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Johnson Pump (UK) - engineering excellence into rotary lobe pumps
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Johnson Pump (UK) engineering excellence into rotary lobe pumps Johnson Pump (‘UK) Ltd revolutionised traditional rotary lobe pump design in the early 1990s with the development and manufacture of its OnLine range of pumps. The company has been an integral part of the Viking Pump / IDEX organisation since 1992 and is the original manufacturer of the OnLine, Classic, Concept SQ and Albin SLP rotary lobe pumps. Obese products are manufactured solely by Jobnson Pump (UK), and have for some time been established brand leaders in many countries worldwide. The distribution arrangements between Jobnson Pump (Um Ltd and the Johnson Pump International AB group of companies have recently been terminated. The original products are now marketed through a new network of distributors in those countries and should not be confused with the substitute products now handled by the previous distributors.
The history of Johnson Pump (UK) Ltd The company was established in 1983 at Eastbourne, on the South coast of England. Initially it operated as a production unit for Evro Johnson Pumps. Manufacturing operations were gradually complemented by sales and marketing activity along with the introduction of a strong design and development team. Johnson Pump (UK) came into existence in early 1990. The British company’s track record for innovative design and product marketing had brought it to the attention of a wider audience, and in September 1992, Johnson Pump (UK), was acquired by Viking Pump Inc., a IJnit of IDEX Corporation, the well known fluid handling equipment producer. Founded in 1911, Viking Pump, is recognised as the leading manufacturer of rotary internal and external gear pumps. Located in Cedar Falls, Iowa IJSA, Viking has a worldwide presence, withoperations in the USA, Canada and Europe, and with sales offices in Mexico City, Beijing and Singapore.
The Viking development
The company’s OnLine concept is believed to be the first major design change to the standard rotary lobe pump since the early 1940s.
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John McMurray, president of Viking Pump, describes the rationale behind its acquisition of Johnson Pump WK): “Viking’s acquisition provided Johnson Pump (UK) with funding for significant capital expansion, as well as improved sales channels outside Europe.There was also considerable synergy between us, and this set the stage for advanced new product developments.The British company added state of the art computational graphics and solids modelling techniques to its traditional engineering skills, and enhanced its manufacturing capabilities with CNC machining equipment. “The first fruits of this relationship were Johnson Pump (UK)‘s new Concept SQ pumps, introduced to food industry and pharmaceutical manufacturers in 1995. Indeed, with the backing of Viking Pump over the past five years, Johnson Pump (UK) has grown into one of the premier manufacturers of hygienic rotary lobe pumps in Europe. Its products have passed the rigorous test
COMPANY PROFILE
NEW EUROPEAN
THE NETHERLANDS Emba Techniek Groep NV, PO Box 951 3300 AZ. Dordrecht, The Netherlands Tel. t31 78 652 9699 Fax: t31 78 511 0191
DISTRIBUTOR NETWORK NORWAY Scana 1.0 S Desco as PO Box 5017. 4004 Stavanger Norway Tel t4i 51 82 56 00 Fax t47 51 83 56 50
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S-120 22 Stockholm. Sweden Tel 146 9 602 22 00 Fax t46 8 91 66 66
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FINLAND Hillman OY. Joklsuunkuja 3. SF-00560 Helstnkt FInland Tel t358 9 79 91 33 Fax: t358 9 79 75 50
Denmark Tel t45 4550 3550 Fax t45 4550 3555 GERMANY Gaflo Pumpen-Verineb GmbH. Neumannstrasse 2 D-402 35 Dusseldorf. Germany Tel, t49 21 I 23 80 60 Fax t49 211 23 43 68
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IRELAND The Thomson Group, 84 Cherry Orchard lndustnal Estate, Dublm 10. Ireland Tel t353 1 626 1211 Fax t353 1 626 3635 UNITE0 KINGDOM Process Pump Supplres Unit 02. Taylor Business Park Risley. Warrington. Cheshire WA3 6BL Tel t44 1925 767886 Fax: t44 1925 767887
BELGIUM Al-Techniek Benelux S.A./N Y Intercity-Businesspark, ;;;,94e Wlttelaan-9. &2860’Mechelen Belgium. Tel t3215201074 Fax t32 15 20 89 93
Rltchle Mackenzie Ltd Broomhill lndustrlal Estate, Kirkintiloch. Glasoow. G66 110 Tel- t44 141 7766274 Fax t44 141 776 0285
FRANCE PCM Pompes, 17 rue Ernest Lava1 BP 35-92172. Vanves Cedex. Pans France Tel. t33 14108 1515 Fax: t33 14108 1596
Northern Pump SupplIers Ltd Unit 1 Greg Street. Reddlsh. Stockport Cheshire SK5 7BS Tel t44 161 429 017 Fax +44 161 474 7434
SPAIN
Flowmax SA, C/Antonio do Cabez6n 83. E-28034 Madrld, Sparn. Tel: t34 1 729 18 18 Fax: t34 1 729 24 91
Blrmlngham Pump Suppltes Ltd Unit 59 Rovex lndustrlal Estate Hay Hall Road, Tysele!i Birmingham Bll 2AG Tel t44 121 608 4448 Fax t44 121 608 4449
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PORTUGAL Apliventil Lda. Av. Duarte Pacheco 2. Sto. Amaro de Oeiras. Apartado 92, P-2781 Oeiras Codex. Portugal. Tel: t351 1 442 55 17 Fax. t351 1 441 03 68
Netherlands requirements of both The Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO), and the European Hygienic Equipment Design Group (EHEDG), and thus proudly carry their certifications. “Johnson Pump (UK) now provides a wide range of designs that meet the most stringent application requirements of sanitary and hygienic processes. as well as providing traditional pumping solutions for conventional fluid handling needs. Sales are generated from its principal markets in the food and pharmaceutical industries. where the high precision, quality and reliability of its products have been well known for years. “Since its acquisition by Viking Pump in 1992, turnover has increased substantially, with a relative increase in profitability, and Johnson Pump (UK) is rccognised as a reliable and competitive supplier with world class products. It is also establishing a leadership position in world markets, with primary concentration in the UK, mainland Europe, Scandinavia and the USA. “However, in order to develop the European and Scandinavian market areas in a more effective manner. a recent decision was taken to establish a new authorised European distribution and sales organisation. Johnson Pump International AH. and its distributors, no longer represent _ Johnson Pump (I IK) Ltd in Europe.”
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Crest Process Englneermg Ltd 22123 Haydon lndustrlal Estate Radstock Bath Avon and North Somerset BA3 3RD Tel t44 1761 433285 Fax t44 1761 437813
New European
distribution
Johnson Pump (UK)‘s new European distribution organisation has been set up with recogniscd fluid handling distributors, all of which havt excellent reputations for applications expertise and customer service. The familiar brand name5 in Johnson Pump (UK)‘s product portfolio (On
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Ar located at Eastbourne
in the UK-
COMPANY PROFILE
reliability and minimal maintenance requirements.Viking Pump and the IDEX Corporation are confident that Johnson Pump (UK) will continue to achieve the high aims and objectives which it has set itself.
Johnson Pump (UK) Ltd in Europe Bob Whittome, managing director of Johnson Pump (UK), has a clear view of the company’s strengths and its future direction: “Our vision of the future is to sustain the company’s growth well into the millennium” he says. “We already have a leading position in the UK and we see a
Johnson Pump (UK)% rotary lobe pump for advanced hygienic applications, the Concept SQ carries both TN0 and EHEDG approvals.
Line, ClassicAlbin SLP and Concept SQ) will now be distributed by companies such as the AxFlow Group, the Scana Group, and PCM. With their strong operating and financial presence in Europe and Scandinavia, it is anticipated that Johnson Pump (UK)‘s sales and market share will be extended even further. These new European marketing activities will be fully supported by Johnson Pump (UK)‘s applications engineering and product development expertise, which has flourished in its association with Viking Pump. This will ensure further product penetration in those markets which are dominated by higher levels of technology, operational The design process makes extensive use of the latest solid modelling techniques.
Quality and high precision products have earned Johnson Pump (UK) a major share in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
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WORLD PUMPS JULY 1998
tremendous opportunity to develop our export markets. We are already busy establishing our presence further in North America with the help of our parent company as well as restructuring our European operations”. With regard to new products, the company is continuing to create advanced designs to add to their impressive portfolio. “In many respects,” Whittome explains, “our latest designs may well be considered ahead of their time. Certainly we expect that some of the features, several of which are patented, may well become standard requirements incorporated into future quality and safety legislation. To sustain the company’s future growth we are continuing to create advanced pump designs to add to our portfolio.To put that determination into perspective, more than half of our current turnover is generated from sales of pumps developed since the launch of OnLine in 1991.” The commitment to continual development is highlighted by the fact that Johnson Pumps
The use of new rapid prototyping techniques speeds up the development process.
(UK) has recently undergone an information technology upgrade company-wide, implementing a computer network to, amongst other things, improve its links with its worldwide operations and to provide dial-up facilities for its customers. According to Whittome, “engineering excellence, both in the design and the manufacturing process, lies at the core of Johnson Pump (UK). Indeed it was the radical re-design of the rotary lobe pump - the first in forty years - which produced our OnLine range. This has become the standard for food, pharmaceutical and process industries throughout Europe, but OnLine was not simply the result of inspired design. Its creation was based on a clear understanding of the needs of our customers. We listened to what the process industries were saying: about the need for improved cleanliness, and the benefits which would result from reducing the long maintenance procedures for standard pumps. “In a similar vein, the Concept SQ series was the product of research by Johnson Pump (UK), which anticipated more stringent health and safety regulations. The demand for hygiene-critical and aseptic process environments were driving the development of Sterilise In Place equipment for the European process industries. It was an
understanding of these critical hygienic issues which allowed us to develop Concept SQ the first rotary lobe pump to meet these stringent hygienic requirements. “We have excellent development facilities which also provide a hard commercial edge and benefits for Johnson Pump (UK) customers”, says Whittome. “Our CAD and related solid modelling techniques coupled with our flexible manufacturing capabilities enable us to meet customers needs for tailor-made applications related products.This is extremely useful in developing our business and forging stronger customer relationships. Johnson Pump (UK) remains mindful, however, that the personal touch is still important. “We have a perfect balance here,” notes Whittome, “we are part of a large, well organised and commercially powerful American based concern, offering a wide range of fluid handling solutions, but we retain the personal approach of a smaller operation. We believe that this has been another factor in taking us to the top - and that’s where we intend to stay.” Contact: Johnson Pump (UK) Ltd, Highfield Industrial Estate, Edison Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN23 6PT, UK. Tel: +44 1323 509211; Fax: +44 1323 507306.
WORLD PUMPS JULY 1998
Johnson Pump (UK) engineering excellence into rotary lobe pumps Johnson Pump (‘UK) Ltd revolutionised traditional rotary lobe pump design in the early 1990s with the development and manufacture of its OnLine range of pumps. The company has been an integral part of the Viking Pump / IDEX organisation since 1992 and is the original manufacturer of the OnLine, Classic, Concept SQ and Albin SLP rotary lobe pumps. Obese products are manufactured solely by Jobnson Pump (UK), and have for some time been established brand leaders in many countries worldwide. The distribution arrangements between Jobnson Pump (Um Ltd and the Johnson Pump International AB group of companies have recently been terminated. The original products are now marketed through a new network of distributors in those countries and should not be confused with the substitute products now handled by the previous distributors.
The history of Johnson Pump (UK) Ltd The company was established in 1983 at Eastbourne, on the South coast of England. Initially it operated as a production unit for Evro Johnson Pumps. Manufacturing operations were gradually complemented by sales and marketing activity along with the introduction of a strong design and development team. Johnson Pump (UK) came into existence in early 1990. The British company’s track record for innovative design and product marketing had brought it to the attention of a wider audience, and in September 1992, Johnson Pump (UK), was acquired by Viking Pump Inc., a IJnit of IDEX Corporation, the well known fluid handling equipment producer. Founded in 1911, Viking Pump, is recognised as the leading manufacturer of rotary internal and external gear pumps. Located in Cedar Falls, Iowa IJSA, Viking has a worldwide presence, withoperations in the USA, Canada and Europe, and with sales offices in Mexico City, Beijing and Singapore.
The Viking development
The company’s OnLine concept is believed to be the first major design change to the standard rotary lobe pump since the early 1940s.
I-m
WORLD PUMPS
JULY 1998
John McMurray, president of Viking Pump, describes the rationale behind its acquisition of Johnson Pump WK): “Viking’s acquisition provided Johnson Pump (UK) with funding for significant capital expansion, as well as improved sales channels outside Europe.There was also considerable synergy between us, and this set the stage for advanced new product developments.The British company added state of the art computational graphics and solids modelling techniques to its traditional engineering skills, and enhanced its manufacturing capabilities with CNC machining equipment. “The first fruits of this relationship were Johnson Pump (UK)‘s new Concept SQ pumps, introduced to food industry and pharmaceutical manufacturers in 1995. Indeed, with the backing of Viking Pump over the past five years, Johnson Pump (UK) has grown into one of the premier manufacturers of hygienic rotary lobe pumps in Europe. Its products have passed the rigorous test
COMPANY PROFILE
NEW EUROPEAN
THE NETHERLANDS Emba Techniek Groep NV, PO Box 951 3300 AZ. Dordrecht, The Netherlands Tel. t31 78 652 9699 Fax: t31 78 511 0191
DISTRIBUTOR NETWORK NORWAY Scana 1.0 S Desco as PO Box 5017. 4004 Stavanger Norway Tel t4i 51 82 56 00 Fax t47 51 83 56 50
El3
S-120 22 Stockholm. Sweden Tel 146 9 602 22 00 Fax t46 8 91 66 66
03
FINLAND Hillman OY. Joklsuunkuja 3. SF-00560 Helstnkt FInland Tel t358 9 79 91 33 Fax: t358 9 79 75 50
Denmark Tel t45 4550 3550 Fax t45 4550 3555 GERMANY Gaflo Pumpen-Verineb GmbH. Neumannstrasse 2 D-402 35 Dusseldorf. Germany Tel, t49 21 I 23 80 60 Fax t49 211 23 43 68
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IRELAND The Thomson Group, 84 Cherry Orchard lndustnal Estate, Dublm 10. Ireland Tel t353 1 626 1211 Fax t353 1 626 3635 UNITE0 KINGDOM Process Pump Supplres Unit 02. Taylor Business Park Risley. Warrington. Cheshire WA3 6BL Tel t44 1925 767886 Fax: t44 1925 767887
BELGIUM Al-Techniek Benelux S.A./N Y Intercity-Businesspark, ;;;,94e Wlttelaan-9. &2860’Mechelen Belgium. Tel t3215201074 Fax t32 15 20 89 93
Rltchle Mackenzie Ltd Broomhill lndustrlal Estate, Kirkintiloch. Glasoow. G66 110 Tel- t44 141 7766274 Fax t44 141 776 0285
FRANCE PCM Pompes, 17 rue Ernest Lava1 BP 35-92172. Vanves Cedex. Pans France Tel. t33 14108 1515 Fax: t33 14108 1596
Northern Pump SupplIers Ltd Unit 1 Greg Street. Reddlsh. Stockport Cheshire SK5 7BS Tel t44 161 429 017 Fax +44 161 474 7434
SPAIN
Flowmax SA, C/Antonio do Cabez6n 83. E-28034 Madrld, Sparn. Tel: t34 1 729 18 18 Fax: t34 1 729 24 91
Blrmlngham Pump Suppltes Ltd Unit 59 Rovex lndustrlal Estate Hay Hall Road, Tysele!i Birmingham Bll 2AG Tel t44 121 608 4448 Fax t44 121 608 4449
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PORTUGAL Apliventil Lda. Av. Duarte Pacheco 2. Sto. Amaro de Oeiras. Apartado 92, P-2781 Oeiras Codex. Portugal. Tel: t351 1 442 55 17 Fax. t351 1 441 03 68
Netherlands requirements of both The Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO), and the European Hygienic Equipment Design Group (EHEDG), and thus proudly carry their certifications. “Johnson Pump (UK) now provides a wide range of designs that meet the most stringent application requirements of sanitary and hygienic processes. as well as providing traditional pumping solutions for conventional fluid handling needs. Sales are generated from its principal markets in the food and pharmaceutical industries. where the high precision, quality and reliability of its products have been well known for years. “Since its acquisition by Viking Pump in 1992, turnover has increased substantially, with a relative increase in profitability, and Johnson Pump (UK) is rccognised as a reliable and competitive supplier with world class products. It is also establishing a leadership position in world markets, with primary concentration in the UK, mainland Europe, Scandinavia and the USA. “However, in order to develop the European and Scandinavian market areas in a more effective manner. a recent decision was taken to establish a new authorised European distribution and sales organisation. Johnson Pump International AH. and its distributors, no longer represent _ Johnson Pump (I IK) Ltd in Europe.”
0
Crest Process Englneermg Ltd 22123 Haydon lndustrlal Estate Radstock Bath Avon and North Somerset BA3 3RD Tel t44 1761 433285 Fax t44 1761 437813
New European
distribution
Johnson Pump (UK)‘s new European distribution organisation has been set up with recogniscd fluid handling distributors, all of which havt excellent reputations for applications expertise and customer service. The familiar brand name5 in Johnson Pump (UK)‘s product portfolio (On
Ii
Ar located at Eastbourne
in the UK-
COMPANY PROFILE
reliability and minimal maintenance requirements.Viking Pump and the IDEX Corporation are confident that Johnson Pump (UK) will continue to achieve the high aims and objectives which it has set itself.
Johnson Pump (UK) Ltd in Europe Bob Whittome, managing director of Johnson Pump (UK), has a clear view of the company’s strengths and its future direction: “Our vision of the future is to sustain the company’s growth well into the millennium” he says. “We already have a leading position in the UK and we see a
Johnson Pump (UK)% rotary lobe pump for advanced hygienic applications, the Concept SQ carries both TN0 and EHEDG approvals.
Line, ClassicAlbin SLP and Concept SQ) will now be distributed by companies such as the AxFlow Group, the Scana Group, and PCM. With their strong operating and financial presence in Europe and Scandinavia, it is anticipated that Johnson Pump (UK)‘s sales and market share will be extended even further. These new European marketing activities will be fully supported by Johnson Pump (UK)‘s applications engineering and product development expertise, which has flourished in its association with Viking Pump. This will ensure further product penetration in those markets which are dominated by higher levels of technology, operational The design process makes extensive use of the latest solid modelling techniques.
Quality and high precision products have earned Johnson Pump (UK) a major share in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
(I-
WORLD PUMPS JULY 1998
tremendous opportunity to develop our export markets. We are already busy establishing our presence further in North America with the help of our parent company as well as restructuring our European operations”. With regard to new products, the company is continuing to create advanced designs to add to their impressive portfolio. “In many respects,” Whittome explains, “our latest designs may well be considered ahead of their time. Certainly we expect that some of the features, several of which are patented, may well become standard requirements incorporated into future quality and safety legislation. To sustain the company’s future growth we are continuing to create advanced pump designs to add to our portfolio.To put that determination into perspective, more than half of our current turnover is generated from sales of pumps developed since the launch of OnLine in 1991.” The commitment to continual development is highlighted by the fact that Johnson Pumps
The use of new rapid prototyping techniques speeds up the development process.
(UK) has recently undergone an information technology upgrade company-wide, implementing a computer network to, amongst other things, improve its links with its worldwide operations and to provide dial-up facilities for its customers. According to Whittome, “engineering excellence, both in the design and the manufacturing process, lies at the core of Johnson Pump (UK). Indeed it was the radical re-design of the rotary lobe pump - the first in forty years - which produced our OnLine range. This has become the standard for food, pharmaceutical and process industries throughout Europe, but OnLine was not simply the result of inspired design. Its creation was based on a clear understanding of the needs of our customers. We listened to what the process industries were saying: about the need for improved cleanliness, and the benefits which would result from reducing the long maintenance procedures for standard pumps. “In a similar vein, the Concept SQ series was the product of research by Johnson Pump (UK), which anticipated more stringent health and safety regulations. The demand for hygiene-critical and aseptic process environments were driving the development of Sterilise In Place equipment for the European process industries. It was an
understanding of these critical hygienic issues which allowed us to develop Concept SQ the first rotary lobe pump to meet these stringent hygienic requirements. “We have excellent development facilities which also provide a hard commercial edge and benefits for Johnson Pump (UK) customers”, says Whittome. “Our CAD and related solid modelling techniques coupled with our flexible manufacturing capabilities enable us to meet customers needs for tailor-made applications related products.This is extremely useful in developing our business and forging stronger customer relationships. Johnson Pump (UK) remains mindful, however, that the personal touch is still important. “We have a perfect balance here,” notes Whittome, “we are part of a large, well organised and commercially powerful American based concern, offering a wide range of fluid handling solutions, but we retain the personal approach of a smaller operation. We believe that this has been another factor in taking us to the top - and that’s where we intend to stay.” Contact: Johnson Pump (UK) Ltd, Highfield Industrial Estate, Edison Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN23 6PT, UK. Tel: +44 1323 509211; Fax: +44 1323 507306.
WORLD PUMPS JULY 1998