TSURUMI PUMPS AFRICA

What TSURUMI PUMPS AFRICA does

Tsurumi Pumps Africa (Pty) Ltd, established in 2019 and headquartered in Germiston, Johannesburg, operates as the official distributor and OEM partner for Tsurumi Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Japan, founded 1924) across the African continent. The company supplies heavy-duty submersible pump systems across seven product categories — dewatering, sewage and wastewater, slurry, corrosion-resistant, stainless steel, explosion-proof, and dredging equipment (the latter via a distribution partnership with Dragflow S.r.l.) — encompassing roughly 1,500 line items spanning from compact portable units to 110 kW high-head industrial pumps. Underlying technology centres on over-engineered hydraulic ends with high-chromium cast iron wear components, oil-chamber-isolated mechanical seals, anti-wicking cable entry, and thermal motor protection — features developed and continuously refined over a century of parent-company R&D and manufactured in Japan under ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified facilities.

The business operates an enterprise field-sales model complemented by an authorized dealer network covering more than 20 African countries across Southern, East and West Africa. Pricing is conducted exclusively through a request-for-quotation system with technical engineers providing pump selection, application sizing, indicative pricing and delivery timelines; revenue is generated through hardware sales (pumps and OEM spare parts including impellers, mechanical seals, bearings, O-rings and cable sets) and professional services (scheduled maintenance, motor rewinds at 380V–1000V, and refurbishment). Customer focus is weighted toward mining (open-pit and underground dewatering, slurry handling, tailings), with documented deployments including Angolan diamond operations, Zambian and DRC copper/cobalt facilities, Ghanaian gold mines, and Botswana water infrastructure projects; secondary segments include municipal sewage/wastewater, industrial processing, flood control, agriculture/irrigation, water treatment, and dredging.

The company maintains a lean internal team (1–10 employees) supplemented by an extensive external dealer, service-partner and OEM-support infrastructure. Marketing is conducted through trade-show participation (Electra Mining Africa, MTE Lephalale, WISA), a content-rich website with technical resources and case studies, occasional email newsletters, and corporate video content. There is no e-commerce or retail channel. The combination of parent-company engineering pedigree, continent-wide distribution footprint, and technical application support constitutes the company's principal competitive positioning in the African submersible pump market.

Name

TSURUMI PUMPS AFRICA

Legal name

Tsurumi Pumps Africa (Pty) Ltd

Website

https://tsurumipumpsafrica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tsurumi Pumps Africa (Pty) Ltd is the official distributor and OEM partner for Japanese Tsurumi Manufacturing Co., Ltd. in Africa, supplying heavy-duty submersible pumps for dewatering, sewage, slurry, and dredging applications to mining, construction, municipal, and industrial customers across 20+ African countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Submersible Pumps

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Centrifugal Pumps (IMAHANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Slurry, Dewatering & Process Pumps (Pumps, Valves, Piping for Mine/Plant) (IMAKANAI), Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Pumps & Plumbing Pump Accessories (Sump, Sewage, Booster) (IMADALAL), Specialty & Metering Pumps (IMAHANAC)

Keywords

• Submersible pumps
• Dewatering pumps
• Mine dewatering
• Wastewater pumps
• Slurry handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Gauteng

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Pump Equipment Sales: Sale of Tsurumi submersible pumps including dewatering, sewage, slurry, and dredging equipment. Products range from small portable units to large high-head and high-volume industrial pumps. Revenue generated through direct sales, dealer network, and RFQ-based enterprise transactions.
2. OEM Spare Parts: Supply of genuine Tsurumi OEM spare parts including impellers, mechanical seals, bearings, O-rings and cable sets. Parts support repair, rewind and refurbishment services for the full Tsurumi range.
3. Service, Repair and Rewind: After-sales service covering scheduled maintenance, fault repair, motor rewinds (380V-1000V), and full refurbishment. Basic repairs in-house; major repairs and rewinds through approved external partners under supervision with OEM parts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tsurumi Pumps Africa (Pty) Ltd is the official distributor and OEM partner for Tsurumi Manufacturing Co., Ltd. across Africa, selling heavy-duty submersible pumps and related systems for dewatering, sewage and wastewater transfer, slurry handling, dredging, and industrial fluid applications. The company also supplies genuine OEM spare parts and provides after-sales service, repair, motor rewind, and refurbishment for the full Tsurumi product range, supported by a dealer network spanning 20+ African countries.

Product overview

Tsurumi Pumps Africa is the official distributor and OEM partner for Tsurumi Manufacturing Co., Ltd. in Africa, established in 2019. The product portfolio comprises heavy-duty submersible pump solutions organized across seven main categories: Dewatering Pumps (14 ranges including LH, KTZ, KRS, KTV, GSZ), Sewage & Wastewater Pumps (27 ranges including B, BN, BZ, C, UT, SF, SQ series), Slurry Pumps (6 ranges including GPN, GSD, KTD, NKZ), Corrosion Resistant Pumps, Stainless Steel Pumps, Explosion Proof Pumps (KTX series), and Dredging Equipment (Dragflow EL series). The range spans from compact portable units to large 110kW high-head pumps, covering 1,500+ product line items. Products serve multiple markets including construction & mining, sewage & wastewater, industrial & processing, river & flood control, agriculture & irrigation, water treatment, and dredging & sediment. Tsurumi Pumps Africa provides factory-backed products, technical support, and after-sales service including repair, rewind, and refurbishment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Four LH8110 pumps delivering approximately 26,000 liters per minute each at Angolan diamond mine

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Tsurumi Manufacturing Co., Ltd.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2019Tsurumi Pumps Africa is the official distributor and OEM partner for Tsurumi Manufacturing Co., Ltd. in Africa since 2019. Parent company established in 1924 in Osaka, Japan, providing factory-backed products, expertise, parts and support. Products include the full Tsurumi range of submersible pumps designed, engineered and manufactured in Japan.
• Dragflow S.r.lcoreTechnology or IntegrationDragflow S.r.l is a heavy duty slurry pumps and equipment manufacturer whose products are distributed through Tsurumi Pumps Africa. Products include the EL excavator-mounted dredge pump series and amphibious dredges for heavy-duty dredging, sediment removal, tailings management and high-density slurry applications.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Grundfos: Global Danish pump manufacturer with broad submersible, centrifugal, and dosing pump lines serving water, mining, and industrial markets. Competes with Tsurumi in African mining and municipal dewatering and is a relevant incumbent peer due to overlapping submersible pump offerings and African footprint.
• KSB SE & Co. KGaA: German pump and valve manufacturer with submersible, slurry, and wastewater pump ranges. Competes with Tsurumi in African mining slurry handling and municipal wastewater transfer markets.
• Wilo SE: German pump manufacturer with strong presence in building services, water management, and industrial pumps. Overlaps with Tsurumi's sewage/wastewater and dewatering ranges and competes in African municipal and infrastructure tenders.
• Xylem (formerly ITT): Major global water technology company producing Flygt submersible pumps, dewatering pumps, and wastewater equipment. Directly comparable to Tsurumi on submersible pump technology and serves the same mining, municipal, and industrial customers across Africa.
• Sulzer: Swiss industrial pump manufacturer offering submersible and slurry pumps with strong mining exposure. Direct competitor to Tsurumi's LH, KTZ, and GPN-class products in African mining dewatering and tailings applications.
• Atlas Copco (Power & Flow Solutions): Global industrial group offering submersible dewatering pumps and construction/mining equipment. Comparable to Tsurumi in mine dewatering and construction pumping tenders across Africa.
• Franklin Electric: US-headquartered manufacturer of submersible pumps, motors, and water systems for agricultural, industrial, and mining applications. Comparable product portfolio to Tsurumi in submersible pumps with an established African presence through dealers.
• Pentair: Global water treatment and pump company offering submersible and wastewater pumps under brands like Myers and Sta-Rite. Overlaps with Tsurumi's sewage/wastewater and dewatering product lines and competes in African municipal and industrial markets.

Direct peers

• Weir Minerals: Specialist in mining and minerals processing pumps including Warman slurry pumps and dewatering solutions. Direct competitor to Tsurumi Pumps Africa in heavy-duty slurry handling, mine dewatering, and tailings management across African mines.
• Dragflow S.r.l. Italian heavy-duty slurry pump and dredging equipment manufacturer. Both partner and competitor: Dragflow products are distributed through Tsurumi Pumps Africa, but Dragflow's excavator-mounted dredge pumps also compete directly with Tsurumi's slurry and dredging SKUs in mining applications.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tsurumi-pumps-africa

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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