23 The Station, Shakas Head, KwaZulu-Natal
Mon - Fri : 08:00 AM - 17:00 PM
+27 87 711 3015
UPP Pumps factory tooling and assembly
South African Pump Engineering & Manufacturing

Engineered for African Conditions. Built for the Trade.

Core Entity Statement: UPP Pumps (Pty) Ltd is a South African designer and manufacturer of energy-efficient swimming-pool and water pumps, based in Shakas Head, KwaZulu-Natal, with products engineered for demanding African operating conditions.

Operating from our manufacturing and tooling facility on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, UPP Pumps develops durable, precision-moulded pool pumps, commercial filtration units, and direct-replacement drive assemblies.

Unlike imported units designed for temperate European or American power grids, UPP pump bodies, diffusers, and motors are built specifically to endure high ambient temperatures (up to 50°C), coastal salt air, seasonal lightning surges, and hard-water calcification.

Manufacturing Capabilities

End-to-End Local Engineering Capabilities

From computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to precision injection moulding and dynamic balancing.

CFD Impeller & Diffuser Geometry

Hydraulic flow paths designed with computational fluid dynamics to maximize m³/hour water throughput while reducing motor electrical draw.

Precision Tooling & Moulding

High-grade UV-stabilized polypropylene wet ends, glass-filled noryl impellers, and heavy-duty 4-litre strainer baskets moulded in KZN.

50°C Rated IE2 Motors

High-efficiency electric motors featuring heavy-duty copper windings, Class F insulation, and oversized anodised cooling fans for extreme summer heat.

Salt & Hard Water Resilience

Equipped with 316 stainless steel fasteners, optional silicon carbide mechanical seals, and chemical-resistant O-rings for salt chlorinators and boreholes.

Quality Assurance & SABS / NRCS

Every pump assembly undergoes pressure vessel hydrostatic testing, electrical insulation resistance verification, and dynamic balancing prior to dispatch.

100% Spare Parts Availability

Complete range of genuine replacement wet ends, diffusers, seals, O-rings, and hardware stocked locally for immediate trade dispatch.

Corporate Identity & Contact Details

Legal Registered NameUniversal Plastic Products (Pty) Ltd
Trading Brand NamesUPP Pumps, Tradeflo, Agriflo, Drop-In-Drive (DID)
Headquarters & Factory23 The Station, Station Lane, North Point, Shakas Head, 4381, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Telephone+27 87 711 3015
Central Operations Emailadmin@upp-pumps.com
Markets ServedResidential Swimming Pools, Retail Pool Shops, Agricultural Water Circulation, Aquaculture, Commercial Filtration
Distribution ModelExclusively through approved trade resellers, pool installers, and authorized regional distributors