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New global industry standards are emerging to describe the requirements for heavy-duty centrifugal pumps as used in refineries and process plants around the world. Being a global pump company and using state-of-the-art design and manufacturing techniques, Sulzer Pumps is able to release the next generation of process pumps simultaneously for sale (and installation) in all regions of the globe.

A new line of centrifugal pump frames is now available from Berkeley Pumps in several configurations and sizes. The Z-Frame product series includes both SAE engine-drive and frame-mounted models, suitable for a wide variety ofapplications. The smaller BZR closed-coupled pumps are a perfect match for a wide variety of hydraulic-motor-driven applications. Both segments of the line are designed and engineered for years of reliable performance.

The new Hydromatic H-Series of submersible grinder pumps offers a field-proven, low-cost solution to transport sewage and wastewater. Hydromatic offers centrifugal and positive displacement grinders for residential, commercial, and municipal applications. The Hydromatic H-Series of new submersible grinders offers a significant cost savings over conventional gravity-fed systems.

VOGEL PUMPEN introduces the easy-to-use HYDROVAR system for the retrofit market to mount on existing pumps. Compared with the installation costs for this intelligent and user friendly variable speed drive there will be a payback time of less than one year (depending on the energy costs).

For already a number of years, the trade fair Pumps & Valves has become known as the prime industry-platform for pumps, (control)valves, and service provision in the process environment. The premier online pump magazine impeller.net is a mediapartner of this event.

Rayflow Developments’s Flowmizer system has made installation engineers seriously reconsider how central heating systems are constructed and installed. At the heart of the innovative design is Wilo Salmson’s circulator technology.

The long-running PSA 2002 show series presents the most timely and comprehensive gathering of the leading industry players to meet with their targeted trade visitors.

Consolidated order intake by the Sulzer Corporation for the first half of 2002 totalled CHF 1039 million (–3% compared with prior year, +2% adjusted for acquisitions, divestitures and currency effects). Order intake by the core divisions matched the prior mid-year level at CHF 1013 million (adjusted: +3%). This slow development is attributable to the ongoing insecurity in many market areas, a situation which Sulzer does not expect to change significantly before year-end. Order intake for 2002 as a whole is therefore likely to match the prior year level.

IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX)reported that orders, sales and earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2002, improved from first quarter levels but were lower than the second quarter last year. Diluted earnings per share for the quarter were 48 cents.

The Pumps & Systems Asia is one of the largest and most important exhibitions of pumps and related products in the world. IMPELLER.NET – the premier online pump magazine – was been there and will inform you about all exhibiting highlights.