Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Industrial Pump Solutions
Established in 1971, Michael Smith Engineers has become the UK's leading specialist in pump solutions for challenging liquid handling applications. Our expertise spans decades, with an average team tenure of 15 years, ensuring deep industry knowledge and technical proficiency. We operate from a fully equipped workshop in Woking, Surrey, supported by a sales office in Cleckheaton and remote teams across the UK. Our ISO 9001 accreditation since 1994 underscores our commitment to quality management systems. We distribute specialist pumps for corrosive, viscous, and hazardous liquids across chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and food sectors. Our technical team provides on-site consultancy, troubleshooting, and commissioning services.With 250,000 stockholding and partnerships with global manufacturers, we guarantee rapid response times. Our engineers handle liquids from 0.2 cP to 500,000 cP at temperatures ranging from -50C to +400C. We offer comprehensive support including pump selection, system design, and maintenance programs. Our nationwide service network covers the UK and Ireland, supported by strategically located sales personnel. Through continuous technical training and investment in new pump technologies, we maintain our position as market leaders in difficult liquid handling solutions.
Services
Chemical Pumps
Hygienic Pumps
Sealless Pumps
Gear Pumps
Centrifugal Pumps
AODD Pumps
Metering Pumps
Drum Pumps
Laboratory Pumps
Industrial Pumps
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of specialist pump distribution experience since 1971
- Our team maintains 15-year average industry tenure for technical expertise
- We provide nationwide service coverage across the UK and Ireland
- Our ISO 9001 accreditation ensures quality management systems since 1994
- We stock 250,000 worth of pumps and spare parts for rapid response
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
What people say
Reliable service
Expertise in difficult applications
Seamless changeout
Comprehensive support
Effective solutions
Services
Chemical Pumps
Specialist pumps for handling aggressive chemicals including acids, alkalis, solvents, and corrosive liquids. Constructed from corrosion-resistant materials like stainless steel, PVDF, and PTFE. Designed with sealless and magnetically driven options to prevent leaks in hazardous environments.
Hygienic Pumps
FDA-compliant pumps for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications requiring clean-in-place (CIP) and sterilise-in-place (SIP) capabilities. Features include polished stainless steel construction, food-grade elastomers, and low-shear designs for sensitive products.
Sealless Pumps
Magnetic drive and diaphragm pumps eliminating mechanical seals to prevent leaks. Ideal for handling hazardous, flammable, or expensive liquids where containment is critical across chemical, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications.
Gear Pumps
Internal and external gear pumps for precise metering and high-pressure applications. Capable of handling viscous liquids up to 500,000 cP with options for ATEX compliance in chemical and industrial environments.
Centrifugal Pumps
Single and multi-stage centrifugal pumps for high-volume liquid transfer. Available in metal, plastic, and lined configurations for chemical processing, water treatment, and industrial applications with varying temperature and pressure requirements.
People
Sam Smith
Director
With 30+ years in the pump industry, Sam leads strategic direction and business development, leveraging extensive technical knowledge of difficult liquid handling applications across multiple sectors.
Jason Downing
Director
Jason oversees operations and technical support, bringing 25 years of experience in pump system design and implementation for chemical and industrial clients nationwide.
Jamie Lane
Director
As finance director, Jamie manages commercial operations with 20 years' experience in industrial equipment distribution and supply chain optimisation for pump spare parts.
David Todd
Business Development Manager
Specialising in industrial and chemical sectors, David provides technical sales support with 18 years' experience in pump specification and application engineering.
Joshua Adamson
Business Development Manager
Focusing on hygienic pump solutions, Joshua supports food, beverage, and pharmaceutical clients with application-specific pump system design and implementation.
Questions
What industries do you specialise in?
We specialise in chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, food & beverage, and industrial manufacturing sectors requiring specialist pump solutions.
Do you offer nationwide support?
Yes, we provide nationwide service coverage from our Woking headquarters with additional support offices in Cleckheaton and remote teams in Derbyshire and Glasgow.
What types of pumps are available?
We offer chemical pumps, hygienic pumps, sealless pumps, gear pumps, centrifugal pumps, AODD pumps, metering pumps, and drum pumps.
How quickly can you respond to service requests?
With £250,000 stockholding and nationwide service teams, we guarantee rapid response times for pump replacements and emergency repairs.
Are your pumps suitable for hazardous liquids?
Yes, we specialise in pumps for hazardous liquids including acids, bases, solvents, corrosives, and flammable substances with appropriate material selections.
Reviews (1)
Chris Rand
Jul 29, 2017
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Extremely knowledgeable company who are certainly experts in their field have known them for years. Good range of products from various manufacturers too, so they'll be able to find most people just what they need for a specific application.
