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Certain process applications present difficult problems for pumps, particularly those involving aggressive chemicals. Mechanically sealed pumps can be prone to seal failure in some of these situations, leading to potential environmental contamination through loss of pumped media, resulting in expensive downtime. Ultrachem magnetically-driven pumps, available through liquid handling specialists, Michael Smith Engineers, are designed to meet the tough demands of these applications on the basis that ‘extreme situations call for extreme measures’.

1st International Exhibition on Chemical Engineering, Environmental Protection and Biotechnology associated with the 1st International Congress on Process Technologies will take place from March 18-20, 2002 in Mexiko City.

The pump selection software of ABS Pumps is now available in version 1.5 with new functions and updated product data.

The Turbomachinery Laboratory at Texas A&M University is pleased to announce the 19th International Pump Users Symposium and Short Courses will be held February 25-28, 2002 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.

Frankenthal-based KSB Aktiengesellschaft has come up with a new high-pressure pump for the expanding market sector of seawater desalination via reverse osmosis.

Sales growth with stagnating order intake

Ashland, Ohio – October, 2001 Hydromatic Pump releases a new version of their computerized selection software called H2Optimize 6.5. This latest version includes new self-primer data, new grinder data, improved impeller trims, the LPS (low pressure sewage) system software program and a five-minute LPS video illustrating the benefits and features of using a Hydromatic low pressure sewer system.

Ashland, Ohio, USA – October, 2001 – Hydromatic is pleased to announce the introduction of two new submersible grinder pumps now available in 50Hz operation, the HPD200 and HPGR200. The new HPD200 50Hz submersible positive displacement, 2HP grinder is designed for low-pressure sewer systems.

The smooth power of an ARO 3″ double diaphragm pump, from the compressed air and pneumatic equipment specialists, Thomas Wright Thorite Group, is assisting in the manufacture of high quality vitreous china sanitary ware.

PARSIPPANY, NJ, October 31, 2001 – At the recent Hydraulic Institute (HI) Fall Management Conference, HI announced the formation of a new Small Business Network. This network is designed to facilitate services for HI’s base of small- to medium-sized business members, representing those companies who employ fewer than 350 people and/or earn less than $100 million in revenue.