23 April, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Godwin Pumps Showcases Full Range of Dri-Prime Pumps at Bauma 2007

MUNICH, GERMANY – Godwin Pumps^®, the worldwide manufacturer of the original Dri-Prime^® pump, will display its full range of Dri-Prime pumps that has grown to include 12 CD series high-volume, 7 HL series high-lift and three HL extreme high-lift pumps at Bauma 2007 in Munich, Germany. The extensive range of automatic self-priming pumps makes it easy for end-users to match a specific pump to a specific need.

The Godwin Dri-Prime product line consists of two series of pumps – the CD series for lower pressure applications – suited for construction dewatering and sewer by-passes, and the HL series for high-lift applications – suited for higher pressure applications such as mine and quarry dewatering and pumping through nozzles or long pipelines. The HL series offers three new models – the HL110M, HL130M and HL160M extreme high-lift models – providing extensive application flexibility through a single-stage impeller design with lifts to 183 meters (600 feet) and solids handling capability to 35 millimeters (1 3/8 inches). The single-stage design, coupled with automatic self-priming, run dry capability and solids handling capability, is something very unique in pumps generating pressures to 183 meters (600 feet).

The Godwin Dri-Prime product line provides a wide range of capabilities for pumping many different products at many different flow and pressure requirements. Dri-Prime pumps can also be equipped with your choice of diesel or electric drive, manual or automatic controls, high-volume or high-lift pumping capabilities and various materials of construction, including cast iron, hardened cast steel or stainless steel.

Dri-Prime pumps are readily available in discharge sizes from 50 to 400 millimeters (2 to 16 inches) with maximum flows to 2,265 cubic meters per hour (10,000 gallons per minute), lifts to 183 meters (600 feet) and solids handling to 125 millimeters (5 inches) in diameter. The Godwin Dri-Prime range has proven itself to be the most reliable pump in the industry. It can efficiently pump clean water or handle sewage, tough municipal and industrial sludge, storm water, mine drainage and petroleum products.

“You can’t tell from a manufacturer’s cut sheet how reliable a pump is. Reliability comes from a pump seal that can run dry without burning up, a priming system that works better than any other and a heavy-duty design that takes the rugged use our customers encounter. Reliability is reflected in reputation and no pumps are better than Godwin Pumps’,” said Ron Askin, western regional manager of Godwin Pumps of America, Inc.

Some of the many benefits of Godwin Dri-Prime pumps include:

• A feature that automatically primes and reprimes the pump without needing to add water initially. The units prime to 8.5 meters (28 feet) of static suction lift and can be used with very long suction hoses.
• An oil bath mechanical seal design that protects the pump seal, so the pump can run dry without damage.
• A close-coupled design with the diesel or electric drive that eliminates alignment problems during field maintenance.
• A straight-line suction to the impeller eye that creates an efficient flow path and greater resistance to plugging.
• Hardened cast steel and stainless steel construction material options that improve the lifespan of the units and lower overall operating costs.

Godwin Pumps is the manufacturer of the original Dri-Prime pump with a large, worldwide rental fleet. It is the only company in Europe to offer two different series of pumps within its portable pump range.

When partnering with Godwin Pumps and the Dri-Prime pump ranges, customers receive versatility, convenience and knowledge. With a variety of models, powered by diesel engines or electric motors, customers increase versatility by achieving more application requirements. They also receive the convenience of working with a single source for equipment, parts and services, including engineering design and technical support.

“We have made a commitment to deliver our full range of products with shorter lead times than anyone in the industry. And, we stock the parts,” Askin said. Godwin Pumps designs, manufactures, sells and applies its products in the field, so the company’s years of unique experiences aid in future successes for end-users.

Other Godwin Pumps products include Sub-Prime^® electric submersible and Heidra^® hydraulic submersible pumps.

To see the full range of Dri-Prime pumps, visit Godwin Pumps at Hall A6, Stand 408 in the Munich Trade Fair Centre, April 23 – 29.

Godwin Pumps has built its reputation on reliability. Its parts and service are available to meet customers’ pumping emergencies whenever and wherever they occur. The company’s parts inventory includes a full range of replacement parts for each of the pumps it sells. In addition, it stocks a variety of suction and discharge hoses and couplings to complete customers’ pumping application needs. Support includes 24/7 on-site access to service/repair and engineering specialists to tailor customized pumping.

Serving customers worldwide, Godwin Pumps is the manufacturer of portable rental pumps with a fleet of more than 5,000 units, U.S. rental branch offices, a worldwide distributor network of more than 100 locations and manufacturing facilities on two continents. Godwin Pumps also offers customized sales and service training to its distributors.

Godwin Pumps, Dri-Prime, Sub-Prime, Heidra and the color orange for pumps are registered trademarks of Godwin Pumps of America, Inc.

Media Contact:
Bryan M. Gassler
Marketing Specialist
Godwin Pumps
One Floodgate Road
Bridgeport, NJ 08014
Tel: 856.467.3636
Fax: 856.467.2419
email: bgassler@godwinpumps.com