25th Anniversary By John Hardy
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t takes a lot of industrial, engineering and technology skills and experience to be known and respected as THE pump experts. And after 25 years of the most up-to-date expertise, innovative and customized pump system designs and outstanding commer commercial and residential service, Chinook Pumps Ltd. continues to earn its reputation as one of Canada’s premier pump experts. Although Chinook Pumps has been renowned for water well systems – including sewage, sumps, submersibles, jet, turbine, pond, waterscape, irrigation and positive displacement pumps and controls or systems as well as parts and service for all domestic and municipal applications – a diverse range of custom engineered products for various applications have also become one of the many Chinook Pump specialties. “There have been so many exciting changes in the 25 years since the business started,” says founder and owner Tom Hill. “Especially when it comes to the latest in technology and electronics. And we are proud that the key to the Chinook Pumps success and the main component of our service are the staff. They make all the difference and set us apart.” The constantly upgrading and up-to-date staff enables Chinook Pumps to offer clients more than 200 years of combined experience, knowledge and service expertise when it comes to the gamut of existing pump equipment as well as the everchanging new technology. Although Tom Hill explains that he and his skilled Chinook Pumps staff are called on for various commercial and residential assignments – from engineering, assembly, troubleshooting, diagnosing and service for pumps of all types – the Chinook
Tom Hill, founder and owner. Photos by Kim Hogan.
Pumps research and development team are often asked to design and work on customized and new systems, such as the Chinook constant pressure system, the 12-volt jet pump and Chinook’s industrial-patented 12-volt transit mix pump. One of the other features that make Chinook Pumps unique: all the design, engineering and machining is done in-house. “We understand the industry – we understand how things work, how they are supposed to work and some of the common and unusual problems. Our staff is always doing upgrading seminars about the newest systems and we are up to date with the terrific new technology.”
Wholesale Distributor of Pumps and Water Systems since 1975
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the PUMP professionals Alberta’s Goulds/Xylem products distributor “Congratulations Chinook Pumps!” Edmonton 9840 – 47 th Ave. Ph: (780) 435-5919 Fax: (780) 435-6019 E-mail: edmonton@aquateck.com Calgary 2410A – 2nd Ave. S.E. Ph: (403) 272-0052 Fax: (403) 272-0998 E-mail: calgary@aquateck.com
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Chinook Pumps 25th Anniversary
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Positive and appreciative word of mouth continues to not only grow the business but enhance the Chinook Pumps reputation for being the most skilled, reliable and best there is! Some days, when Tom Hill has a rare moment to reflect and remember back to 1988, he vividly recalls simpler times and starting his personalized service business from the basement of his home. Word (and satisfied customers) spread Hill’s reputation, quickly earned success and suddenly Chinook Pumps had to expand and move to a 2,000-square-foot shop. Fast forward to 2013, it is the Chinook Pumps 25th anniversary and the dynamic Chinook Pumps staff is busier than ever, working out of a 10,000-square-foot Calgary shop. “Sump pumps used to be very occasional in homes and on farms,” Hill says. “Today, especially with the heavy downpours in the Calgary area, sumps pumps are almost necessities and commercial pumps are almost a science. “And we do everything in-house, no contracting out. That’s why it’s so important that our Chinook Pumps professionals be qualified and capable of servicing and custom-building any scal-
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Congratulations Chinook Pumps Ltd. on your 25th Anniversary!
able solution, from the various basics to the many special and specific needs of our commercial and residential customers.” Customized and specialized commercial consulting and service is something else that sets Chinook Pumps apart. In-house designed, engineered and manufactured Chinook Pumps systems and equipment is currently being used by Alberta’s oil industry as well Chinook-designed pump systems installed and being used in Iran, Iraq, Cuba and Kazakhstan. The tremendous Chinook Pumps expertise and services are much in demand, the dynamic and innovative skills and talents of the Chinook staff combined with the many advancements in all aspects of pump systems and technology and the loyalty and response from Chinook’s residential and commercial customers make for a very special 25th anniversary for Chinook Pumps Ltd. Positive and appreciative word of mouth continues to not only grow the business but enhance the Chinook Pumps reputation for being the most skilled, reliable and best there is! •
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Chinook Pumps 25th Anniversary