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Pump Industry Awards finalists The finalists for the Pump Industry Awards all have excellence, innovation and energy-efficiency in common. Read on to find out more about why they qualified.
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his year’s call for nominations for the Pump Industry Awards received a record response, with more than 50 nominations reflecting the breadth of pump and system engineering and innovation across the globe. The quality of nominations was also extremely high, making the choice of finalists in each category a tough one for the team of independent judges. Following a full-day of discussion, 23 finalists were selected.
The 2007 finalists Technical Innovation of the Year – sponsored by Sterling Fluid Systems Awarded for the most innovative pump, pumping system or other pump related product (new or redeveloped) with effectiveness being demonstrated via application details. • Little Giant – AD (air operated double diaphragm pump), Albin Pump AB. This new patented construction means that AODD pump users can now lower their running costs, reduce pulsation and energy consumption. Compared to traditional AODD pumps, the AD pump offers 70% lower pulsation and a reduction in energy consumption of up to 45%. • The Crostek “Intellimax” Pumpjack, Crostek Management Corporation. One moving part replaces the nodding donkey with the Crostek “Intellimax”
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Pumpjack. The heavy pump rod is counterbalanced by a self-tuning gas spring, whose piston is also the armature of a wireless linear electric motor. • ITT Flygt 2600 Dewatering Pumps, ITT Flygt. Designed to meet increasingly tough performance and environmental demands, the six pumps in the 2600 Series deliver wear resistance alongside consistent, longterm performance. • SR060 vehicle refuelling pump with intelligent control, ITT Jabsco. Jabsco’s new submersible diesel refuelling pump supersedes traditional heavy sliding vane pumps. It is compact, failsafe and gives greater security against spillages and leaks. The SRA060’s hydrodynamic design is capable of pumping more than 60 lpm. • SPP “Lowest Life-Cycle Cost” Series of vertical suspended bowl pumps, SPP Pumps. Vertical Suspended Bowl Pumps offer a major benefit over more traditional centrifugal pumps as they can be mounted directly over a sump, without the necessity of complex priming systems, with considerable savings of space and expenditure.
Environmental/Energy Saving Award – sponsored by SPP Pumps Awarded for the pump product, system or service, which has made a significant contribution
to environmental issues, such as energy savings, emissions control, noise reduction or life cycle costs. • Aquaprof Residential Rainwater Harvesting System, Dab Pumps. The Aquaprof has been designed for the management and distribution of recycled rainwater for residential and light commercial applications. The main objective of the Aquaprof is to give priority to using rainwater over mains water. • The Grundfos Pumps Approach To The Environment, Grundfos Pumps. Grundfos Pumps have been putting the environment at the centre of their business agenda for many years. As well as constantly seeking to develop new more energy efficient products, they also review their existing portfolio to see where they can make improvements. • HYA-RAIN, KSB. HyaRain has been specifically developed for rainwater harvesting. The Hya-Rain system is a highly effective and environmentally friendly product, with key benefits including the reduction in demand on the overstretched water companies and in turn, savings on utility bills for the user. • Innovative Energy-Saving System Boa-Systronic For Heating Circuits, KSB. An analysis of heating systems revealed that heating circuits operate at part load 95% of their operating time.
The unique BOA-Systronic varies the volumetric flow through the circuit, according to demand, and thereby can save up to 70% of circulator pump energy consumption. • Energy-Saving Pump Installations at Derriford Hospital In Plymouth, WILO. Wilo provides high quality products, offering energy efficiency benefits, as well as technical expertise that can help you source exactly the right pumps and pumping systems for your application.
Manufacturer of the Year – sponsored by World Pumps Awarded to the pump manufacturer who has achieved recognition from contractors or final end users of pump products for their services in areas such as technical expertise and advice, customisation of special needs, clarity of all documentation, on-time delivery and after sales service. • Albin Pump AB. The Swedish company Albin Pump AB develops, manufactures and sells sealless pumps, simplifying and increasing efficiency for its customers through innovative solutions. • Grundfos Pumps. Grundfos Pumps supply pumps and pump systems for domestic, commercial building services and process industry applications, as well as being a major supplier to the water supply and treatment industries.
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news pump industry awards • SPP Pumps. Over the last 12 months, at their Coleford Manufacturing Plant, SPP has increased turnover per head by 50%, reduced stock by 10% and reduced warranty costs as a percentage of turnover by 20%. • Sterling Fluid Systems. Sterling Fluid Systems works in the field of the pumping of liquids and gases. For more than 80 years the company has designed and manufactured high quality liquid pumps, vacuum pumps, gas compressors and engineered systems.
Distributor of the Year – sponsored by ITT Jabsco
Supplier of the Year – sponsored by SPX Process Equipment
levels and deliver innovative solutions (such as its LaserFace and upstream pumping technologies) that help customers achieve their own business objectives.
Awarded to a supplier to the pump industry that has demonstrated consistently high levels of technical innovation and developments, environmental awareness, customer service and satisfaction, market penetration and growth.
Young Pump Engineer of the Year – sponsored by John Crane
• ABB. ABB is the world’s largest supplier of drives, with pumps being the single largest application area. About one-quarter of ABB’s drives are used in
• Juha Viholainen, ABB. Viholainen studies
Awarded to a young pump engineer, aged 30 years or younger, who has made a positive contribution to an interesting product or project.
Awards’ sponsors
Awarded to the pump distributor who has achieved recognition from either the pump sector or final end user for their services to industry in areas such as technical ability and advice, customisation of special needs, market penetration and growth and on time delivery and service. • AMS Pumps. AMS offers after-sales support on pump commissioning, service agreements and repair, and this year differentiated itself further by introducing an Energy Savings Initiative. • Axflow Group. As a supplier of fluid handling solutions that encompass many pump types and brands, the AxFlow Group is able to provide objective guidance on the best pump for both the application and the customer’s requirements. • Pumps UK. Since 2002, Pumps UK has grown in to a well-established company, focusing on the supply of quality pumping products throughout the UK and concentrating on providing cost-effective solutions to its customer’s requirements.
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development of a compact metering pump for heavy duty applications. Spude also developed a new customer friendly feature: a visual indication device which detects any dysfunction. This development has been patented world-wide, with Gaëtan Spude being the inventor. • John Hollins, SPP Pumps. In December 2005, Hollins became a team leader responsible for five engineers and draughtsmen. During 2006, Hollins’ primary project was the development of the “Lowest Life-cycle Cost” range of high efficiency water pumps. Hollins has also been involved in a “Young Enterprise” project at a local school and mentors “Year in Industry” students.
Judges’ Special Award – sponsored by Process & Control magazine Awarded for outstanding contribution and achievement. The winner is chosen by the Pump Industry Awards judging panel for a truly outstanding entry/individual/company. The winner of this category will be announced on the night of the Awards Ceremony. The above companies have agreed to sponsor the Pump Industry Awards and will have representatives at the Awards Ceremony in October.
pumps; the energy savings from these drives amount to an estimated 11 billion kWh per year. • Greene, Tweed & Co. Greene, Tweed delivers reliability, safety and reduced life-cycle cost. Its differentiated sealing and composite wear products and services lower the life-cycle cost of their mechanical equipment. • John Crane. John Crane works to continually improve its customer service
environmental technology at Lappeenranta University of Technology in Finland and is currently finalising his Master’s thesis, on the development of variable speed drive control in parallel pumping systems. He became involved with variable speed drives for pumping applications when ABB started a project at the university. • Gaëtan Spude, Milton Roy Europe. Spude was involved in the
Over 250 professionals will attend this glittering evening of networking and celebration, so why not join us for a great night of business and entertainment as the whole industry gather together to mark the achievements of both companies and individuals. The Royal Court Hotel in Coventry will host the black tie event which is scheduled for the evening of Tuesday 16 October 2007. For further information or to book a table, please visit the dedicated website: www. pumpindustryawards.com.
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Pump Industry Awards finalists The finalists for the Pump Industry Awards all have excellence, innovation and energy-efficiency in common. Read on to find out more about why they qualified.
T
his year’s call for nominations for the Pump Industry Awards received a record response, with more than 50 nominations reflecting the breadth of pump and system engineering and innovation across the globe. The quality of nominations was also extremely high, making the choice of finalists in each category a tough one for the team of independent judges. Following a full-day of discussion, 23 finalists were selected.
The 2007 finalists Technical Innovation of the Year – sponsored by Sterling Fluid Systems Awarded for the most innovative pump, pumping system or other pump related product (new or redeveloped) with effectiveness being demonstrated via application details. • Little Giant – AD (air operated double diaphragm pump), Albin Pump AB. This new patented construction means that AODD pump users can now lower their running costs, reduce pulsation and energy consumption. Compared to traditional AODD pumps, the AD pump offers 70% lower pulsation and a reduction in energy consumption of up to 45%. • The Crostek “Intellimax” Pumpjack, Crostek Management Corporation. One moving part replaces the nodding donkey with the Crostek “Intellimax”
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Pumpjack. The heavy pump rod is counterbalanced by a self-tuning gas spring, whose piston is also the armature of a wireless linear electric motor. • ITT Flygt 2600 Dewatering Pumps, ITT Flygt. Designed to meet increasingly tough performance and environmental demands, the six pumps in the 2600 Series deliver wear resistance alongside consistent, longterm performance. • SR060 vehicle refuelling pump with intelligent control, ITT Jabsco. Jabsco’s new submersible diesel refuelling pump supersedes traditional heavy sliding vane pumps. It is compact, failsafe and gives greater security against spillages and leaks. The SRA060’s hydrodynamic design is capable of pumping more than 60 lpm. • SPP “Lowest Life-Cycle Cost” Series of vertical suspended bowl pumps, SPP Pumps. Vertical Suspended Bowl Pumps offer a major benefit over more traditional centrifugal pumps as they can be mounted directly over a sump, without the necessity of complex priming systems, with considerable savings of space and expenditure.
Environmental/Energy Saving Award – sponsored by SPP Pumps Awarded for the pump product, system or service, which has made a significant contribution
to environmental issues, such as energy savings, emissions control, noise reduction or life cycle costs. • Aquaprof Residential Rainwater Harvesting System, Dab Pumps. The Aquaprof has been designed for the management and distribution of recycled rainwater for residential and light commercial applications. The main objective of the Aquaprof is to give priority to using rainwater over mains water. • The Grundfos Pumps Approach To The Environment, Grundfos Pumps. Grundfos Pumps have been putting the environment at the centre of their business agenda for many years. As well as constantly seeking to develop new more energy efficient products, they also review their existing portfolio to see where they can make improvements. • HYA-RAIN, KSB. HyaRain has been specifically developed for rainwater harvesting. The Hya-Rain system is a highly effective and environmentally friendly product, with key benefits including the reduction in demand on the overstretched water companies and in turn, savings on utility bills for the user. • Innovative Energy-Saving System Boa-Systronic For Heating Circuits, KSB. An analysis of heating systems revealed that heating circuits operate at part load 95% of their operating time.
The unique BOA-Systronic varies the volumetric flow through the circuit, according to demand, and thereby can save up to 70% of circulator pump energy consumption. • Energy-Saving Pump Installations at Derriford Hospital In Plymouth, WILO. Wilo provides high quality products, offering energy efficiency benefits, as well as technical expertise that can help you source exactly the right pumps and pumping systems for your application.
Manufacturer of the Year – sponsored by World Pumps Awarded to the pump manufacturer who has achieved recognition from contractors or final end users of pump products for their services in areas such as technical expertise and advice, customisation of special needs, clarity of all documentation, on-time delivery and after sales service. • Albin Pump AB. The Swedish company Albin Pump AB develops, manufactures and sells sealless pumps, simplifying and increasing efficiency for its customers through innovative solutions. • Grundfos Pumps. Grundfos Pumps supply pumps and pump systems for domestic, commercial building services and process industry applications, as well as being a major supplier to the water supply and treatment industries.
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news pump industry awards • SPP Pumps. Over the last 12 months, at their Coleford Manufacturing Plant, SPP has increased turnover per head by 50%, reduced stock by 10% and reduced warranty costs as a percentage of turnover by 20%. • Sterling Fluid Systems. Sterling Fluid Systems works in the field of the pumping of liquids and gases. For more than 80 years the company has designed and manufactured high quality liquid pumps, vacuum pumps, gas compressors and engineered systems.
Distributor of the Year – sponsored by ITT Jabsco
Supplier of the Year – sponsored by SPX Process Equipment
levels and deliver innovative solutions (such as its LaserFace and upstream pumping technologies) that help customers achieve their own business objectives.
Awarded to a supplier to the pump industry that has demonstrated consistently high levels of technical innovation and developments, environmental awareness, customer service and satisfaction, market penetration and growth.
Young Pump Engineer of the Year – sponsored by John Crane
• ABB. ABB is the world’s largest supplier of drives, with pumps being the single largest application area. About one-quarter of ABB’s drives are used in
• Juha Viholainen, ABB. Viholainen studies
Awarded to a young pump engineer, aged 30 years or younger, who has made a positive contribution to an interesting product or project.
Awards’ sponsors
Awarded to the pump distributor who has achieved recognition from either the pump sector or final end user for their services to industry in areas such as technical ability and advice, customisation of special needs, market penetration and growth and on time delivery and service. • AMS Pumps. AMS offers after-sales support on pump commissioning, service agreements and repair, and this year differentiated itself further by introducing an Energy Savings Initiative. • Axflow Group. As a supplier of fluid handling solutions that encompass many pump types and brands, the AxFlow Group is able to provide objective guidance on the best pump for both the application and the customer’s requirements. • Pumps UK. Since 2002, Pumps UK has grown in to a well-established company, focusing on the supply of quality pumping products throughout the UK and concentrating on providing cost-effective solutions to its customer’s requirements.
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development of a compact metering pump for heavy duty applications. Spude also developed a new customer friendly feature: a visual indication device which detects any dysfunction. This development has been patented world-wide, with Gaëtan Spude being the inventor. • John Hollins, SPP Pumps. In December 2005, Hollins became a team leader responsible for five engineers and draughtsmen. During 2006, Hollins’ primary project was the development of the “Lowest Life-cycle Cost” range of high efficiency water pumps. Hollins has also been involved in a “Young Enterprise” project at a local school and mentors “Year in Industry” students.
Judges’ Special Award – sponsored by Process & Control magazine Awarded for outstanding contribution and achievement. The winner is chosen by the Pump Industry Awards judging panel for a truly outstanding entry/individual/company. The winner of this category will be announced on the night of the Awards Ceremony. The above companies have agreed to sponsor the Pump Industry Awards and will have representatives at the Awards Ceremony in October.
pumps; the energy savings from these drives amount to an estimated 11 billion kWh per year. • Greene, Tweed & Co. Greene, Tweed delivers reliability, safety and reduced life-cycle cost. Its differentiated sealing and composite wear products and services lower the life-cycle cost of their mechanical equipment. • John Crane. John Crane works to continually improve its customer service
environmental technology at Lappeenranta University of Technology in Finland and is currently finalising his Master’s thesis, on the development of variable speed drive control in parallel pumping systems. He became involved with variable speed drives for pumping applications when ABB started a project at the university. • Gaëtan Spude, Milton Roy Europe. Spude was involved in the
Over 250 professionals will attend this glittering evening of networking and celebration, so why not join us for a great night of business and entertainment as the whole industry gather together to mark the achievements of both companies and individuals. The Royal Court Hotel in Coventry will host the black tie event which is scheduled for the evening of Tuesday 16 October 2007. For further information or to book a table, please visit the dedicated website: www. pumpindustryawards.com.
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