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Tsurumi launches its strongest ever pump cable Tsurumi launches its strongest ever pump cable

Tsurumi has introduced its strongest ever pump cable to the European market. The rubber cable is durable and is designed to work with robust pumping equipment in the construction, quarrying and mining sector.
21 April 2011

Godwin Pumps opens branch office in Dallas, Texas

Dri-Prime manufacturer Godwin Pumps has opened a new branch office in Dallas, Texas.
15 April 2011

Permira to buy BakerCorp

The private equity firm Permira is acquiring BakerCorp, a provider of containment, pumping, filtration and shoring equipment rental solutions, for US$960 million.
14 April 2011

Grundfos delivers strong growth in 2010

Danish pump maker Grundfos has returned to pre-recession activity levels, with 2010 turnover of DKK19.6 billion, profit before tax of DKK2.4 billion and record profitability of 12.2% of turnover.
01 April 2011

Pump Industry Awards 2011 - winners

The 2011 Pump Industry Awards Gala Dinner was held in Coventry, UK on Wednesday the 23 March.
30 March 2011

Selwood invests £7mn in plant and pump fleet

UK hire and sales specialist Selwood has placed orders for £7 million worth of plant and pumps since the start of this year to expand its hire fleet.
29 March 2011

Tsurumi’s Japan pump operations unaffected by earthquake-tsunami

Japanese pump manufacturer Tsurumi says that its manufacturing plant and staff in Japan are unaffected by the recent earthquake and tsunami.
22 March 2011

Pumps on show at PVP event

A number of important pump manufacturers will be showcasing their products at the Pumps Valves & Pipes Africa Exhibition, which takes place in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 7-9 June 2011.
15 March 2011

Pump systems improve energy efficiency Pump systems improve energy efficiency

Armstrong has launched a series of pre-designed packaged pump solutions that have improved energy efficiency and reduced footprint.
15 March 2011

Powerful contractor pumps from Tsurumi Powerful contractor pumps from Tsurumi

Tsurumi has introduced four large contractor pumps designed for high-head, high capacity and high pressure work in rugged conditions, to the European market.
11 March 2011

Hydraulic Institute elects new 2011 board of directors and officers

The Hydraulic Institute, the largest association of pump manufacturers and suppliers to the pump industry in North America, has a new board of directors and officers for 2011.
08 March 2011

TPU diaphragms have improved service life TPU diaphragms have improved service life

German seals specialist Freudenberg Simrit has developed a new range of diaphragms made of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) that are abrasion-resistant and have improved service life.
21 February 2011

German companies host pavilion at PVP Africa German companies host pavilion at PVP Africa

The Southern-African German Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the German-African Business Association will jointly host a pavilion at the Pumps, Valves and Pipes Africa 2011 Exhibition.
04 February 2011

VDMA sets the date for 10th Pump Users International Forum 2012

The VDMA Pumps + Systems Association’s 10th Pump Users International Forum will take place in Düsseldorf, Germany from 27–28 September 2012.
03 February 2011

Voting for the Pump Industry Awards is now open

Place your vote now at www.pumpindustryawards.com
26 January 2011

New display category at Hannover Messe

The Hannover Messe, which takes place from 4 to 8 April, will feature a new display category focusing on innovations for urban infrastructure and cities, called Metropolitan Solutions.
25 January 2011

Pressure booster package system from KSB Pressure booster package system from KSB

KSB has developed the Hya-Compact, a new pressure booster systems for use in drinking, service and cooling water applications for building services.
25 January 2011

Pump industry: merger & acquisition

Over the past ten years, the number of M&A transitions in the fragmented global pump industry proved it was not immune to the macroeconomic forces that stifled M&A activity in many other industries. Brendan Tierney presents an overview.
12 January 2011

Quadna to supply pump package for Canadian nickel project

Quadna is to fabricate and install a dual fire pump package with a 500 horsepower electric motor and diesel engine for the Canadian nickel mining company Vale.
06 January 2011

ITT Flojet pumps suitable for wide range of duties ITT Flojet pumps suitable for wide range of duties

ITT Flojet has introduced a line of magnetically coupled centrifugal pumps.
30 December 2010

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