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Godwin Pumps, exhibiting at ConExpo, said impeller designs and remote pump monitoring systems from ITT are to be integrated into Godwin’s dri-prime pumps – the first technical synergies between the two since ITT acquired Godwin last year.
Pioneer Pump opened a pump assembly facility in Johannesburg, South Africa, at the end of 2010. The plant will assemble portable pumps for the rental and mining markets in southern Africa.
National Hire buys Sykes GroupNational Hire Group, part-owner of Coates Hire, is to acquire the Australian pump manufacturer Sykes Group for A$50 million (€36 million).
Lower noise, and improved fuel efficiency are common features on the latest generation of construction pumps, as are better wear resistance and longer service intervals
UK pump manufacturer Selwood is redesigning its H series high head pumps and thinks more rental companies should be renting them. Murray Pollok reports from the company’s head office near Southampton. Plus, on other pages we report on the latest rental pumps.
Godwin Pumps is known worldwide for its Dri-Prime pumps manufactured in the UK, but the company also runs a massive pump rental business in the US. Murray Pollok spoke to John Paz, Godwin’s president.
German tunnelling contractor Baresel Gmbh is using a mix of owned and rented ABS pumps on a tunnel dewatering application as part of a major project to build a 1400 MW hydroelectric power station in the Black Forest, close to the border with Switzerland.
Godwin Pumps has made several senior appointments following its sale to ITT.
Thompson Pump has supplied as many as 100 pumps and associated equipment for the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Florida, US-based pump manufacturer and rental company Thompson Pump & Manufacturing Co Inc is celebrating its 40th year in business. The company was founded in 1970 by George A Thompson, who formed Thompson Wellpoint & Rubber Co with his sons Bill and George Jr.
Grindex has appointed Joakim Cronstrand as its managing director, replacing Peter Schmidt, who is now manager of the dewatering business unit at ITT Water & Wastewater, Grindex’s sister company within ITT.
Pump manufacturers are producing more reliable, environmentally-friendly and easier to use models. Becca Wilkins reports on the latest developments in this specialist but essential equipment sector.
Conterfeit Chinese products destroyed and European distributor prosecuted following court action.
Work on the Blanka city ring road in Prague, the Czech Republic, which commenced in 2006 was abruptly halted last year when, after torrential rain, a 20 m wide by 10 m deep crater appeared in Stromovka Park.
Tsurumi pumps are being used to drain part of the old port in Oslo, Norway following the discovery of wooden boats believed to date back to the late 16th and early 17th centuries.
Slurry and dewatering pumps are perhaps the unsung heroes of the construction site. Steve Skinner reports on the technology being adopted and the challenges being faced by a sector in which reliability is key.
Pumps have come a long way from simple devices thrown into a hole to remove water -- and so has their rental. Patrick Hill looks at new products, as well as at how rental companies are exploiting market opportunities.
Pumpex pumps are working at a site in Jeddah, in Saudi Arabia as part of a project to construct a new sewage system.
Range of pumps tackle long-term tunnel project
Improving pump efficiency and reliability while maintaining performance remains key for global pump manufacturers to remain competitive. Becca Wilkins reports on the latest developments and models in the sector.
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