehensive industrial pump repair services supporting a wide range of pump brands, and holds NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 certification for potable water applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Deming® Vertical Turbine Pumps: The exclusive manufacturer of Deming vertical turbine pumps, one of the most complete and diversified lines of vertical turbines in the world. Known for outstanding durability, efficiency and low maintenance.

Products and services

• Deming® Vertical Turbine Pumps One of the most complete and diversified lines of vertical turbines in the world, renowned for outstanding durability, efficiency, and low maintenance. Available with NSF-Certified Construction for potable water applications including well, potable, high service, reclaimed, ground storage, transfer, and filter backwash water.
• PSI Vertical Turbine Pumps (PSI VTP) Process Systems' own brand of industrial vertical turbine pumps featuring the exclusive Thrust Head Discharge Head design. Accepts normal C-face, U-face, T-frame, or metric motors. Built for higher efficiency, longer life, maximum part standardization, lower parts prices, and easier repairs in central coolant systems and severe duty applications.
• Industrial Vertical Pump Repair Service Comprehensive pump repair service covering receiving, teardown, inspection, write-up, pricing, staging, assembly, and facilities. Replacement parts available for Allis Chalmers, American, Aurora, Byron Jackson, Crane Deming, Fairbanks Morse, Goulds, Hazelton, Ingersoll Rand, Jacuzzi, Johnston, Layne/Bowler, Peabody Floway, Peerless, Tait, Valley, Worthington, and other pump brands. Operates from the Mellott, IN Midwest Service Center and Warren, MI headquarters.

Quantifiable outcome

• Self-Seal design eliminates 85% of pump repairs caused by seal and packing failures

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ruthman CompaniescoreOthers · 1 January 2007Process Systems joined Ruthman Companies in 2007, adding their vertical turbine pumps to the company's line of centrifugal coolant, gear, and heavy duty slurry pumps. Ruthman Companies is the parent company providing strategic direction and portfolio expansion.
• Ruthman CompaniescoreOthersRuthman Companies is the parent organization of Process Systems Inc. The company logo appears on Process Systems website identifying it as 'A Ruthman Company'.
• Great Lakes Pump & SupplyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA sister Ruthman company from which Scott Mezuk was brought back to lead Process Systems as General Manager. Represents talent exchange and operational alignment within the Ruthman Companies portfolio.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Grundfos: Grundfos is the world's largest pump manufacturer, with a deep vertical turbine and submersible pump portfolio serving municipal water, industrial, and agricultural segments — directly competing with Deming and PSI VTP lines.
• Flowserve Corporation: Flowserve is one of the world's largest manufacturers of pumps, valves, and seals for industrial process and water applications. Its vertical and horizontal industrial pump lines overlap directly with Process Systems' industrial and municipal water customer base.
• Sulzer Ltd. Sulzer is a global industrial engineering company with a substantial pump division covering vertical, submersible, and process pumps. It competes with Process Systems in industrial process and water infrastructure applications.
• Franklin Electric Co. Franklin Electric produces water systems pumps (including vertical turbine and submersible lines) for municipal, agricultural, and industrial use, with a strong distribution footprint overlapping Process Systems' channels.
• Xylem Inc. Xylem is a global water technology leader producing pumps (Bell & Gossett, Flygt), treatment, and metering equipment. It competes broadly with Process Systems in municipal water pumping and serves as a benchmark for what a scaled, public water-pump incumbent looks like.

Direct peers

• Ruhrpumpen: Ruhrpumpen is a global manufacturer of industrial pumps including vertical turbine and process configurations for oil & gas, power, and water applications. It competes head-to-head with Process Systems in engineered industrial pump packages.
• Hayward Gordon: Hayward Gordon manufactures vertical and horizontal industrial pumps for chemical, industrial process, and water applications — a similar-sized niche competitor specializing in engineered pump solutions.
• Gorman-Rupp Industries: Gorman-Rupp manufactures industrial pumps including vertical turbine models for municipal water, industrial, and agricultural applications. It is one of the closest direct competitors to Process Systems in the mid-sized industrial/municipal vertical turbine pump segment.
• Weil Pump / Quadna Inc. Weil Pump is a U.S. manufacturer of vertical turbine and centrifugal pumps for municipal water and industrial applications, closely comparable to Process Systems in scale, customer base, and product specialization.
• Crane NXT, Co. (Crane Deming): Crane historically manufactured the Deming pump line, and brand continuity with Deming pumps creates a direct legacy comparison. Although Process Systems owns current Deming manufacturing rights, Crane's broader industrial portfolio competes in adjacent segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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