Founded in 1988 in
Minnesota, U.S.
Manufacturer of American-made
commercial pumps
Specializing in custom
assemblies
Serving multiple
industries and OEMs
A team of expert engineers
and industry leaders
A mission of quality, value,
collaboration, and honesty
Holder of multiple
industry patents
Focused on customer
satisfaction
Pumptec was founded with a simple philosophy in mind: build durable, high-quality pumps that work as hard as our customers.
Pumptec is founded in Minnesota by Jim Cook
Pumptec moved from “the garage” to its first facility in Brooklyn Park, MN and added more pump series
Developed Series 113 pump for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics
Significant innovation and growth requires another facility move to Ramsey, MN
Expanded facility to accommodate demand
Moved into its current facility in Anoka, MN, built to Pumptec’s needs
Several patents issued for innovative pumps, reverse osmosis, and equipment designs
Pumptec proudly remains a manufacturer of American-made pumps
Back in the late 1980s, pumps between .20 and 1.5 horsepower performed poorly, were too large, and too costly. Founder, Jim Cook, saw the need and started tinkering. Pumptec was born.
Jim, a pump industry veteran and son of Ernest Cook, founder of Hypro Engineering (Hypro Pumps), had a vision to fill this gap in the pump market. Because it was unprecedented in the marketplace, Jim had difficulty “selling” the idea. That is, until a start-up company in Minneapolis came along that needed a pump for its patented cleaning machine. Their equipment generated a lot of interest among competitors for its technology and "cute" pump.
Having proven itself, Pumptec’s sales in the market grew rapidly and they continue to dominate and innovate today by engineering equipment not previously possible. Examples include:
By remaining a U.S. manufacturer, Pumptec delivers innovation and customer care that offshore manufacturers simply can’t provide.
...a manufacturer committed to supplying the highest quality, highest efficiency plunger pumps available in the marketplace.
...a leader in innovation of high-efficiency pump designs and custom pumping systems that offer true value to the marketplace.
...committed to customer-driven solutions through ongoing communication and collaboration.
...earned the reputation of being honest in reporting and delivering on our performance promise and building business relationships through consistent execution.
Pumptec’s driving force is to help our customers differentiate themselves within their industry and specialty applications through innovative engineering solutions.
Our customer focus guides our manufacturing processes to ensure rapid and accurate order completion. Despite the custom nature of many of our products, we have a nearly 100% on-time shipping rate.
Our industry experience and expertise in the area of compact, durable, high-performance pumps is unrivaled, and it’s why our technologies are used for so many industry applications.
Customer satisfaction is our passion and we take pride in providing only the highest level of service and support. Our greatest reward is the satisfaction of our customers and their continued relationships.
The driving passion of each Pumptec team member shines through in their eagerness to provide innovative pump technology solutions for their customers.
General Manager
As General Manager, Alan provides organizational clarity and consistency for Pumptec. He has multiple degrees from the University of Minnesota including a Master of Engineering. With more than 30 years of experience in domestic and international business management, Alan is laser focused on driving process and organizational culture change, and building top-performing teams.
Alan lives in Lakeville, MN with his wife Jean.
VP of Sales
Shawn has been with the company for nearly 20 years and serves on the leadership team, managing all aspects of sales and support for our valued customers.
He’s been passionate about pump technology since 1990 when he became a production foreman for Century 400 and designed commercial cleaning equipment. There, he helped develop portable extractors that utilized Pumptec pumps, which helped change the industry and set the performance benchmark still expected today. Shawn eventually lead the Sales and Marketing department for Century 400 and, in 2001, he accepted the position as National Sales Manager for Pumptec. His in-depth knowledge and experience is of great value to customers seeking high-performance industrial pump solutions.
Shawn resides in Pueblo, Colorado with his wife and has six amazing kids and two grandchildren.
Regional Sales Manager
Scott is eager to serve you and your company. He has a Master’s degree from the University of Iowa and over 30 years of technical sales experience.
Having honed his sales and customer relations skills during his time as a Regional Sales Engineer for Bosch Rexroth where worked for 23 years and won many awards for sales excellence, Scott has a strong technical background, mechanical aptitude, and loves consulting equipment manufacturers.
Scott lives in Eden Prairie, MN, with his wife Susan, three children Emma, Abby, and Evan, and dog Teddy.
Regional Sales Manager
With more than 25 years of sales experience, Brian became a part of the Pumptec team in 2018. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from Mankato State University.
Brian is a diligent and results-driven sales professional who has achieved success in a variety of roles with increasing levels of responsibility. He specializes in building, developing, and maintaining client relationships, and is committed to their satisfaction.
Brian lives in Anoka, MN, with his wife Hayley, and is currently in his third term serving on the Anoka City Council.
VP of Engineering
As part of the leadership team, Steve is Pumptec’s technical leader and primary resource in the areas of the design, development, and implementation of pumps, pump components, and systems.
Steve has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Tech University and joined Pumptec in 2011. He has more than 25 years of experience engineering and designing pumps and fluid power equipment. A hands-on guy, Steve is passionate about building new things and solving problems.
Steve lives in Lakeville, MN with his wife Maria and has three children, Bree, Justin, and Sarah.
Senior Engineer
Adam leads engineering projects, provides technical advice and consultation to customers, and implements Pumptec’s quality control plan and supporting operations.
He has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University and joined Pumptec in 2015. With more than five years of experience engineering custom pumps, Adam is passionate about helping customers solve problems and overcome challenges.
Adam lives in Plymouth, MN with his wife Sarah.
Customer Support
Curt maintains existing customer accounts and supports outside sales staff as part of Pumptec’s customer support team. He has a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Metropolitan State University and joined Pumptec in 2005 as an assembly technician.
In 2006, he transitioned to customer support and developed a passion for helping customers and meeting their needs. Curt has 26 years of experience in manufacturing with 11 of those years in the hydraulic cylinder industry. His biggest strengths are his vast product knowledge and strong relationship-based customer service skillset.
Curt resides in a small town northwest of Minneapolis, MN with his wife Jackie and four daughters, Abby, Ally, Anna, and Ava.
Customer Support
Kathy Johnson enjoys helping customers and earning their trust as part of the customer support team at Pumptec.
She has more than 40 years of experience helping customers and working with engineers. Kathy also owned a garden center and landscaping business where she became experienced in running all aspects of a small company. That’s where she discovered that her favorite part was helping customers plan their projects. Kathy doesn’t mind getting her hands dirty and can drive a skid-steer loader and run a backhoe.
Kathy lives in St. Francis, MN with her husband Eric.
700 McKinley Street
Anoka, MN 55303
Phone: (763) 433-0303
Fax: (763) 433-0404
Toll Free Fax: (888) PUMPTEC