Flood-fighting pumps returning to Pacific as King County prepares for storm season

From Auburn Reporter: King County is working to protect the City of Pacific from the White River during what is expected to be another active flood season.

Two pumps are being installed on the landward side of the flood barriers in order to pump any local stormwater that accumulates, and additional pumps will be available on-call should they be necessary. Pumps were also in place during the 2010-11 flood season.

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Flood-fighting pumps returning to Pacific as King County prepares for storm season

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Berlin Technologies - Supplying Israeli companies with the best pumps in the world

Debem industrial pumps (video)

From Debem's YouTube channel: The air-operated double-diaphragm pumps BOXER and CUBIC, horizontal centrifugal pumps MB, vertical centrifugal pumps IM, drum transfer pumps TR, automatic pulsation dampeners EEQUAFLUX and the flow reverses DUALFLUX have been entirely designed and manufactured in Italy by Debem, owner of the relevant patents. All the Debem pumps are thoroughly tested to meet the most demanding requirements by the chemical, textile, food, environment, graphic, leather tanning, ceramic, electronic, galvanic, paint and other industries.

A clear idea: design innovative hi-tech pumps using materials and components capable of withstanding the most testing and aggressive conditions, easy to install and highly-efficient for dependable, long-lasting service. This is the corporate philosophy of Debem from Busto Arsizio that has been operating in the liquid transfer sector for more than 25 years, establishing itself as one of the leading players specialising in the manufacture of industrial pumps for highly corrosive and aggressive applications.



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Berlin Technologies (sellers of Debem's pumps and equipment in Israel)

Parker Hannifin Surges on Profit Forecast in Recovery

From Bloomberg BusinessWeek: Parker Hannifin Corp., a maker of valves and pumps used in factory equipment, rose the third most of any stock in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index after boosting its annual profit forecast amid a rebound in U.S. manufacturing.

Full-year earnings from continuing operations will be as much as $5.80 a share, the company said today, up from an August projection of at most $4.40. Profit more than tripled to $1.51 a share in the quarter ended Sept. 30, exceeding analysts’ average estimate of $1.06.

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Parker Hannifin Surges on Profit Forecast in Recovery

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Berlin Technologies

Griswold Pump Company Aids End-Users with Online Pump Selection Program

From ThomasNet: Oftentimes, the most challenging part of upgrading a pumping system is determining what is the perfect pump for an application. Griswold(TM) Pump Company, a leading manufacturer of centrifugal pumps, has found a way to simplify that selection process with the creation of its Online Pump Selection Program.

The program-which can be found at http://www.griswoldpump.com/html/pumpsel.htm allows end-users to select and evaluate the best pump for their specific needs.

To read the full release please click here:
Griswold(TM) Pump Company Aids End-Users with Online Pump Selection Program

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Berlin Technologies

Pumps, A Major Segment Of The Fluid Control Equipment Market, Is Increasing By 3-5% Annually

From OfficialWire: Fluid control equipment industry is highly fragmented catering to many industries like petroleum, chemical, industrial, power generation and water. Pumps are a major segment of the industry, growing on a normalized basis at 3-5%, out of which industrial pumps have a strong hold on the market.

Valve demand in the energy production sector will benefit from an increase in primary energy consumption in mature markets like North America as well as in developing markets such as Latin America. The North America, Western Europe and the Asia Pacific regions consist of the most mature markets for valves.

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Pumps, A Major Segment Of The Fluid Control Equipment Market, Is Increasing By 3-5% Annually


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Berlin Technologies

Ultra-powerful Laser Makes Silicon Pump Liquid Uphill with No Added Energy

From PhysOrg: Researchers at the University of Rochester's Institute of Optics have discovered a way to make liquid flow vertically upward along a silicon surface, overcoming the pull of gravity, without pumps or other mechanical devices.


To read the full release please click on the link below:
Ultra-powerful Laser Makes Silicon Pump Liquid Uphill with No Added Energy

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Berlin Technologies

US manufacturing of electric motors, generators, pumps, and compressors involves about 1,000 companies with combined annual revenue of $20 billion

From Yahoo! Finance: Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/1bf293/motor_generator) has announced the addition of the "Motor, Generator, Pump, and Compressor Mfg " report to their offering.

First Research is the leading industry intelligence company that helps sales teams perform faster and smarter, open doors, and close more deals. First Research performs the "heavy lifting" by synthesizing hundreds of sources into an easy to digest format that a sales person can consume very quickly to better understand a prospect's business issues.

US manufacturing of electric motors, generators, pumps, and compressors involves about 1,000 companies with combined annual revenue of $20 billion. Big manufacturers include AO Smith, IDEX Corp, Franklin Electric, and operating divisions of large companies like GE, Ingersoll Rand, and Emerson Electric. The industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about 80 percent of revenue in each market segment.

To read the full release please click on the link below:
Research and Markets: US Manufacturing Of Electric Motors, Generators, Pumps, and Compressors Involves About 1,000 Companies with Combined Annual Revenue of $20 Billion

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Berlin Technologies

USA and European Hydraulic Pumps Manufacturers Introduced On ForeignTRADEX

From dBusinessNews: Industrial directory publisher and supplier of engineering guides for the manufacturing community ForeignTRADEX cites notification features and implementation flexibility for its all new industrial and hydraulic pumps marketplace and directory. The site, according to the company provides solid business opportunities for buyers and suppliers of pumping equipment and parts for industrial applications and offers real time trading partnership offerings which ForeignTRADEX said was a deciding factor for creating the marketplace.

You can read the full release by clicking on the link below:
USA and European Hydraulic Pumps Manufacturers Introduced On ForeignTRADEX

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Berlin Technologies

Crane Co. to Present at the Gabelli 20th Annual Pump, Valve and Motor Symposium

Crane Co. (NYSE:CR) announced that Timothy MacCarrick, Vice President and CFO, and Max Mitchell, Group President Fluid Handling, will be speaking at the Gabelli 20th Annual Pump, Valve and Motor Symposium in New York City on Thursday, February 25 from 8:30 am to 9:00 am.

A simultaneous web cast and presentation slides will be available on the Company's web site www.craneco.com. A web replay will be available on the same web site shortly after completion of the presentation.

Crane Co. is a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products. Crane Co. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:CR).

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Berlin Technologies

Research and Markets: New Report: Ongoing Infrastructure Projects Support Continued Expansion of South African Pumps Market

From Yahoo! Finance: Research and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "South African Positive Displacement and Centrifugal Pumps Market" to their offering.

Ongoing Infrastructure Projects Support Continued Expansion of South African Pumps Market. The South African pumps market is growing steadily supported by prospects that include ongoing infrastructure projects within the power generation and water and wastewater industries. Although the market has experienced a marginal decline in demand due to the global economic recession, it is still exhibiting steady growth with most supplier order books in a healthy state.

You can read the full release by clicking on the link below:
Research and Markets: New Report: Ongoing Infrastructure Projects Support Continued Expansion of South African Pumps Market

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Berlin Technologies

Berlin Technologies is the exclusive representative of ALLWEILER in Israel.

Alfa Laval AB - Financial And Strategic Analysis Review - New Report Published

From OfficialWire: Alfa Laval AB (Alfa Laval) is a leading international company engaged in manufacturing, marketing and selling heat transfer, separation and fluid handling products and solutions. The company significantly produces centrifuges, pumps and valves, and heat exchangers. Its specialized products are designed to optimize the processes such as heating, cooling, separating, and transporting products, to cater wide variety of industries including foods and beverages; chemicals and petrochemicals; pharmaceuticals; starch, sugar and biofuels; and pulp and paper.

The Alfa Laval AB - Financial and Strategic Analysis Review is an in-depth business, strategic and financial analysis of Alfa Laval AB. The report provides a comprehensive insight into the company, including business structure and operations, executive biographies and key competitors. The hallmark of the report is the detailed strategic analysis of the company. This highlights its strengths and weaknesses and the opportunities and threats it faces going forward.

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

Alfa Laval AB - Financial And Strategic Analysis Review - New Report Published

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Berlin Technologies


Berlin Technologies is the exclusive representative of ALLWEILER in Israel.

Hagerman struggling with plugged sewage pumps

From Times-News Magicvalley.com : While municipal budgets are taking a dive across the valley during the coming fiscal year, something's refusing to fall in Hagerman. City officials asked citizens not to flush sanitary napkins at Wednesday's Hagerman City Council Meeting, as pump failure at a city lift station continues to plague the city's wastewater system. "They are still having problems with flushing of heavy towels," said city Superintendent Casey Kelley.

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

Hagerman struggling with plugged sewage pumps

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Berlin Technologies

Flowserve Announces Order of Approximately $8 Million For Pumps to Boost Shell Output at St. Joseph Field

From Yahoo! Finance: Flowserve Corporation (NYSE: FLS - News), a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, announced it was awarded an order of approximately $8 million for pumps by Shell Malaysia Exploration & Production (Shell) to aid in the oil recovery efforts for the St. Joseph field, located in the South China Sea.

The St. Joseph field comes under the North Sabah 1996 Production Sharing Contract. Shell and its co-venturer PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd. are the production sharing contractors of PETRONAS (the Malaysian national oil company), with Shell being the operator.

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

Flowserve Announces Order of Approximately $8 Million For Pumps to Boost Shell Output at St. Joseph Field, Offshore Sabah

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Berlin Technologies

Neptune Offers Alternative Power Sources For Its Chemical Metering Pumps

From Chemical Online: Neptune Chemical Pump Co., Inc., announced that many of its most popular pump models are now designed for use with alternative power sources in irrigation and agricultural applications where electric power is not readily available.

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

Neptune Offers Alternative Power Sources For Its Chemical Metering Pumps

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Berlin Technologies

The best resource of books and technical materials on pumps

Looking for books on pumps? check out http://www.pumpbooks.com where you'll find an exclusive collection of textbooks, guidelines, manuals, standards and technical materials relating to the pump and rotating equipment industry. This website is part of Pumps & Systems portal.

This week their specials include:

Pump Handbook, 4th Edition - long-established as the leading guide to pump design and application, the Pump Handbook has been fully revised and updated with the latest developments in pump technology. Water Treatment: Principles and Design, 2nd Edition Measurement and Control Basics, 4th Edition - Ideal for classroom use or self-study, this newly revised best-selling book has provided thousands of students, technicians, sales people.... Yours, Berlin Technologies

Hydraulic Hand Pumps are rated to 15,000 psi

From ThomasNet: HHP series (Hydraulic Hand Pumps) is constructed with transparent fluid chamber reservoir that facilitates level viewing. While all scissor action type pumps incorporate fine adjustment vernier and pressure release valve, only HHP 700/1000 feature high/low selection knob for stroke adjustment. Models HHP 200/300 carry respective ratings of 3,000 and 4,000 psi, while HHP 700 is rated to 10,000 psi, and HHP 1000 max pressure is 15,000 psi.

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

Hydraulic Hand Pumps are rated to 15,000 psi

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Berlin Technologies

April issue of Pumps and Systems

April issue of Pumps & Systems and is now available. You can find there many articles about interesting topics such as:

Specific Gravity and Viscosity (Part Two)

Effects of Gas on NPSH

How Can the Capabilities of Primary Seal Material Be Improved?

Pumps in Oil Sands

The New API 547 Motor Specification

Oil Sands Pump Performance Testing and Limitations

Metering Pumps Market

PD Pump Fundamentals, Design and Applications

See more in the issue.

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Berlin Technologies

Shakti Pumps gets prestigious Five Star rating

From newKarla.com: Leading submersible manufacturing company Shakti Pumps has been given Five Star Ratings for Maximum electricity saving.

Star rating is an innovative step of Union government's Bureau of Energy Efficiency through which electrical appliances are awarded ratings on the basis of the electricity saving capacity and Shakti Pumps have become the first submersible pump manufacturing company to bag the award, a company release said here today.

To read the full article please click on the link below:
Shakti Pumps gets prestigious Five Star rating

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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

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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

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Berlin Technologies