Tsurumi Pump and Esmil today announced a strengthened collaboration through the introduction of dual branding for multi-disc and roller press sludge dewatering systems supplied to the U.S. market. Beginning in 2026, these products will carry the Tsurumi-Esmil designation, reflecting the long-standing partnership between the two companies and their shared commitment to delivering high quality, reliable sludge dewatering solutions.

For more than a decade, multi-disc press technology originating from Tsurumi Pump in Japan, and manufactured by Esmil under license, has delivered consistent performance across municipal and industrial applications in the United States. More than 70 systems have been installed nationwide, supported through U.S.-based manufacturing and service.

As the market has grown, customers have increasingly emphasized the importance of proven technology, dependable quality control, and long-term equipment lifecycle support. The dual branding initiative reinforces these priorities by clearly communicating the combined strengths of both organizations:

• Tsurumi Pump’s engineering heritage and decades of innovation in sludge treatment technologies
• Esmil’s licensed manufacturing, system integration, and U.S.-based production
• Joint quality oversight, ensuring precision manufacturing of critical components
• Documented performance worldwide, with more than 3,000 installations of the original Japanese multi-disc press technology across global applications
• Comprehensive application support, including process engineering, testing, and system optimization
• Both companies will continue to operate under their individual corporate brands. The dual branding applies solely to the licensed product lines and represents the ongoing cooperation between Tsurumi Pump and Esmil in preserving original technology integrity and providing reliable solutions for diverse customer needs

Together, these efforts reflect a unified commitment to technology authenticity, long‑term reliability, and customer-focused support in the U.S. market. Leaders from all three organizations shared their perspectives on the strengthened collaboration:

“The introduction of dual branding is made possible by the strong partnership our two companies have built over many years. By further strengthening this collaboration, we will deliver even greater value in water and wastewater treatment solutions for the U.S. market.”

–Akitoshi Tsujimoto, Director & Senior Executive Officer, General Manager of Strategy Planning Division and General Manager of International Sales Division, Tsurumi Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

“This collaboration highlights the strength of the technology we stand behind and the shared commitment to quality that defines both organizations. We are excited to elevate the Tsurumi-Esmil presence in the U.S. market and expand our reach with solutions that customers can depend on.”

–Christopher Bristol, CEO, Tsurumi (America), Inc.

ABOUT TSURUMI

Tsurumi (America), Inc., a division of Tsurumi Manufacturing, was founded in 1979. Headquartered in Glendale Heights, Illinois, Tsurumi (America), Inc. has bases in Quebec, Canada; El Paso, Texas; and Salt Lake City. Globally, Tsurumi is active in 45 countries and has been an innovator in the pump industry since 1924. Tsurumi (America) is a provider of leading pumping technology in construction, civil engineering, mining, industrial wastewater, domestic wastewater, sewage treatment, flood control and scenery creation fields. All Tsurumi products are backed by independent, third-party verification. Beyond leading pump technology, Tsurumi (America) is recognized for its robust distribution network and one of the largest on-hand inventories in North America.