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Scott King

President & Chief Executive Officer, The Gorman-rupp

Search every verified Scott King interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Scott King, President and CEO of The Gorman-Rupp Company, recently discussed the company’s operations and market position at a Sidoti virtual conference in June 2026. He described Gorman-Rupp as a leading designer and manufacturer of pumps and pump systems, emphasizing a diverse product line that ranges from small brushless DC pumps used in computer chip cooling to large pumps made from plate steel. King noted that the company’s supply chain is largely US-centric, resulting in minimal impact from tariff situations, and estimated that data centers account for 10 to 12 percent of total revenues. He also outlined the company’s acquisition strategy, focusing on product lines that complement its existing six brand families and considering further entry into markets such as food and pharma. In an August 2026 podcast appearance ahead of the etail Boston conference, King, also known as Scotty from Always Off Brand, shared views on e-commerce trends. He stated that "content is king again," arguing that ratings, reviews, blog articles, newsletters, and videos are key to brand discovery, particularly through AI-driven agents. He suggested that retailers should prioritize content over personalization and advocated for greater collaboration within the retail industry, noting that consumers often shop across multiple banners and would benefit from seamless transitions between complementary retailers. King also promoted his book during the conversation, encouraging organizations to adopt its principles.

Recent appearances

  • The Gorman Rupp Company GRC

    (https://www.sidoti.com/events) This video is a recorded presentation from Sidoti’s June 2026 Virtual Conference. The content is provided for informational purposes and is accurate as of the time of recording. For more information on Sidoti, our events, and related company updates, please visit our website https://www.sidoti.com.

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  • The Gorman-Rupp Company - Scott A. King (President & CEO), James C. Kerr (EVP & CFO)

    The Gorman-Rupp Company - Scott A. King (President & CEO), James C. Kerr (EVP & CFO) present at the 36th Annual Gabelli Pump, Valve, and Water Systems Symposium held on February 26th, 2026. Moderated by Sarah Donnelly (Portfolio Manager). To learn more about Gabelli Funds' fundamental, research-driven approach to investing, visit https://m.gabelli.com/gtv_cu or email [email protected]. Connect with Gabelli Funds: • LinkedIn -   / investgabelli   • X - https://x.com/InvestGabelli • Instagram -   / investgabelli   • Facebook -   / investgabelli   http://www.Gabelli.com Invest with…

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  • The Gorman-Rupp Company (NYSE: GRC) - CEO, CFO - Gabelli PVW Symposium

    Sarah Donnelly (Portfolio Manager, Research Analyst) moderates a discussion with the Gorman-Rupp's (NYSE: GRC) Scott A. King (President & CEO) and James C. Kerr (Executive VP & CFO) at the Gabelli Funds 35th Annual Pump, Valve & Water Symposium.To learn more about Gabelli Funds' fundamental, research-driven approach to investing, visit https://m.gabelli.com/gtv_cu or email [email protected] with Gabelli Funds:• Twitter -   / investgabelli•   Instagram -   / investgabelli   • Facebook -   / investgabelli   • LinkedIn -   / investgabelli   http://www.Gabelli.com Invest with Us 1-800-GAB…

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  • The Gorman-Rupp Company (GRC)

    Founded in 1933, The Gorman-Rupp Company is a leading designer, manufacturer and international marketer of pumps and pump systems for use in diverse water, wastewater, construction, dewatering, industrial, petroleum, original equipment, agriculture, fire protection, heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), military and other liquid-handling applications.

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  • The Gorman-Rupp Company (GRC)

    Sidoti Small-cap Conference | Presented by Sidoti Events: https://www.sidoti.com/events . Founded in 1933, The Gorman-Rupp Company is a leading designer, manufacturer and international marketer of pumps and pump systems for use in diverse water, wastewater, construction, dewatering, industrial, petroleum, original equipment, agriculture, fire protection, heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), military and other liquid-handling applications.

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  • The Gorman-Rupp Company (NYSE: GRC) - CEO, CFO - Gabelli PVW Symposium

    Sarah Donnelly (Portfolio Manager, Research Analyst) moderates a discussion with the Gorman-Rupp's (NYSE: GRC) Scott A. King (President & CEO) and James C. Kerr (Executive VP & CFO) at the Gabelli Funds 35th Annual Pump, Valve & Water Symposium. To learn more about Gabelli Funds' fundamental, research-driven approach to investing, visit https://m.gabelli.com/gtv_cu or email [email protected]. Connect with Gabelli Funds: • Twitter -   / investgabelli   • Instagram -   / investgabelli   • Facebook -   / investgabelli   • LinkedIn -   / investgabelli   http://www.Gabelli.com Invest with U…

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  • Putting the Customer First for 90 Years with The Gorman-Rupp Company (NYSE: GRC)

    Our guests on the show today are Scott King and Jeff Gorman, the CEO and Executive Chairman of The Gorman-Rupp Company, a 700 million dollar market cap company that designs, manufactures, and sells pumps and pump systems to customers all over the world. 2022 has been quite an eventful for year for the company. Earlier in the year, Jeff Gorman stepped back to Chairman, allowing Scott to become the CEO, despite not having the Gorman last name. The company also completed a very large acquisition of a company called Fill-Rite. Given those events and all of the other challenges in the world today,…

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