About

Our Company

Acquired from Barnes & Jones Inc. in 1979, Vent-Rite Valve Corp was established by its current parent company, The Swan Group, in 1984. Since 2004, VRVC has used MEPCO designs for Condensate and Boiler Feed Systems (Guardian, C5, CRV, SCRM) and MEPCO Vacuum Systems (C5 and E3). And through it all, we’ve always been focused on putting quality first.

Our Vision

Not only do we believe in making great products for our customers, but we believe in doing it right—every single time. That’s why every pump that leaves our doors has been carefully crafted and tested against the strictest standards, ensuring you receive the safest, highest quality product possible.

Our Markets

From hospitals to universities, factories to skyscrapers—you can find Skidmore pumps in a variety of building types and a wide-range of markets.

Health

Health Care
Hospitals
Pharmaceuticals

Education/Services

Schools
Universities
Municipalities
Military

Commercial

Food Processing
Paper Mills
Agriculture

Industry

Nuclear
Aerospace
Chemicals

Company Timeline

1921

Company founded by Benjamin Skidmore in Chicago, IL.

1932

Moved operations to Saint Joseph, MI.

1965

Skidmore sold to Sta-Rite Industries.

1972

Moved operations to Benton Harbor, MI.

1973

Skidmore became part of Webster Electric Operations division of Sta-Rite.

1988

Skidmore sold to Vent-Rite Valve Corporation.

2004

Acquired MEPCO brand systems (renamed Vent-Rite in 2013).

2013

Skidmore and Vent-Rite Valve celebrate 25 years together.

2013?

New product launch – Glycol Feed systems

2016

New product launch – Condensate Neutralizers

2016

New product launch – X-Pot all-in-one side-stream filter, magnetic filter and shot feeder.

The Swan Group

Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the Swan Group comprises all of the businesses owned and operated by the Swan Family plus a portfolio of commercial real estate. These include Emerson Swan, Emerson Swan Canada, Flexcon Industries, Global Water Solutions, Skidmore Pump, Smiths Environmental Products US, Smiths Environmental Products UK, Vent-Rite Valve, Vent-Rite Pump and The Swan Realty Group. The businesses manufacturer and distribute heating, plumbing and water products globally. The Swan Group has manufacturing operations in Asia, North America and Europe, and sales offices throughout the world.

Learn more about The Swan Group at www.theswangroup.com.