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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe mining regions in which Integrated Pump Technology operates have some of the wettest mines in the world, where dewatering is essential for safe and efficient operations. With its range of Grindex submersible pumps and Godwin diesel driven pumps, the company has the depth of experience and local expertise to provide the optimal dewatering solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn one of our recent customer engagements in Zambia, we supplied suitable 90 kW pumps to a contractor who urgently needed to dewater a section of a mine,\u201d he explains. \u201cDue to our deliberate policy of holding extensive stock in-country, we could quickly get the units on site so that the customer could achieve their goal even quicker than they had planned.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to timeously receiving a quality solution, the customer also has the comfort of Integrated Pump Technology\u2019s distributor\u2019s high level of experience and knowledge of the product \u2013 which is further backed up by the company\u2019s field staff who support its distributor network. Marsh highlights that the company\u2019s localisation policy ensures local distributors are carefully chosen for their knowledge of customer needs, their regulatory compliance and their technical resources.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nHolding good stock levels of relevant equipment is one aspect of being able to respond quickly to customers\u2019 emergencies. Another important element is being able to put together pumps systems locally, he says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWith our well-equipped technical facilities in South Africa, we apply our \u2018local build\u2019 approach to speed up the supply of the larger self-priming diesel pumps,\u201d he says. \u201cWe know that mines can face lead times of 22 to 30 weeks when they order a fully-assembled pump from abroad. We can do the same job in just two to three weeks, all in accordance with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The long lead times for overseas builds are often due to the availability of diesel engines in the country of assembly, he points out. By leveraging its local partnerships with diesel engine OEMs, Integrated Pump Technology can rather source its engines in countries like South Africa. This allows the company to bring in only the wet end of the system, to conduct the assembly locally \u2013 and closer to the customer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWith our strong technical capability, we provide the option of trailer or skid mounted diesel driven pumps,\u201d he says. \u201cThe customer may also have a preference for a certain make of diesel engine, to suit their on-site skills set; we engage with a range of OEMs and can source various options for the customer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Marsh notes that similar priority is placed on the technical capabilities of its distributors, as Integrated Pump Technology regards their distributors\u2019 in-country workshops as an extension of its own facilities. For this reason, these workshops are inspected and accredited, so servicing and repairs can be conducted to OEM standards. Skills development is also a key part of the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhen we appointed our distributor in Zambia, for instance, we brought the technical staff to Johannesburg for specialised training in working on our equipment,\u201d he says. \u201cThis includes understanding the detailed procedures for stripping and repairing units, which they can practice hands-on in our facility.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Integrated Pump Technology\u2019s success in southern and central Africa is now opening doors for further expansion into west African countries, he adds. With the confidence of their OEM partners behind them, the company will soon be making its complete offering of Grindex and Godwin solutions available to the mining and other sectors in this region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" With its proven Grindex submersible pumps and Godwin diesel-powered units for dewatering, Integrated Pump Technologies focuses on having the right solutions quickly available. Jordan Marsh explains why this remains a key element of the company\u2019s success and growth in Africa.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":9121,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[70],"class_list":["post-9118","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-client-focus","tag-integrated-pump-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coralynne.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9118","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coralynne.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coralynne.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coralynne.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coralynne.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9118"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.coralynne.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9118\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9123,"href":"https:\/\/www.coralynne.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9118\/revisions\/9123"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coralynne.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9121"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coralynne.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9118"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coralynne.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9118"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coralynne.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9118"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n