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Transferring liquids from small drums, buckets and carboys using hand-operated, manual pumps can be a time-consuming and messy process, even if correct procedures are followed. An easier, safer and more efficient method is by using light and compact motor driven drum pumps like Finish Thompson EF Series drum pumps.

Flowserve Corporation announced the introduction of two new products, the Valtek GS globe control valve and Logix 420 digital positioner, that deliver exceptional high performance and value. These products provide a fully integrated valve package for general service continuous process control throughout the plant.

Armstrong Fluid Technology has entered the UK circulator marketplace with the launch of the Compass range of high efficiency wet rotor circulators ideal for domestic and light commercial applications.

Watson-Marlow Pumps Group is introducing a new food grade hose for use with Bredel pumps. FDA and EC compliant, the new F-NBR hoses offer better wear resistance and longer life for improved production efficiency and process/product safety.

The new MagnaTherm from Laars is a 95% thermal efficiency modulating-condensing boiler or volume water heater available in 2, 3 and 4 million BTU/Hr sizes.

The Tapflo twinpump is developed from the company’s effective membrane pumps. The new double-action pump is mainly intended for printing presses and other industries where ink, glue, or other liquids must be transported from one point to another.