Tsurumi's new LB-1500
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Tsurumi announces launch
of LB-1500 pump
Düsseldorf,
15.01.2007
Global pump manufacturer Tsurumi has announced the launch of a new
pump in its popular LB series. LB pumps are small and robust submersible
contractors’ pumps suitable for a wide range of dewatering applications.
The LB-1500 has a 1.5kW
power rating, a 17.5 metre maximum head and a 440 litres per minute
maximum capacity. It is an extension of the existing range which already
lists four smaller models – two at 480W and two at 750W.
One of the first companies to stock the LB-1500 will be the Belgium
based company, Marine Motors & Pumps NV. The pump specialist has been
Tsurumi’s sole Belgian distributor for nearly 30 years and was among the
first European companies to start selling the brand. Managing Director
Johan Dekker has already seen the new Tsurumi LB-1500 first-hand and is
keen to incorporate it into his product offering as soon as possible. “I
have placed an order for it as soon as it becomes available and we look
forward to having it on our shelves within the next month,” explained
Dekker.
Mr. Dekker’s first impressions of the LB-1500 were that it is a sturdy
model with specially designed handles that attach in such a way so as
not to block the discharge point. It also has the added benefit of a
compact shape which means it can fit more easily inside pipes. “As the
LB-1500 is a single phase pump with a nice amount of head and good
volume displacement capabilities we think it will be suitable for many
general dewatering applications,“ he said. “We will recommend it to
customers who ask for open dewatering on building sites, or for
contractors working with small generating sets in roadside locations,
such as telephone repair companies or for general cleaning of water
pipes and drains.”
Tsurumi pumps are the only submersible pumps offered by Marine Motors &
Pumps. The company stocks the entire range of Tsurumi products, from the
smallest pumps up to the larger KRS slurry pumps as well as aerators and
skimmers. Turnover is currently split equally between the sales and
rental sides of the business. “We have seen rental increasing more
rapidly than sales as customer attitudes towards renting have changed
for the better,” admitted Dekker. “Our customers realise that they can
choose the exact type of pump to suit the requirements of the job, they
can rent for only as long as they need to, they always get the latest
technology and we repair or replace pumps in case of failure. It makes
economic sense.”
Tsurumi pumps have always formed the backbone of the Marine Motors &
Pumps rental fleet accounting for 66% of all rental deals. “Our
customers know that Tsurumi stands for excellent quality, resistance to
abrasion and good dry-running performance,” said Dekker. “And we can
demonstrate to them that Tsurumi pumps are reliable and highly cost
efficient to own and run.”
The LB-1500 will be officially unveiled at Bauma 2007 in Munich in
April. During the week long show visitors will be able to see the new
pump first hand, along with other recent additions to the Tsurumi range,
including the HS3.75S – a 0.75kW pump with three inch discharge, and the
HSD2.55S – a two inch discharge, 0.55kW pump equipped with an agitator
to pump slurry and sludge. All Tsurumi products will be displayed on the
company’s stand, number 332 in Hall A6.
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For further
information please contact:
Stefan Hörnschemeyer
Marketing Manager
Tsurumi (Europe) GmbH
Heltorfer Str. 14
40472 Düsseldorf
Germany
Tel: +49 211 417 9373
Fax: +49 211 479 1429
e-mail:
sales@tsurumi-europe.com
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