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2012
Xylem appoints new VP of Sales for US dewatering solutions
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BRIDGEPORT, NJ, US – (May 3, 2012) – Xylem, a leading global water technology company focused on addressing the world's most challenging water issues, has named Mike Delzingaro to the role of Vice President and Director of Sales for dewatering solutions.
Delzingaro has 14 years of experience with Godwin Pumps and Xylem. Most recently he was Regional Manager for the Northeast region. He holds BS and MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Villanova University.
Delzingaro reports to managing director Grant Salstrom, and is a member of Xylem’s dewatering solutions management team in the US. Says Salstrom, "I am very pleased to have Mike in this role. He is a well-known pump systems expert, with great customer focus. His knowledge of our business coupled with a passion for growing the Godwin and Flygt brands makes him an obvious choice for leading our sales organization.”
Xylem appoints managing director for US dewatering solutions
BRIDGEPORT, NJ, US – (April 23, 2012) – Xylem, a leading global water technology company focused on addressing the world's most challenging water issues, announces the appointment of Grant Salstrom to the role of Managing Director, Godwin.
In his new role, Salstrom has responsibility for the growth and development of the Godwin and Flygt brands within the dewatering market in the United States. Pumps and related services are offered through a network of distributors and 38 branch offices throughout the country. In addition, Salstrom will oversee the Godwin manufacturing facility in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom and support global growth as Xylem looks to expand its dewatering business around the world.
Salstrom joined Godwin Pumps in 1987 as a Parts Manager, progressed through a series of positions, and was appointed VP and Chief Operating Officer in 2008. His experience with Godwin Pumps, and now the Xylem dewatering solutions business, is vital in his new role.
"Godwin's core values were always reliability, responsiveness, and reputation. Now as a brand under Xylem, we can reach a broader market for our pumps and system design services," says Salstrom. "We are growing sales and rentals throughout the US, adding capacity to our already strong network of branches and distributors. We are excited for the year ahead, and growing as a brand of Xylem."
Xylem exhibits Godwin HL250M high head pump at the Offshore Technology Conference
BRIDGEPORT, NJ, US – (April X, 2012) – Xylem, a leading global water technology company focused on addressing the world's most challenging water issues, will feature the Godwin Dri-Prime® HL250M high head pump at the OTC show.
The HL250M is a heavy duty, fully automatic self-priming pump specifically offered for pumping under discharge pressure conditions or high discharge lift applications. Flow rates are up to 5,700 gpm, and total dynamic heads up to 390 feet. Applications include water movement, ballast control, jetting nozzle supply, pipeline pigging and fire suppression backup.
The HL250M pump is available in both diesel and electric drive versions. Customers benefit from reliable service and sturdy construction.
The OTC show will be held April 30-May 3, 2012 at the Reliant Center in Houston. Xylem brands including Godwin will be represented in Booth #1617.
Xylem shows new non-clog Dri-Prime pump at Pumper and Cleaner Show
Xylem, a leading global water technology company focused on addressing the world's most challenging water issues, will feature the new Godwin Dri-Prime® NC pump at the Pumper and Cleaner show.
The pump features an automatic self-priming system, and incorporates the proven Flygt N-technology for non-clog performance and reliability. The hydraulic design allows for superior handling of stringy sewage, and delivers sustained high efficiency. Customers benefit from lower energy and fuel costs, and less unplanned downtime.
Pumper and Cleaner will be held February 27 - March 1, 2012 at the Indianapolis Convention Center. Xylem brands Godwin and Flygt will be represented in Booth #3056.
For more details on the show, visit pumpershow.com. For more information on Xylem's Dewatering Solutions business, go to godwinpumps.com.
Xylem readies for continued dewatering growth, breaks ground on Godwin pumps manufacturing facility expansion
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – (January 17, 2012) – Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), a leading global water technology company focused on addressing the world’s most challenging water issues, has broken ground on a 10,000-square-foot extension of its manufacturing facility in Bridgeport, New Jersey to support continuing growth in the dewatering segment. The Bridgeport facility is a manufacturing plant for Godwin pumps, a leading global brand of automatic self-priming portable pumps used in the growing markets for drainage pump rental, services and sales for the global industrial, construction, mining, municipal, oil and gas segments.
The additional capacity will be used to meet growing demand for Godwin pumps, including the new Godwin Dri- Prime NC Series introduced in November 2011. The Godwin Dri-Prime NC Series is the first portable, diesel-driven dewatering pump to include the Flygt N-technology which enables clog-free hydraulics and delivers sustained high-efficiency pumping.
"We continued to see excellent growth in 2011, expanding both our pump rental and sales business considerably. To keep up with demand in 2012 and beyond, we are adding shop space at the main manufacturing facility in Bridgeport,” said Michel Bakhos, head of Xylem’s Dewatering Solutions business. “Growing our product offering and increasing manufacturing capabilities is essential in ensuring unequaled customer support and service. “
The building extension is expected to be completed during 2012.
