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Puffer-Sweiven Celebrating 80 years
Since 1945, Puffer-Sweiven has helped customers operate safely, efficiently, and reliably through industry-leading automation solutions and services.

For more than 80 years, our success has been driven by:
  • A customer-first mindset
  • Technical expertise and responsiveness
  • Solutions that protect people, operations, and the environment
Today, we continue to build on that legacy—focused on innovation, service, and long-term partnerships.

Our Legacy

Since 1945, Puffer-Sweiven has been dedicated to delivering reliable, customer-focused solutions that consistently exceed expectations. Our team’s industry-leading technical expertise and exceptional service define our success as an independent, employee-owned company.
1945
Ken Puffer & Bud Sweiven found Puffer-Sweiven
1945
Ken Puffer is President of Puffer-Sweiven
1945-1947
Headquarters at the Merchants & Manufacturers Building in downtown Houston, Texas
1947-1958
Move headquarters to 4511 Kyle Street
1950
Open new location in Corpus Christi
1958-1971
Move headquarters to new location at 6015 Hillcroft in Houston, Texas
1962
C.E. “Bud” Sweiven becomes President and Ken Puffer becomes Chairman of the Board
1965
Elect Shelby Ross as President of Puffer-Sweiven
1971-1980
Move company headquarters to 10502 Fallstone in Houston, Texas
1972
Open new office in Corpus Christi, Texas
1973
Elect Keith Bolds as President of Puffer-Sweiven
1979
Open office in Freeport, Texas to better serve local chemical plants
1980
Move headquarters to current home at 4230 Greenbriar in Stafford, Texas
1983
Elect Hal Tompkins as President of Puffer-Sweiven
1987
Found Conind de Venezuela
1990
Found SEIN in Ecuador
1990
Elect Mike Aldredge as President of Puffer-Sweiven
1991
Open new office in La Porte, serving the Houston Ship Channel
1996
Found Puffer Colombia
1998
Acquire Energy Power Inc. (EPI) in Port Arthur, Texas
2000
Elect Bob Hentges as President of Puffer-Sweiven
2004
Acquire EVSI and PRP International
2007
Acquire Bullen Pump and Equipment adding Rotating Equipment to our business
2007
Elect Albert Grobmyer as President of Puffer-Sweiven
2009
Acquire INECO and MaxControl in Chile
2012
Expand Stafford warehouse to faster serve customer needs
2013
Open Houston Systems Integration Center
2015
Build and move into Houston Mechanical Services Center
2017
Following Emerson's acquisition of Pentair Valves & Controls, Puffer-Sweiven is named the exclusive channel for Anderson Greenwood, Crosby, Keystone, KTM, Vanessa, Clarkson, and Yarway on the Texas Gulf Coast
2018
Emerson Local Business Partners rebrand to become Emerson Impact Partners
2019
As an Emerson Impact Partner, Puffer-Sweiven launches growth strategy
2025
Puffer-Sweiven celebrates 80 years
2025
Elect Carlos Garza as President of Puffer-Sweiven

A Recognized Top Workplace

Puffer-Sweiven has been consistently recognized as a Top Workplace— by the Houston Chronicle and USA Today.

This recognition reflects what matters most to us:
  • A focus on employee well-being and support
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • A culture of appreciation and strong leadership
  • An environment that encourages innovation and purpose
Most importantly, it reflects our people—the employee-owners who bring these values to life every day.
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