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The Legend of the Red Cadillac

April 6, 2026

It was 1974, times were a lot different then: The Miami Dolphins were Super Bowl Champs, Oakland A’s beat the Dodgers in the World Series, and The Godfather II was the best movie. At National Pump Company, the growing company needed more elbow room and greener pastures. The owner, at that time, was Slim Oliver, […]

Hydraulic Institute Leadership at National Pump Company

March 23, 2026

National Pump Company’s long-standing involvement with the Hydraulic Institute (HI) reflects a commitment to advancing pump technology, standards, and workforce development across the fluid handling industry. Who the Hydraulic Institute Is The Hydraulic Institute is the largest association of pump manufacturers in North America and also includes system integrators, pump component suppliers, engineering and consulting […]

National Pump Company Debuts at AHR Expo 2026 in Las Vegas

February 25, 2026

National Pump Company recently made its first appearance at the AHR Expo, the world’s largest HVACR event, drawing more than 1,800 exhibitors and 50,000 attendees each year. The 2026 show in Las Vegas marked NPC’s first national HVAC-focused event of the year and provided an ideal platform to connect with end users, designers, distributors, and […]

National Pump Company Hosts Pump School at Glendale Factory with Expert Team

February 19, 2026

National Pump Companies, Michael Baird, along with Mike Consentino and Jeff Wilson, conducted a Pump school at the Glendale factory. When conducted at the factory, a shop tour is included. All our Salesmen are ready to come to you, as shown with Anthony Renteria at a North East customer’s facility. If you are interested in […]

National Pump Company Promotes Randy Torres to Regional Sales Manager

February 16, 2026

National Pump Company is pleased to announce the promotion of Randy Torres to Regional Sales Manager for our North Central territory. Randy began his career at NPC in production and has steadily advanced through several key roles, including Customer Service and Application Engineering. Along the way, he has developed a strong understanding of our products, […]

Meet Mike Constantino at Booth C6547 – Free Las Vegas Hat & RTIC Cooler Giveaway

February 4, 2026

Mike Constantino is the Southeast Regional Sales Manager. Stop by booth C6547 to meet him, get a free “Las Vegas” hat and a chance to win a 52qt. RTIC cooler.

National Pump Company attending the AHR Show in Las Vegas

February 2, 2026

National Pump Company is at the AHR Show in Las Vegas. Stop by our booth: C6547. Pick up your free ‘Las Vegas’ hat and drop your card off for a chance to win an RTIC Cooler. L to R: Jeffrey Elliott, Alan Hummer, Anthony Renteria, and Bryce Thiel.

Michael Baird – Mountain West Sales Manager

January 19, 2026

Meet Michael Baird and family. Michael is National Pump Company’s Area Sales Manager for the Mountain West Region, which entails Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Hawaii and Alberta. Michael, after graduating from Culver-Stockton College in Missouri, the oldest coed college west of the Mississippi River, went to work for US Motors, now known as Nidec. After five […]

National Pump: WEFTEC 2024

December 18, 2025

Hard to believe how fast 2025 went past us. We have posted the new WEFTC video here: Home – National Pump Company, but thought we would keep this one posted here for posterity.

Pumping Low Specific Gravity Hydrocarbons: Why API 610 Specifications Make Vertical Turbine Pumps the Right Choice

December 15, 2025

Pumping low specific gravity hydrocarbons is rarely straightforward. These fluids combine low density with high vapor pressure and tight NPSH margins, leaving little room for error in pump and system design. Refineries, terminals, and pipelines need solutions that handle volatile liquids reliably while meeting strict safety and environmental expectations. Oil and gas, refinery, and terminal […]