Pump sector finally enjoys its awards

16 November, 2021

Heralded as a major success by all those in attendance, the event not only celebrated business and professional excellence across the pump industry, but also its own 20th Anniversary. Hosted by Philippa Forrester of Tomorrow’s World and Robot Wars fame, the event provided a wonderful opportunity for pump people to reunite and reconnect with friends, colleagues, and clients. The atmosphere was one of real enjoyment and networking, after what has been an extremely challenging time for everyone.

Hiatus

Colin Simpson, business development director at Tomlinson Hall, comments: “After the hiatus imposed on us all by COVID it was an absolute pleasure to be out and amongst friends and colleagues at this year’s awards ceremony, there was a real buzz around the whole evening. Folk were genuinely pleased to be able to socialise and once again share a wonderfully organised event.” He added: “I was amazed at the quality of all this year’s entries, and it is testament to the strength of the British Pump Industry that the awards are so well supported. Thanks to all involved in its hosting and delivery.”

First time finalist, Andrew Simpson of Apex Pumps commented: “The Pump Industry Awards is a great event bringing the industry together and especially after the past year we’ve all had with the COVID19 pandemic. This year was Apex Pumps’ first ever nomination and it has been a privilege to have been named as a finalist in the Manufacturer of the Year category alongside some of the best names in the business. We’ll be back.”

Winners

Recognising significant achievements which took place in the 18-month period preceding December 2019, nine category winners were announced, as follows:

• Product of the Year Sponsored by Process Engineering Sulzer XJ900 Submersible Dewatering Pump

• Project of the Year Sponsored by Stuart Turner Armstrong Fluid Technology: Upgrade for National Grid

• Environmental Contribution of the Year Sponsored by SPP Pumps Wilo UK/Environment Agency: River Severn Water Management

• Manufacturer of the Year Sponsored by WEG UK Stuart Turner

• Distributor of the Year Sponsored by EMIR Software Campion Pumps

• Supplier of the Year Sponsored by Wilo ABB

• Contribution to Skills & Training Sponsored by Tomlinson Hall SPP Pumps: STEM Ambassadors in partnership with Innovation Lab

• Rising Star Award Sponsored by World Pumps Thomas Parker, TEC Electric Motors

• Lifetime Contribution Sponsored by BPMA Peter Reynolds, Grundfos Pumps

Event director, Andrew Castle, said after the event: “Our congratulations go to all the winners for their excellent achievements, but our acknowledgment and appreciation must also go to each and every nominee and finalist. The quality of all entries was again extremely high, and the competition fierce. It has also been an incredibly long wait for all those involved, and I so would like to thank everyone for their continued patience and understanding as we battled to get the awards ceremony staged.