Pump Systems has developed a reputation as one of Australia’s leading suppliers of wastewater pumps and processing equipment.
Pump Systems was established in 1984 and has been based in Canterbury, New Zealand. Quickly moving from its roots to expand its market to Australia, Pump Systems has become a noted supplier of wastewater pumps and processing equipment, specialising in chopper pumps, digester mixing systems, rotary drum screens and sludge heat exchangers. More recently, Pump Systems has recognised and services growing demands from the agriculture and biogas waste-to-energy sectors.
“We started as a small industrial pump supplier and service agent,” said a spokesperson. “Since then, we’ve grown and streamlined our operations to focus on the industrial and municipal markets. Through these efforts, Pump Systems has been key in establishing a wide range of pump and wastewater process equipment brands in Australia and New Zealand.”
Entering the chopper pump industry
In 1993, Pump Systems formed a relationship with the manufacturers of the first chopper pump at Vaughan Company. These pumps were developed in 1960 to avoid the historical problem of clogging in manure pumps.
“We sold our first chopper pump in New Zealand in 1993, followed by Australia in 1994,” the spokesperson said. “We have been supporting the Australian and New Zealand markets ever since with our highly experienced and factory-trained sales and projects team.”
More than 25,000 Vaughan chopper pumps have been installed worldwide, a testament to the company’s innovative approach over the decades.
Chopper pumps work by chopping all incoming solids before they pass through the pump. Since handling solids-laden wastewater and sludge can be challenging at times, chopper pumps do the job that conventional cutter and grinder pumps cannot.
“These pumps provide trouble-free operation in the most challenging environments that an operator might experience,” the spokesperson said. “We often find those environments in wastewater treatment plants and other industrial waste processes. The Vaughan pumps ensure that any solids in suspension do not cause any clogging or blockage problems. That protects the pump and ensures that downstream processes and components can continue operating at high efficiency.”
Representing top brands
Pump Systems is the authorised representative for Vaughan Chopper Pumps and supplies the Rotamix Process Mixing Systems in New Zealand and Australia. It also provides products for municipal wastewater treatment plants, food processors, abattoirs, fishing vessels, and pulp and paper mills.
“We are well-known for providing high-end pumping and mixing systems that exceed performance requirements,” the spokesperson said. “These machines are energy-efficient, offer long-term reliability and are easy to operate and maintain.”
Pump Systems also works with Lackeby Sludge/Water Heat Exchangers. Lackeby Products is a division of the Lackeby Water Group in Sweden and is known for its sludge heat exchangers.
“The unique design is based on a modular principle with large circular sludge channels,” the spokesperson said. “The channels provide a large throughput area that keeps pressure losses low and minimises the risk of clogging.”
This commitment to providing high-quality machines sees Pump Systems continue to operate at the cutting edge of the industry. Working with world-class suppliers, Pump Systems remains at the forefront of advancing wastewater management solutions across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring sustainable development and operational excellence for its valued clientele.
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