Finish Thompson, Inc.

Finish Thompson, Inc. Pumping solutions around the world. Finish Thompson Inc. (FTI) has been dedicated to the needs of our customers for nearly 75 years.

Since our founding in 1951, we have fostered a culture of foresight and adaptability to stay in touch with industry trends and growth. From our early days as a designer and builder of custom decorating equipment to our current position as a leading supplier of fluid transfer pumps, FTI has consistently projected and reacted to changing market demands. Within the walls of FTI’s 80,000 square-foot f

acility in Erie, Pennsylvania, our associates handle nearly all of the product design, manufacturing, assembly, and shipping of products that reach a global marketplace. Today, we manufacture more than 20 different lines of pumps, as well as accessories, including FTI Air and UltraCHEM®. Filter Pump is also a subsidiary of FTI. FTI is proud to serve distributors and customers on six continents, and support more than 40 different industries across the globe.

Designing pumps for the food and beverage industry comes with unique challenges—from strict hygiene requirements to high...
08/31/2026

Designing pumps for the food and beverage industry comes with unique challenges—from strict hygiene requirements to high-volume demands—all while meeting rigorous FDA and compliance standards.

Discover five key considerations when choosing the right pump for food and beverage applications below, as well as the two types of FTI pumps that are ideal for the food/bev industry.

FTI Friday: DYK: FTI doubled in size more than 10 years ago!
08/28/2026

FTI Friday: DYK: FTI doubled in size more than 10 years ago!

With fewer parts and a simpler design, FTI Air air-operated, double-diaphragm ( ) pumps are less prone to failure than o...
08/27/2026

With fewer parts and a simpler design, FTI Air air-operated, double-diaphragm ( ) pumps are less prone to failure than other AODD pumps.

Featuring a unique stall-free air valve that requires no separate pilot valve, FTI Air’s bolted construction provides leak-free fluid handling.

Discover how FTI Air can support a wide range of applications to meet your specific chemical transfer needs at ftiair.com.

Pumps play a critical role in the water treatment industry, ensuring the efficient and reliable movement of chemicals an...
08/25/2026

Pumps play a critical role in the water treatment industry, ensuring the efficient and reliable movement of chemicals and wastewater through various stages of purification, ultimately contributing to cleaner and safer water for communities.

Discover how Finish Thompson pumps maintain water treatment system’s integrity across a variety of applications in our quick reference guide Pump Solutions for Wastewater Treatment: www.finishthompson.com/wp-content/uploads/QRG-Wastewater-Treatment-10-2-25.pdf.

Wastewater treatment demands pumps that can handle challenging fluids, demanding conditions and continuous operation. Se...
08/24/2026

Wastewater treatment demands pumps that can handle challenging fluids, demanding conditions and continuous operation. See how Finish Thompson pumps are helping solve real-world wastewater applications in three case studies:

• Chemical transfer – Reliable pumping of corrosive treatment chemicals, including bleach
• Odor control – Safe, no leak fluid transfer for sulfuric acid and other odor control applications
• Sludge and waste handling – Equipment designed for demanding wastewater fluids such as hydrochloric acid

pumps are built to deliver dependable performance across a number of wastewater applications. Explore our wastewater case studies and see the FTI difference at www.finishthompson.com/resources/case-studies/.

FTI Friday: Did YOU Know?
08/21/2026

FTI Friday: Did YOU Know?

When demanding drum and barrel applications call for both performance and reliability, Finish Thompson’s PF series deliv...
08/20/2026

When demanding drum and barrel applications call for both performance and reliability, Finish Thompson’s PF series delivers. The unique double-suction impeller provides high flow rates and high discharge pressure, while the sealless design improves reliability and eliminates seal-related maintenance.

For added versatility, the PFS model offers FDA-compliant materials and ATEX-certified options, and a heavy-duty threaded foot helps prevent breakage.

Learn more about the PS series drum pump at www.finishthompson.com/product-series/pf-series-drum-barrel-pumps/.

Whether we are talking commercial aircraft or spacecraft, aerospace manufacturing depends on precision at every stage of...
08/19/2026

Whether we are talking commercial aircraft or spacecraft, aerospace manufacturing depends on precision at every stage of production — and pumps play a critical role in making that possible.

Manufacturers use a variety of surface treatment processes — including anodizing aluminum components, nickel and chrome plating, passivation, and chemical conversion coatings — to improve wear resistance and extend service life while meeting strict industry specifications.

These applications require the precise handling and circulation of aggressive chemicals such as sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, chromic acid, and other corrosive solutions.

Our blog details how centrifugal mag-drive pumps and drum pumps are engineered to support these chemical concentrations across multiple aerospace applications. Read it here: www.finishthompson.com/blog-post/pumps-help-aerospace-innovation-take-flight/.

In the aerospace industry, plating, anodizing, and passivation processes are essential for enhancing the durability, cor...
08/17/2026

In the aerospace industry, plating, anodizing, and passivation processes are essential for enhancing the durability, corrosion resistance, and conductivity of critical aircraft components exposed to extreme environments.

Swipe to learn how corrosion resistant pumps safely handle aggressive chemicals across a number of aerospace applications.

FTI Friday: FTI Air's largest AODD pump debuted this year.
08/14/2026

FTI Friday: FTI Air's largest AODD pump debuted this year.

Address

921 Greengarden Road
Erie, PA
16501

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

800-934-9384; 814-455-4478

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