Keeping it Red, White, and Keen Blue

Why Being an American Pump Manufacturing Company Is Its Own Reward

While writing this, it’s almost as if we can still hear the faint rumblings of firework celebrations from the Fourth of July. Last month, July, is a great reminder to all of us to be proud of who we are and where we are.  And that got us to thinking about decisions we’ve made during our more than 50 years of doing business here in the United States of America. 

At Keen Pump, we’ve never chased shortcuts. We’ve chosen instead to build something that lasts.  Something rooted in reliability, relationships, and responsibility.

While many manufacturers have moved operations overseas in search of lower costs or higher margins, we’ve made a different decision. We choose to remain an American company, on purpose. Most pumps are assembled here. Our people work here. Our service teams answer phones here. And our commitment to our distributors and their customers begins and ends right here, at home.

That doesn’t mean every part comes from the U.S.  Certainly not, and in today’s global economy, that’s nearly impossible. But what we can control, we do. And we believe that decision carries real value for the people we serve.

Here’s what our “American Company” approach means for you:

• Faster Turnaround Times
  With our assembly operations and inventory stateside, we deliver products quickly, without the long lead times, shipping delays, or customs holdups that come with overseas sourcing.
• Fewer Logistical Headaches
  Domestic operations mean smoother coordination and fewer surprises. Whether it’s a standard pump or a fully custom RetroFit solution, our team is hands-on and ready to respond.
• Face-to-Face Relationships
  You can visit us, and we can visit you. We welcome you to our specialized training and demonstration facility, where we offer hands-on product education, real-world applications, and engineering collaboration. It's more than just a tour.  It’s a chance to solve problems together and build stronger partnerships.
• Responsive, Real Customer Service
  Our support staff isn’t reading from a script in another country. They’re part of the team that builds and supports the products we ship. When you call Keen Pump, you talk to someone who knows your name and your needs.  And by the way, American or not, we don’t hire chatbots!  We’ll pick up the phone ourselves, thank you very much!
• Custom Solutions for Changing Regulations
  Government regulations are evolving faster than ever, and not every need is cookie-cutter. We specialize in custom pump solutions designed specifically for your specs, footprint, and compliance requirements. Whether it’s adapting to new environmental guidelines or municipal codes, we can help you stay ahead of the curve.  And we can help you adapt when the curve changes.
• Supporting American Jobs
  Since 1973, keen Pump has always been about people. It’s about investing in skilled workers, supporting communities, and contributing to a stronger, more resilient domestic manufacturing base.  Your partnerships help us to do just that for our employees and for our community.
• Stronger Distributor Partnerships
  Because we’re not a faceless offshore operation, we’re able to build real trust with our distributors. You're not just selling a pump, you’re working with a team that’s local, reliable, and fully invested in your success.

American…Where It Counts

We’re transparent: not every component is made in the U.S. But what sets Keen Pump apart is where we assemble, engineer, ship, and support our products. That all happens right here. And it’s no accident.  We’re proud to keep it that way.

We’ve built Keen Pump with care.  And we’ve built it here, because we love it here.