Grimms Pump & Industrial Supply

What Grimms Pump & Industrial Supply does

Grimm's Pump & Industrial Supply is a privately held industrial supply distributor and service company headquartered at 1002 E. Omaha Street in Rapid City, South Dakota. Founded in 1958 by brothers Bob and Don Grimm and acquired by current President/Owner Brian Wagner in 1985, the company operates from a 24,000+ square foot warehouse on 4 acres and stocks over 20,000 industrial and petroleum parts. Its core business is the distribution of brand-name industrial equipment — air compressors (primarily Quincy), pressure washers (Alkota and Hotsy), pumps, lubrication equipment, petroleum equipment (Gilbarco, Gasboy, VeederRoot, OPW), high-pressure hoses, parts washers, and related accessories — sourced from a portfolio of more than ten manufacturers.

The company generates revenue through two primary streams: hardware sales of equipment, parts, and consumables, and professional services including installation, maintenance, repair, and 24/7 on-call service for petroleum customers. It also offers Mesa 2D digital acoustical tank leak testing as the only certified provider in the Black Hills region, and provides custom hose fabrication. Its customer base is segmented across petroleum/fueling operations (gas stations, fuel dispensers, tank operators), industrial and commercial operations (mechanical shops, industrial facilities), and residential customers, all served primarily through the physical storefront, phone sales, and a newsletter channel across the Black Hills and surrounding Western South Dakota region.

Grimm's leadership consists of President/Owner Brian Wagner (25+ years of construction management experience) and General Manager Doug Flesner (23+ years with the company). The company has no disclosed institutional investment, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no public funding history. Marketing is conducted through its physical retail location, phone sales, and newsletter communications, with no disclosed e-commerce platform or digital sales channel. Operating status is active, with retail hours Monday–Friday 7 AM to 5 PM and service department hours Monday–Friday 7 AM to 4:30 PM.

Name

Grimms Pump & Industrial Supply

Legal name

Grimm's Pump & Industrial Supply

Website

https://grimmspump.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Grimm's Pump & Industrial Supply is a privately held Rapid City, SD-based industrial distributor founded in 1958, selling brand-name air compressors, pressure washers, pumps, petroleum equipment, and lubrication products, while providing certified installation, maintenance, repair, and Mesa 2D tank testing services to commercial, industrial, and residential customers across the Black Hills region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Metal Valve Manufacturing (33291)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAKAHAJ

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

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Specialty Vehicle & Equipment MRO (Construction, Agricultural, Material Handling)

SECONDARYIMAHANAG

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Pumps & Compressors (Fluid & Gas Handling)

SECONDARYTLAKAHAI

Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses)

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Specialty Vehicle & Equipment MRO (Construction, Agricultural, Material Handling)

SECONDARYIMAHAGAH

Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Fluid Power & Motion Control Equipment

Keywords

• Industrial supply
• Petroleum equipment
• Air compressors
• Pressure washers
• Pump distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Rapid City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sales of industrial and petroleum equipment including air compressors, pressure washers, pumps, lubrication equipment, hoses, filters, seals, valves, gauges, and related accessories from brand-name manufacturers.
2. Service, Installation & Repair: Professional installation, maintenance, and repair services for petroleum equipment, air compressors, pressure washers, pumps, tank monitoring, dispensers, fire pumps, lubrication equipment, and related systems. Includes 24/7 on-call service for petroleum customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Grimm's Pump & Industrial Supply distributes brand-name industrial and petroleum equipment—including Quincy air compressors, Alkota and Hotsy pressure washers, petroleum dispensers, lubrication equipment, pumps, and high-pressure hoses—along with professional installation, maintenance, and repair services. Operating from a 24,000+ sq ft facility in Rapid City, SD with over 20,000 parts in stock, the company also provides Mesa 2D certified tank leak testing and 24/7 on-call service for petroleum customers across the Black Hills region.

Product overview

Grimms Pump & Industrial Supply is a distribution and service company offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial equipment and supplies from multiple brand partners. The company's core offerings include petroleum equipment (dispensing, tanks, monitoring), air compressors (primarily Quincy), pressure washers (Alkota and Hotsy brands), lubrication equipment, pumps, high-pressure hoses, and parts washers. The company operates as a full-line distributor for several major brands and also offers custom hose fabrication, Mesa 2D tank testing services, and professional equipment installation, maintenance, and repair. With over 20,000 industrial and petroleum parts in stock, the company serves commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential customers across the Black Hills region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Petroleum Equipment Equipment and supplies for petroleum handling including dispensers, tanks, pumps, and monitoring systems for retail and commercial petroleum operations. Brands include Gilbarco, Gasboy, VeederRoot, OPW, Franklin Fueling, and others.
• Lubrication Equipment Lubrication pumps, reels, valves, meters, and accessories for moving oil, grease, and other lubricants. Brands include Graco, Lincoln, LubeQ, and Alemite.
• Air Compressors Air compressors for commercial, industrial, and residential applications. Quincy compressors are the primary brand, with additional offerings from Hydrovane, Champion, FS Curtis, Thomas, Rolair, and Industrial Air.
• Pressure Washers Pressure washers producing cold water, hot water, and steam for commercial and industrial cleaning applications. Brands include Alkota (full-line West River provider) and Hotsy industrial pressure washers.
• Hotsy Pressure Washers Industrial pressure washers available in hot-water and cold-water options, with over 100 pressure cleaner models. A brand of Karcher with over 50 years of experience in industrial cleaning equipment.
• Alkota Pressure Washers Hot and cold water pressure washers, steam cleaners, pressure washer trailers, and gas powered heaters. Founded in Alcester, South Dakota in 1964. Grimm's is the premium West-River provider.
• High Pressure Hoses Industrial hoses including air hoses, suction hoses, tank/truck hoses, discharge hoses, hydraulic hoses, pressure washer hoses, and fire hoses. Custom hose fabrication with fittings available.
• Pumps Pumps for commercial, construction, agriculture, industrial, and petroleum applications. Brands include Gorman Rupp, Roper, Blackmer, AMT, HCP, Koshin, Pentair/Berkeley, and others.
• Alkota Parts Washers Industrial parts washers using hot water and biodegradable detergents to clean parts efficiently without damaging solvents. Parts washers feature turntable design with timer functionality.
• Mesa 2D Tank Testing Tank leak testing service using digital acoustical technology. Grimm's is the only certified Mesa 2D tester in the Black Hills and surrounding region. Can test tanks between empty and 90.6% capacity.
• Equipment Installation, Maintenance & Repair Professional installation, maintenance, and repair services for air compressors, air dryers, fire pumps, lubrication equipment, pressure washers, petroleum dispensers, tank monitors, and point-of-sale systems. 24/7 on-call service available for petroleum customers.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• DXP Enterprises: DXP Enterprises is a leading distributor of rotating equipment, pumps, compressors, and industrial MRO supplies with service capabilities. Like Grimm's, it combines product distribution with technical service and repair, serving industrial and petroleum customers across multiple U.S. regions.
• BlackHawk Industrial Distribution: BlackHawk Industrial Distribution is a value-added distributor of bearings, power transmission, fluid power, pumps, and industrial MRO products. Its product mix, service orientation, and customer base of industrial and commercial operators closely mirror Grimm's wholesale-plus-service model.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: Applied Industrial Technologies is a large industrial distributor of bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and maintenance items with engineered solutions and service. Comparable to Grimm's in serving industrial customers with pumps, hoses, seals, and valves, though at much greater scale.
• SunSource (SunSource PowerMotion): SunSource distributes fluid power, pumps, and motion control products with technical service. Its specialization in fluid power components and motion control systems directly overlaps Grimm's lubrication, pump, and hose lines.
• Kaman Industrial Technologies (part of Motion Industries): Kaman Industrial Technologies (now part of Motion Industries) distributes bearings, fluid power, and industrial MRO products. Its fluid power distribution and engineered services business overlaps Grimm's lubrication equipment, pumps, and seals portfolio.
• IBT Industrial Solutions: IBT Industrial Solutions is a regional industrial distributor of bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and material handling with fabrication and service. Comparable to Grimm's blend of distribution, custom fabrication (hose assemblies), and technical service.

Broad incumbents

• W.W. Grainger: W.W. Grainger is the largest industrial supply distributor in North America, offering millions of MRO SKUs across all categories Grimm's touches (pumps, hoses, compressors, valves). It is a broad incumbent competitor that competes on selection and digital channels rather than regional service focus.
• Fastenal: Fastenal is a major industrial and construction supplies distributor with thousands of locations. Its broad product portfolio and on-site vending/services model overlap with parts of Grimm's industrial and equipment business, though Fastenal lacks the regional petroleum equipment specialization.
• MSC Industrial Direct: MSC Industrial Direct is a large metalworking and industrial MRO distributor serving North American manufacturers. Comparable to Grimm's industrial customer base and product breadth, though operating at a fundamentally different scale and digital orientation.

Regional players

• Johnstone Supply: Johnstone Supply is a wholesale distributor of HVAC, plumbing, and refrigeration equipment with a regional co-op structure. While focused on HVAC rather than petroleum/industrial, it shares Grimm's wholesale-distribution-plus-service model with strong regional brand ownership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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