SIC code 28131 covers manufacture of pumps businesses. With 372 active companies, this is a specialised niche within the UK business landscape. It falls under Section C (Manufacturing) of the UK SIC 2007 classification system, which is used by Companies House to categorise all registered businesses.
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With a 89% survival rate, this sector shows strong business longevity. Only 19 of 417 companies registered under this code have dissolved, well below the UK average. With an average age of 27.0 years, companies in this sector tend to be well-established. This maturity reflects high barriers to entry and strong business continuity among surviving firms. This is a mature sector with deep roots: 31% of active companies were established before 1990. While 19% of companies formed since 2020, the sector's backbone consists of long-established businesses. Companies are geographically dispersed across the UK, with no single location dominating. The top three locations — LONDON, MANCHESTER, LEEDS — together account for just 13% of the sector.
SIC code 28131 stands for "Manufacture of pumps" under the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) system. It belongs to Section C — Manufacturing. Companies use this code when registering with Companies House to indicate their primary business activity. The code is required for annual confirmation statements and is used by HMRC, ONS, and other government bodies for statistical and regulatory purposes.
There are currently 372 active companies registered under SIC code 28131 in the UK, out of 417 total registrations. This gives a survival rate of 89%, meaning 11% of companies registered under this code have since dissolved. These figures are based on Companies House data and updated regularly.
The top locations for manufacture of pumps companies (SIC 28131) are: LONDON (30), MANCHESTER (11), LEEDS (8), GLASGOW (7), BIRMINGHAM (6). Geographic concentration can reflect local economic conditions, industry clusters, or proximity to key markets and supply chains.
Formation rates for SIC 28131 have been moderate: 19% of active companies formed since 2020, compared to 19% in the 2010s. The sector appears stable, with a balanced mix of established and newer businesses.
Companies classified under SIC 28131 have an average age of 27.0 years. This indicates a mature sector where businesses tend to operate long-term. Notable companies include EDWARDS LIMITED, SPP PUMPS LIMITED, XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS UK LTD.
Related SIC codes within the same division include: 28990 (Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery n.e.c.), 28290 (Manufacture of other general-purpose machinery n.e.c.), 28220 (Manufacture of lifting and handling equipment), 28490 (Manufacture of other machine tools). Companies may use multiple SIC codes if they operate across several of these related activities. When registering with Companies House, businesses should select the code that best represents their primary activity.
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Data sourced from Companies House, HM Land Registry, FCA Register, and 50+ government databases. SIC classification follows the UK Standard Industrial Classification of Economic Activities 2007 (SIC 2007). Last updated: 2026-08-22.