Anglo Pumps

What Anglo Pumps does

Anglo Pumps, now operating as Metcor Pumps under the Metcor Group Ltd umbrella following a 2024 rebrand, is a UK-based provider of pump lifecycle services to commercial and industrial clients. Founded in 1989, the company sells, repairs, and services pumps, motors, and fan units across commercial real estate, industrial, retail, healthcare, education, government, and leisure sectors, with its registered headquarters in Gravesend, Kent. Its service portfolio spans inspection, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) contracts, 24/7 emergency repairs and pump hire, on-site and in-house refurbishment, and turnkey installations including carbon-efficient upgrades with variable speed drives, booster sets, wastewater pump stations, HVAC circulator pumps, and flood defence systems.

The business operates on a mix of recurring maintenance contracts (PPM), event-driven emergency response services, project-based installations, and professional services revenue from refurbishment. Distribution is direct via field-based technical sales operatives who conduct free site surveys, supported by manufacturer partnerships with KSB, Grundfos, Ebara, and WILO. Following its integration with the Metcor Group, the company now offers cross-discipline capabilities through sister divisions Metcor Environmental (drainage, surveying, remediation) and Metcor Electrical (electrical installation, EV charging, solar PV, smart lighting), creating a one-stop mechanical, electrical, and environmental infrastructure offering for UK commercial and industrial clients. Notable clients include Canary Wharf and BP Pulse.

Name

Anglo Pumps

Legal name

Metcor Group Ltd

Website

https://anglo-pumps.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Anglo Pumps, now Metcor Pumps, is a UK-based provider of pump lifecycle services — sales, PPM contracts, emergency repair, refurbishment, and installation — to commercial and industrial clients across multiple sectors, delivered via direct field sales and 24/7 national coverage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pump Services and Maintenance

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Metering Pumps (IMAHANAC), Sewer Pump/Lift Stations & Wet Wells (EUANACAC)

Keywords

• Pump maintenance services
• Industrial pump repair
• Pump installation services
• Emergency pump services
• HVAC pump solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Kempston

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Contracts: Recurring maintenance contracts covering pump systems, booster sets, wastewater stations, HVAC circulator pumps, fans, and motors. Ensures compliance, mitigates environmental and operational risk, and reduces long-term operating costs for clients.
2. Emergency Pump Repair Services: 24/7 emergency response for pump failures including on-site repairs, emergency pump hire, and tankering services. Revenue is event-driven, responding to urgent client needs.
3. Pump Installation and Upgrade Projects: One-time project-based revenue from new pump installations, carbon-efficient upgrades, variable speed drives, flood defence systems, and pump station installations for commercial and industrial clients.
4. Pump Refurbishment and Remedials: Asset rehabilitation solutions including on-site repairs, in-house refurbishment, and pipework modifications that extend pump life at a fraction of replacement cost.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Anglo Pumps (now operating as Metcor Pumps) is a UK-based pump services provider that sells, repairs, services, and installs pumps, motors, and fan units for commercial and industrial clients. Its core offering spans the full pump lifecycle including Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) contracts, 24/7 emergency pump repair, on-site and in-house refurbishment, hardware installations (booster sets, wastewater pump stations, HVAC circulators, flood defence systems), and IoT-enabled remote monitoring solutions.

Product overview

Anglo Pumps operates under the Metcor brand as a comprehensive pump solutions provider offering a unified portfolio of pump lifecycle services. The core offering includes Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), Emergency Pump Repair (24/7), Emergency Pump Hire, On-site Pump Repair, and In-house Refurbishment services. The company also provides turnkey pump installations including Carbon Efficient Pump Upgrades with Variable Speed Drives, Booster Sets and Pressurisation Units, Wastewater Pump Stations, HVAC Circulator Pumps/Fans/Motors, Flood Defence Systems, and Remote Monitoring Solutions. Supporting divisions include Metcor Electrical (electrical installations, EV charging, solar PV, smart lighting) and Metcor Environmental (drainage, CCTV surveys, remediation). Affiliated brands Quick Pump Services and Drainage Consultants extend the service ecosystem. The company distributes equipment from manufacturers including KSB, Grundfos, Ebara, and WILO, and won Pump Industry Awards 2024 Distributor of the Year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Scheduled inspection and maintenance service covering pump systems, booster sets, wastewater stations, HVAC circulator pumps, fans, and motors. Ensures compliance, mitigates environmental, operational, and health and safety risks, and reduces long-term operating costs for commercial and industrial clients.
• Emergency Pump Repair 24/7 Round-the-clock emergency repair services available 365 days a year to prevent business disruption and environmental risks from pump failures. Serves commercial and industrial clients with rapid on-site response.
• Emergency Pump Hire Temporary pump rental services for urgent needs and business continuity during pump failures, providing temporary equipment while primary systems are repaired or replaced.
• Tankering Emergency tanker solutions for fluid removal and management during pump failures, spills, or maintenance operations.
• On-site Pump Repair Field-based pump repair services performed at customer locations, addressing issues without requiring pump removal to a workshop.
• In-house Refurbishment Workshop-based pump refurbishment and rehabilitation solutions that extend pump life at a fraction of replacement cost, performed in a fully-equipped in-house workshop.
• Pipework Modifications Custom pipework modification services for pump systems to optimise performance and adapt to site-specific requirements.
• Carbon Efficient Pump Upgrades / Variable Speed Drives Energy-efficient pump upgrades incorporating variable speed drive technology to reduce operating costs and carbon footprint for commercial and industrial clients.
• Booster Sets and Pressurisation Units Water pressure boosting equipment and pressurisation systems for commercial and industrial applications, supplied and installed as part of pump station solutions.
• Wastewater Pump Stations Complete wastewater pumping station solutions including installation and maintenance for commercial and industrial water management.
• HVAC Circulator Pumps, Fans and Motors Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning circulator pumps along with fan and motor systems, supplied, installed, and serviced for commercial properties.
• Flood Defence Systems Flood protection and defence systems for properties and infrastructure, designed to protect flood-prone buildings and sites.
• Remote Monitoring Solutions IoT-based remote monitoring solutions for pump systems enabling real-time performance tracking, predictive maintenance, and proactive fault detection.
• Extensive Pump Inventory Large stock of pumps and related equipment available for immediate deployment and hire, supporting rapid response and business continuity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% reduction in pump energy costs and £80,000 estimated lifetime saving for a commercial client through inverter technology installation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KSBcoreTechnology or IntegrationKSB is a leading pump manufacturer and brand partner whose equipment is used, maintained, installed, and serviced by Anglo Pumps across its commercial and industrial client base. KSB is featured prominently in the company's accreditations and supplier network.
• GrundfoscoreTechnology or IntegrationGrundfos, a major global pump manufacturer, is a key equipment partner for Anglo Pumps. Grundfos products are integrated into the company's pump service, installation, and maintenance offerings as part of its complete pump solutions.
• EbaracoreTechnology or IntegrationEbara is a pump manufacturer whose products are handled by Anglo Pumps as part of its comprehensive pump lifecycle services, including installation, maintenance, and emergency repair.
• WILOcoreTechnology or IntegrationWILO is a pump manufacturer integrated into Anglo Pumps' service ecosystem. WILO equipment is maintained, installed, and serviced by the company's engineers across client sites.
• Metcor EnvironmentalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetcor Environmental is a sister division within the Metcor Group. Anglo Pumps collaborates with Metcor Environmental to deliver integrated pump, drainage, and environmental services to shared commercial and industrial clients, providing a one-stop solution for mechanical and environmental infrastructure needs.
• Aylesford ElectricalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAylesford Electrical, part of the Metcor Group, partners with Anglo Pumps to deliver integrated solutions combining pump services with full electrical installation and maintenance capabilities, offering clients a multi-discipline service offering.
• Quick Pump ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQuick Pump Services is a related entity within the Metcor Group network, operating as a supplementary channel for pump service delivery, providing additional capacity and geographic coverage for pump-related services.
• Drainage Consultants LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDrainage Consultants Ltd is a related entity referenced as part of the Metcor Group's service ecosystem, providing drainage consulting services that complement Anglo Pumps' pump and environmental service offerings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Grundfos: Global pump manufacturer with extensive service operations. Comparable as a broad incumbent and core OEM partner; could be both an ally and a potential direct competitor in service.
• Xylem: Global water technology company with major pump and service operations in the UK. Comparable as a broad incumbent in water and wastewater pumping with significant aftermarket service capability.
• Watson-Marlow (Spirax Group): UK-rooted pump technology brand within the larger Spirax Group with strong B2B service and distribution model. Comparable as a UK pump specialist with adjacent industrial pump service offerings.
• Sulzer: Global industrial pump and rotating equipment manufacturer with a strong UK service footprint. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering pump installation, maintenance, and refurbishment at scale.
• KSB: Global pump manufacturer and service network. Comparable as a broad incumbent in pumps and a current OEM partner of Anglo Pumps; sees Anglo Pumps as both customer and channel partner.

Direct peers

• Dura Pump: UK pump repair, refurbishment, and installation specialist. Directly comparable business model covering emergency repair, PPM, and installation for commercial/industrial pump estates.
• SPP Pumps: UK-based pump manufacturer and service provider with nationwide field service. Comparable as a pump-specific UK player with both product and aftermarket service offerings.
• Pullan Pumps: UK-based independent pump distributor and service provider serving commercial and industrial clients. Closely comparable as a same-geography, full-service pump specialist selling, installing, and maintaining pumping equipment.
• AES (Advanced Engineering Solutions): UK mechanical and electrical services provider with strong pump installation and maintenance focus. Comparable as a multi-trade UK contractor delivering pump lifecycle services to commercial clients.

Regional players

• Drainage Consultants Ltd: UK-based drainage and pump consulting services firm. Comparable as a regional UK player operating in the same drainage and pump services ecosystem; in fact a Metcor Group affiliated entity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 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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