100 years of pumps.
Engineered in Japan, proven in Africa.
Tsurumi has built submersible pumps in Japan since 1924. In 2019, Tsurumi Pumps Africa opened its doors in Johannesburg — pairing a century of engineering with a team that has spent 75+ years pumping African mines, farms, sites and cities.
Water management,
without compromise.
We design, supply and support Tsurumi pumps for the African market — submersibles, engine-driven sets and full wastewater process packages. From shaft dewatering in the Copperbelt to lift stations on the coast, our job is to keep water moving.
Why clients stay with us.
Built to last
Abrasion-resistant materials and over-engineered hydraulic ends survive the harshest African sites.
Industry versatility
From deep-mine dewatering to irrigation and wastewater — a specialised range for every duty point.
Energy efficiency
Optimised hydraulic systems lower operational cost while holding peak performance.
Minimal downtime
Designed for in-field service — fewer parts, faster swaps, less time off-line.
Global expertise, local support
Japanese engineering backed by a Johannesburg HQ and dealer network across the continent.
Proven quality
ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 manufacturing pedigree. Specified on flagship projects worldwide.
A century of engineering.
From a single Osaka workshop in 1924 to a dedicated African subsidiary in 2019 — sixteen moments that shaped Tsurumi.
- 1924
Founded in Osaka
The company is established at Hanaten-town, Higashinari-County, Osaka.
- 1951
Tsurumi Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Incorporated as a limited company.
- 1953–54
The first submersible pump
Tsurumi develops its first submersible pump — the start of a category.
- 1960
Osaka & Tokyo sales offices
Domestic sales footprint opens up.
- 1962
Dry-type motor breakthrough
New light-weight, dry-type motors replace the conventional oil-filled motor.
- 1964
Industry-first thermal protector
First submersible pump with a built-in thermal protector in the industry.
- 1968
Float-type automatic pump
Tsurumi's first float-type submersible automatic pump (150 W) goes to market.
- 1970
Large-pump assembly line
A new factory opens with a dedicated line for large-size pumps.
- 1979
Tsurumi (America) Inc.
International expansion begins with a US subsidiary.
- 1982
Kyoto factory consolidation
A new Kyoto factory consolidates all production for maximum efficiency.
- 1988
Listed in Tokyo
Listed on the second section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
- 1990
First section, Tokyo & Osaka
Promoted to the first section of the Tokyo and Osaka Stock Exchanges.
- 1995
ISO 9001 certified
Kyoto Plant acquires ISO 9001 certification.
- 2000
ISO 14001 certified
Kyoto Plant acquires ISO 14001 environmental certification.
- 2001
Group-wide ISO 14001
Osaka HQ, Tokyo Head Office and branches all acquire ISO 14001.
- 2019
Tsurumi Pumps Africa established
Tsurumi Pumps Africa (PTY) Ltd opens in South Africa with over 75 years of combined team experience.
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Trusted across African industry.
Mining & Industrial
Underground dewatering, slurry transfer and high-head pumping.
Agriculture & Aquaculture
Irrigation, water transfer and oxygenation.
Construction & Civil Engineering
Site dewatering, trash pumping and temporary works.
Municipal & Wastewater
Sewage, lift-stations and full process-equipment packages.