What fti air does

FTI Air is a division of Finish Thompson Inc., a privately held US pump manufacturer founded in 1951 and headquartered in Erie, Pennsylvania. Launched in 2016, FTI Air is the parent's dedicated product line for air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps, engineered as positive-displacement pumps that use reciprocating diaphragm action with inlet/outlet ball check valves to move fluids in industrial, chemical, and sanitary service. The line spans metallic pumps (FT05 through FT30, in aluminum and 316 stainless steel) and non-metallic pumps (FT025 through FT30P, in polypropylene, PVDF, and conductive polypropylene), plus an FDA-compliant sub-line meeting FDA CFR21.177 and EC 1935/2004/EC for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications, with ATEX-certified options for hazardous areas. Differentiating features include a proprietary stall-free air valve using a PTFE slide on a polished alumina ceramic plate, bolted leak-free construction, FEA-designed liquid chambers, CFD-optimized manifolds, 100% factory automated testing, and a five-year warranty. US design patents (D746872-D747362) protect the core product geometry.

The business operates a quote-based hardware sales model with revenue from pump sales and a growing accessory ecosystem (SPILLSTOP diaphragm-failure containment, batch controllers, cycle counters, liquid level controls, pulsation dampeners, filter/regulators, drum pump kits). Go-to-market is distributor-led through a global industrial channel with a published distributor locator and onboarding form, supplemented by an inside-sales component handling inbound requests; Finish Thompson GmbH in Maintal, Germany serves as the European sales and service center, and the website supports ten languages spanning North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. End customers span at least nine verticals including mining, coatings, ceramics, electroplating/anodizing, pulp and paper, oil and gas, water/wastewater, food and beverage, and chemical manufacturing, with named case-study deployments at True Milk Mega Factory (Vietnam, dairy), Charter Steel, Phillips Plating, and the Moscow Subway System. FTI Air is a wholly owned division with no disclosed funding, M&A, or leadership changes in the available data.

Name

fti air

Legal name

Finish Thompson Inc.

Website

https://ftiair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Short description

FTI Air, a division of Finish Thompson Inc. founded in 2016, manufactures air-operated double-diaphragm pumps in metallic and non-metallic variants for industrial, chemical, and FDA-compliant sanitary fluid handling, distributed globally through industrial channel partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pumps (Air-Operated Double-Diaphragm Pumps)

NAICS

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

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Metering Pumps (IMAHANAC)

Keywords

• Air-operated diaphragm pumps
• Industrial fluid handling
• Chemical transfer pumps
• FDA-compliant pumps
• Sanitary process pumps

Headquarters

HQ city

Erie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. AODD Pump Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling air-operated double-diaphragm pumps including metallic (aluminum, 316 stainless steel) and non-metallic (polypropylene, PVDF) models in various sizes from 1/4 inch to 3 inches.
2. Accessories and Components: Sales of accessories including drum pump kits, batch controllers, cycle counters, liquid level controls, pulsation dampeners, filter/regulators, and AODDampeners.
3. Technical Support Services: Revenue derived from world-class before-and-after sales technical service and application engineering support.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FTI Air manufactures and sells air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps in metallic (aluminum, 316 stainless steel) and non-metallic (polypropylene, PVDF, conductive polypropylene) constructions, ranging from ¼" to 3" port sizes, including a specialized FDA-compliant line for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic processes. The company also offers pump accessories (drum pump kits, batch controllers, cycle counters, liquid level controls, pulsation dampeners, filter/regulators, and the SPILLSTOP safety system), supported by in-house application engineering and a five-year warranty, and is distributed through a global network of industrial distributors.

Product overview

FTI Air is a manufacturer of air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps, offered as a division of Finish Thompson. The product portfolio includes two main pump categories: Metallic AODD pumps (FT05, FT10, FT15Z, FT20, FT30) available in aluminum and 316 stainless steel, and Non-Metallic AODD pumps (FT025, FT05, FT10, FT15Z, FT20, FT30P) available in polypropylene, PVDF, and conductive polypropylene. A specialized FDA-compliant sub-line serves food, beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications with stainless steel and polypropylene options. The accessory lineup includes drum pump kits, batch controllers, cycle counters, liquid level controls, pulsation dampeners (AODDampener and standard), filter/regulators, and SPILLSTOP diaphragm failure protection systems. All products feature a proprietary stall-free air valve design with bolted construction for leak-free operation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FTI Air: Air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps designed for reliable, high-performance fluid handling in industrial, chemical, and sanitary applications. Backed by a five-year warranty.

Products and services

• FT30 Metallic AODD Pump 3"/76 mm metallic air-operated double-diaphragm pump with proprietary stall-free air valve and bolted leak-free construction, available in 316 stainless steel or aluminum, delivering up to 240 gpm for industrial fluid handling.
• FT20 Metallic AODD Pump 2"/51 mm metallic air-operated double-diaphragm pump with stall-free air valve and bolted construction, available in 316 stainless steel or aluminum with up to 156 gpm flow for industrial chemical and process applications.
• FT15Z Metallic AODD Pump 1.5"/38 mm metallic air-operated double-diaphragm pump with stall-free air valve and bolted construction, available in 316 stainless steel or aluminum with up to 133 gpm flow for industrial chemical and process applications.
• FT10 Metallic AODD Pump 1"/25 mm metallic air-operated double-diaphragm pump with stall-free air valve and bolted construction, available in 316 stainless steel or aluminum with up to 51 gpm flow for industrial chemical and process applications.
• FT05 Metallic AODD Pump 0.5"/13 mm metallic air-operated double-diaphragm pump with stall-free air valve and bolted construction, available in aluminum or 316 stainless steel with up to 20 gpm flow for low-flow industrial applications.
• FT30P Non-Metallic AODD Pump 3"/78 mm non-metallic air-operated double-diaphragm pump with rugged stall-free air valve, available in polypropylene with up to 300 gpm flow for corrosive chemical handling.
• FT20 Non-Metallic AODD Pump 2"/51 mm non-metallic air-operated double-diaphragm pump with stall-free air valve, available in polypropylene or PVDF with up to 154 gpm flow for corrosive chemical applications.
• FT15Z Non-Metallic AODD Pump 1.5"/38 mm non-metallic air-operated double-diaphragm pump with stall-free air valve, available in polypropylene or PVDF with up to 125 gpm flow for corrosive chemical applications.
• FT10 Non-Metallic AODD Pump 1"/25 mm non-metallic air-operated double-diaphragm pump with stall-free air valve, available in polypropylene or PVDF with up to 49 gpm flow for corrosive chemical applications.
• FT05 Non-Metallic AODD Pump 0.5"/13 mm non-metallic air-operated double-diaphragm pump with stall-free air valve, available in polypropylene or PVDF with up to 19 gpm flow for low-flow corrosive chemical applications.
• FT025 Non-Metallic AODD Pump 0.25"/6 mm non-metallic air-operated double-diaphragm pump with stall-free air valve, available in polypropylene, PVDF, or conductive polypropylene (ATEX) with up to 5.8 gpm flow for very low-flow dosing and chemical transfer.
• FDA-Compliant Metallic AODD Pumps FDA-compliant metallic AODD pumps with 316L stainless steel wetted components, passivated satin finish, and tri-clamp connections, compliant with FDA CFR21.177 and EC Directive 1935/2004/EC for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic processes.
• FDA-Compliant Non-Metallic AODD Pumps FDA-compliant non-metallic AODD pumps constructed with FDA-grade unfilled polypropylene wetted components, compliant with FDA CFR21.177 and EC Directive 1935/2004/EC for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic processes.
• FT05 Drum Pump Kit Drum pump kit that converts 0.5"/13 mm FTI Air double-diaphragm pumps into a drum-transfer pump with a self-adjusting intake tube and corrosion-resistant materials for emptying drums and totes.
• Batch Controller Electronic batch controller that controls pump cycles by managing on/off output to a solenoid in the air supply; supports two pumps with independent batch programs and provides cycle counts for preventative maintenance.
• Cycle Counter Electronic cycle counter that counts pump cycles by detecting the presence of the valve carrier; universally compatible with new or existing FTI Air pumps to support preventative maintenance planning.
• Liquid Level Control Pneumatic/mechanical liquid level control device that automatically turns the pump on and off as liquid level changes, for sump, tank, and reservoir applications.
• AODDampener Pulsation Dampener Branded pulsation dampener manufactured from 316L stainless steel with a PTFE-backed diaphragm and fully automatic air control, designed specifically for FTI Air AODD pumps to reduce hydraulic shock and produce near-steady flow.
• Standard Pulsation Dampeners Standard pulsation dampeners that remove virtually all hydraulic shock to produce near-steady flow, available in a wide range of materials to protect piping, valves, and fittings.
• Filter/Regulator Compact integrated air filter and regulator that filters incoming air to five microns and adjusts pressure from 7.3 to 123 psig, with a dual-scale psi/Bar gauge for clean air supply to AODD pumps.
• SPILLSTOP Diaphragm-Failure Protection System Fully pneumatic system that safely captures leaked product from diaphragm failure and automatically shuts down the failed pump to eliminate costly product loss and prevent hazardous spills.

Quantifiable outcome

• Five-year warranty on materials and workmanship

Named customers1 record

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PSG (Dover): PSG is a Dover segment that owns multiple specialty pump brands — including Wilden, Versa-Matic, Almatec and Sandpiper — and is the most strategically relevant broad incumbent in AODD. It competes against FTI Air through portfolio breadth, shared certification investment, and combined channel access.
• Graco Inc. Graco is a broad fluid-handling incumbent covering lubrication, sanitary, coatings, and chemical transfer, including AODD pumps. It does not specialize in AODD specifically the way FTI Air does, but competes in the same distributor channel and overlapping end-markets (coatings, food, chemical).

Direct peers

• Wilden Pump & Engineering: Wilden is one of the original and largest manufacturers of air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps, now a brand of PSG (Dover). It competes head-to-head with FTI Air across metallic and non-metallic AODD SKUs, FDA-compliant sanitary variants, and ATEX-certified hazardous-area pumps, sharing the same distributor-led industrial channel.
• Tapflo Group: Tapflo is a European-headquartered pump manufacturer with a strong AODD and diaphragm pump line, including sanitary/hygienic models for food, pharma, and chemical processing. Closely comparable to FTI Air on global distributor model, vertical mix (chemical/F&B/cosmetics), and emphasis on compliance certifications.
• ARO (Ingersoll Rand Fluid Management): ARO is a long-established AODD pump manufacturer (now under Ingersoll Rand) with metallic, non-metallic, sanitary and explosion-proof models. Its global industrial-distributor footprint and FDA-compliant product line overlap directly with FTI Air's target applications in chemical, mining, coatings, and food & beverage.
• Yamada Corporation: Yamada is a Japanese AODD pump manufacturer with a broad range of aluminum, stainless-steel, polypropylene and PVDF models, including sanitary lines. Comparable to FTI Air on product breadth, materials offered, distributor-led model, and pursuit of FDA-compliant and ATEX-style certifications for global industrial accounts.
• Sandpiper Pump (PSG Dover): Sandpiper manufactures a wide range of AODD pumps in aluminum, stainless steel, and engineered plastics, with FDA and ATEX options targeting chemical, mining, and sanitary segments where FTI Air also competes. Sibling brand to Wilden and Almatec under PSG Dover.
• Almatec (PSG Dover): Almatec specializes in plastic-bodied AODD pumps (PE, PTFE, conductive PP), competing most directly with FTI Air's non-metallic line in chemical, semiconductor, and corrosive-fluid applications. Owned by PSG Dover, which also owns Wilden, giving it cross-brand competitive leverage against FTI Air.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/FinishThompson1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/showcase/fti-air-aodd-pumps

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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