MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (March 2, 2015) – Global consultancy firm Frost & Sullivan today announced that its joint survey with Pumps & Systems magazine is now open for participation. The survey will investigate pump users’ attitudes towards key issues such as technological transformation and shifting global demand, which will dictate the future of the industry. Pump users across industries are invited to participate in the survey. If you would like to participate, please follow this link: http://bit.ly/pumpsurvey. The survey provides users the opportunity to anonymously share their strategies for success and will help inform pump manufacturers of their customers’ opinions on key industry trends. Both Frost & Sullivan and Pumps & Systems hope the survey results will provide a rare snapshot of issues pump users face today to help drive solutions for tomorrow. “The needs of end users drive everything we do, so we are looking forward to the candid commentary from our readers and other industry professionals, said Pumps & Systems. “And of course, no one is better than Frost & Sullivan at analyzing this data to help us understand what it all means and how it directly affects us.” The survey will investigate the following: • Capital expenditure (CAPEX) plans for 2015 • Emerging technology and equipment upgrades • Forecasted effects of global economic trends • Supplier selection criteria and unmet needs “We are proud to partner with Frost & Sullivan to dive deeper into these critical industry topics. These key indicators can provide great insight into economic trends that will shape how we all move forward and succeed in this ever-changing global climate,” said Segrest. Pumps & Systems will publish the results of the survey in a series of articles written by Frost & Sullivan industry analysts. Frost & Sullivan’s Industrial Automation & Process Control program partners with Pumps & Systems, a leading source in the pump industry, to provide meaningful insights to users around the world. Read articles written by Frost & Sullivan research analysts in the “Business of the Business” section of Pumps & Systems. Connect with Frost & Sullivan on social media, including Twitter, Facebook, SlideShare, and LinkedIn, for the latest news and updates. Join the conversation using #pumpusersurvey. About Pumps & Systems Pumps & Systems is the voice of the worldwide pump and rotating equipment industry. As the leading magazine for pump users for more than two decades, it delivers relevant industry news and powerful technical information to more than 40,000 BPA-qualified managers, engineers, operators and maintenance professionals. Pumps & Systems is published monthly and is supported digitally with the No. 1 pump industry website, www.pumpsandsystems.com, and a weekly e-newsletter, Pump Users Digest. About Frost & Sullivan Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, works in collaboration with clients to leverage visionary innovation that addresses the global challenges and related growth opportunities that will make or break today's market participants. For more than 50 years, we have been developing growth strategies for the global 1000, emerging businesses, the public sector and the investment community. Contact us: Start the discussion Contact: Ariel Brown Corporate Communications P: 210.247.2481 E: ariel.brown@frost.com http://www.frost.com