Happy New Year from Berlin Technologies

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

SPP Pumps - Manufacturer of the Year 2008

A news release from edie.net: SPP Pumps are delighted to have been recognised by their industry peers by taking the coveted Manufacturer of the Year Award at this year's Pump Industry Awards - held in association with the BPMA (British Pump Manufacturers Association) and World Pumps magazine.

The accolade is awarded to the pump manufacturer who achieves recognition from contractors or final end users of pump products for their services in areas such as technical expertise and advice, manufacturing and testing facilities, customisation of special needs, clarity of documentation, on-time delivery and customer service.

To read the full release please click on the link below:

SPP Pumps - Manufacturer of the Year 2008

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

Sauer-Danfoss slows production of pumps

The global economy's slowdown is also influencing pumps manufactures, as you can see from the following report of LJWorld.com about Sauer-Danfoss:

Sauer-Danfoss Inc. is reducing shifts for about a third of its employees in the East Hills Business Park, as one of the plant’s customers is shutting down temporarily for the month of January.

Jamie Bryant, plant manager at Sauer-Danfoss, said that the reduced shifts would affect about 50 of the plant’s 150 employees. The workers make hydraulic pumps for heavy-duty equipment.

Sauer-Danfoss is making the moves in response to the operational shifts of its customer, which is shutting down its own production for the entire month of January, Bryant said.

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

New Sauer-Danfoss H1 Bent Axis Motors Join The Successful H1 Family

A news release of Sauer-Danfoss (from ThomasNet): Sauer-Danfoss has released its new H1 80cm3 and 110cm3 bent axis motors, the first sizes in a new series of motors designed to complement the growing family of H1 axial piston pumps.

With the introduction of the H1 bent axis motors, Sauer-Danfoss is now able to provide a complete H1 transmission system, optimized around electrical control. The H1 motors not only provide OEMs with improvements in reliability and flexibility, but also provide higher overall efficiency, resulting in lower fuel consumption and reduced life cycle costs.

To read the full news release please click on the link below:

New Sauer-Danfoss H1 Bent Axis Motors Join The Successful H1 Family


Yours,
Berlin Technologies

Grundfos Acquires Yeomans Chicago Corporation

From Pumps & Systems: In an effort to attack the estimated $2 billion North American wastewater market, Grundfos has acquired Yeomans Chicago Corporation (YCC) of Aurora, IL. The acquisition comes just one year after the international pump corporation added Peerless Pump Company to its group.

To read the full article please click on the link below:

Grundfos Acquires Yeomans Chicago Corporation

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

Flowserve Announces New Ultra High Pressure Pumps to Help Increase Oil Field Capacity for Shell Ursa/Princess Waterflood Project

News Release of Flowserve: Flowserve Corporation (NYSE:FLS - News), a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, announced the successful start up of what Flowserve believes to be the highest pressure deep water injection centrifugal pumps in operation worldwide.

At the Ursa/Princess Waterflood project for Shell Oil Company, the pumps will inject high pressure water into the sea bottom field to force out otherwise unrecoverable oil. The project is expected to extend the life of the applicable Gulf of Mexico field by 10 years.

To read the full release please click on the link below:

Flowserve Announces New Ultra High Pressure Pumps to Help Increase Oil Field Capacity for Shell Ursa/Princess Waterflood Project

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

Hydraulic Submersible Pumps

A release of Griffin Dewatering Corp. from ThomasNet: When determining a pump for an application, there are a number of factors to consider. Among them are flow requirements, head conditions, suction requirements, and dimensional limitations.

Hydraulic submersible pumps are an option and give the added benefit of run dry capability, especially when electric powered pumps are of concern due to potential electrical hazards or other reasons, or diesel driven centrifugal pumps are not an option due to suction lift restraints. Hydraulic submersible pumps are very versatile and can fit in a number of applications.

To read the full article please click on the link below:
http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/552869

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

Clyde Pumps Ltd., Has Selected Intelliquip’s Intelligent Front-EndSM to Streamline the Front-end Sales Processes for Newly Formed CLYDEUNION

From Centredaily.com: Intelliquip’s Intelligent Front-End^SM (IFE) was selected to provide the global web sales platform for CLYDEUNION, the pump division of Clyde Blowers, which was rebranded after Clyde Blower’s recent acquisition of Textron’s Fluid & Power Division, including Union Pump. As a result of this, other strategic acquisitions, and joint ventures, Clyde has rapidly become a global player in the engineered to order pump industry.

Clyde has opted to deploy the full, comprehensive solution provided by Intelliquip’s Intelligent Front-End^SM (IFE), which includes the Intelliquip Selector, Intelliquip Configurator, and Intelliquip Quote Manager. Intelliquip’s technology provides a proven, robust platform for the digitization of Clyde’s complex and diverse product lines and the subsequent deployment of performance and configuration data to all sales channels via the web.

To read the full article please click on the link below:

Clyde Pumps Ltd., Has Selected Intelliquip’s Intelligent Front-EndSM to Streamline the Front-end Sales Processes for Newly Formed CLYDEUNION

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

New Goulds VRS Pump

Press release of ITT Goulds Pumps from ThomasNet: In an industry first, the parts are interchangeable with Goulds SRL horizontal pumps.

Plant Operators can pump tough slurries with dramatically lower maintenance and operating costs using the new Model VRS introduced today by ITT Goulds Pumps. The Goulds VRS vertical rubber-lined cantilever sump pump sets new standards for energy efficiency and other costs with three key features.

To read the full release please click on the link below:

New Goulds VRS Pump

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

Colfax to deliver $2 million in pumping systems for oil pipeline in Gabon

From OilOnline: Colfax Corporation has announced a $2 million order for pumping systems from French oil company Maurel et Prom. Colfax's Allweiler(R), Warren(R) and Imo(R) pumps will be used to move crude oil through a new 145-kilometer pipeline connecting an oil-field production plant in Onal to a refinery in Coucal, both located in Gabon, on the western coast of Africa.

"We are pleased to support Maurel et Prom's pipeline expansion project in western Africa," said Colfax President and CEO John A. Young. "The Colfax portfolio of pump technologies has not only demonstrated its reliability and durability in the harshest and most remote oil fields in the world but, in the case of Maurel et Prom, the ability to deliver a complete engineered system with two-screw and progressing cavity pumps operating in series."

To read the full article please click on the link below:

Colfax to deliver $2 million in pumping systems for oil pipeline in Gabon

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

Piston Pumps feature pneumatic top-head drive motor

Press release of Blackhawk Technology Company from ThomasNet: A new modular design, based on extensive field experience in a variety of customer applications, has resulted in a piston pump design that is easier to install and features a field serviceable pneumatic top-head drive motor that is easy to repair. Designated the Vector, this weather resistant pump includes easy-to-adjust speed control mufflers located on the driver's side frame, making maintenance easy and safe for field personnel.

The Vector piston pump design eliminates fugitive exhaust emission and associated odor problems, because driver air never contacts the liquid being pumped. In addition, a new fluidic switch controls pump speed, so liquid is pumped at a controlled rate, reducing the risk of overpumping and dramatically reducing silting and clogging.

To read the full release please click on the link below:

Piston Pumps feature pneumatic top-head drive motor

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

Lawrence Pumps To Provide Critical Pumps For SNC-Lavalin/Petro-Canada Oil Sands Project

From Business Wire (On Hydrocarbon Online): Lawrence Pumps Inc. has been selected to supply the Canadian engineering company SNC-Lavalin with specialized slurry pumps for the new Fort Hills mining and extraction plant that will be operated by Petro-Canada. Now being constructed 50 miles north of Fort McMurray, Alberta, the Fort Hills plant abuts the vast Athabasca oil sands region under development in northern Canada.

To read the full article please click on the link below:

Lawrence Pumps To Provide Critical Pumps For SNC-Lavalin/Petro-Canada Oil Sands Project

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

Consolidation - The Key to Establish a Global Footprint in Centrifugal Pumps Market

A news release from Frost & Sullivan, the Global Growth Consulting Company:

Frost & Sullivan will host a free telephone and web briefing on Tuesday, 11 November 2008 at 15.00 GMT to provide industry participants with an overview of World Centrifugal Pumps Market.

Increasing need for clean drinking water worldwide provides great opportunities for centrifugal pump manufacturers, especially in emerging economies. With raw material prices increasing, market participants face the challenge of providing quality products at competitive prices operating at greater efficiency. Also, with end-users interested in complete integrated solutions, market participants look at strategic consolidation opportunities.

This briefing is based upon analysis of World Centrifugal Pumps Market. Highlights of the briefing include world market sizing and analyses based on trends with respect to region, product and end-users.

To read the full news release please click on the link below:

Consolidation - The Key to Establish a Global Footprint in Centrifugal Pumps Market

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

Upcoming events

Here's an update from Pumps & Systems on some important upcoming events and trade fairs in the next couple of months:

Pack Expo International
November 9-13
McCormick Place / Chicago, IL
703-243-8555 / www.packexpo.com

Industrial Pumps, Valves & Systems
November 14-16
Hitex Exhibition Centre / Hyderabad, India
+91 22 2410 2801 / www.pumpsandsystemsindia.com

Everything About Water Expo
January 28-30, 2009
Pragati Maidan / New Delhi, India
+91 11 2953 1288 / www.eawater.com

International Pump Users Symposium
February 23-26, 2009
George R. Brown Convention Center / Houston, TX
979-845-7417 / turbolab.tamu.edu

PS Vietnam
March 31-April 2, 2009
Saigon Exhibitions & Convention Center / Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
65-6319 2668 / www.psseries.com/vietnam

PS China 2009

September 17-19, 2009

Shanghaimart / Shanghai, China

65-6319 2668 / www.psseries.com/china

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

Hydraulic Institute and Pump Systems Matter(TM) Expand Web Sites to Include Industry Expert Presentations on Pump System Energy Efficiency

ThomasNet brings a press release of the Hydraulic Institute: at the 2008 Hydraulic Institute Annual Meeting, an extraordinary panel of end-users of pumping systems led by Douglas Kaempf, Program Manager, Industrial Technologies Program, Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), presented on the topic of The Push for Energy Efficiency in Pumping Systems.

Hydraulic Institute (HI) and Pump Systems Matter (PSM) continue to expand the knowledge base of their websites by making these educational presentations available at www.Pumps.org and www.PumpSystemsMatter.org. Each of the presentations highlights methods and case studies for reducing pump system energy costs, while increasing energy efficiency.

To read the full release please click on the link below:

Hydraulic Institute and Pump Systems Matter(TM) Expand Web Sites to Include Industry Expert Presentations on Pump System Energy Efficiency

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

New webinar: Grinder Pumps in Pressure Sewers

An interesting webinar will take place next month entitled "Grinder Pumps in Pressure Sewers". It is facilitated by Walt Erndt, Environment One Corporation Assistant Chairman, Technical Committee (SWPA)

When: December 11, 2008 – 1 p.m. Eastern
Cost to Attendees: FREE

Here are more details on the webinar:

Presented by Pumps & Systems and the Submersible Wastewater Pump Association.

The 60-minute audio and visual presentation will include a 45-minute seminar and 15 minutes of live Q&A.

Since the early 1970s, pressure sewer systems have been an effective method to move residential wastewater through the small diameter pipes of a wastewater collection system where other methods are less economical and less feasible. "Grinder Pumps in Pressure Sewers" is an essential presentation for understanding and using pressure sewer technology.

By taking advantage of the experience that these systems offer, a new system can be planned, which will provide excellent performance, high reliability and reasonable O&M costs.

"Grinder Pumps in Pressure Sewers" describes the keys to understanding the differences between conventional gravity sewer systems and pressure sewer systems: the piping network and the reduction of solids size in the wastewater. This presentation describes how the application of grinder pumps and pressure sewer systems is a cost-effective, permanent answer to allow more sites, existing and new, to have access to a public sewer system.

Based on three Technical Resources published by SWPA (The Submersible Wastewater Pump Association): An Introduction to Grinder Pumps in Pressure Sewers (a PowerPoint Presentation) covering the basics of these products; Grinder Pumps in Pressure Sewers, a 50-page primer on these systems and the products that go into them; and the Association's Press Information Kit on Grinder Pumps in Pressure Sewers. In addition, SWPA is planning to present an in-depth Grinder Pumps in Pressure Sewers Training Seminar in the Spring of 2009. For additional information on these SWPA Technical Resources and the Training Program, visit www.swpa.org.

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

Compact Centrifugal Pumps feature built in drive circuit

ThomasNet brings a press release of Iwaki America Inc.: the company of Holliston, MA, announces their expanded centrifugal pump series with two new models to choose from in their acclaimed RD family.

The RD-12 & RD-12Z increases the performance capabilities as well as provides an external flow adjustment feature via a 1-5VDC third wire input making overall systems more energy efficient. These two new pumps are also available in hose barb and threaded connections.

To read the full release please click on the link below:

Compact Centrifugal Pumps feature built in drive circuit

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

Hydroflo Line Of Chemical Metering Pumps Launched As Aquflow

Chemical Online reports that Precision Flow Technologies Inc. announced the launch of Hydroflo metering pump line it acquired last year, as Aquflow. They manufacture these pumps in a state of the art facility located in Irvine, California.

Aquflow (http://www.aquflow.com/) moved the inventory and tooling from Hydroflo's previous manufacturing facility in Plumsteadville, PA to their Irvine location. While the brand name has changed to Aquflow, the original design has remained the same for all Series 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 Cheminjector-D pumps.

To read the full article please click on the link below:

Hydroflo Line Of Chemical Metering Pumps Launched As Aquflow

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

Buehler Motor, Inc. to Provide Auxiliary Water Pumps for Chevrolet Volt and Some GM Hybrid Vehicles

News release from Buehler Motor, Inc.: Buehler Motor, Inc., a leading international provider of mechatronic drive and pump solutions with a specialty in the automotive industry, has announced it has finalized contracts with General Motors to provide customized auxiliary water pumps for the Chevrolet Volt Extended-Range Electric Vehicle and some GM hybrid vehicles.

To read the full release please click on the link below:

Buehler Motor, Inc. to Provide Auxiliary Water Pumps for Chevrolet Volt and Some GM Hybrid Vehicles

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

Adhesive Melters are offered with dual stream pumps

ThomasNet brings a press release of Nordson Corp. on their new three new AltaBlue TT adhesive melters with dual stream pumps:

Since 2007, AltaBlue (TM) TT adhesive melters from Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) have delivered enhanced flexibility, reliability, durability and performance to nonwovens, product assembly and packaging operations. Today, Nordson announced three new AltaBlue TT adhesive melters with dual stream pumps. The dual stream pumps allow the AltaBlue TT melter to be easily adapted to applications requiring duplicate metered streams for exceptional consistency and uniformity of beads.

To read the full release please click on the link below:

Adhesive Melters are offered with dual stream pumps

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

Lawrence Pumps to Provide Critical Pumps For SNC-Lavalin/Petro-Canada Oil Sands Project

Yahoo! Finance brings a press release of Lawrence Pumps Inc. about them being selected to supply the Canadian engineering company SNC-Lavalin with specialized slurry pumps for the new Fort Hills mining and extraction plant that will be operated by Petro-Canada. Now being constructed 50 miles north of Fort McMurray, Alberta, the Fort Hills plant abuts the vast Athabasca oil sands region under development in northern Canada.

Lawrence Pumps is a world leader in the design and manufacture of specialty engineered industrial pumps for global energy and petrochemical markets. For over 70 years, Lawrence Pumps has excelled at the design and manufacture of reliable pumps that provide tailored solutions for difficult applications. Lawrence Pumps is privately held company with its headquarters in Lawrence, MA, and a regional headquarters in Singapore. For more information, visit www.lawrencepumps.com.

For the full article please click on the link below:

Lawrence Pumps to Provide Critical Pumps For SNC-Lavalin/Petro-Canada Oil Sands Project

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

Gusher Pumps Unveils New Website

Pirata Media announced in a press release on the launch of their latest design project, the web site for Gusher Pumps, a division of Ruthman Companies. The site, available at www.gusher.com, is designed to enable easier distribution of marketing and technical materials to new and existing clients.

Gusher Pumps, manufacturer of Rumaco®, Ruthman, and Gusher® pumps, represents one of the largest selection of centrifugal pumps available from a single manufacturer. Models include close-coupled pumps, end suction pumps, immersed pumps, self-priming pumps, vortex pumps, sludge pumps, multi-stage pumps, full cantilever pumps. Many in vertical or horizontal styles. Ideally suited for small and large flow rates, and our multi-stage pump is capable of heads in excess of 800 ft. We also offer a range of diaphragm pumps, and turbine pumps.

For further details please check their website: www.gusher.com

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

Mather & Platt Pumps proposes de-listing from Indian stock exchanges

From RTTnews (via Nasdaq.com): Mather & Platt Pumps said on Tuesday it has received a proposal from WILO SE, the present promoter and majority shareholder of the company to acquire its equity shares at an exit price of Rs.150 each. According to a proposal, WILO SE would acquire all the shares held by public shareholders in the company and will do a voluntary de-listing of the equity shares from the Bombay Stock Exchange and Pune Stock Exchange, where it is presently listed. The board of directors of Mather & Platt would meet on September 17 to consider the proposal.

To read the full story please click on the link below:

Mather & Platt Pumps proposes de-listing from Indian stock exchanges

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

Flowserve to Supply Critical Safety-Related Pumps and Valves to Electricite de France for the Evolutionary Power Reactor, Flamanville 3, in France

Press release from Flowserve (via Yahoo! Finance): Flowserve Corporation, a leading global provider of fluid motion and control products and services (NYSE: FLS - News), confirmed it has accepted orders to supply critical safety-related pumps and valves with actuators for the first Evolutionary Power Reactor (EPR) being constructed at Flamanville 3 in Normandy, France by Electricité de France and AREVA. The pumps are being manufactured by Flowserve at a facility in Arnage, France and the valves and actuators in the company’s Raleigh, North Carolina facility.

To read the full news release please click on the link below:

Flowserve to Supply Critical Safety-Related Pumps and Valves to Electricite de France for the Evolutionary Power Reactor, Flamanville 3, in France

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

Glentronics Works Overtime to Supply Flood-Riddled Midwest With Primary and Backup Sump Pumps

News release from Glentronics: Glentronics, one of the country leading manufacturers of primary and battery backup sump pumps, has been working overtime to supply Lowe's Home Depot, Ace Hardware and its other retail customers in the Midwest to meet the consumer demand from this weekend's heavy rains. Glentronics' Basement Watchdog brands protect thousands of homes in the Midwest. Basement Watchdog is the nation's best selling battery backup brand.

To read the full news release please click on the link below:

Glentronics Works Overtime to Supply Flood-Riddled Midwest With Primary and Backup Sump Pumps

Yours,

Berlin Technologies

KSB Pumps aims domestic segment in Jharkhand for brand promotion

From The Financial Express: German pump-major KSB Pumps is focusing on the domestic pumpset segment in Jharkhand in the current year by popularising its mini-monoblock pumpsets that the company launched in the country in November 2007.

To read the full story please click on the link below:

KSB Pumps aims domestic segment in Jharkhand for brand promotion

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

Pumps & Systems: Chemical Feed Pump Maintenance

On the September 2008 issue of Pumps & Systems, you can find a very interesting article on chemical feed pump maintenance, written by Dave Kerr and Don Van Veldhuizen, USABlueBook.

Ensuring your sodium hypochlorite chemical feed system is properly set up and maintained is crucial to effective operation. Failure to address certain issues will decrease reliability, flexibility and performance. For optimal performance, follow these simple steps:

To read the full story please click on the link below:

Chemical Feed Pump Maintenance

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

Pentair's Pumps Perform Well in Hurricane Gustav Challenge

From Business Wire (via Yahoo! Finance): Pentair, Inc. (NYSE: PNR - News) announced today that the eleven Fairbanks Morse ("Fairbanks") pumps installed in New Orleans' 17th Street canal performed as planned, helping to prevent flooding from Hurricane Gustav. Each of the Pentair pumps is capable of pumping approximately 160,000 gallons of water per minute; they serve as additional capacity to the city's existing water infrastructure to manage water levels in the event of hurricanes such as Gustav.

To read the full news release please click on the link below:

Pentair's Pumps Perform Well in Hurricane Gustav Challenge

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

Digital Metering Pumps feature IP67 construction

News release of Walchem Industries (from ThomasNet):

Walchem introduces the EK Series Metering Pumps with IP67 construction, the first waterproof solenoid-metering pump for the harshest environments.The EK Series are solenoid-driven, diaphragm metering pumps with capacities up to 6.7 GPH (25.4 l/h) and a maximum pressure of 150 PSI (10 bar). At 360 strokes per minute, the EK Series provides an outstanding 1800:1 turndown ratio and will reduce the slug feeding found in most competitive pumps.

To read the full news release please click on the link below:

http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/548672

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

Wajax acquires Weir Process Equipment, increases monthly distributions

The Canadian Press reports that Wajax Income Fund (TSX:WJX.UN) says it will acquire Weir Process Equipment, a distributor of pumps and equipment to the energy sector, for $25.4 million. The Toronto-based distributor of mobile equipment, industrial components and power systems also said it was hiking its monthly distribution by a penny to 36 cents.

To read the full story please click on the link below:

http://www.canadianbusiness.com/markets/headline_news/article.jsp?content=b082990A

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

Low Pressure Mixing Pumps are compact and modular.

News release of Cecil Instruments (from ThomasNet):

The Adept HPLC range has now been expanded to include Q-Adept systems, a quaternary low pressure mixing pump and a binary low pressure mixing pump. These space saving and compact systems add even more versatility to modular systems and provide enormous cost savings.

Because the systems are modular, different detectors may be accommodated depending on analytical requirements. These detectors include variable wavelength UV/Visible, WaveQuest UV/Visible, electrochemical, refractive index, conductivity and fluorescence. Each detector is of the highest industry specification and is renowned for its Ultra-Low Drift.

For the full news release please click on the link below:

http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/820010

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

Exacting Requirements Fulfilled

News release of GIW Industries (from ThomasNet):

Mining is Mongolia's most important industry. In January 2007, KSB's subsidiary GIW supplied one of the largest slurry pumps ever installed in a copper mine. The extremely robust pump was built with state-of-the-art KSB technology for the Erdenet mine in order to increase production output in the medium and long term. Per hour, the horizontally installed centrifugal slurry pump is capable of handling up to 15,000 cubic metres of tailings left over from copper production.

For the full news release please click on the link below:

http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/546389

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

The Lowdown on Trash Pumps

ThomasNet brings the following press release of Griffin Pump & Equipment:

Many times, contractors will request a "Trash Pump". Trash pumps, and in particular, centrifugal trash pumps come in many types and variations. Other names for this "Trash Pump" may be Non-Clog or Solids Handling, among others. Different styles can be Self Priming, Compressor Assist Prime, Vacuum Assist Prime, or Submersible.

To read the full news release please click on the link below:

http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/548038

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

Kirloskar Brothers Utilize PTC's Pro/Engineer to Design Pump Engineering Solution for Turnkey Indian Irrigation Project

Yahoo! Finance published a news release about PTC, the Product Development Company, which announced that Kirloskar Brothers Ltd (KBL) a leading manufacturer and exporter of centrifugal pumps and valves has leveraged Pro/ENGINEER to design a pump engineering solution based on its unique siphon design for the Saurashtra Branch canal, part of the strategic Narmada Dam project in the Western Indian state of Gujurat.

State of the art technology coupled with design innovation helped overcome significant terrain, engineering and financial challenges, resulting in a successful completion of the project and provision of irrigation and drinking water to a large population of rural farmers in the state. In recognition, Kirloskar Brothers was recognized with a Technology Innovation award by the Government of Gujurat as well as a US Patent.

To read the full news release please click on the link below:

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/080811/20080811005583.html?.v=1

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

Flowserve Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.25 Cents Per Share

Flowserve Corporation (NYSE:FLS), a leading global provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the payment of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 cents per share on the company´s outstanding shares of common stock. The dividend is payable on October 8, 2008 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 24, 2008.

Flowserve Corp. is one of the world´s leading providers of fluid motion and control products and services. Operating in more than 55 countries, the company produces engineered and industrial pumps, seals and valves as well as a range of related flow management services. More information about Flowserve can be obtained by visiting the company´s Web site at http://www.flowserve.com/.

To read the full story please click on the link below:

http://www.wallstreet-online.de/nachrichten/nachricht/2502197.html


Yours,
Berlin Technologies

Centrifugal Pumps Are The Sanitary Industry Benchmark For Quality And Performance

Fristam centrifugal pumps are the sanitary industry benchmark for quality and performance. Food Oline reports that the original heavy duty FP and the standard duty FPX now have a new family member, the FPR. It maintains the same Fristam quality, and its front pull-out seal makes maintenance even easier.

To read the full story please click on the link below:

http://www.foodonline.com/article.mvc/Centrifugal-Pumps-SanitaryIndustry-Benchmark-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a


Yours,
Berlin Technologies

Hamilton Sundstrand Acquires Spain-based Marelli Pumps

Hamilton Sundstrand published the following news release:

Hamilton Sundstrand, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp., has acquired privately-held Marelli Pumps, a leader in the design and manufacture of heavy duty centrifugal pumps. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Marelli, based in Illescas, Toledo, Spain, supplies a wide range of centrifugal pumps for customers in the oil, petrochemical, chemical, industrial process, water and firefighting industries. It has approximately euros 30 million in annual sales and operates in Spain, Southern Europe and the Middle East. It will become part of Sundyne, one of Hamilton Sundstrand's three industrial companies.

"We are extremely pleased to have Marelli, and its 150 employees, join the Hamilton Sundstrand Industrial team," said Stephen Oswald, president of Hamilton Sundstrand's Industrial division. "This acquisition expands the oil and gas product offering to our customers and provides opportunities to expand Marelli geographically."

The Hamilton Sundstrand Industrial division includes Milton Roy, Sundyne and Sullair. Headquartered in Arvada, Colo., Sundyne Corp. is a leading global manufacturer of engineered pumps and compressors serving process industries worldwide. Additional information can be found at http://www.sundyne.com/.

With 2007 revenues of $5.6 billion, Hamilton Sundstrand employs approximately 19,000 people worldwide and is headquartered in Windsor Locks, Conn. Among the world's largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and industrial products, the company designs, manufactures and services aerospace systems and provides integrated system solutions for commercial, regional, corporate and military aircraft. It also is a major supplier for international space programs.

United Technologies, based in Hartford, Conn., is a diversified company providing high technology products and services to the global aerospace and building industries.

Yours,

Berlin Technologies

Stainless Steel Vane Pumps offer chemical compatibility

ThomasNet brings a news release of Viking Pump:

Viking Pump's innovative LVP Series of stainless steel Vane Pump provides 14 Bar (200 PSI) thin liquid capability at capacities up to 36 M³/Hr (160 GPM). The LVP Series pumps are designed for thin, corrosive liquids at higher pressures than other positive displacement pumps. These pumps provide exceptional performance, advanced durability, application flexibility, simple installation, ease of maintenance to help users realize enhanced productivity, and a lower total cost of ownership.

To read the full news release please click on the link below:

http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/547209

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

The pumps manufacturers Kirloskar Brothers records loss in first-quarter

The Hindu Business Line reports that the Pune-based Kirloskar Brothers Ltd (KBL), manufacturers of pumps, has recorded a net loss for the first quarter this year on a higher turnover.

The company has recorded a total income of Rs 374.16 crore for the first quarter of the current fiscal against Rs 321.42 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. It recorded a net loss of Rs 4 crore in the first quarter of 2008-09 as against a profit of Rs 34 crore last year.

To read the full story please click on the link below:

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2008/07/20/stories/2008072050580200.htm

Yours,

Berlin Technologies

Series 660/680 Pumps from Thomas Solve Medical Device, Environmental Challenges

ThomasNet brings a news release of about Series 660/680 Pumps of Thomas Products Division, a Gardner Denver Company based in Sheboygan, WI, is a world leader in the design and manufacture of precision engineered compressors and vacuum pumps:

Series 660/680 WOB-L® Piston pumps from Thomas incorporate a package of features to provide clean air-flow, long life, excellent efficiency, low noise and low vibration. These pumps are well-suited to a variety of medical and environmental applications, including oxygen concentrators, blood analyzers, dental carts and ozone generators.

To read the full press release please click on the link below:

http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/546871

Yours,

Berlin Technologies

'Nanosculpture' Could Enable New Types Of Heat Pumps And Energy Converters

From Science Daily: A new technique for growing single-crystal nanorods and controlling their shape using biomolecules could enable the development of smaller, more powerful heat pumps and devices that harvest electricity from heat.

To read the full story please click on the link below:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080717145054.htm


Yours,
Berlin Technologies


photo (from Science Daily): Researchers at Rensselaer discovered a new method to create “branched” nanorods, as seen in this scanning electron microscope image. Such nanorods could one day enable new nanoscale thermoelectric devices for power generation, as well as nanoscale heat pumps for cooling hot spots in nanoelectronics devices. (Credit: Rensselaer/Ramanath)

New Integrated Pump and Vector Drive

ThomasNet brings a news release of seepex, Inc. about their new integrated pump and vector drive:

MD and BW pumps are available with drive that integrates single reduction gear reducer, 4-pole TEFC, inverter-rated ½ hp electric induction motor, and vector type variable frequency drive in NEMA 4 enclosure. Pump and drive combination, covering performance band of 0.08-4.7 gpm and pressures to 360 psi, operates from 1x120 Vac, 15 A circuits with 5-15p grounded plug. Drive has H-O-A switch with 10-turn potentiometer for manual control and will accept 4-20 mA process signal.

To read the full press release please click on the link below:

http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/546290

Yours,
Berlin Techonlogies

Pumps are designed for severe, mill-duty applications

ThomasNet brings a news release of GIW Industries:

Used in hard rock mining, MDX series has low specific speed that provides stable operations by harnessing variable flow conditions confronted in modern mills. Stable flow in combination with optimum head/quantity and efficiency curve ensures efficient mill operation. Also, optimal BEP ensures stable sump level over large flow variations, operational efficiency, and equipment life. Pumps also incorporates slurry diverter technology matched with adjustable suction liner design.

To read the full press release please click on the link below:

http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/546238

Yours,

Berlin Technologies

July issue of Pumps & Systems

July issue of Pumps & Systems is available now. Here are the topics there:

Pump Ed 101: Two Steps to Longer Pump Life (Part Two): Voltage Unbalance
Pumping Prescriptions: Focus on Fundamentals (Part Four): Progressive Cavity Pumps
Compressor University: Compressors 101
Maintenance Minders: Know the Health of Your Pumps
Hydraulic Institute Pump FAQs: Determining total head without performance curve; allowable misalignment for a pump shaft
FSA Sealing Sense: What are the benefits and pitfalls of expanded ePTFE/graphite packing?

Packaged Pumping Systems
Combating Disappearing Reservoirs
Pumping Systems for the Mining Industry
Good Things Come in System Packages

Pump Fundamentals
Understanding Pump Fundamentals for an Energy Efficient World (Part Two)

Pumping Polymers
Gear Pumps in Polymer Processing
Choosing the Right Pump for Paint Systems

Practice and Operations
Open Verus Enclosed Impellers
Friction Welding for Food Industry Manufacturing
Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pumps
Solving a Reliability and Metering Problem

Yours,

Berlin Technologies

New law in Florida requires energy-efficient pool pumps

From Orlando Business Journal: A new law signed by Florida Gov. Charlie Crist Wednesday requires new pool pumps purchased after July 1, 2011, to be capable of operating at multiple speeds to conserve energy. Most pool pumps currently operate at a single one-horsepower speed, according to a release.

To read the full story please click on the link below:
http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/stories/2008/06/23/daily49.html?ana=from_rss

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

Roto Pumps Reports Q4 Standalone Net At Rs.101 Lakhs

From RTTNews: Roto Pumps, Indian manufacturer of Progressive Cavity Pumps and Twin Screw Pumps, said that the net profit for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2008 rose to Rs.101.30 lakhs from Rs.56.40 lakhs in the same quarter last year. Total income increased to Rs.1, 396.00 lakhs from Rs.1, 062.50 lakhs in the year ago quarter.

The company posted net profit of Rs.303.20 lakhs in the year ended March 31, 2008 compared to Rs.204.10 lakhs in the year ago. Total income grew to Rs.4, 245.10 lakhs from Rs.3, 422.60 lakhs in the previous year.

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

Low-Maintenance Pumps come in 120, 180, and 240 gpm sizes

Press release of Haight Pump from ThomasNet: Haight Pump is pleased to announce its newest addition of "Pumps that Perform" in sizes of 120, 180, and 240 GPM.

The DIU series pumps feature ductile iron housings, steel shaft and pinion gears, and iron rotor with multiple bearing materials. Shaft sealing will include packing seals, lips seals & multiple mechanical seal types, with elastomers to suit. Other features and options are available depending on specific needs and applications.

To read the full release please click on the link below: http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/545410

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

Syncom Chooses KNF Flodos Liquid Pumps For Chemical Processes

From Chemical Online: Syncom BV in Groningen, the Netherlands, a worldwide contract research firm for pharmaceutical and chemical companies, has chosen the Liquiport diaphragm pumps from KNF Flodos to use in various applications its laboratories.

To read the full story please click on the link below: http://www.chemicalonline.com/article.mvc/KNF-Flodos-Liquid-Pumps-Chemical-Processes-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Pumps (UK) - Portfolio Analysis" to their offer

Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Pumps (UK) - Portfolio Analysis" to their offering.

According to their news release, this report provides a comprehensive evaluation of the UK Pumps market. The revised and updated 2008 edition analyses the financial performance of the companies important to the success of your business. Using the most up to date information available, the analysis is ideal both as a tool to benchmark your own company’s results and to study the market in more depth.

Aimed at the busy manager, this analysis is both quick and easy to use thanks to the unique visual layout. Report Includes:
- Individual analysis of the Top 758 companies.
- The very latest accounts from Companies House.
- Every company ranked and rated.
- Easy to identify acquisition prospects.
- Complete industry overview section.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c94223.
Contact: Research and Markets, Laura Wood, Senior Manager press@researchandmarkets.com
Fax: +353 1 4100 980

To read the full news release please click on the link below:
Research and Markets: This Report Provides a Comprehensive Evaluation of the UK Pumps Market

Yours,
Berlin Technologies

Process Pumps suit continuous, heavy-duty operation

From ThomasNet: Featuring explosion-proof AC motors, KNF corrosion-resistant pumps are equipped for gas and liquid handling in potentially hazardous locations.

Offering compliance with Class 1, Division 1, Groups C & D, and ATEX hazardous locations, they can achieve flows up to 7.8 scfm and vacuums up to 29.86 in. Hg, depending on model. They provide oil-free operation, run without wear-prone sliding seals, include quality precision ball bearings, and come in 3 head configurations.

To read the full story please click on the link below:
Process Pumps suit continuous, heavy-duty operation

Yours,
Berlin Technologies