WE ARE THE WORLD’S PREMIER MANUFACTURER OF CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS AND RELATED SYSTEMS
For nearly 150 years, SPP Pumps has stood as a premier manufacturer of centrifugal pumps and related systems. We’re recognised worldwide as a leader in the design, manufacture, supply and servicing of high-quality, certified and accredited pump packages and we’re proud to have achieved a historic first at the Pump Manufacturers Awards by winning the prestigious ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ award three years in a row for 2023, 2024 and 2025.
While we are traditionally renowned for our fire protection pump solutions and systems, we are continually innovating, researching and developing new process applications for a diverse range of markets and industries including the emerging hydrogen, carbon capture, and renewables markets.
KEY APPLICATIONS
With fixed locations and mobile configurations on all continents, our pumps and services are globally acknowledged for their excellence in critical applications where quality, safety, and engineering are paramount. These include fire protection, onshore and offshore oil and gas, industrial, wastewater and potable water management, power generation, construction, dewatering, mining, and large-scale industrial operations. Headquartered and manufactured in the UK, with a further manufacturing facility in the US and strategically located service centres and offices worldwide, SPP Pumps honours its trusted nearly 150-year legacy by continuing to lead the industry in the specialised design, manufacture, installation, commissioning, and servicing of precision-engineered pumps.
STATE-OF-THE-ART GLOBAL FACILITIES
With a workforce of over 500 employees worldwide, we operate our principal R&D, manufacturing and testing facilities at Coleford in the UK supported by further manufacturing facilities in the USA. Our market-leading in-house capabilities include comprehensive witness testing both of SPP Pumps’ entire range and refurbished third-party products. Our facilities include an impressive 1.4 million litre water tank, operating at pressures up to 50 bar, flow rates up to 2000 l/s and power ratings up to 800kW at 6.6kV, 400kW at 415V, and 400kW at 60Hz – with generators available for even higher specifications.
We take pride in our stringent manufacturing standards and bespoke after-sales support. Our customer-focused service division comprising of highly skilled maintenance engineers offers comprehensive, round-the-clock global support for field service, regional repairs, major overhauls and full remanufacturing of pumps and valves, through strategically located service centres worldwide.
OUR COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
Our pump designs prioritise environmental sustainability and lower lifecycle costs. Being ISO 9001 accredited, we subscribe, support and adhere to the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. We always partner with our customers on their net zero journey, helping them to strive to protect the environment while continuing to deliver high-quality products and services all year round.
Driven by our dedicated Environmental and Sustainability Department and our Net Zero goals, we are committed to ensuring that all our operations, worldwide and at home in the UK, do not contribute additional greenhouse gases into the atmosphere and we continuously strive to lower our impact over the coming years
OUR HISTORY
1875 - 1878
The Pulsometer Engineering Company Ltd” was founded in 1878 after British Engineer, John Eliot Hodgkin in conjunction with Mathias Neuhaus, bought the patent rights to the Pulsometer Pump from American, Thomas Hall in 1875. Pre-1878, the Company was known as Hodgkin, Neuhaus and Co.
1887
The Pulsometer Engineering Co bought the patents of Frederick Hale Holmes.
1901
The Pulsometer Engineering Company moved out of London to new premises in Reading, UK and rapidly expanded its operations.
1908
Acquired Easton, Anderson and Goolden/Easton and Co.
1951
Acquired Joseph Evans and Sons.
1961
The Pulsometer Engineering Company amalgamated with Sigmund Pumps of Gateshead to create one of the largest pump companies in Europe, Sigmund Pulsometer Pumps, abbreviated to SPP for short.
1970
SPP pumps, installed on the Argyll platform, enabled the delivery of the very first North Sea oil to come ashore.
1986
SPP acquired Henry Sykes plc, another rapidly expanding pump company and added the famous ‘Sykes’ pumps to its range. The Sykes facility in Coleford, Gloucestershire, in the west of England, was redeveloped. In 1987 all SPP Pumps manufacturing was moved from Reading to Coleford where it continues to operate today.
1989
After a brief ownership by the Braithwaite Group, SPP Pumps was acquired by the TBG group in 1989 as part of Sterling Fluid Systems.
2003
SPP Pumps was acquired by our parent company, Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL).
2004
SPP Pumps LP was established as a separate US-based business entity located in Norcross, Georgia USA.
2024
A joint venture was forged with Netherlands-based Rodelta to form SPP-Rodelta. Our partnership is focused on overhung pumps, for severe duty applications in hazardous environments such as oil, gas, petrochemicals and energy storage.
2025
SPP Pumps is now a global company with its main R&D, manufacturing and test facilities centrally located in the UK and local sales, production, test and service sites in the USA, India, France, Italy, Poland, South Africa, Singapore, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
The Future
With a proud heritage, extensive application experience and proven engineering skills, SPP Pumps will continue to maintain its reputation for quality and value ensuring that all markets and customer needs are met, time and time again.
SPP Pumps continues to evolve.