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Plastic Centrifugal Pumps of the BC Series are designed for chemically neutral as well as many chemically non-neutral liquids. The glass fibre reinforced polypropylene parts in direct contact with the pumping medium guarantee extensive corrosion resistance together with high strength. Many watery acids and bases can be pumped as long as they can be handled by means of a single action mechanical seal. Thereby the limits for pressure and temperature should be likewise observed, e.g. viscosity and density.

APV is delighted to announce the launch of a new, high efficiency pump. Known as Ws+, the pump combines the functionality of APV’s self priming ZMS pump with the hydraulic efficiency of the W+ centrifugal pump into a single, unrivalled new product.

NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX) today announced that Michael Schneider has been named president of Liquid Controls. Schneider, 38, succeeds Frederick G. Wacker III, who has decided to leave the company for personal reasons.

This new facility is 30% larger than the old premises and allows further expansion of the organization in the future.

Hale Products has introduced a new valve line built with durable stainless steel balls and fittings designed for demanding fire service severe duty applications.

Thompson Pump & Manufacturing, Co., Inc. recently announced the expansion of its field sales department to better meet the needs of customers throughout the United States.

Sterling SPP has recently supplied four pumpsets that will play a critical role in a new fire protection system installed in large hangars housing Army Apache attack helicopters at Wattisham Airfield, in Suffock.

Sterling SPP launches extensive New Range of Submersibles. The Autoprime Hydra range, based upon proven technologies, contain over 30 highly efficient and durable pump ends (submersible pumping units) and a choice of over 25 hydraulic power packs to drive them.

Carver has appointed new stocking distributors for eastern Michigan, Georgia, Texas and Oklahoma.

Group sales surpassed half-a-million euros for the first time. Successful continuation of the international expansion strategy. Contribution to overall revenue from Asia up from 4 to 17 percent. Another increase in the volume of investments. Group restructuring measures in 2002. Further growth anticipated in the current year.