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New for next year
E New f o r next y e a r As Editor o f this magazine it is a great pleasure to be able to promise s o m e exciting n e w developments for the readers o f World Pumps in 1997. In addition to coverage of all the major e x h i b i t i o n s and conferences, we will be introducing some n e w features for the n e w year, dedicated to the pump user around the world. Stan Shiels has earned a worldwide reputation for his excellent seminars w h i c h provide a unique systematic guide to p u m p selection and operation. Stan is no stranger to World Pumps readers, having published a n u m b e r of invaluable features over r e c e n t years. However, in 1997 w e will be introducing a regular series of p u m p surgeries in w h i c h Stan addresses all aspects of p u m p operation, from selection of the p u m p to installation, start-up, service and repair. Still on a strong user focus, w e will be changing the regular P u m p Applications section in 1997. Rather than publish the usual m i x e d
Editorial department Editor: Mark Purvis ( + 44 1865 843669) E-mail: m.purvis @ elsevier.co.uk Assistant Editor: Michael Cotter Editorial Secretary: Amanda McConnel Publisher: Guy Kitteringham German correspondent Hans-Jtirgen Bittermann, Goethestralge 10A, 67245 Lambsheim, Germany. Tel: 06233 352030; Fax: 06233 352031 Consultant Editors: G. Brusasca D.J. Burgoyne A. Coombs P. Hergt J. de Waele ~ A member of the Reed Elsevier pic group
bag of application stories from a wide range of industries, w e will be keying in on t w o major e n d user industries e a c h month. For e a c h industry w e will be researching case histories from around the world, illustrating h o w g o o d p u m p operation and the application of the latest p u m p t e c h n o l o g y can o v e r c o m e the toughest p r o b l e m s that industry can provide. If this is to be successful, w e will n e e d your help. Please let us k n o w w h e n you find a solution to a tough p u m p i n g problem. We w a n t as m a n y examples as possible, preferably from you, the end users. After all, it makes sense for us all to share any expertise that can help make p u m p s safer and m o r e efficient. The 27th International Directory of Pumps will be sent out shortly to all subscribers, along with the first World Pumps Directory on CDROM, I h o p e you find t h e m useful. Season's greetings. MARK PURVIS
EDITOR
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Subscriptions: (including air-mailing and packing) £112 ($179 USA and Canada, subject to exchange rate fluctuations) for 12 issues from Pam Purvey, The Oxford Fulfilment Centre, PO Box 800, Kidlington, Oxford, OX5 1DX, UI~LTel: +44 (0)1865 843300; Fax: + 44 (0)1865 843940. US Mailing Agent: USA Postmaster: 2nd class postage paid at Newark, NJ, USA, Postmaster: send all USA address changes to World Pumps, c/o Virgin Mailing & Distribution, lO Camptown Road, Irvington, NJ 07111, USA WORLD PUMPS incorporating Pumps Pompes Pumpen is published monthly by Elsevier Advanced Technology, PO BOx 150, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1AS,UI~ The Editor will be glad to consider contributions but no responsibility for the safe keeping or return of unsolicited material will be accepted. The copyright of all published matter is reserved, unless arrangements are made to the contrary. No responsibility is assumed by the Publisher for any injury and/or damage to persons or property as a matter of products liability, negligence or otherwise, or from any use or operation of any methods, products, instructions or ideas contained herein. WORLD PUMPS is printed by Burlington Press, Cambridge, UK. ISSN 0262 1762 EAT 02113 © 1996 Elsevier Science Ltd
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Editorial department Editor: Mark Purvis ( + 44 1865 843669) E-mail: m.purvis @ elsevier.co.uk Assistant Editor: Michael Cotter Editorial Secretary: Amanda McConnel Publisher: Guy Kitteringham German correspondent Hans-Jtirgen Bittermann, Goethestralge 10A, 67245 Lambsheim, Germany. Tel: 06233 352030; Fax: 06233 352031 Consultant Editors: G. Brusasca D.J. Burgoyne A. Coombs P. Hergt J. de Waele ~ A member of the Reed Elsevier pic group
bag of application stories from a wide range of industries, w e will be keying in on t w o major e n d user industries e a c h month. For e a c h industry w e will be researching case histories from around the world, illustrating h o w g o o d p u m p operation and the application of the latest p u m p t e c h n o l o g y can o v e r c o m e the toughest p r o b l e m s that industry can provide. If this is to be successful, w e will n e e d your help. Please let us k n o w w h e n you find a solution to a tough p u m p i n g problem. We w a n t as m a n y examples as possible, preferably from you, the end users. After all, it makes sense for us all to share any expertise that can help make p u m p s safer and m o r e efficient. The 27th International Directory of Pumps will be sent out shortly to all subscribers, along with the first World Pumps Directory on CDROM, I h o p e you find t h e m useful. Season's greetings. MARK PURVIS
EDITOR
Advertising department International Sales and Key Account Manager: Sandra J. Swift ( + 44 1865 843829) E-mail: s.swift@ elsevier.co.uk
Sales Representatives Italy: Ediconsult Intemazionale, Piazza Fontane Marose, 3 - 16123 Genova, Italy. Tel: (010) 583 684; Fax: (010) 566 578; Telex: 281197 EDINT I. Japan: Sandra J Swift ( + 4 4 1865 843829) Rest of the world: Bella Connolly, Kollenberg 3, 5296 LC Esch, The Netherlands. Tel: +31 411 601 703 Copy Coordinator: ChlOe E. Turner Sales & Marketing Manager: Karen Giles
Editorial and Advertising Offices: PO Box 150, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1AS, UK. Tel: +44 1865 843848; Fax: +44 1865 843971 (Editorial); +44 1865 843973 (Advertising).
Subscriptions: (including air-mailing and packing) £112 ($179 USA and Canada, subject to exchange rate fluctuations) for 12 issues from Pam Purvey, The Oxford Fulfilment Centre, PO Box 800, Kidlington, Oxford, OX5 1DX, UI~LTel: +44 (0)1865 843300; Fax: + 44 (0)1865 843940. US Mailing Agent: USA Postmaster: 2nd class postage paid at Newark, NJ, USA, Postmaster: send all USA address changes to World Pumps, c/o Virgin Mailing & Distribution, lO Camptown Road, Irvington, NJ 07111, USA WORLD PUMPS incorporating Pumps Pompes Pumpen is published monthly by Elsevier Advanced Technology, PO BOx 150, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1AS,UI~ The Editor will be glad to consider contributions but no responsibility for the safe keeping or return of unsolicited material will be accepted. The copyright of all published matter is reserved, unless arrangements are made to the contrary. No responsibility is assumed by the Publisher for any injury and/or damage to persons or property as a matter of products liability, negligence or otherwise, or from any use or operation of any methods, products, instructions or ideas contained herein. WORLD PUMPS is printed by Burlington Press, Cambridge, UK. ISSN 0262 1762 EAT 02113 © 1996 Elsevier Science Ltd
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