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KSB updates Etanorm SYT reinforced casing pumps KSB Aktiengesellschaft has updated its Etanorm SYT single-stage volute casing pump series.
12 March 2010 Oerlikon Leybold Vacumm develops vacuum pumps for PV applications Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum, a German supplier of vacuum systems, has developed a new range of dry vacuum pumps.
11 March 2010 Hydraulic Institute elects new 2010 board of directors and officers The Hydraulic Institute, the largest association of pump manufacturers and suppliers to the pump industry in North America, has announced its 2010 board of directors and officers.
10 March 2010 Jürg Oleas to continue as GEA Group CEO until 2013 GEA Group AG’s supervisory board has extended Jürg Oleas’s appointment as chairman of the executive board and industrial relations director until 31 December 2013.
09 March 2010 ProMinent reveals new metering pump design ProMinent has redesigned its Beta/ 4 and Beta/ 5 solenoid metering pump.
08 March 2010 Modifications to Blackmer's sliding vane range Blackmer is to reintroduce its Model SGLD4B 4-inch sliding vane specialty gas pump with some modifications.
05 March 2010 Flowserve release redesigned Noble Alloy swing check valve for chemical applications The Noble Alloy swing check valve from Flowserve offers corrosive resistance and high reliability in severe service chemical applications
04 March 2010 Edwards launches Drystar 80 dry pumping package The pre-configured dry pumping system from Edwards consists of a Roots and inverted multistage claw mechanism, making it more effective in the lower pressure regions
26 February 2010 Bürkert Fluid Control Systems introduce 2/2 and 3/2 versions of solenoid valve Bürkert Fluid Control System's Flipper 6650 solenoid valve is available in a 2/2 and 3/2 way version with a pitch of 4.5 mm.
26 February 2010 Europump 2010 Annual Meeting Registration is now open for the Europump 2010 Annual Meeting and 50th Anniversary Celebration which will be held in Paris, France 26-29 May 2010.
26 February 2010 Gabelli hosts 20th Annual Pump, Valve & Motor Symposium Gabelli & Co Inc’s 20th Annual Pump, Valve & Motor Symposium took place on 25 February 2010, in New York.
25 February 2010 Viking Pump offer extended positive displacement range Viking Pump has expanded its line of high pressure positive displacement pumps to 190 GPM (43 m3/hr).
24 February 2010 Mouvex A-Series pumps for viscous, non-lubricating, volatile or delicate chemicals The A-Series eccentric disc pumps from Mouvex are designed for use in chemical processing plants which manufature products such as detergents, glue, inks and paints
23 February 2010 Mixture type dictates pump choice 'Mixture type dictates pump choice' is now available as a download on this site.
19 February 2010 Rubber cuts sewage pumping cost 'Rubber cuts sewage pumping cost' is now available as a download on this site.
18 February 2010 Highland Tank introduce ASME pressure vessels The ASME code and non-code pressure vessels from Highland Tank are designed for industrial and commercial applications
18 February 2010 Alson appoints Southern US representative Alcon, a manufacturer of solenoid valves and subsidiary of ITT Corp, has appointed Robertson Industrial Sales, Inc. to represent Alcon valves in Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi and Northern Florida in the US.
17 February 2010 GoatThroat Pumps develop a pump delivering fluids with no emissions GoatThroat Pumps has developed a pump system for use with fluorinated and chlorinated solvents which can deliver fluids from container through the vapour zone of a vapour degreaser directly to the fluid chamber with no loss of liquid.
15 February 2010 Gardner Denver Nash extends vacuum pump range Gardner Denver Nash has expanded its Vectra model range series of liquid ring vacuum pumps and compressors with the NASH Vectra XL 750.
12 February 2010 Hyundai Heavy Industries develops steam turbine for industrial pumps Hyundai Heavy Industries Engine & Machinery Division (HHI-EMD) has developed its own steam turbine to drive industrial pumps, compressors, generators, blowers and fans that are used in refineries, chemical plants and cogeneration plants.
10 February 2010 AxFlow Ireland acquires Combiflow AxFlow Ireland, part of the AxFlow Group, has acquired Dublin-based pump supplier Combiflow Ltd.
10 February 2010 Ruhrpumpen improves delivery times Ruhrpumpen has put new procedures and a 5S program in-place in order to improve lead times.
09 February 2010 Electralloy becomes North America’s exclusive licensed producer of Nitronic bar products Due to an expanded license from AK Steel, Electralloy is now the exclusive producer of all Nitronic bar, billet, coil rod, master alloy, pigs and ingot products
08 February 2010 Mouvex Enterprise compressors for oil-free high-pressure discharge of fluids Constructed of corrosion-resistant, hard-coated cast iron, the Enterprise series of rotary vane compressors from Mouvex are designed for use with fluids that can cause operational problems for cargo pumps
05 February 2010 Neptune Mixer Company offering range of gear-driven portable mixers Designed for use in a wide variety of mixing/blending applications, the gear-driven portable mixers from Neptune eliminate leaking and the danger of oil contamination
04 February 2010 Editorial podcast - January The editor of World Pumps welcomes you to the January issue
02 February 2010 Iwaki America develops chemical process pumps with Teflon liners The MDW line of chemical process pumps from Iwaki America features PFA Teflon liners with silicon carbide bearings.
02 February 2010 Flowserve combines its pump and seal divisions Flowserve Corp has integrated its Flowserve Pump Division and the Flow Solutions Division into the new Flow Solutions Group.
01 February 2010 Cat Pumps deliver corrosion resistant pumps for sea water Cat Pumps has developed the 7CP6111 and 7CP6171 stainless steel pumps, which feature corrosion resistant 316 Stainless Steel liquid-end for corrosion resistance.
01 February 2010 Trolex introduce in-line gas flow sensor for pipeline monitoring The in-line version of the vortex gas flow sensor/transmitter from Trolex is certified for use in explosive atmospheres
28 January 2010 Michael Smith Engineers offers new motor options for gear pumps The HNP 11500 Series of positive displacement, internal gear pumps, available from Michael Smith Engineers, has been expanded to include new, larger pumps and more drive options to suit a wider range of applications.
27 January 2010 Skid system from Severn Trent maintains constant water pressure Severn Trent Services has developed an autonomous duty/standby booster pump skid system with PID pressure control.
26 January 2010 Albin Pump ALP low pressure range of peristaltic hose pumps Designed and manufactured for industrial use and advanced elastomeric technology, the ALP low pressure range of peristalitic hose pumps from Albin Pump have no seals, valves, diaphragms, glands or immersed rotors to leak, clog or replace
22 January 2010 Water cooling is big business 'Water cooling is big business' is now available as a download on this site.
21 January 2010 Demand for Boiler Circulation Pumps (BCP) in the Middle East 'Demand for BCPs in the Middle East' is new available as a download on this site.
21 January 2010 Wilden Original Series Metal PX8 AODD pump for oilfield compressor stations Designed specifically for use in harsh environments such as waste-oil transfer in oilfield compressor stations, the Original Series Metal PX8 Air-Operated Double-Diaphragm (AODD) pump from Wilden is robust and reliable
21 January 2010 Blackmer XLW Series of sliding vane pumps for liquids with suspended particles Designed to handle suspensions up to 250 microns and 25% concentration, such as oxide primers, inks, paints and adhesives, the XLW series of sliding vane particles from Blackmer offer energy efficiency with low lifecycle costs
20 January 2010 Series 7000 mechanical diaphragm metering pump treating sulfuric acid at sanitary landfills Created for water, wastewater and chemical process applications, the Series 7000 mechanical diaphragm metering pump from the Neptune Chemical Pump Company is being utilized to handle the sulphuric acid used during the nitrification/denitrification process in leachate treatment plants
19 January 2010 Seybert & Rahier multilayer diaphragm pumps for aggressive media Seybert & Rahier GmbH (sera) has introduced four new types of multilayer diaphragm pumps and four new types of piston diaphragm pumps featuring multilayer diaphragm technology.
19 January 2010 Franklin Fueling Systems’ submersible turbine pumps achieve UL approval for use in E85 applications The FE Petro brand submersible turbine pumps were subjected to a 16-week UL exposure testing procedure with aggressive fuel blends in order to achieve approval for use in applications containing ethanol concentrations up to 85%
13 January 2010 New president of Iwaki America John Miersma has been appointed president of Iwaki America Inc.
13 January 2010 Change of president at the BPMA John Veness has been appointed president of the British Pump Manufacturers’ Association (BPMA).
11 January 2010 Blackmer range of TLGLF flange-mounted pumps suitable for LPG trucks Blackmer says that its flange-mounted pumps are now available for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) bobtail and transport trucks.
11 January 2010 Successful ink transfer with piston range Ingersoll Rand’s ARO Fluid Technologies business has launched what it says is the world´s first UV ink pump.
06 January 2010 Wastecorp 2B-EC and 2B-M pumps for solids handling Wastecorp Pumps has developed two new pumps in its Mud Sucker range for the transfer of waste oil, vegetable oil, wastewater, dirty water and slurry.
05 January 2010 ASV Stübbe sump pump for aggressive fluids The ETLB-E from ASV Stübbe is a single-stage, dry running safe, thermoplastic block sump pump for conveying aggressive fluids containing solid particles.
04 January 2010 Waukesha Bearings buys Inpro/Seal Waukesha Bearings, part of Dover Corp's Fluid Management Segment, has acquired Inpro/Seal Co, a Rock Island, Illinois-based manufacturer of bearing isolator technologies.
04 January 2010 Using magnet drives to cut maintenance costs in a German bitumen plant 'Magnet drives cut maintenance costs' is now available as a download on this site.
21 December 2009 Submersible mixers in the handling of high viscosity material 'Mixing systems for high viscosities' is available as a download on this site.
21 December 2009 Pump solutions for conveying fluid through open and closed water pipelines 'Open and closed water pipelines' now available for download on this site.
21 December 2009 Pulsafeeder release Eco and Isochem high flow gear pumps The Eco high flow gear pump and the Isochem high flow magnetic gear pump from Pulsafeeder are designed to meet the increasing demand for high flows in chemical processes
21 December 2009 Cavitation control in centrifugal pumps 'Cavitation control in centrifugal pumps' is available as a download on this site.
18 December 2009 Thompson centrifugal pump suitable for wastewater Thompson Pumps says that its 4JSCG Enviroprime Pump is now available for wastewater applications.
15 December 2009 Indutrade acquires Dominator Indutrade AB’s subsidiary Colly Flowtech AB has acquired the Swedish pump company Dominator AB.
14 December 2009 Freudenberg-NOK CEO appointed to Freudenberg management board Freudenberg-NOK CEO Dr Mohsen Sohi is moving to the main Freudenberg & Co board next year to head up the global Sealing business.
09 December 2009 Almatec high pressure pumps for filter presses Almatec has launched the AH Series of high-pressure diaphragm pumps, developed for charging filter presses with chemical wastes and special sludges.
09 December 2009 Blackmer ProVane motor speed vane pumps for the chemical industry Ideal for critical process and transfer applications, the ProVane motor speed vane pumps from Blackmer reduce shaft/bearing contact and minimize friction to produce higher mechanical efficiency and lower energy costs
08 December 2009 Graph-Lock Joint Sealant for in situ fabricating of gaskets Garlock Sealing Technologies has developed a self-forming material which allows gaskets to be fabricated in-situ for high temperature and high pressure applications.
07 December 2009 Bürkert SideControl 8791 Basic for pneumatic actuators Launched as the basic version of the SideControl 8792 and 8793 positioners which were introduced in April, the SideControl 8791 is designed for ease of operation in universal applications
04 December 2009 New president for Dover’s Pump Solutions Group Dover Fluid Management has named Dean Douglas as president of its Pump Solutions Group (PSG).
04 December 2009 F series pumps for water-pumping applications Produced by Griswold Pump Company and Dover Corporation’s Pump Solutions Group, the F series heavy-duty end-suction centrifugal pumps have been designed for use in commercial swimming pools, water parks, fountains and aquariums
03 December 2009 Moyno mag Drive 500 series pumps provide zero leakage for critical applications Featuring a sealless, magnetic drive design, the proprietary progressing cavity mag drive pump ensures operator safety, eliminates work place hazards and protects the environment from contamination
01 December 2009 AODD Pumps suitable for metal finishing Wilden says that its Original Series plastic air-operated double diaphragm (AODD) pumps can perform in the plating and metal-finishing industries.
25 November 2009 Two syringes for chemical dosing Syrris has developed the Atlas Syringe Pump XL, a volumetric dosing and sampling system consisting of two syringes.
24 November 2009 Parker Hannifin half-inch H-series needle valve The bore instrumentation needle valve enables plant engineers to improve reliability while reducing space and money in process and instrumentation applications involving viscous and contaminated media.
20 November 2009 Toyo VH slurry pumps for tunnelling works Working partially or totally submerged, the VH slurry pumps from Toyo can cope with the heavy and abrasive slurries found in an underground construction site which can easily clog up pumps when the density of the slurry becomes too high.
17 November 2009 High-pressure piston pumps and packages suitable for high viscosities Ingersoll Rand’s ARO Fluid Technologies unit has developed a new range of high-pressure piston pumps and packages for the transfer and supply of medium-to high viscosity materials.
17 November 2009 Spirax Sarco wins 2009 IChemE Innovation and Excellence Award in Energy The Flash Recovery Energy Management Equipment (FREME) engineered system from Spirax Sarco won the award for its ability to demonstrate innovation in renewable energy, alternative energy sources and efficient energy use.
16 November 2009 PH30F diaphragm pumps from ARO Fluid Technologies The ARO EXP series of diaphragm pumps have a three-inch ported 2:1 high pressure pump suitable for use in the transfer of viscous or high-solids fluids at pressures exceeding 6.9 bar.
13 November 2009 Dover to relocate corporate HQ from New York to Chicago Dover Corp is relocating its corporate headquarters from New York City to Downers Grove, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.
13 November 2009 Flowmeter tantalum sensor resists corrosion Krohne, Inc has developed a version of its OPTIMASS 7300 straight tube Coriolis mass flowmeter incorporating a tantalum sensor.
12 November 2009 Hotshot tank for safe storage of RFOs Utilised by industrial and institutional facilities as fuel for steam boilers and power generators, RFOs (residual fuel oils) need to be stored in OSHA compliants containers such as the Hotshot from Highland Tank
11 November 2009 Spill free transfer of flammable liquids from GoatThroat Pumps Available from 1 March 2010, the SCP-6500 pump is safe for use with class 1 and class 2 flammables in compliance with UN safety standards.
10 November 2009 Spirax-Sarco’s sales decline stabilises Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc, the steam and peristaltic pumping specialist, says that the pace of decline in its sales has stabilised since the half year.
10 November 2009 ASL series pumps from Autoclave Engineers The air-driven, positive-displacement, high pressure liquid pumps are designed for service with oil, water and many chemicals.
09 November 2009 Metso bids for Tamfelt Metso is to make a public tender offer to purchase all of the issued and outstanding shares in Tamfelt, a leader in technical textiles.
06 November 2009 Pulseless liquid flow pump for microfluidics Dolomite has introduced the Mitos P pump, which provides a pulseless liquid flow using a pressure-driven pumping mechanism.
05 November 2009 Leaky ships detected and prevented with Allseal Used for removing diesel fuel and lubrication oils on ships, the SNS series of screw pumps from Allweiler AG is now being equipped with the optional Allseal leak-detection and collection system.
05 November 2009 Corrosion resistant Graphalloy self-lubricating bushings The new series from Graphite Metallizing Corporation combines the properties of the Graphalloy with the application and installation versatility of a flange block.
04 November 2009 Tubing withstands harsh chemicals Watson-Marlow Pumps Group has introduced an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene PTFE multi-layer tubing for harsh chemical applications.
02 November 2009 Successful seismic testing for Flowserve valves The multiple radiation waste remediation projects in, which the valves will be utilised, will ensure that nuclear waste can be safely stored while the isotopes decay and eventually become harmless.
30 October 2009 Moyno open throat pump for torsional and thrust loads The 2000 model G2 progressing cavity pump from Moyno features an open throat hopper design with an auger for positive product feed for sludges with semi-dry or high solid content.
29 October 2009 Colfax opens Defense Centre of Excellence in India Colfax Corp has opened a Defense Centre of Excellence (COE) in Mumbai, India to assemble and test fluid-handling systems for defence markets.
27 October 2009 ARO high pressure piston pumps for heavy materials Ingersoll Rand’s ARO Fluid Technologies unit has developed a new range of high-pressure piston pumps and packages for the transfer and supply of medium-to high viscosity materials.
22 October 2009 ITT opens manufacturing and service centre in Saudi Arabia ITT Corp will officially open a production and service centre in Dammam, Saudi Arabia on Monday 26 October, giving Gulf-region customers local supply, engineering and after-market support for ITT’s industrial process pumps, parts, controls and water treatment products.
22 October 2009 Split seal for wet and dry running John Crane has developed a split seal which provides wet-running and dry-running service capabilities with one common seal platform.
20 October 2009 Piston pumps reduce fuel consumption Parker Hannifin has developed a range of piston pumps for hydraulic fan drive systems that can help reduce fuel consumption and emissions output for off-highway vehicles.
19 October 2009 Energy savings with ITT's N-impeller ITT Flygt is guaranteeing a 25% energy saving with clog-free N-impeller technology.
16 October 2009 Almatec E-Series AODD pumps offer increased energy efficiency Almatec, part of Dover Corp’s Pump Solutions Group (PSG), has created its new E-Series air-operated double-diaphragm plastic pump line with improved energy efficiency and performance in mind.
15 October 2009 Bubble-free flow with diaphragm pump Gardner Denver company Thomas Products has launched the 1210 Series Diaphragm Liquid DC pump which incorporates a patent pending REFLEX valve design that provides a bubble-free liquid flow.
14 October 2009 Metal pneumatic pumps for chemicals Almatec has introduced a metal pneumatic diaphragm pump range for use in the handling and transfer of chemicals.
09 October 2009 Greene, Tweed wins Design News 2009 Golden Mousetrap Award The Xycomp high performance thermoplastic composite containment shell from Greene, Tweed is best new product of the year.
06 October 2009 John Crane awarded aftermarket contracts worth £25 million Mechanical sealing specialist John Crane has announced around £25 million in new, long-term aftermarket contracts for the maintenance and support of the company’s original equipment installations in the energy and process industries.
02 October 2009 New Mach waterjet series Flow International Corp, a manufacturer of ultrahigh-pressure waterjet technology, has developed three new lines of waterjet cutting machines.
01 October 2009 Landia EradiGator pump solves grease problem The Landia EradiGator pump has removed the grease and rag problems at West Hickman Creek wastewater treatment plant.
30 September 2009 Pump rams for five gallon containers Ingersoll Rand’s ARO Fluid Technologies business has introduced a line of single-post and two-post extrusion pump rams and complete ram/pump packages for five gallon containers.
28 September 2009 GEA streamlines group structure GEA Group AG will have a new structure from 1 January 2010.
25 September 2009 Syringe pump has infusion and withdrawal capabilities New Era Pump Systems has introduced the NE-4000 Double syringe pump, which includes both infusion and withdrawal capabilities with delivery of nanolitre, microlitre and milliliter flow rates.
22 September 2009 Hydraulic Institute announces ‘Standards by Subscription’ The Hydraulic Institute (HI) is offering a web-based subscription service providing company-wide access to the ANSI/HI Pump Standards packages.
22 September 2009 Dover opens regional headquarters in Shanghai Dover Corp has officially opened a new regional headquarters in Shanghai, China.
22 September 2009 Elements and controls for metering pump Moyno Inc’s metering pump is now available with new pumping elements and integral VFD/motor controls.
21 September 2009 Moyno expands Springfield R&D lab Moyno Inc has completed a major expansion of and upgrade to its R&D laboratories at the company’s Springfield, Ohio facility in the US.
21 September 2009 SV Series Sampling System from Sure Seal Sure Seal has launched the new SV Series Sampling System valves for applications involving liquid materials.
17 September 2009 Micro Motion ELITE Coriolis meter for chemical injection Emerson Process Management has developed a new meter designed for low flow, high precision applications.
14 September 2009 Amarinth wins Carbon Trust grant to develop high-efficiency centrifugal pump Amarinth has received a £160 000 grant from the Carbon Trust to develop a cost-effective and rapid process for the design and manufacture of bespoke best efficiency point (BEP) optimised impellers for use in industrial pumping applications.
14 September 2009 Griswold Model 811CC ANSI centrifugal pump Griswold Pump Company has developed the 811CC close coupled ANSI centrifugal pump for use in small spaces.
11 September 2009 Osmotic pump provides pain relief for big cats Veterinarians from the Wildlife Conservation Society’s (WCS) Bronx Zoo are using osmotic pumps to provide pain relief for big cats after surgery.
10 September 2009 Verder launches Dura Air Gap coupled peristaltic pump The Dura Air Gap is designed to combine the best of traditional long and close coupled peristaltic pumps with some added extras.
09 September 2009 Fluid injection pump is maintenance-free Iwaki America Inc has introduced a HRP compact DC driven metering pump designed for OEM fluid injection applications.
07 September 2009 2008 US pump statistics now available The latest Current Industrial Report covering pumps has been published by the US Department of Commerce.
07 September 2009 Nikkiso seals Lewa acquisition Japan’s Nikkiso Co Ltd has completed the previously announced acquisition of German metering pump specialist Lewa GmbH.
03 September 2009 Flowserve names new president and CEO Flowserve Corp chief financial officer Mark Blinn is to succeed Lewis Kling as president and chief executive officer of the pump, valve and seal manufacturer from 1 October 2009.
01 September 2009 Bookings for Pump Industry Award ceremony 2009 Pump Industry Awards ceremony is now accepting bookings
01 September 2009 EagleBurgmann gas-lubricated seals for centrifugal pumps The double Cartex® GSDN gas seal developed by Eagleburgmann is the latest solution for centrifugal pump applications at chemical plants and refineries.
25 August 2009 Third generation smart control valve Flowserve has developed StarPac 3, a new version of its Valtek StarPac smart control valve.
24 August 2009 Dover’s Pump Solutions Group appoints new GM in China Harry Deng is the new general manager of PSG/DFM (Pump Solutions Group/Dover Fluid Management) China.
24 August 2009 Adaptable progressive cavity pump range Allweiler AG has introduced two new series of progressing cavity pumps, the ACNBP-Flex and ANCP-Flex range.
24 August 2009 Anver Corp vacuum range handle porous materials Anver Corp has developed a new line of adjustable air-powered, venturi vacuum pumps that are designed for handling porous materials.
18 August 2009 Flowserve offers tungsten carbide coating for ball valves Flowserve uses Hardide Coatings’ tungsten carbide-based coating on its McCanna standard metal seated valve applications.
13 August 2009 Push button pump for dosing Verderflex has launched Aura, a dosing pump which features an automatic tube loading feature that is activated by push button.
10 August 2009 Serfilco buys Baron-Blakeslee Equipment Service Filtration Corp (Serfilco Ltd) is acquiring Enviro Tech International Inc’s Baron-Blakeslee Equipment Division.
10 August 2009 Ball valve offers more consistent seal Swagelok has developed a medium-pressure ball valve seal for applications up to 15 000 psig (1034 bar).
07 August 2009 Book your place at the Pump Industry Awards Bookings are now being accepted for a place at the Pump Industry Awards ceremony, which takes place on 18 November 2009 at The Hilton Hotel, Coventry, UK.
04 August 2009 Low flow peristaltic pumphead from Watson-Marlow Watson-Marlow Pumps Group has launched a low flow peristaltic pumphead suitable for multiple installations.
29 July 2009 Canned motor pump suitable for aggressive media Hermetic-Pumpen GmbH has developed a single-stage chemical canned motor pump in the company’s HCN/HCNF range.
27 July 2009 Seal can reduce energy consumption A high-temperature pump gas seal, developed by Flowserve Corp, aims to reduce energy consumption for the hottest process pumps in refinery and hydrocarbon facilities.
24 July 2009 Micro-dosing component materials Fluid Research Corporation has introduced MicroShot, a line of small pumps for micro-dosing both single and dual component materials.
15 July 2009 Nikkiso to acquire Lewa Japan’s Nikkiso Co Ltd has announced plans to buy German metering pump specialist Lewa GmbH.
14 July 2009 Centrifugal pump for aggressive fluids A line of vertical centrifugal pumps suitable for use with aggressive, heated and contaminated fluids has been developed by Friatec.
10 July 2009 Duel rate syringe pump KD Scientific has introduced the Gemini 88, a syringe pump which has two independent pumping channels linked through hardware and software.
07 July 2009 'Super-tough' rotating unit The seepex’ MDP progressive cavity metering pumps now feature a rotating unit which is virtually unbreakable.
07 July 2009 Met-Pro named to Fortune Small Business 100 Met-Pro Corp has been recognized as one of America’s fastest-growing small public companies by Fortune Small Business magazine.
07 July 2009 Anti-clog technology for impellers ITT has introduced anti-clog impeller technology for its small N-series of wastewater pumps.
03 July 2009 Muncher meets discharge requirements Mono NOV has added to its TR Muncher range.
02 July 2009 Pump Industry Awards call for entries Nominations are now open for the 2009 Pump Industry Awards. These awards recognise and promote best practice in pump manufacture and supply.
24 June 2009 Eccentric disc pumps offer volumetric efficiencies Mouvex, part of the Dover Corporation’s Pump Solutions Group, has introduced new SLC-Series eccentric disc pumps.
17 June 2009 New motors power drum emptying pumps A powerful 650 watt motor which produces a maximum10,000 rpm speed for good flow and head capabilities is one of the new motor options recently introduced for the Finish Thompson range of portable drum and barrel emptying pumps.
05 June 2009 Rotork wins Far East petrochemical contracts Rotork has been awarded contracts with a value in excess of €1 million for the supply of fluid power and electric valve actuators for a major petrochemical expansion project in the Far East.
01 June 2009 Tube pump is ideal for low to medium viscosity liquids US company Aalborg® has developed the new model TPU tube pumps for liquids of low to medium viscosity.
11 May 2009 PIAB forms Indian subsidiary Swedish company PIAB has opened a new subsidiary in Chennai, India.
27 April 2009 TXH3 is ideal for high-speed petroleum applications Blackmer has introduced the TXH3 high-speed truck-mounted pump.
22 April 2009 Rod ends withstand food and chemical media Schaeffler UK has launched a range of stainless steel rod ends that are suitable for pneumatic cylinders, control and automation equipment.
21 April 2009 GoatThroat pumps now fill 275 gallon totes A new GoatThroat Pump system is now available for use with 275 galllon tote liquid storage containers.
08 April 2009 Flowserve opens joint Middle East testing facility Flowserve Corporation and the Al-Rushaid Group have opened a pump manufacturing, repair and testing facility in the Middle East.
07 April 2009 2009 pump sales forecast at $32 Billion McIlvaine reports that despite the recession, in 2009 pumps sales are predicted to be $32 billion worldwide.
07 April 2009 Amarinth wins large order for industrial process pumps Amarinth has secured an order worth more than €2 million from Aker Kvaerner to supply 40 centrifugal industrial process pumps.
31 March 2009 New ‘monster’ for pump stations JWC Environmental has launched the latest version of the company’s Channel Monster, designed for grinding and screening in wastewater pump stations.
16 March 2009 Process pumps for flue gas desulphurisation KSB has developed KWPKC-Monobloc, a new pump series especially designed for use in secondary circuits of flue gas desulphurisation plants.
12 March 2009 Fast priming pump for chemicals Finish Thompson has developed the SP 22 Series, a centrifugal pump which has lifts up to 25 ft and fast priming time of up to 18 ft in 90 seconds.
11 March 2009 Process control actuator from Rotork Rotork has launched a new range of electric actuators for the operation of process control valves.
05 March 2009 ITT pump diaphragm has acid resistance ITT-Flojet has developed a pump incorporating a perfluoroelastomer diaphragm with increased acid and hydrocarbon resistance.
24 February 2009 AxFlow King Cobra deals with aggressive media AxFlow has launched the King Cobra, a heavy duty peristaltic pump designed for abrasive, viscous and aggressive media.
24 February 2009 Pro Cam positive displacement pump SPX has launched a new positive displacement pump in its ProCam range - the ProCam Smart.
24 February 2009 Vane pump for ethanol processing Blackmer has introduced the ProVane® Motor Speed Vane Pump line for ethanol processing, blending and transfer applications.
24 February 2009 Dosing pumps from Milton Roy The Roytronic® generation of LMI electronic dosing pumps has been introduced by Milton Roy Europe.
24 February 2009 Slide rule type selector for sewage lifting units KSB now offers a slide rule type selector that helps to size and select floodable sewage lifting units for building services applications.
24 February 2009 Mono rotary lobe pump for hygienic applications Mono NOV has launched a new range of hygienic rotary lobe pumps that has been developed to improve the process efficiency of food and beverage manufacturers.
24 February 2009 Hygienic lobe pump from AxFlow Axflow has extended its hygienic pump capability with the addition of Blackmer's BLK Hy-clean series of rotary lobe pumps.
24 February 2009 New MD for Blackmer PD and centrifugal pumps specialist Blackmer has announced the promotion of Tom Madden to the position of managing director.
24 February 2009 Elastomer seals designed for biofuels Precision Polymer Engineering (PPE) has launched a range of sealing solutions that have been specially developed by PPE for manufacturers, handlers, processors and carriers of biofuels.
24 February 2009 New solids handling pumps from Godwin Godwin Pumps has launched two new pumps in its Dri-Prime solids handling range, the Godwin Dri-Prime CD140M and CD180M.
24 February 2009 VFD for water well pumps SJE-Rhombus has launched the SubCon Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) for residential water well pump control.
24 February 2009 Abrasion-resistant bushing material for pumps Graphite Metallizing has developed Graphlon GM 860, an abrasion-resistant bushing material that protects pumps and helps prolong pump life.
24 February 2009 New sustainability role for Flowserve Flowserve has appointed Lars E. Rosene as chief sustainability officer in addition to his current role leading global communications and public affairs.
24 February 2009 Maintain-in-place PC pump from Mono Mono NOV, has launched a pump which can be maintained-in-place (MIP).
24 February 2009 MBR contracts for ADI Systems ADI Systems has been awarded two contracts to treat wastewater using its ADI-MBR (membrane bioreactor) system.
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