PumpExpress.com has substantially increased its inventory of sump and dewatering pumps for Spring 2013. We have also taken on a new line of gas-powered trash pumps and accessories in response to increased demand for these products in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.

“Since 2011 we’ve had two storm events classified as “100-year storms” that resulted in major flooding,” says Pump Express Sales Manager Fred Hettinger. “The subsequent rise in demand for sump pumps and other dewatering equipment—particularly for pumps that will run if the power goes out—played a major role in our stocking decisions this year.”

Rising demand for storm water pumps that will operate in challenging applications has led Pump Express to increase both the quantity and power of the dewatering equipment on offer in 2013.

“Traditional sump pumps move 30-50 gallons a minute. The newer equipment we’re stocking now is moving in excess of 200 gallons a minute,” says Hettinger. “In many cases we’ve doubled and tripled our stock of these pumps.”

Liberty, Zoeller, BJM, PHCC Pro Series and Berkeley are among the manufacturers most heavily represented in the 2013 inventory additions.

“Two years ago I would have never thought of bringing in a gas-powered trash pump because it’s a specialized pump designed to move large volumes of clear water in areas without a ready power source like a construction site,” says Hettinger “Post-Sandy, diesel and gas-powered pumps have become a growing segment of the pump market precisely because they can pump tremendous amounts of water without using electrical power.”

With some of the largest property management companies in the country approaching him to obtain this equipment, Hettinger believes that it’s growing popularity is not limited to flood-stricken areas of the Northeast.

“We’ve gotten requests for powerful dewatering pumps from throughout the Midwest and as far West as California because they’re currently flooding or they’re looking for pumps to keep on hand when flooding occurs,” says Hettinger. “There’s a greater need now to have the equipment in place to protect property and facilities and prevent storm damage from occurring. Pump Express is committed to providing customers with all of the pumping equipment they need.”

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Pump Express is adding BJM’s new single-phase, high temperature pumps to its catalog. The new pumps mark the addition of a small commercial grade model to BJM’s Fahrenheit (F-Series) line, designed to operate in liquids too hot for conventionally built submersible pumps (140-200°F). The single phase model rounds out BJM’s extensive line of high temperature pumps.

“Three years ago we came up with a high temperature, three phase pump that has taken off very nicely for us,” says Jay Gallagher, BJM’s Regional Sales Manger. “Since then we’ve been getting requests for the same pump in a single phase model from people who use steam in their heating. The single phase line is suitable for smaller applications like apartment buildings and college campus (dormitories) requiring pumps with 120 and 220 voltage. BJM is the only manufacturer in the industry offering a range this complete.”

All single phase Fahrenheit pumps are supplied with a control panel, with starting components, as standard equipment. The pumps are offered in both cast iron and 316 stainless steel for corrosive liquids. They are available in dewatering and trash handling designs.

“I believe this will become a very strong line within our robust commercial and high occupancy dwelling market segment,” says Pump Express Sales Manager Fred Hettinger who was instrumental in securing an exclusive Metro-area distribution agreement centering on BJM’s commercial wastewater pumps last year.

“We’ve seen a steady demand for BJM’s powerful Shredder Pump,” says Hettinger of a submersible wastewater pump designed to shear debris before pumping it. “Since signing on with BJM we’ve found that more and more of our customers who trust us to provide them with top notch engineering and product support have been embracing the shredder pump equipment and it has ultimately become the gold standard in problematic sewage ejector pump applications. I believe that this new product line is going to further enrich our already strong offerings.”

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In addition to facilitating quick — often same day — delivery, our alliance with BJM will extend the small, Connecticut-based manufacturer’s responsiveness and flexibility to our customers, along with BJM’s 30-day “Try and Buy” policy.

For more information visit our website: www.pumpexpress.com or call 1-800-298-4100.

Photo: Sales Manager Fred Hettinger and Jay Gallagher of BJM Pumps

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