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Gorman-Rupp to acquire Morrison Pump
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Business news
WORLD PUMPS
November 2016
Gorman-Rupp to acquire Morrison Pump
Weir Gabbioneta opens new plant in Italy
The Gorman-Rupp Co's Patterson Pump Co has completed a letter of intent to acquire Morrison Pump Co.
Weir Gabbioneta has invested more than €30 million in a new 18 000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Milan, Italy.
Founded in 1999, Hollywood, Florida, USA-based Morrison manufactures and services large capacity pumping systems primarily for the municipal flood control and water management markets in North and South America, the Middle East and Asia. Morrison’s 2016 sales are expected to be around US$7 million. Gorman-Rupp says that Morrison’s continued growth will be increased through its integration with Patterson Pump, a manufacturer of large-scale flood control, wastewater management and fire suppression pumps and pump systems. “Morrison’s solid customer relationships and growth history will help
expand sales in targeted niche markets complementary to Patterson Pump Co’s significant and growing leadership position in large scale flood control and municipal water management pumps and pump systems based in the USA and Ireland,” said Al Huber, president of Patterson Pump. Jorge Cortes and Michael Murazzi, founders and principal owners of Morrison, jointly said: “We are excited about our increased expansion prospects as we now partner with the major additional capabilities and experience of Patterson Pump Co, and the global multiple-markets pump systems reputation and resources of The Gorman-Rupp Co.” www.gormanrupp.com www.morrisonpump.com www.pattersonpumps.com
The new plant, which includes larger testing capability for more powerful pumps, will allow Weir Gabbioneta to expand its product portfolio for downstream oil and gas, petrochemical and power generation customers. The Nova Milanese facility will manufacture and support centrifugal pump products and services and employ almost 300 people. Weir Group chief executive Keith Cochrane said: “Weir Gabbioneta customers around the world now have access to decades of engineering expertise supported by
the most advanced manufacturing facilities. It gives the business a great platform to grow in the future as it offers a wider variety of solutions to meet the world’s growing demand for energy.” “Weir Gabbioneta is one of Italy’s industrial success stories and this investment is further proof of that. Our highly skilled engineers have a facility which is more efficient and adaptable, and our customers will benefit from a broader range of highly engineered solutions,” said Weir Group Flow Control Division managing director John Heasley. Weir acquired Pompe Gabbioneta in 2005. www.global.weir
Ebara establishes company in Saudi Arabia Weir's new Italian facility in Nova Milanese.
Japan's Ebara Corp has set up a new company in Dammam, Saudi Arabia to manufacture, sell and service pumps. Ebara Pumps Saudi Arabia LLC will service and support customized pumps and manufacture and sell standard pumps. Ebara has sold pumps in the Middle East for many years, mainly for petrochemical and desalination plants. The company has a strong track record in the region, shipping more than 5000 customized
pumps to Saudi Arabia. Ebara is now looking to expand its service and support business throughout all stages of a product’s life cycle, including supplying parts and providing repair and maintenance services. This project has received support from Japan Cooperation Centre for the Middle East (JCCME) with financial assistance from Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corp (JOGMEC). www.ebara.co.jp
Ebara Pumps Saudi Arabia LLC’s planned new facility in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
www.worldpumps.com
Sundyne secures order for LMV-803Lr pump A long-time Sundyne customer has ordered nine of the recently introduced LMV-803Lr ultra-low NPSHr, high-flow pump units for installation into product booster service.
www.sundyne.com
Once commissioned, they will pump natural gas liquids from the bottom of the demethanizer to plant battery limits. The LMV-803Lr is the high-flow variant of the Sundyne LMV technology in a direct-drive package. The LMV-803Lr features Sundyne inducer technology and a backswept impeller, allowing it to reach lower NPSH requirements without the risk of cavitation.
Sundyne's LMV-803Lr ultra-low NPSHr, high-flow pump.
Business news
WORLD PUMPS
November 2016
Gorman-Rupp to acquire Morrison Pump
Weir Gabbioneta opens new plant in Italy
The Gorman-Rupp Co's Patterson Pump Co has completed a letter of intent to acquire Morrison Pump Co.
Weir Gabbioneta has invested more than €30 million in a new 18 000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Milan, Italy.
Founded in 1999, Hollywood, Florida, USA-based Morrison manufactures and services large capacity pumping systems primarily for the municipal flood control and water management markets in North and South America, the Middle East and Asia. Morrison’s 2016 sales are expected to be around US$7 million. Gorman-Rupp says that Morrison’s continued growth will be increased through its integration with Patterson Pump, a manufacturer of large-scale flood control, wastewater management and fire suppression pumps and pump systems. “Morrison’s solid customer relationships and growth history will help
expand sales in targeted niche markets complementary to Patterson Pump Co’s significant and growing leadership position in large scale flood control and municipal water management pumps and pump systems based in the USA and Ireland,” said Al Huber, president of Patterson Pump. Jorge Cortes and Michael Murazzi, founders and principal owners of Morrison, jointly said: “We are excited about our increased expansion prospects as we now partner with the major additional capabilities and experience of Patterson Pump Co, and the global multiple-markets pump systems reputation and resources of The Gorman-Rupp Co.” www.gormanrupp.com www.morrisonpump.com www.pattersonpumps.com
The new plant, which includes larger testing capability for more powerful pumps, will allow Weir Gabbioneta to expand its product portfolio for downstream oil and gas, petrochemical and power generation customers. The Nova Milanese facility will manufacture and support centrifugal pump products and services and employ almost 300 people. Weir Group chief executive Keith Cochrane said: “Weir Gabbioneta customers around the world now have access to decades of engineering expertise supported by
the most advanced manufacturing facilities. It gives the business a great platform to grow in the future as it offers a wider variety of solutions to meet the world’s growing demand for energy.” “Weir Gabbioneta is one of Italy’s industrial success stories and this investment is further proof of that. Our highly skilled engineers have a facility which is more efficient and adaptable, and our customers will benefit from a broader range of highly engineered solutions,” said Weir Group Flow Control Division managing director John Heasley. Weir acquired Pompe Gabbioneta in 2005. www.global.weir
Ebara establishes company in Saudi Arabia Weir's new Italian facility in Nova Milanese.
Japan's Ebara Corp has set up a new company in Dammam, Saudi Arabia to manufacture, sell and service pumps. Ebara Pumps Saudi Arabia LLC will service and support customized pumps and manufacture and sell standard pumps. Ebara has sold pumps in the Middle East for many years, mainly for petrochemical and desalination plants. The company has a strong track record in the region, shipping more than 5000 customized
pumps to Saudi Arabia. Ebara is now looking to expand its service and support business throughout all stages of a product’s life cycle, including supplying parts and providing repair and maintenance services. This project has received support from Japan Cooperation Centre for the Middle East (JCCME) with financial assistance from Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corp (JOGMEC). www.ebara.co.jp
Ebara Pumps Saudi Arabia LLC’s planned new facility in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
www.worldpumps.com
Sundyne secures order for LMV-803Lr pump A long-time Sundyne customer has ordered nine of the recently introduced LMV-803Lr ultra-low NPSHr, high-flow pump units for installation into product booster service.
www.sundyne.com
Once commissioned, they will pump natural gas liquids from the bottom of the demethanizer to plant battery limits. The LMV-803Lr is the high-flow variant of the Sundyne LMV technology in a direct-drive package. The LMV-803Lr features Sundyne inducer technology and a backswept impeller, allowing it to reach lower NPSH requirements without the risk of cavitation.
Sundyne's LMV-803Lr ultra-low NPSHr, high-flow pump.