SHANGHAI, China – July 2026 – ZENIT PUMPS (CHINA) Co., Ltd. and SHANGHAI TSURUMI PUMP Co., Ltd. have officially announced a strategic optimization of their commercial operations. Effective from July the 1st 2026, the Sales Departments of both companies will integrate their operations to create a unified and highly efficient commercial framework.
New Framework: Zenit Pumps (China) to Handle Tsurumi-brand products sales in Chinese mainland
This integration of the two groups’ Chinese entities applies exclusively to their sales and distribution operations. All other core operational functions of Tsurumi Pump Shanghai—including state-of-the-art manufacturing, production facilities, and operational infrastructure—will continue to operate independently, with no changes to the current structures.
Geographical Scope of Integration
Under the new commercial framework, Zenit Pumps (China) will officially manage the sales and distribution of Tsurumi-branded products specifically designed for the mainland Chinese market. This optimization represents a localization initiative designed exclusively to address regional market dynamics; consequently, all other existing sales structures, distribution networks, and commercial agreements for both Zenit and Tsurumi in Europe and other international markets remain unchanged.
Strategic Background and Objectives
The decision to combine resources comes in response to the increasingly competitive and evolving market conditions within China. Through combining the group’s commercial expertise, sales networks, and human resources, both companies aim at maximizing commercial efficiency, optimizing resource allocation, and significantly strengthening their collective competitive advantage. Leveraging the strengths, reputations, and exclusive portfolios of both brands, this integration sets the stage for the group’s long-term growth. Both companies remain deeply committed to delivering enhanced value to their clients, driving market development, and achieving sustainable, mutual success through this shared vision.
About Zenit Pumps (China) Co., Ltd.
Zenit Pumps (China) Co., Ltd. is the Chinese subsidiary of Zenit Group, a leading Italian company in the design and manufacture of submersible electric pumps, pumping systems, and solutions for wastewater treatment (domestic and industrial wastewater). It manufactures and markets high-efficiency solutions for the residential, industrial, and municipal markets, covering applications ranging from domestic drainage to water treatment in large-scale facilities. Market Presence: the company has a strong manufacturing and commercial presence in Asia, with a dedicated plant and offices (historically based in Suzhou and Chengdu) to comprehensively serve the Chinese market region. The company is strongly focused on technological innovation and commercial integration to consolidate its market share in the region, optimizing its sales network and local technical support.
About Shanghai Tsurumi Pump Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Tsurumi Pump Co., Ltd. is one of the key subsidiaries in China of Tsurumi Manufacturing Co., Ltd, a Japanese giant founded in 1924 and a global leader in the submersible pump industry, renowned for the exceptional durability and reliability of its products. Core Business and Applications: Tsurumi products associated with the Shanghai subsidiary serve high-workload segments. They are widely used in heavy construction (construction site and tunnel drainage), mining, stormwater management (flood control pumping stations), and industrial and municipal wastewater treatment plants.
Photo caption: In the center of the photo, Mr. Osamu Tsujimoto (Chairman of Tsurumi Pump) and Mr. Ryoichi Hikita (CCO of Zenit Group), alongside Zenit Pumps China senior management following the formalization of the commercial integration agreement: (from left) Mr. Richard Zhang (Regional Sales Manager), Mr. Jay Chen (General Manager), and Mr. Stillion Wang (Deputy General Manager and Financial Manager).