Pump Industry News & Product Updates
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Gardner Denver Thomas Expands Miniature Diaphragm Pump Product Platform
May 20, 2013The Gardner Denver brand has expanded its successful product platform of Jade miniature diaphragm pumps to include several important features in its 1410 and 1420 models, offering unique advantages to the user.
Weir Enters Strategic Alliance With Energy Products Inc.
May 18, 2013The Weir Group PLC and Energy Products Inc. (EPI) have entered into a strategic partnership that will expand and strengthen distribution of Weir pressure pumping aftermarket products and services to the North American unconventional oil and gas markets.
Sulzer Pumps on New FPSO Vessel in Brazil
May 17, 2013Sulzer Pumps will supply three water injection pump packages and topside API 610 process pumps for installation on a new floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel in Brazil for Petrobras, a multinational energy corporation.
Blackmer XL/HXL Series for Oil Transfer
May 15, 2013Blackmer’s XL and HXL Series sliding vane pumps are ideal for processing, filling, and transfer applications within the oil and natural gas industry.
Grundfos’ Focus on Sustainability Creates Results
May 14, 2013The Grundfos Group recently released its 2012 Sustainability Data showing positive change in line with the company’s overall commitment towards improving sustainable operations.
Ampco Pumps Company Introduces New Blending and Mixing Equipment
May 13, 2013Ampco Pumps Company announces a new blending and mixing equipment designed to increase processing efficiency for many applications. The equipment is customizable to the processing application and Ampco works with each customer to size the correct unit.
PumpScout Partners with Plunger Pump Manufacturer Pumptec
May 09, 2013PumpScout.com and Pumptec Inc form strategic partnership to help plunger pump buyers get quotes fast.
PSG Completes Acquisition of Ebsray Pumps
May 07, 2013Pump Solutions Group (PSG) announced plans to acquisition Ebsray Pumps Pty. Limited as part of PSG’s Blackmer operation. Ebsray, located in Brockville, Australia, is a market leader of pumps for a wide variety of industrial applications.
PUMP-FLO Solutions Announces Gear Pump Selection Capability
May 06, 2013PUMP-FLO™ Solutions announces new functionality for gear pump manufacturers. Taking advantage of recent software enhancements to PUMP-FLO Insight, the company is now offering a powerful new gear pump selector tool as part of the PUMP-FLO software technology.
PumpScout Partners with Carwash Pump Manufacturer Arimitsu
May 05, 2013PumpScout has partnered with Arimitsu of North America, a Minnesota based pump company. Arimitsu Industry Japan is a global recognized manufacturer of industrial triplex pumps.
Caterpillar to Unveil Well Stimulation Pumps at OTC 2013
May 04, 2013Caterpillar Global Petroleum has begun taking orders for its new Cat Well Stimulation Pumps, designed for the well service market. Both the Cat WS223, a 2250 bhp (1678 bkW) triplex and the Cat WS255, a 2500 bhp (1864 bkW) quintuplex well stimulation pump are currently available, with a 2700hp triplex pump scheduled for release in late 2013.
Weir Minerals Europe Achieves Queen’s Award
May 03, 2013Weir Minerals Europe has won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for the second time in recognition of its significant growth in international trade over the past size years.
Xylem Launches New Flygt and Godwin Dewatering Pumps
May 02, 2013Xylem, Inc. has unveiled new dewatering pumps for its Flygt and Godwin brands at the Bauma trade show in Munich, Germany. Additions include a new series of submersible pumps modeled on Xylem’s popular Flygt BIBO pump and a compact but powerful Godwin pump designed for lower head dewatering applications.
Pentair Introduces New Hypro Series of Pumps
May 01, 2013Pentair recently launched two new series of pumps: the Hypro 9208 series, which addresses liquid fertilizing and water transfer needs, and the Hypro 9308 series, which handles high volume spraying of corrosive chemicals in hydrostatic and non-hydrostatic drive systems.
Weir Minerals Launches Service Center in Poland
May 01, 2013In response to a growing customer base in Poland, Weir Minerals Europe has opened its first service center in Leszno, a city in the Western part of the country.
Hayward Pool Pumps Earn Energy Star Certification
April 29, 2013The EPA recently established the first Energy Star certification requirements for pool pumps; Hayward Pool Products’ variable speed pumps meet these standards, which are directed towards the larger goal of preventing climate change by encouraging energy efficiency.
GE to Acquire Lufkin Industries
April 27, 2013Earlier this month, GE (NYSE: GE) and Lufkin Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: LUFK) announced that GE will acquire Lufkin Industries for approximately $3.3 billion USD; Lufkin shareholders will receive $88.50 per share in cash.
Sauer-Danfoss Launches Compliant Fan Drive Control for H1 Pump Family
April 25, 2013Sauer-Danfoss recently unveiled a PLUS+1TM Compliant Fan Drive Control (FDC) for its H1 family of piston pumps. FDC for H1 pumps addresses Tier 4-compliant mobile off-highway equipment applications in machines above 20 kWh (27 hp) using closed-circuit technology.
Grundfos Company Inaugurated in Colombia
April 23, 2013Grundfos has inaugurated a facility in Bogota, the capital city of Colombia. The global pump company is headquartered in Denmark.
Tsurumi pumps work amongst explosions and acid to keep Cypriot mine safe
April 21, 2013A group of Tsurumi pumps have been working fault-free at one of Europe’s largest open air copper mines since the first pump was installed at the site in 2011. The Skouriotissa copper mine in Cyprus is operated by Hellenic Copper Mines Ltd. At 4,000 years old, it is one of the oldest operational mines in the world.
Engineers Show Skills on World of Pumps Quiz
April 19, 2013This year, over 15,065 industry engineers and professionals in 151 countries participated in ITT Goulds Pumps’ World of Pumps Quiz. This represents a 39 percent increase over participation in last year’s quiz.
ClydeUnion Pumps and GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy Convene Utilities to Witness Important Test
April 18, 2013Five utilities companies were united this February by ClydeUnion Pumps (an SPX brand) and GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) to witness the successful submergence tests of the CUP-TWL.
Pump Solutions Group (PSG) Announces the Launch of Maag Industrial Pumps
April 17, 2013Pump Solutions Group (PSG) unveiled a new product platform: Maag Industrial Pumps. As a global leader in the positive displacement pumps and system technologies industries, the Dover Corporation business unit (NYSE:DOV) now offers its existing external/internal gear and screw pump technologies under the Maag brand name.
Sulzer Pumps Begins Operations in Its Third Service Center in China
April 15, 2013Sulzer Pumps recently opened its third service center in China, located in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province in Southwestern China. An important market for the company, this addition strengthens its existing service network to better serve Sulzer Pumps’ customers.
ClydeUnion Pumps Receives First Healthcare Contract from Dubai Plant
April 14, 2013EPPCO Aviation awarded ClydeUnion Pumps (an SPX brand) a healthcare contract to inspect, overhaul, and refurbish three David Brown DB34 pumps and 450 kW motors.
Sulzer Appoints Scot Smith as New Division President of Sulzer Pumps
April 11, 2013Scot Smith was appointed the new Division President of Sulzer Pumps and a Member of Sulzer’s Executive Committee this month by the Sulzer Board of Directors; he assumes his new role on May 15, 2013.
Ampco Pumps Company Introduces its ZP3 Positive Displacement Pump
April 10, 2013Ampco Pumps Company recently unveiled its innovative ZP3 positive displacement pump for the sanitary pump market, ideal for applications in bakery, candy, dairy, meats, and cosmetics.
Vogesang hires Jim Kuller and Ron Maiorana as Regional Sales Managers
April 08, 2013Vogelsang USA, Inc., the leading manufacturer of pumps, grinders, and related equipment for municipal, industrial and agricultural markets is pleased to announce the hiring of Jim Kuller and Ron Maiorana as regional sales managers.
Support Underlines Value of Comprehensive NOV Mono Offering
April 07, 2013NOV Mono continues to provide top support to companies like Jet-Lube of Maidenhead, Berkshire, which ordered two new Merlin progressing cavity pumps and received guidance from NOV Mono that allowed it to achieve a 30% increase in performance efficiency from some existing pump equipment.
Installation of Flowserve Pumps in German Combined Cycle Plant
April 06, 2013Flowserve is a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets. Last month, installation of Flowserve pumps began at the Mittelsbüren Combined Cycle Plant (CCP) located near Bremen, Germany.
