One of the oldest equipment manufacturers in the U.S. remains committed to serving the sailing community with returned energy, increased capabilities, and a team that has decades of experience.
Edson will be starting 2026 with a fresh look at the future. The 167-year-old company has been in continuous operation since 1859 and is the third oldest marine equipment manufacturer in the country. The pump division, sailboat steering products, marine accessories, electronics mounts, and custom fabrication capabilities have been sold to Adam Cove and Potentia Manufacturing Group partners David Slutz, Michael Trotta, Edward Schatz, and Michael Hullinger.
Cove served as Edson’s CEO from 2016 until the previous sale of the company in 2021. Potentia Manufacturing Group adds production capabilities with other shops in New England, including New England Foundry, which was previously owned by the Edson Corp.
The company will be operating as Edson Pumps, LLC, with all non-pump products to be sold under the name of Jacob E. Marine.
Edson was launched in Boston, Massachusetts with Jacob Edson’s invention of the diaphragm pump and expanded with the creation of products to serve the Gloucester fishing fleet. Edson Pumps LLC continues to manufacture a wide range of pumps, including diaphragm, double diaphragm, peristaltic, and vacuum pumps, offering leading solutions for marina pump-out systems and high-capacity manual bilge pumps. Pumps are also sold in commercial, industrial, and military applications. Jacob E. Marine will maintain the tradition of manufacturing sailboat steering systems, electronics mounts, and marine accessories. Custom fabricated and cast components for boatbuilders and equipment suppliers will remain an important part of the portfolio.
For more information on Edson Pumps, LLC and Jacob E. Marine visit EdsonPumps.com and JacobEMarine.com
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