Pumps for Zinc Mines
Sulzer Pumps Finland has received big orders for two new zinc mines in Kazakhstan and in Namibia.
211 pumps and 83 agitators have been ordered for the zinc mine in Kazakhstan and 80 pumps for the one in Namibia. The contract is valued at more than 5 million CHF. With these orders, Sulzer Pumps is one of the largest suppliers of pumps and agitators to the zinc industry.
About Sulzer Pumps
Sulzer Pumps is the largest of Sulzer’s divisions and is a global leader in the development and supply of centrifugal pumps. The Pump division is also a provider of technical support for all types of pumps and other rotating equipment.
The division’s product line extends from highly complex customized pumps for special applications to an extensive selection of mass customized pumps. Sulzer Pumps provide
pumping solutions to selected industries, including oil & gas, hydrocarbon processing, pulp and paper, power plants, water treatment and distribution facilities, and companies specialized in foods, metals and fertilizers.
Sulzer Pumps is not only a manufacturer of new equipment but also operates the world’s most extensive service network in the pump industry. Apart from maintenance, spare parts logistics and repair of pumps and other rotating equipment, the division also offers improvements to the processes and high lifecycle value by means of performance-based maintenance agreements, for example. The services rendered are
not restricted to Sulzer products.
Sulzer Pumps employes about 4800 people (June 2001).