IN FOCUS

spaix.net the global and comprehensive search engine for centrifugal pumps with detailed technical selection and configuration facilities and integrated B2B functions was presented at the Pump Users International Forum 2000 in Karlsruhe with a great feedback of the forum’s participants and visitors. At the same time this service launched online on the web.

This site interacts with a printed magazine, also called here, and aims to help Alfa Laval’s partners develop their business.

Denmark

As the first large company in Denmark, Grundfos on October 9 received the certificate of the OHSAS 18001 standard (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems). The certificate was presented by the Danish Standards Association.

1999 saw the global launch of ITT Flygt’s N-pump. 2000 sees the launch of the New Generation N-pumps. They have been specially designed for more efficient, reliable and trouble-free pumping over long duty periods, than any other wastewater-handling submersible. The new pumps build on the successes achieved by the company with its patented N technology

Thomas Widstrand has been appointed the new president of ABS, the leading manufacturer of pumps, mixers and aerators for water and wastewater applications, process industries and building & construction. ABS offers one of the most comprehensive product programmes within ist market segments, and leads the development in cost-effective solutions.

Cardo is an international engineering group with a turnover of SEK 9.5 billion in 1999. Cardo holds a strong position in the markets for doors, pumps and rail-vehicle brake systems. Cardo has subsidiaries in about 30 countries with the focal point resting in western Europe, and roughly 7,700 employees.

Cardo Pump (one part of the Cardo Group) is one of Europe’s largest manufacturers of pumps, mixers and aerators for use in water and wastewater treatment plants, the process industry and the construction sector. Cardo Pump’s products are marketed under the brand names ABS, Pumpex and Lorentzen & Wettre.

Lutz Pumpen, one of the leading manufacturers of drum and container pumps, enlarges his product range of laboratory pumps.

NORTHBROOK, Ill., IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX), a leading manufacturer of proprietary engineered industrial products, announced a realignment in the management structure and the responsibilities of several of its senior executives, allowing it to more efficiently and effectively pursue profitable growth opportunities and margin enhancing initiatives. The new management structure will become effective October 1.

With the market launch of KSB’s new Hya®-Drive integral motor, it has now become possible to operate as many as six variable-speed pumps of equal power, plus a seventh, fixed-speed pump, without using an external switchgear.

Aquatech Amsterdam 2000, with over 740 companies exhibiting, is Europe’s largest environmental trade fair. Held in the picturesque Dutch capitol, this year the focus was on integrated water management, and the way in which the borders between management of drinking water, wastewater and industrial water are fading, resulting in companies and organisations looking for total solutions that cross these sectors.