NEWS

MAJOR ACQUISITION for Australian pump manufacturer

Australian OEM Sterling Pumps completed a major business acquisition of specialised local oil and gas pump manufacturer United Pumps Australia – effective late June – expanding its product portfolio of reliable and high-quality pumps.

United Pumps Australia was founded in 1984, and is focused on developing and supplying a wide range of pumps for Australian and international specialised oil and gas projects, including API 610 rated centrifugal

pumps and systems. The company is based in the inner western suburbs of Melbourne and will continue to be managed by current management, now reporting to Sterling Pumps.

Anton Merry, Managing Director of Sterling Pumps, said the United Pumps acquisition is positive for Sterling Pumps and the group, contributing an extensive product portfolio of reliable and high-quality pumps for both the water, and oil and gas segments. United Pumps brings to the company extensive technical and manufacturing capabilities, a large pump test facility and enhanced market knowledge.

The company will continue to operate both production facilities in Pakenham and Sunshine, with each plant having comprehensive testing capabilities and industry-leading people to allow United Pumps to continue to focus on the specialised oil and gas markets, while Sterling Pumps continues its expansion into the water focused rural/irrigation, fire protection and mining markets.

HIGH PRESSURE WATER BLASTERS AVAILABLE IN PRESSURES FROM 200 BAR TO 3000 BAR

SPECIALIST IN WORLD CLASS HP/UHP PUMPS TO SUIT YOUR APPLICATION MINE SPEC OPTION AVAILABLE

Materials Services Reducing material cost through waterjet technology

PLASTICS WEAR PLATE RUBBER GASKETS

Waterjet technology

Waterjet cutting is a process of precision cutting that utilises high pressure water.

We can process a wide array of materials. Heavy gauge plate, thin sheet stock and composite materials (i.e. carbon fibre, phenolics etc.). It is not uncommon for 6+ inch aluminium and titanium to be cut on waterjets to near final shapes. Edge quality of the parts can vary depending on customer requirements. We can process anything from a very rough cut for hog-outs, to a very fine edge for precision, finished parts: Cut up to 6 m x 3 m (20 ft x 10 ft) Thickness up to 254 mm (10 in)

Improved yield and less waste material Supplied close to net shape reducing customer machine time Shorter lead times Zero heat effected zone Processing of customer supplied materials

Contact

thyssenkrupp Materials Australia Pty Ltd Unit 2, 7−10 Denoci Close Wetherill Park, NSW 21 64, Australia T: +61 2 9757 7777 F: +61 2 9757 7700 sales.tkmaterials.au@thyssenkrupp.com www.thyssenkrupp-materials-australia.com