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| RD-12Z Pump Introduction |
Dec 2008 – Iwaki America Inc., Holliston, MA, announces their expanded centrifugal pump series with two new models to choose from in their acclaimed RD family. The RD-12 & RD-12Z increases the performance capabilities as well as provides an external flow adjustment feature via a 1-5VDC third wire input making overall systems more energy efficient. These two new pumps are also available in hose barb and threaded connections. The RD series design is similar to a canned motor that operates via a 24V brushless DC motor with service life in excess of 25K hours. Classified as safety voltage (50V or under) RD pumps allow users to comply with international standards such as CSA, UL, CE and GS. RD pumps are small compact products that have been designed to be cool, quiet and lightweight, which make them ideal candidates for OEM applications including small chiller/circulator systems. RD pumps are also easy on your ears with sound levels as low as 40dB. The RD pump features a built in drive circuit making connections easy. Coupled with several bearing material options the RD series offers a unique solution for your OEM applications. Applications for the RD pump include electronics cooling, servers, power supplies, etc. fuel cell recirculation, and laboratory equipment.
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| Iwaki Company Ltd. of Japan acquires Walchem Corporation |
Iwaki Company Ltd. of Japan and Walchem Corp. of Holliston, MA are pleased to jointly announce the acquisition of Walchem by Iwaki, including the majority ownership that Walchem has in Iwaki America. The new consolidated entity, operating from its existing premises in Holliston, MA will be called Iwaki America Inc. Iwaki America Inc. will operate with two groups - Iwaki Pumps and Walchem Controllers. The existing sales, marketing, engineering and manufacturing organizations for Iwaki Pumps and Walchem Controllers will continue without any changes and will operate independently from each other. Both groups will report to Ron Yates, CEO and President. Rick Jewett will continue as Chairman of the new company. The synergy between Iwaki and Walchem in the areas of advanced pump and controller technology, high quality products and superior customer service will provide a platform for accelerated growth into our target markets of thermal management, semiconductor, medical, fuel cells, chemical process, plating and water and waste water treatment. |
Iwaki America Inc., Receives ISO 9001-2000 Certification Board Chairman, Richard L. Jewett, citing the hard work and diligence of The Management and Staff of Walchem Corp., said, "Our corporate Quality Management System is a great model for all middle-market (technical) industrial companies to emulate. ISO Certification is a critical goal. Refined over a two-year period, and fully implemented this year, our ISO-Registered QMS will guarantee the highest possible standards for quality products and service." Iwaki America Inc. manufactures non-metallic centrifugal mag-drive and positive displacement metering pumps for a broad range of liquid chemical applications. Having achieved ISO 9001-2000 the companies have scheduled ongoing internal audits, management reviews, corrective/preventive action procedures and measuring & monitoring processes - all in pursuit of continuous improvement.
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John Miersma, Vice President, CFO and COO of Iwaki America Inc., was presented with HI’s “Chairman’s Award” recognizing his many contributions to the pump industry and to the Hydraulic Institute. Mr. Miersma, along with past HI President, Albert F. Huber, President of the Patterson Pump Company, and Tom Ferguson, President of Flowserve’s Pump Division, continue their active participation with the organization as members of the 2009 Board of Directors. |
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