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By combining optimal hydraulics and wear-resistant materials of construction in a pump replacement, Sulzer helped a leading phosphate fertilizer producer to increase productivity. Sulzer’s AHLSTAR WPP endsuction single-stage pump has proven to be the right choice. It meets the performance requirements while using less energy and drastically cutting maintenance frequency.

A Peruvian mining company reuses process water as part of their iron ore processing. Until November 2019, however, this was made difficult by the fact that the medium, which is collected in a tank on site, has a very high solids content of 60 to 70 per cent. After an attempt to drain the water and remove the sediment in the tank with shovels had failed after four days, the owner decided to purchase a submersible pump with an agitator.

Ma’aden Wa’ad Al Shamal Phosphate Company (MWSPC) is a leading player in phosphate fertilizers. Its complex in Umm Wu’al, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, includes a world- class phosphoric acid plant. Sulzer was selected to supply the gypsum evacuation booster pumps needed to evacuate gypsum cake resulting from the filtration of phosphoric acid slurry.

Neles’ acquisition of the valve and pump businesses of the Finland-based technology company Flowrox has been successfully completed. With this acquisition, Neles expands its offering and exposure to the mining and metals industry.