Tue, 01/31/2017 - 08:34

LA PORTE, Texas (Jan. 31, 2017)—As part of the Sulzer’s continued investment program, the company is building a new, state-of-the-art pump services facility in Pasadena, Texas, to expand its increasing network in North America, according to a statement from the company. Located adjacent to the existing service center for electro-mechanical services, the service center will be the company’s new regional headquarters for pump services in the Americas and will provide increased pump maintenance capacity as well as additional technical support, the statement said.

Sulzer Ground-Breaking Attending Sulzer’s groundbreaking ceremony for its new pump services facility in Pasadena, Texas, on Jan. 13, 2017, are the company’s Scott Fahey, Vice-President Americas, Rotating Equipment Services; Jim Mugford, President, Electro-Mechanical and Pump Services, Americas; Darayus Pardivala, President Americas, Rotating Equipment Services; Daniel Bischofberger, President, Rotating Equipment Services; Gary Benard, General Manager, Electro-Mechanical Services, Americas. (Courtesy of Sulzer)
Construction began with a groundbreaking ceremony on Jan. 13, and the facility is due to open in late fall of 2017. Sulzer said the project’s aim is to expand the network of service centers that provide cutting-edge services to customers in order to help minimize lead times for pump services, maintenance, repair and refurbishment. Jim Mugford, president of Electro-Mechanical and Pump Services, said: “Our current Houston facility has served us well; however, the new facility allows us to expand and pursue our strategy for regional growth. In addition to the increased workshop size, we are also investing in additional test, measurement and precision machine tools for completing modifications, repairs and upgrades to both Sulzer and third-party pumps. We will also be able to capitalize on synergies being located adjacent to our Sulzer electro-mechanical services facility which provides unique solutions by offering customers a one-stop service for both electric motors and pumps.” Sulzer said the new service center will offer 24/7/365 guaranteed support, with leading-edge maintenance and customized service solutions for pumping equipment. A formal grand opening will be announced closer to the date the facility will open.