_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ SPP
Pumps
For close to 150 years , SPP Pumps ( SPP ) has been a top manufacturer of centrifugal pumps and associated systems , and a global leader in design , supply , and servicing of pumps and high-quality equipment for a wide range of applications and industries . As a UK-based pump manufacturer , its precision-engineered pumps and associated systems are installed both domestically and internationally , providing crucial high integrity services . SPP ’ s services cater to diverse sectors such as oil and gas , industrial water and wastewater treatment , power generation , construction , mining , and large industrial plants . Alok Kirloskar , Managing Director , tells us more about the company ’ s journey .
“ Next year , SPP will celebrate its 150th anniversary , having been in business since 1875 ,” he opens . “ While our main focus has historically been on fire and water pumps for key applications , we now also specialize in process pumps . When we talk about water pumps , we generally refer to those used in heating , ventilation and air conditioning ( HVAC ) applications in buildings and data centers , city water supply , power plant cooling applications and seawater lift applications for offshore platforms .
“ We have a unique product called a Multistage Multi-Outlet ( MSMO ) pump that has been used in many high-rise buildings and tunnels around the world . This pump allows us to supply water to different zones of a building using a single pump , resulting in significant space savings , a reduced number of pumps , and a simplified building structure as water tanks and pumphouses are no longer required on multiple floors . Furthermore , we have also expanded into process and industrial applications , including pumps for petrochemicals and new segments such as sustainable aviation fuel and hydrogen ,” he continues .
Bob Tichband , Chief Operating Officer , joins the conversation to inform us of SPP ’ s recent strategic investments in machines and machining capabilities . “ As a proud British manufacturer , we are committed to supporting our local communities , our people , and their development . Equally , machining is crucial to us as a pump manufacturer ,
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