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meant) to pump makers. AIfter twelve dramatic months, there are Interesting opportunities ahead. Given the globalisation of the world economy in recent years, the &lbillion UK pump industry has inevitably become more international. As you'd expect, the biggest players in the UK industry are all familiar names. ABS Pumps, Alfa Laval, Grundfos, Hayward Tyler, Ingersoll Dresser Pumps, ITT Flygt, Mono Pumps, Sterling Fluid Systems, Sulzer Pumps and Weir Pumps -most of which of course are foreign ownedaccount for well over half of UK pump sa1es.A further 80 -90 smaller niche players compete for the remainder.
According to a recent survey by the British Pump Manufacturers Association, conducted in partner-
September 1998 Weir Engineering Services and Demag signed a cooperation agreement to offer maintenance services for turbomachinery in the UK. The two companies believe their combination of expertise in pump technology, and maintenance contracts ought to create new growth opportunities. As a team, WES and Demag provide a one-stop shop service to customers in the oil, gas, petrochemical power and process industries, for overhaul, spares management, technical support, field service and training.
Weir Group took the controlling interest in SEBIM Holdings, a family owned French valve and actuator manufacturer. SEBIM was a leader in the supply of safety relief valves for the nuclear and process industries.
October 1998 Gilbert Gilkes and Gordon purchased the Wallwin Pump and Armfield Hydro Power business from Biwater Industries. These businesses, based in the West Midlands, provided sewage pumps and electrical control panels, turnkey sewage pumping stations and hydropower generation equipment. Through the deal, Gilbert Gilkes and Gordon hoped it could reduce its dependence on export markets.
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