Ruthman Companies

It began in 1913, servicing mechanical components of the steamboats on the Ohio River. The company founder, Alois Ruthman, was a man of vision and saw part of the future of the company was in the development of a reliable industrial pump.

In 1924, with the conception of the first vertical ball bearing seal less centrifugal pump, Ruthman Pump and Engineering furthered the design with a unit with a one-piece motor driven shaft. The pump was called "Gusher", giving birth to the trade name Gusher Pumps, and the coining of the term "coolant pump".

Wanting to carry on the tradition of quality and reliability started by his father, Thomas R. Ruthman joined the company in 1949. In the early 1990's, Thomas R. Ruthman’s son, Thomas G. Ruthman joined the company, continuing this same tradition. Maintaining the reputation of Gusher Pumps by innovation and customer service, the company has grown to service companies worldwide.