Pump manufacturer DESMI Africa expands into Nigerian Market

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Leslie P. Andrews, Managing Director of pumps solutions provider DESMI Africa, has announced that the company is expanding into the Nigerian market and will be opening a second office.

The Nigerian branch will be located in Lagos, and the young startup team consists of Office Manager Najeeba Abdulmajeed Owolabi and the sales team Philbertus Mujuni, Collins Ugochukwu Afoaku and Elijah Sobalaje Ogunniran. 

Commenting on the expansion, Andrews said: “We have sold our solutions to Nigeria for more than 20 years – and it is now time to take further steps into the Nigerian market being even closer to our customers and partners.

He added: “The Nigerian market is a huge market to service, and with the increasing demand for our solutions both within oil spill and pumps, it makes perfect sense to have our presence, team, and knowledge, locally.

“Being here locally, with our own office, is a milestone, and our goals have been set. We have high expectations. We want to be one of the most preferred brands with our flow technology solutions within oil spill response, marine debris trash, engine room pumps for marine and utilities, and much more. An exciting future is ahead of us in Nigeria.”

Armstrong Unveils outdoor pumps with permanent magnet motors up to 10hp

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Armstrong Fluid Technology has announced that Design Envelope pumps with Permanent Magnet motors are now available NEMA 4X/IP66 rated, for outdoor installation.

Featuring advanced performance mapping technology and load-limiting logic, the new pumps reduce energy consumption by as much as 30% compared to pumps supplied with a loose variable speed drive. Together with new more efficient pump hydraulics, the new 1 to 10hp pumps can save an additional 20% compared to competing integrated products with induction motors.

Other features of the new Design Envelope outdoor pumps include:

• Cover to protect touchscreen user interface from dirt & sunlight

• Overhead weather shield protects motor fan from ice seizures

• Factory-tested NEMA 4X rated controls are TL approved

• Available Parallel Sensorless control provides additional energy savings through best-efficiency staging

• Available Pump Manager service provides pump performance tracking along with alerts, alarms and data storage

“The conventional approach to rooftop and outdoor pumps is to install VFDs in a central, outdoor-rated control panel, separate from the pumps. This adds unnecessary costs and requires a larger footprint” said Zeljko Terzic, Global Offering Manager, Pumps. “Our new Design Envelope pumps feature integrated controls for a reduced footprint and substantially reduced installation costs.” 

For more information visit www.armstrongfluidtechnology.com

Ferrara Fire Apparatus introduces Invader pumpers

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With an industry best lead time of six months, Ferrara Fire Apparatus have launched the new Invader, a complete line of ready-to-build custom pumpers that provides the mission critical performance fire departments expect.

The Invader provides customers the flexibility to choose from multiple configurations with a range of options to meet their unique operational needs.  



Primary features offered include:

  • 94” wide, extended medium aluminum cab with a 10” raised roof  
  • Cummins 380-500 hp engine
  • Allison 3000 EVS™ transmission
  • Meritor® axles
  • 3/16” extruded aluminum body
  • Roller shutter compartment doors 
  • 500 to 1,000 gallon polypropylene water tank
  • Available in top and side-mount pump control configurations
  • Hale, Waterous, or Darley 1,500 – 2,000 gpm pumps
  • Optional FoamPro® 1600 or FoamPro® 2001 foam system
  • Optional 10, 20 or 30 gallon foam cell

“We are excited to introduce the Invader which offers accessibility and convenience for customers in need of a custom pumper,” said Jason Louque, Director of Sales for Ferrara Fire Apparatus. “With the uncertain nature of budgets as well as the challenges presented because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Invader is a vital addition to our product lineup.”

For more information on the Invader, please visit https://www.ferrarafire.com/category/invader/

SAM transforms traditional fire truck pump operations

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SAM manages multiple lines at different pressures and maintains set pressures. It also monitors intake pressure too and switches back to tank if there are any interruptions in the supply lines. After water supply is established, the system automatically refills the tank so it is always full. If there is an issue with the supply lines, SAM will switch back to tank and alert the operator so the issue can be addressed.

SAM will:

  • Maintain set pressure on all active lines
  • Re-fill the tank
  • Monitors intake pressure and switches to tank if intake is lost
  • Keeps the pump cool
  • Alert you if there is a problem with water flow or equipment

The saved presets in the SAM interface allow pump operators to set discharge pressures fast. Even before charging lines, the system automatically opens the tank to pump valve so water is in the pump and it’s ready to go.

With one swipe, SAM:

  • Charges first line to preset pressures
  • Maintains set pressures for each discharge

SAM is an integrated total water control system that manages the truck’s pump, tank, intakes and discharges. The SAM system replaces the pressure governor and takes care of opening and closing valves based on operator settings. Instead of a complex fire truck pump panel, firefighters can have all of the pump controls in a 10″ touch-screen display.

www.samflows.com/