The Gorman-Rupp Co. engages in the design, manufacture, and global marketing of pumps and pump systems. Its products are used in diverse water, wastewater, construction, dewatering, industrial, petroleum, original equipment, agriculture, fire protection, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning, military and other liquid-handling applications. The company was founded by J. C. Gorman and Herbert E. Rupp in 1933 and is headquartered in Mansfield, OH.