Mouvex, part of PSG, a Dover company, and a leading manufacturer of positive displacement pumps, is celebrating its 120-year anniversary in 2026. Headquartered in Auxerre, France, Mouvex was founded in 1906 by engineer André Petit. Recognizing the limitations of gear and lobe pumps available at the time, Petit invented an entirely new solution: the eccentric disc pump, a design that would become the foundation of the company’s legacy. Below, Brian Battle, vice president of industrial business unit at PSG, lays out how Mouvex has not only survived over a century’s worth of changes in the pump industry, but thrived.
MPT: First, congratulations on well over a century of success. What factors contributed to your company’s longevity, and could you tell us a bit of Mouvex’s history?
Brian Battle: Innovation has been part of Mouvex
since day one. When André Petit invented the eccentric disc pump, he didn’t just solve a problem. He set a new standard for advancing our technology, enabling operators to run applications with greater safety, efficiency and reliability.
As demand for high-performing pump technologies grew, Mouvex expanded its reach beyond France. A key milestone came in 1997 when Mouvex joined Dover Corporation, further strengthening its global footprint. In 2009, Mouvex became part of PSG, a broader portfolio of pump and flow control brands, positioning the company to serve customers across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East.
MPT: How would you say that history informs some of the products Mouvex brings to market today?
Brian Battle: Today, Mouvex is a global leader
in positive displacement pumps and compressors for transferring liquids and dry bulk products across the hygienic, chemical, energy, military and transport industries.
Mouvex eccentric disc pumps have earned a worldwide reputation for reliability, durability and cost-effectiveness, making them a trusted choice for operators. Beyond its core technology, Mouvex offers a broad portfolio that includes sliding vane pumps, Abaque Series Peristaltic (Hose) Pumps, and oil-free screw and vane compressors.
In 2019, Mouvex launched the G-FLO Series Eccentric Disc Pump to provide full product containment in chemical and industrial applications, and the H-FLO Series Eccentric Disc Pump to deliver superior product recovery in food, beverage, cosmetic and pharmaceutical operations.
MPT: What would you like your customers to know about Mouvex as you commemorate this achievement?
Brian Battle: Celebrating 120 years is more than marking a milestone. It reflects our passion for supporting our customers and the industries we serve. We are proud of the legacy behind the Mouvex name and excited about the future as we continue developing technologies that help operators get more out of their production with less effort and less time.”
Created in 1906, Mouvex is a leading brand of positive displacement pumps, screw compressors and hydraulic coolers. Through a global network of distributors and original equipment manufacturers, Mouvex serves the following markets: refined fuels, oilfield, energy, food/sanitary, military, transport, and chemical process. Backed by more than a century of experience and a commitment to product innovation and quality, Mouvex provides its customers with cutting-edge solutions and unrivaled application support no matter where in the world they need it. Mouvex is a brand of PSG, a Dover company. For more information on Mouvex, visit www.mouvex.com. Mouvex is a product brand of PSG, a Dover company. For more information on PSG, visit www.psgdover.com.