FLUID CONTROL

What FLUID CONTROL does

Fluid Control Corporation, S.A. de C.V. (DBA PFC Corp) is a privately held Mexican industrial pump and fluid processing equipment distributor headquartered in Zapopan, Jalisco, founded in 1998. The company operates as an authorized distributor for 12+ international brands including Viking Pump (IDEX Corp.), Grundfos, ABB, Wright Flow Technologies, Wangen America, APV, Ruhrpumpen, DPUMPS, Sentinel, and Fluimac, offering positive displacement pumps (internal/external gear, lobe, piston, progressive cavity), centrifugal pumps (sanitary, ANSI, horizontal, multi-stage), diaphragm pumps, magnetic drive pumps, and complementary fluid processing equipment including heat exchangers, stainless steel tanks, and valves. The catalog covers flow rates from 0.5 to 1,600 GPM, viscosities from 28 to 2,000,000 SSU, and temperature ranges from -320°F to +800°F across 56+ pump series compatible with 1,400+ documented liquids.

The company serves 500+ customers across 8 industrial verticals — food, beverage, spirits, pharmaceutical, chemical, cosmetic, brewing, and petrochemical — with a notable roster of enterprise accounts including Coca-Cola, Bonafont, Jumex, Jose Cuervo, Tequila Patrón, Lala, Sigma, Herdez, Kellogs, Mars, Hersheys, Pfizer, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Henkel, Oxiteno, Mexichem, Johnson Controls, and Kodak. Distribution is supported by 6 Mexican branch offices (Guadalajara, CDMX, Queretaro, Guanajuato, Coahuila) and coverage extending to the USA and Latin America.

The business model combines quote-based industrial equipment sales, custom engineering and system design services, OEM spare parts distribution, and 24/7 technical support. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is determined per quote based on pump specifications (GPM, PSI, materials, seal type). Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales, professional engineering services, and recurring spare parts demand from the installed base. The company claims 40+ years of specialized engineering experience (consistent with principals' industry tenure predating formal incorporation) and markets itself as a technical sales engineering operation rather than a pure transactional distributor.

Name

FLUID CONTROL

Legal name

Fluid Control Corporation, S.A. de C.V.

Website

https://pfccorp.com.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fluid Control Corporation (PFC Corp) is a Mexican authorized distributor of industrial pumps and fluid processing equipment representing 12+ international brands, serving 500+ enterprise customers across food, beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, and petrochemical verticals in Mexico, USA, and Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pumps & Fluid Handling Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (42372)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders) (IMAHAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydraulic Power Units & Systems (HPUs, Manifolds, Integrated Circuits) (IMAHAGAB), Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI)

Keywords

• Industrial pump distribution
• Positive displacement pumps
• Centrifugal pumping equipment
• Fluid handling systems
• Sanitary process pumps

Headquarters

HQ city

Zapopan

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Pump Sales: Sale of positive displacement pumps (gear, lobe, piston), centrifugal pumps, and related industrial pumping equipment across multiple brands including Viking Pump, Grundfos, ABB, and others. Revenue generated through direct equipment sales with pricing based on specifications, flow rates, and pressure requirements.
2. Engineering and System Design Services: Custom engineering services for process design, manufacturing of stainless steel equipment, installation, and technical assembly. Services include process engineering, custom manufacturing, and installation/mounting.
3. Spare Parts and Refacciones: Sale of genuine replacement parts (seals, rotors, casings) for Viking Pump and other distributed brands for preventive and corrective maintenance.
4. Technical Consulting and Sizing: Technical advisory services where engineers with 40+ years experience recommend optimal pump series and configurations based on liquid, viscosity, temperature, and flow requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fluid Control Corporation (PFC Corp) distributes and integrates industrial pumping equipment and complete fluid handling systems for Mexican and Latin American manufacturers. The company is an authorized distributor of 12+ international pump brands (Viking Pump, Grundfos, ABB, Wright Flow, Wangen America, APV, Ruhrpumpen, etc.), offering positive displacement pumps, centrifugal pumps, diaphragm pumps, magnetic drive pumps, heat exchangers, stainless steel tanks, and valves, complemented by engineering, installation, and 24/7 technical support services.

Product overview

Fluid Control Corporation (PFC Corp) is a distributor and specialist in industrial pumping systems and fluid processing equipment in Mexico and Latin America. The company offers a portfolio of distributed international pump brands (Viking Pump Industrial, Viking Pump Hygienic, Wright Flow Technologies, Grundfos, ABB, and others) alongside complementary products including gear pumps, piston pumps, lobe pumps, sanitary centrifugal pumps, ANSI centrifugal pumps, multistage centrifugal pumps, diaphragm pumps, helical rotor pumps, heat exchangers, stainless steel tanks (304), valves and accessories, and magnetic drive pumps. The offering spans multiple product categories to serve industries including food, pharmaceutical, chemical, cosmetic, beverage, petrochemical, and general manufacturing. Services include process engineering, manufacturing, commercialization, installation, and 24/7 technical support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Viking Pump Industrial Distributed brand of internal gear positive displacement pumps for industrial applications including solvents, asphalt, chocolate, and ultra-high viscosity products (28 to 2,000,000 SSU), with flow rates from 0.5 to 1,600 GPM.
• Viking Pump Hygienic Distributed brand of hygienic pump series for food, pharmaceutical, and beverage applications requiring sanitary processing standards.
• Wright Flow Technologies Distributed brand of lobe and rotary lobe pumps for sanitary and industrial fluid transfer applications.
• Grundfos Distributed brand of circulation and centrifugal pumps for industrial, commercial, and residential applications.
• ABB Industrial Automation Distributed brand of industrial automation and motor control solutions for pumping systems.
• Bombas de Engranes (Gear Pumps) Internal gear pumps for handling viscous fluids, adhesives, asphalt, lubricants, and chocolate with viscosities from 28 to 2,000,000 SSU.
• Bombas de Pistón (Piston Pumps) Positive displacement piston pumps for high-pressure industrial applications.
• Bombas de Lóbulos (Lobe Pumps) Rotary lobe pumps for sanitary and industrial fluid transfer applications.
• Bomba Centrífuga Sanitaria Sanitary centrifugal pumps meeting FDA and food-grade standards for food, pharmaceutical, and beverage processing.
• Bomba Centrífuga Tipo ANSI ANSI-standard centrifugal pumps for industrial chemical processing applications.
• Bomba Centrífuga Multietapas Multistage centrifugal pumps for high-pressure applications requiring multiple impeller stages.
• Bomba de Diafragma (Diaphragm Pumps) Diaphragm pumps for sanitary and industrial applications including food-grade processing.
• Bomba de Rotor Helicoidal (Progressive Cavity) Helical rotor progressive cavity pumps for viscous and shear-sensitive products.
• Bomba Magnética (Magnetic Drive Pumps) Sealless magnetic drive pumps eliminating leakage concerns for corrosive and clean fluid applications.
• Intercambiadores de Calor (Heat Exchangers) Heat exchange equipment for temperature control in industrial fluid processing systems.
• Tanques Acero Inoxidable 304 (Stainless Steel Tanks) 304 stainless steel tanks for storage and processing in food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries.
• Válvulas y Accesorios Acero Inoxidable Stainless steel valves and accessories for fluid system control and connectivity.
• Engineering and System Design Services Custom engineering services for process design, manufacturing of stainless steel equipment, installation, and technical assembly for complete pumping system solutions.
• Spare Parts and Refacciones Genuine replacement parts (seals, rotors, casings) for Viking Pump and other distributed brands for preventive and corrective maintenance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 56+ pump series available covering 1,400+ documented compatible liquids
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers45 records

Segments8 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

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic, major and standard.

• Viking Pump IndustrialcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Viking Pump Industrial products - the world's leading manufacturer of positive displacement internal gear pumps. Provides 56+ series covering flow rates from 0.5 to 1,600 GPM and viscosities from 28 to 2,000,000 SSU.
• Viking Pump HygieniccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for sanitary and hygienic Viking Pump products designed for food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications requiring sanitary processing standards.
• PFC USAstrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with PFC USA brand for expanded product offerings in industrial pumping solutions.
• Wright Flow TechnologiesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Wright Flow Technologies pumps and fluid processing equipment for industrial applications.
• DPUMPSmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for DPUMPS brand industrial pumping solutions.
• SentinelstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Sentinel brand pumping products.
• GrundfoscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Grundfos pumps - a leading global pump manufacturer specializing in circulators, submersibles, and industrial centrifugal pumps.
• FluimacmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Fluimac brand pumps and fluid processing equipment.
• ABBcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with ABB for industrial motors and automation solutions integrated with pumping systems.
• Wangen AmericamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Wangen America pumps - German-engineered positive displacement pumps for hygienic and industrial applications.
• APVmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for APV brand pumping solutions - part of SPX Flow technology group serving hygienic and industrial markets.
• RuhrpumpenmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Ruhrpumpen pumps - specialized industrial pump manufacturer for demanding applications in chemical, petrochemical, and general industry.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sulzer Ltd. Swiss industrial engineering company with a major pumps product line serving chemical, petrochemical, and water markets. Comparable because Sulzer competes with Ruhrpumpen (one of PFC's distributed brands) and targets the same Mexican process industry customers.
• Flowserve Corporation: Global manufacturer and service provider of pumps, valves, and seals for industrial process industries. Comparable because Flowserve competes with many of the same pump OEMs PFC distributes (including its own direct presence) for the same end-customers in chemical, petrochemical, and power.
• Idex Corporation: Parent of Viking Pump and a portfolio of fluidics and pump businesses. Comparable because IDEX owns the flagship brand (Viking Pump) that PFC distributes; IDEX represents both a key supplier and the principal competitive threat should it choose to bypass distribution in Mexico.
• Xylem Inc. Global water technology company producing pumps, treatment, and metering equipment. Comparable because Xylem sells centrifugal and specialty pumps into the same municipal, industrial, and food/beverage verticals PFC serves, increasingly via direct and digital channels in Mexico and Latin America.
• Watts Water Technologies: Manufacturer of water and plumbing products including pumps and valves. Comparable because Watts serves overlapping HVAC, plumbing, and light industrial fluid handling customers with its own distribution network and competes with brands PFC carries.
• Grundfos: Global pump manufacturer with strong direct presence in Mexico. Comparable because Grundfos is both a Core distribution partner for PFC and a direct competitor through its own Mexican sales and service operations across centrifugal and circulator lines.
• Franklin Electric Co. Manufacturer of water and fueling pumps, including dispensing systems. Comparable because Franklin Electric serves overlapping fuel, water, and industrial fluid handling end-markets with both distribution-led and direct go-to-market models in Latin America.
• Graco Inc. Manufacturer of fluid handling equipment for industrial and process applications. Comparable because Graco's diaphragm, piston, and transfer pumps overlap with PFC's positive displacement and diaphragm pump portfolio for sanitary and industrial fluids.

Direct peers

• DXP Enterprises: US-based industrial distributor focused on pumps, bearings, power transmission, and MRO supplies. Comparable because DXP is an industrial pump and rotating equipment distributor that mirrors PFC's business model (technical sales, multi-brand, aftermarket service) at significantly larger scale.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: Industrial distributor of bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and specialty products across North America. Comparable because Applied Industrial operates a similar technical distribution model with engineering support and serves many of the same process industry customers as PFC.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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