Sulzer being sanctioned in Poland, Gorman-Rupp’s acquisition of Fill-Rite and Homa’s new Alligator chopper pump series were the most popular news stories on the World Pumps website in May 2022.
1. Sulzer sanctioned in Poland
Sulzer suspends the activities of its two legal entities in Poland – Sulzer Pumps Wastewater Poland and Sulzer Turbo Services Poland – due to sanctions levied by the Polish government on its Russian minority shareholder Viktor Vekselberg.
2. Gorman-Rupp to acquire Tuthill’s Fill-Rite business
The Gorman-Rupp Co has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Fill-Rite and Sotera, a division of Tuthill Corp, for US$525 million.
3. New chopper pump achieves high efficiency without compromising on cutting performance
Homa Pumpenfabrik offers an energy efficient and reliable solution for areas where a high delivery head is required, but at the same time, a diverse range of solids is expected: the Alligator chopper pump series.
