In 1955, Beckson was founded to manufacture the first dependable, self-priming, all plastic bilge pump. From that very successful product, over the last 60 years, Beckson has pioneered the use of plastics to develop an entire line of specialized pumps which serve a variety of industries, including agriculture, sports and recreational, sanitary services, automotive, dairy, and others. Our registered trademark red and gray colors and T-shape pump handle are recognized throughout the world wherever hand pumps are used.