CONTENT COVER STORY Get ready for the rain, Integrated Pump Rental is ready for you Make sure all pumps add to efficiency, urges expert
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PIPES Plasti-Tech overcomes lockdown challenges to meet supply timelines 8 for a flagship project Connecting the world’s greenest data centre
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Vesconite Hilube plate proves itself in rotary vacuum filter
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Megapipes Solutions brings sustainable sanitation to Kenya
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PUMPS BMG Steimel gear pumps for harsh mining applications
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The chemical pump has set the standard worldwide
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Intelligent water boosting systems for energy savings
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Make pumps smart and flexible with Lowara Hydrovar variable pump controllers, a Xylem brand
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The value of investing in future-proofed equipment
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Upgraded rotor dynamics for pump shafts – reduce Shaft Deflection & Vibration
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Solid momentum continues for the global pump industry
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A new pump for filter systems
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VALVES Never stop learning
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Emerson’s new full-bore ball control valve combats vibration, cavitation and noise
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INDUSTRY NEWS African Construction Expo IFAT Africa addresses challenges across the food-water-waste value chain BMG launches a new user friendly B2B online shopping platform
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PRODUCTS & SERVICES Lincoln Lubrication South Africa secures Senegalese order for two complete lubrication systems Tips for restarting your VFD after lockdown Exceptional repair & refurbishment offering helps customers reduce hydraulic equipment downtime
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BUYERS GUIDE
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