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The economy’s upward swing, which has been apparent since last year, continued in the first half of the year 2000. Almost all regions, including the emerging economies in Asia and Latin America, registered rising demand and production. In the Western European industrialized countries the economy picked up markedly, which also improved the order intake situation in the German mechanical engineering sector. This development is beginning to show effect on the demand for pumps and valves.

Seneca Falls, NY – Goulds Pumps, one of the fluid businesses of ITT Industries, has introduced the new Vogel ICB close-coupled chemical process pump. The ICB Series is an extension to the IC series ISO 5199 frame mounted chemical pump series. These new pumps provide a compact and economical pumping solution ideal for OEM applications and confined spaces in industrial processes. The ICB range includes 25 pump sizes, which are capable of flows up to 450 m3/h (1980 GPM) and heads up to 150m (492 feet). ICB pumps are suitable for service temperatures ranging from –40°C to 140°C (-40°F to 284°F) and operating pressures up to 16 bar (230 psi).

The Hydraulic Institute announces plans to join EUROPUMP as a co-sponsor of the Pump Users International Forum 2000, to be held October 10 – 12, 2000, in Karlsruhe, Germany. Organized by the German Pump Manufacturers Association, the program for Forum 2000 will focus on the four essential elements of life cycle cost: investment, energy, maintenance and reliability. A presentation of the HI/EUROPUMP User Guidelines on Life Cycle Costs (LCC) will be part of the agenda.

After more than a year of research and development the latest pump of DP-Pumps is available: the DPV(S) 65. One of the great features of this pump is the easily replaceable mechanical seal.

Included in the sales range early in June, the multi-stage Ixo RWS is the first submersible motor pump offered by KSB Aktiengesellschaft, Frankenthal, capable of pumping water with a floating suction strainer.

The site contains detailed information on the range of products available, plus an engineering section, where it is possible to download dimension drawings, care and maintenance manuals, technical specifications, and parts lists of Flygt products.

Eaton Hydraulics has appointed Motion Industries as its nationwide, authorized Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) Distributor for its complete line of Eaton, Char-Lynn® and Vickers hydraulics products. This new agreement helps Eaton provide border-to-border, localized supply and customer support through Motion, enhancing Eaton’s existing distribution network of applied engineering distributors (AEDs).

“The Pump Congress under the leading topic “Pumps and their applications” which is organized by the Pump Manufacturers Association within VDMA since 1973 will get a new orientation for the new millennium. With the new name “Pump Users International Forum 2000” as well as this year’s main focus “Total life cycle costs” we want to incorporate more than in the past. We are very glad to organize this forum for the first time in collaboration with our partner associations EUROPUMP and Hydraulic Institute (USA). With this measure we take into consideration the increasing internationalization of our business. We are convinced that this program will find your interest and would be glad to welcome you at the Forum.” (F. U. Arnold, Chairman of Pump Manufacturers Association in VDMA)

VSX’ pump selection software Spaix® features the complete pump selection, technical documentation and the creation of quotation forms within one program. The integrated e-mail function and defined interfaces enable an easy project management as well as fast communication to your business partners.

The program’s user interface is switchable within 5 languages – English, German, French, Spanish and Italian. The manufacturer says further translations are under preparation.

After 18 years as head of Cardo’s Pump business area, Hans Borneson has decided to leave his post. He will be assisting Cardo’s group management team on a part-time basis in, for instance, acquisition matters primarily concerning the pump operation.