About Tencarva Machinery Company
Founded in 1978, with roots dating back to 1926, Tencarva is an equipment distributor, engineering and design partner, ISO 9001 manufacturer, and full-service repair center. Serving thousands of customers across the industrial and municipal segments, Tencarva’s various divisions cover 17 states and provide end-to-end, tailored solutions for complex systems within the fluid/solids handling and water/wastewater sectors. Our service offerings include system analysis and design, application engineering, custom fabrication of equipment packages, automation and controls, equipment repair, and thermal hard coatings.


Founding and Establishment
- Tencarva Machinery Company founded by Dick Smith, Bob Pascal, Bill Stewart, and Jack Miller.
- Vernon Cashwell hired as controller.
- Company headquarters established in Greensboro, N.C.

Expansion to Charleston
- Charleston, S.C. branch office opened.

Leadership Change and New Branch
- Jack Miller succeeds Dick Smith as president.
- Charlotte, NC branch office opened.

Further Expansion
- Jackson, MS, Asheville, NC, and Johnson City, TN branch offices opened.

Little Rock Branch
- Little Rock, AR branch office opened.

New President
- Rod Lee succeeds Jack Miller as president.

Greenville Branch
- Greenville, NC branch office opened.

Strategic Acquisition
- Tencarva acquires distribution rights to A-C Pump from Carotek.

Major Acquisitions - Hudson Pump and Southern States
- Tencarva acquires Hudson Pump & Equipment, expanding business to Florida and southern Georgia.
- Tencarva acquires Southern States, gaining Gorman-Rupp distribution in western Tennessee.

Southern States Acquisition
- Tencarva acquired Southern States Industries in Memphis, Tennessee, strengthening its position in the municipal market in the western Tennessee, northern Mississippi and Arkansas.

Recognition for Growth
- Tencarva named to the Triad Business Journal's "Fast Fifty" fastest-growing privately held companies in the N.C. Piedmont Triad region.

Product Line Addition - Uniguard Machine Guards
In 2005, Tencarva acquired the Uniguard Machine Guard Company from Ken Brisk. Brisk started the company in 1994 when given the task of overseeing that machine guarding at his employer be brought up to OSHA standards. With this acquisition, Tencarva assumed a new role as manufacturer and is establishing distribution throughout the U.S. and several regions outside of the country.

Continued Expansion and Recognition - Engineering Equipment Co. Acquisition
- Tencarva acquires Engineering Equipment Company.
- Tencarva named to Industrial Distribution's "Big 50" awards for the first of 11 successive years.
- Tencarva recognized by Business North Carolina in its annual "NC100" list of the largest privately owned companies in the state.

ESSCO Acquisition
- Tencarva acquires Electric Sales and Service (ESSCO), a distributor of electric motors and drives.

Strengthening Georgia Presence
- Tencarva acquires GPM Industries and GPM Environmental, strengthening the company's position in Georgia.

Market Expansion
- Tencarva acquires Southern Sales, expanding its market in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio.
- Tencarva ranks in the top 25 of the Triad Business Journal's annual "Fast Fifty" fastest-growing privately held companies in the Piedmont Triad region.

Tencarva acquired Pump Technology and Solutions in Georgia
In July 2013, Tencarva acquired Pump Technology and Solutions, located in Cumming, Georgia, enhancing the company’s business in Georgia and extending our relationship with SEEPEX Pumps into that state.

New Leadership and Facility
- Ed Pearce succeeds Rod Lee as president.
- Nashville office consolidated with the Southern Sales division in a new location with a state-of-the-art repair facility.

Exclusive Distribution
- ITT-Goulds Pumps names Tencarva its exclusive distributor in 34 southern Kentucky counties, 13 new counties in Mississippi, and six new counties in Arkansas.

Mississippi Expansion and New Branch
- Tencarva acquires Mississippi-based Dixie Pumps & Machine Works and the rotating equipment portion of Predictive Maintenance Consultants.
- Tencarva opens a new Arkansas branch office in El Dorado.

Texas Expansion
- Tencarva acquires Texas-based Saladin Pump and Equipment, extending markets in Texas and Louisiana.

Tencarva Machinery Acquires Fischer Process Industries
- Tencarva Machinery Company, a leading distributor in the Southeast, has acquired Fischer Process Industries, a prominent distributor of pumps, valves, and process equipment, enhancing its product offerings and expanding into new markets in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio.
- The existing management team of Fischer Process, including President Ken Fischer, will remain, and the acquisition includes Fischer Process-South, broadening Tencarva's presence in Georgia and other states.
- This partnership aims to leverage Tencarva's platform for future growth through strategic acquisitions and improve Fischer Process's service capabilities and customer base.

Tencarva Machinery Acquires Tri-State Coating & Machine
Tencarva Machinery Company has acquired Tri-State Coating & Machine, a Salt Rock, WV-based leader in thermal coatings and rotating equipment repair. Tri-State brings advanced technologies like fusion coatings and HVOF to enhance Tencarva’s service offerings. While founder David Thompson will retire, the existing management team and employees will remain to ensure continuity. This acquisition aligns with Tencarva’s culture and values while supporting its strategy for future growth through strategic partnerships and acquisitions.

Tencarva Machinery Acquires Detroit Pump
Tencarva Machinery Company has acquired Detroit Pump & Mfg. Co., a Michigan-based leader in process pumping and fluid handling equipment. Detroit Pump’s extensive product offerings, including centrifugal, seal-less, and submersible pumps, enhance Tencarva’s capabilities and expand its reach into Michigan. The existing management team will remain to ensure a seamless transition. This acquisition aligns with Tencarva’s commitment to growth through strategic partnerships and reinforces its customer-focused values.