In the mid-1950’s Dakota Pump Inc., under the name Sanders Inc., started manufacturing and marketing package pump stations in Sioux Falls, SD to meet a regional (North& South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska) demand. Located in Sioux Falls, SD, the company did well, considering its limited exposure.

In 1967, recognizing the company's potential, investors acquired the company from Sanders Inc. of Sioux Falls, SD and renamed it Dakota Pump Inc., which later moved to its current location in Mitchell, SD. The management philosophy changed from a factory direct regional sales effort to promoting and expanding a representation network, which would eventually cover the entire USA.

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In 1971, local businessman, Louis Sebert, was announced as the general manager. As the years passed, Louis Sebert acquired the business. Currently, DPI is owned and operated by Louis’ two eldest sons, Bob and Bill, who strive to maintain the “family business” atmosphere. DPI is an active provider in the local community, and takes pride in the “family oriented” approach to large water and wastewater pumping solutions.

Today, Dakota Pump Inc. has representation in all fifty states in addition to export sales in Canada, Mexico, South America, the Pacific Trust Islands, and other foreign countries which are handled by various representatives. Dakota Pump's product line has expanded over the years to include package pump systems for both the water and wastewater markets. Although flooded suction pump stations remain the mainstay of DPI's wastewater product line. Water booster pump stations have become exceptionally common on the production floor. Since the turn of the century, a major portion of total sales have been in the water industry making DPI a major supplier in the package water market.