Delivering pumping solutions
As one of New Zealand’s leading pump suppliers with over 115 years of experience in the pump industry, Brown Brothers Engineers offers customers an extensive selection of superior pumps and pumping solutions from globally recognised brands that are supported by qualified engineers and exceptional after sales service.
With a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise, Brown Brothers Engineers specialises in delivering tailored pumping solutions to meet any specific requirement.
High-Quality Customisation Capabilities
As a preferred pump supplier in New Zealand, Brown Brothers Engineers is committed to providing comprehensive services and support to our valued customers. While supplying products sourced from world leading pump manufacturers, we also offer full machining and fabricating capabilities, with our diverse range of operations including the design, assembly, distribution, testing, and custom-building of pumping systems.

Far from solely being a pump supplier, our competitive edge stems from exceptional product selection, system design, and engineering ability. John Hayes, South Island Area Manager at Brown Brothers Engineers, said, “We take pride in our ability to custom-build pumping solutions that are tailored to the unique requirements of customers across various industries. Our experienced engineers and skilled professionals have the knowledge and expertise to design, build, install, test, and maintain pump systems across a wide range of applications”.
“Whether customers require a standard off-the-shelf product or a fully designed and customised solution, our industry experience, innovative design, and engineering capabilities ensure that we consistently deliver exceptional value to our customers and provide pumping solutions that best suit their requirements”.
And when it comes to support, Brown Brothers Engineers are second to none. With well over a century in the industry, we have the experience to provide expert technical advice and support to our customers for all stages of the project.
As one of the largest pump suppliers in New Zealand, we boast a nation-wide presence. Our service centres, located in Christchurch, Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Dunedin, and Timaru, are all equipped with the capability to meet the needs of a diverse range of pumping equipment and to meet the demands of industry. These are adequately supported by our dedicated workshops and testing facilities located in Christchurch and Auckland, ensuring we possess the necessary infrastructure to deliver prompt servicing and support to our customers when it’s needed.
We have successfully delivered custom-built, tailored solutions to numerous customers spanning various applications and industries, all thanks to our extensive customisation capabilities that are supported by our dedicated testing facilities and experienced engineers. Check out our gallery here.

Advanced Test Facilities
At Brown Brothers Engineers we understand the importance of not only designing and constructing a pump to meet your requirements but also conducting comprehensive testing to ensure confidence in its ability to perform to specified standards. Our specialised testing facilities located in Christchurch and Auckland are essential for this reason and have also proven to be invaluable as a diagnostic tool when it comes to pump servicing.
Mr Hayes said, “The state-of-the-art test facility in Christchurch boasts a range of key capabilities, including a 20-metre-deep pump test well that is interconnected to a 2.4-metre-deep test tank that has the capacity to hold approximately 30,000 litres of water, making it capable of testing pumps up to 250 kW, flows of up to 400L/s and pressures up to 40 bar”.
“Whether you’ve ordered an out-of-the-box product or a complete custom-build, we can assure you that the product you receive performs according to the specifications you require”.

World-leading brands
From small domestic pressure systems to large industrial process pumps, Brown Brothers Engineers provide a full range of pumps and pumping solutions from world-renowned brands including Lowara, Hydrovar, Goulds Water Technology, and Flygt, for which we are the sole distributors of in New Zealand.
According to Mr Hayes, “The recent addition of the Haigh brand, with its range of efficient, and high-performance fine screens and packaged inlets, has enabled us to service a different and new market segment. This has enabled us to remain a one-stop pump supplier in New Zealand that continues to cater to any industry”.
“By only stocking products from reputable manufacturers, we can guarantee that our customers only have access to reliable, efficient, and high-performance pumping solutions for their various applications,” said Mr Hayes.
With over 115 years of industry experience, Brown Brothers Engineers New Zealand has established itself as one of the most trusted providers of pumping solutions in New Zealand. Offering customers access to high-quality products as well as extensive customisation and engineering capabilities, Brown Brothers Engineers have the technical knowledge, and expertise to consistently deliver pump systems that are tailored to the unique requirements of customers across various industries.