The South Australian Business Chamber corporate member Grundfos, a global leader in advanced pump solutions and water technology, recently unveiled a new in-house testing facility for submersible pumps at its South Australian headquarters. The investment underscores Grundfos commitment to bringing world-class water solutions closer to the Australian market, bolstering global competitiveness of local operations and products.
The new AUD 3 million facility boasts the capacity to test more than 16,000 pumps annually, which includes Grundfos’ largest pumps spanning from SP 1 to SP215. The expanded testing capacity ensures Grundfos delivers on its guarantee within Australia itself, by testing each pump to international standards, accommodating its complete product range.
Critical for groundwater supply, irrigation, groundwater level control and pressure boosting, Grundfos’ submersible pumps contribute to some of Australia’s most significant industries, including the agriculture sector which is currently valued at AUD 71 billion.
By creating a ‘one-stop shop’ to assemble and test locally, the expansion is part of Grundfos Australia’s continuous efforts to strengthen its supply chain and bring world-class water solutions to customers in the shortest possible timeframe. Expanding local facilities is also recognised as a sustainable way forward, by reducing carbon emissions generated during transportation.
The expanded capacity will also see local supply of sustainable solutions for the agricultural community ramp up, including Grundfos’ solar-powered solutions like the SQFlex submersible pump range, which utilises solar energy to provide a sustainable and reliable off-grid water supply for stock watering, irrigation, and agricultural water supply and transfer. With Australian farms spending more than double in energy costs over the last decade, solar solutions are expected to play a key role in Australia’s ambition towards net zero emissions and safeguarding against the ongoing energy crisis.
The opening was attended by the representatives of City of Port Adelaide Enfield: Director, City Assets, Mark Buckerfield; Assets Engineer, Thomas Campbell; Team Leader Economic Development & Tourism, Andrea Satireyo; and Economic Development Officer, Brian Jackway.
Commenting on the milestone, Rick Holland, Head of Grundfos Asia Pacific Water Utility business and Executive Director Australia, said, “This test rig is an exciting addition to our local facilities, which means that every pump is tested to international standards locally, allowing us to provide customers a broad range of products with fast delivery times. With sustainability at the core of everything we do, the expanded capacity will not only power our customers’ sustainable operations, but also reduce our own carbon footprint, and we hope to significantly contribute towards Australia’s efforts in taking urgent climate action.”
Grundfos has been supporting the Australian market in its sustainability goals since 1980, through delivering water solutions that improve water efficiency and reduce energy consumption in the daily operations of its customers. This includes Barfield Station in Queensland, where Grundfos supported its extensive watering infrastructure by providing solar pumping systems. The 15,500-acre organic beef operation was not only able to achieve a reliable supply of fresh, clean water, but also a far wider water supply and substantial savings.
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About Grundfos:
They pioneer solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve quality of life for people. As a global pump and water solutions company, they provide expertise in energy- and water efficient solutions and systems for a wide range of applications, including water utility, water treatment, industries, and buildings. https://www.grundfos.com/
About Grundfos Australia
Established in 1980, Grundfos Pumps Pty Ltd is Australia’s part of the global network. With a Head Office in Adelaide and regional sales offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, they are able to provide comprehensive technical advice, product availability and dealer support across the country. Every Australian-assembled Grundfos pump is quality and performance tested at the specialised test facility in Adelaide.
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