ENGINEERED INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS
THAT PROTECT AIR AND WATER
Design, supply, install & maintain industrial pollution control and wastewater equipment since 1947.
75+ YEARS
EXPERIENCE & EXPERPTISE
REGIONAL SERVICE
Serving PA, NJ, MD, DE & DC areas.
Select projects across the United States.
FULL SERVICE
Design ➝ Supply ➝ Installation support
INDUSTRIAL-GRADE DUCTWORK
Designed and installed for superior airflow and long-term performance.
Vaughan Pumps is proud to participate in the CoStar Program — delivering dependable pumping solutions backed by industry-leading support.
Vaughan Company:
The Original Chopper Pump
Learn how Jim Vaughan solved a real-world clogging problem on a dairy farm in 1960 by inventing the world’s first chopper pump, launching Vaughan Company into global pump and mixing equipment manufacturing. The article highlights the company’s evolution, ongoing innovation with in-house 3D modeling, CFD analysis and CNC machining, and its continued commitment to reliable wastewater and industrial pumping solutions.
Vaughan Co. Named 2021 Manufacturer of the Year
The Association of Washington Business (AWB) honored Vaughan Company as its 2021 Manufacturer of the Year, recognizing the Montesano-based pump maker’s long-standing commitment to manufacturing excellence, innovation and leadership. The award highlights Vaughan’s evolution from its origins with the invention of the first chopper pump to a global manufacturer still led by third- and fourth-generation family members.
The 65-Year Legacy of Vaughan Company
This article traces how Vaughan Company grew from founder Jim Vaughan’s invention of the first chopper pump in 1960 into a four-generation, globally recognized manufacturer of rugged, American-made pumps and mixing systems. It highlights the company’s enduring values of innovation, hard work, and continuous improvement across generations, its expansion into new markets and technologies, and its commitment to quality, community, and solutions-driven engineering.
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