Skidmore

What Skidmore does

Skidmore is a US-based industrial equipment manufacturer specializing in pumps and accessories for steam and hot water systems, including condensate return pumps, boiler feed systems, vacuum pumps, centrifugal pumps, high-pressure pumps, sump pumps, control panels, and complementary water treatment equipment such as the X-POT, Condensate Neutralizers, and Glycol Feed Systems. Founded in 1921 in Chicago, IL, and now headquartered in Benton Harbor, MI, the company operates as a subsidiary of The Swan Group, a Boston-based industrial conglomerate. Skidmore serves healthcare, education/government, commercial, and industrial customers in North America with custom-engineered configurations alongside its standard product catalog.

The business is a quote-based, B2B manufacturer-rep model. Skidmore does not sell direct; instead it relies on a network of independent manufacturer representatives (several with 35+ year tenure) who specify and quote Skidmore equipment into mechanical rooms, boiler rooms, and process applications. The product portfolio is augmented by retrofit engineering services and supported by an IntelliQuip-based configurator and mobile applications that allow engineers, specifiers, and reps to size and select equipment. The company maintains multi-brand positioning, still offering the MEPCO line acquired in 2004 alongside Skidmore-branded products.

Skidmore is a private, small-scale industrial firm with 11-50 employees, a 100+ year operating history, and no publicly disclosed financials. Its competitive position rests on long-tenured rep relationships, brand longevity in a niche mechanical category, custom-engineering capability for retrofit applications, and a multi-brand product mix rather than on scale, software platforms, or AI capabilities. Recent product activity (Glycol Feed Systems in 2013; X-POT and Condensate Neutralizers in 2016; mobile apps and configurator tooling) indicates ongoing investment within the existing franchise rather than geographic or category expansion into adjacent end markets.

Name

Skidmore

Legal name

Skidmore Pump

Website

https://skidmorepump.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Skidmore, founded in 1921 and based in Benton Harbor, MI, manufactures condensate return pumps, boiler feed systems, vacuum pumps, and water treatment accessories for steam and hot water applications, selling through manufacturer representatives to industrial, healthcare, education, and commercial customers across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pumps and Steam Heating Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (332410), Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (42372)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961), Heating Equip, Except Elec & Warm Air; & Plumbing Fixtures (3430)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Pumps & Plumbing Pump Accessories (Sump, Sewage, Booster) (IMADALAL), Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC)

Keywords

• Condensate return pumps
• Boiler feed systems
• Vacuum pump equipment
• Steam heating equipment
• Centrifugal pumps manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Benton Harbor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

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 Equipment Sales: Skidmore generates revenue through the sale of industrial pumping equipment including condensate return pumps, boiler feed systems, centrifugal pumps, vacuum pumps, and related accessories. Products are sold as complete units with configurable options including receiver sizes, pump configurations, control panels, and accessories. The company also offers custom-built solutions for unique project requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Skidmore manufactures and sells industrial pumping equipment including condensate return pumps, boiler feed systems, vacuum pumps, centrifugal pumps, and related accessories for steam heating applications. The company produces configurable pump units across multiple series (10MX, Protector, V, H, UV, SCR, JV, PD) along with control panels, stainless steel series, and water treatment accessories such as condensate neutralizers, glycol feed systems, and X-POT filtration units.

Product overview

Skidmore is a manufacturer of condensate management and boiler feed equipment with a portfolio of pumps, controls, and water treatment accessories. The core product lines include Boiler Feed Pumps (10MX Series, Protector Series, V Series, H Series, UV Series, PRVBF Series, JVBF Series, PDBF Series, SCRM Series), Condensate Return Pumps (Protector Series, 10MX Series, V Series, H Series, UV Series, SCR Series, JVC Series, PDVC Series, PRVC Series), and Centrifugal Pumps (VC, VN, VE, VJ, VP Stainless Steel series). These are complemented by Control Panels, Stainless Steel Series products, Water Treatment accessories including Condensate Neutralizers, Glycol Feed Systems, and X-POT filtration units. The company also provides digital tools including a Configurator for pump selection and sizing calculators. Skidmore serves healthcare, education, commercial, and industrial markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 10MX Series Boiler Feed Boiler feed pump for steam boiler systems, designed to supply feedwater to boilers.
• Protector Series Boiler Feed Boiler feed pump with protective features for industrial steam systems.
• V Series Boiler Feed Boiler feed pump in the V Series lineup for steam system applications.
• H Series Boiler Feed Standard elevated pump for boiler feed applications requiring elevated positioning.
• UV Series Boiler Feed Sump pump configured for boiler feed applications.
• 10MX Series Condensate Return Condensate return pump for recovering and returning condensate to boiler systems.
• Protector Series Condensate Return Condensate return pump with protective features for industrial steam applications.
• V Series Condensate Return Condensate return pump in the V Series lineup.
• H Series Condensate Return Standard elevated condensate return pump for steam systems.
• UV Series Condensate Return Sump pump configured for condensate return applications.
• SCR Series Condensate Return High-pressure condensate return pump for demanding industrial applications.
• SCRM Series Boiler Feed High-pressure boiler feed pump for demanding steam system requirements.
• PRVC Series Vacuum Condensate Vacuum condensate pump for steam system condensate recovery.
• JVC Series Condensate Return Vacuum condensate return pump for systems requiring vacuum support.
• PDVC Series Condensate Return PD series vacuum condensate return pump.
• PRVBF Series Boiler Feed Vacuum-assisted boiler feed pump for systems requiring vacuum support.
• JVBF Series Boiler Feed Vacuum boiler feed pump in the JV series for industrial applications.
• PDBF Series Boiler Feed PD series vacuum-assisted boiler feed pump.
• VC Series Centrifugal Pump Centrifugal pump for fluid transfer in hydronic systems.
• VN Series Centrifugal Pump Centrifugal pump in the VN series for commercial and industrial applications.
• VE Series Centrifugal Pump Centrifugal pump in the VE series for hydronic system applications.
• VJ Series Centrifugal Pump Centrifugal pump in the VJ series for fluid handling applications.
• VP Stainless Steel Centrifugal Pump Stainless steel centrifugal pump for corrosive fluid applications.
• Stainless Steel Top-Mount Condensate Return Stainless steel condensate return unit with top-mount configuration for corrosion resistance.
• Control Panels Pump control panels for managing pump operation, level control, and system integration.
• Condensate Neutralizers Neutralizes acidic condensate before discharge to protect drainage piping and fittings. Uses calcite and magnesium oxide media to raise pH levels. Available in 25, 50, and 100 gallon capacities with flows to 90 gpm and pressures to 85 psi.
• Reliable Glycol Makeup and Feed Solutions Automatic glycol feed systems for closed-loop heating and cooling systems. Available in 5, 16, 55, and 100 gallon capacities with 12vdc-110v operation, 10-45 psi cut-in, and 1/3 hp-110/1/60 motor options.
• X-POT Side Stream Filtration All-in-one slipstream filter, magnetic filter, air separator and shot feeder for water quality improvement. Three sizes: X-POT Compact (up to 9,130 gallons, 150 psi), X-POT6 (six rare earth magnets), X-POT XP (up to 79,886 gallons). Flows to 55.4 gpm, pressures to 232 psi, filtration down to 0.5 micron.
• Skidmore Configurator Web-based sales and quote tool for pump selection, error-proof system configuration, submittal documentation generation, and pricing. Built on IntelliQuip platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced make-up water and fuel costs through condensate recovery
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• B.J. Terroni Co., Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorB.J. Terroni Co., Inc. has been a Skidmore sales representative for 35 years. Based in Bensalem, PA, they provide sales, design assistance, installation guidance, and service for Skidmore products in their territory. The case study at Strawberry Mansion High School demonstrates their collaborative approach to solving challenging installation problems.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bell & Gossett: A Xylem-owned brand and one of the largest U.S. manufacturers of hydronic pumps, boiler feed and condensate handling equipment for institutional and commercial HVAC — directly comparable core product category to Skidmore, but at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Wilo USA: Global pump manufacturer with a strong U.S. presence in HVAC, plumbing and hydronic heating pumps — competes with Skidmore across centrifugal, boiler feed and circulator categories, with deeper R&D and broader product breadth.
• Xylem (parent of Bell & Gossett, Hoffman & Lamson, Goulds): Global water and fluid-handling company whose HVAC/industrial brands (Bell & Gossett, Hoffman & Lamson) compete broadly with Skidmore across boiler feed, condensate and centrifugal pumping — sets the pricing and specification standard Skidmore must meet.
• Grundfos: World's largest pump manufacturer with a comprehensive commercial and industrial heating portfolio — overlaps with Skidmore in boiler feed, condensate handling and centrifugal pumps, especially in institutional and commercial buildings.

Direct peers

• Liberty Pumps: Specialist U.S. pump manufacturer with overlapping sump, condensate and utility pump lines that compete with Skidmore's UV sump and condensate return families in plumbing and mechanical-room applications.
• Taco Comfort Solutions: Manufacturer of centrifugal pumps, boiler feed units and condensate return equipment for hydronic heating systems — shares Skidmore's go-to-market through independent reps and targets many of the same healthcare, education and commercial customers.
• Patterson Pump Company: U.S. manufacturer of custom and standard pumps for industrial, HVAC and steam applications, including condensate and boiler feed equipment — comparable niche OEM competing for custom-engineered pumping skids.
• Federal Pump: Manufacturer of industrial centrifugal, condensate and boiler feed pumps with custom-engineering capability — similar size and customer profile to Skidmore, serving steam and hot-water process applications.
• Armstrong Fluid Technology: Designs and manufactures pumps, heat exchangers and packaged systems for HVAC, steam and hydronic applications — competes head-to-head with Skidmore in boiler feed and condensate return skids for institutional and commercial facilities.
• Hartell Pumps: Specialist in condensate removal and steam-system pumps with niche custom-engineering capabilities for difficult installation environments — the closest direct niche competitor to Skidmore in steam-condensate pumping.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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