P umps are arguably the most extensively manufactured piece of machinery in the world and are applicable in a range of sectors from domestic to industrial applications.

The selection of a pump always depends on various factors. There are many different pumps for several applications available. It is important that the buyer understands that pumps are manufactured hence when purchasing, they should focus on that which will meet their need so as to cut out costs on future damages.

Pumps Africa has compiled a list of top pump manufacturers in Africa. Here are the top 7 pump manufacturers in Africa:

SAM Engineering SAM Engineering has been serving the South African market for over 30 years as one of the leading centrifugal pump manufacturers in Africa, primarily serving the demands of the mining and petrochemical industry as well as process applications such as food, chemical, and pulp and paper where chemical resistance and anti-corrosive properties are a high priority.

SAM Engineering manufactures SAMCO pumps, consisting of a wide range of customised pumping solutions for unlimited pump configurations to suit any application.

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As a full-service engineering company in South Africa, the manufacturer adds continued value to the industry with extensive knowledge and excellent service delivery, providing pump design, manufacture, and testing services to meet the market demand as well as international standards for quality and safety.

SAM Engineering boasts a wealth of experience not only in the South African pumping industry, but in the entire continent.

Donnlee Pump Tech Donnlee Pump Tech has served the mining industry for over 35 years. This has left the company in a unique position to offer high quality products at competitive prices with unrivalled delivery times for the full range of multistage dewatering centrifugal pumps as operated in the mining industry.

The many years of experience manufacturing for the mining industry means it knows and understands its customers and their needs. As a result, the company has developed its product range to cater to their specific demands, and its products are of the best quality possible.

Donnlee Pump Tech’s main focus is the supply of new centrifugal pumps, as well as the reconditioning of centrifugal pumps. The finished product is commissioned and flow tested by the company itself, and the materials used never deviate from the standards set by the original manufacturer. The company also sells new spares directly to the mines.

While the company supplies products to most of the large gold mines throughout South Africa, as well as to the platinum mines in Rustenburg, it also exports to sub-Saharan Africa, Fiji and Ireland.

SPP Pumps For more than 130 years SPP Pumps has been a leading manufacturer of centrifugal pumps and associated systems, a global principal in design, supply and servicing of pumps, fire pump packages and equipment for a wide range of applications and industry sectors.

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Despite being a UK based pump manufacturer, SPP’s pumps and systems are installed in all continents providing valuable high integrity services for diverse industries, such as oil and gas production, water and waste water treatment, power generation, construction, mines and large industrial plants.

Major applications include water treatment & supply, sewage & waste water treatment, fire protection, and mobile pumps for rental sectors.

The KSB Group The KSB Group is one of the leading producers of pumps, valves and related systems.

KSB has more than 30 manufacturing sites in 19 countries and over 16,200 employees around the world work for maximum customer satisfaction in building services, industry and water utilities, the energy sector and mining. KSB is increasingly a service partner and provides complete hydraulic systems for water supply and drainage.

Each manufacturing site produces KSB pumps and valves to global quality standards. The pump range covers a vast spectrum – from domestic rainwater utilization systems to process pumps or power station boiler feed units. Valves come in a choice of designs, sizes and materials for a whole spread of applications.

In South Africa and Africa, KSB Pumps and Valves (PTY) Ltd operates 8 own branches and sites in Southern Africa and 2 Branches in the Sub Saharan Countries and West Africa.

RAPID ALLWEILER Established in 1932 in Johannesburg, the founders started from modest beginnings supplying their own range of borehole and gear pumps to the market before identifying the gap in the market for a quality centrifugal pump. Successfully establishing themselves as leaders in the South African market, in 1952 a partnership with Allweiler AG, the oldest pump company in Germany gave birth to Rapid Allweiler.

Rapid Allweiler’s product range is specifically engineered to meet market demands with over 220 years of combined national and international pump and engineering experience. The company provides pumping solutions for any industry requirement.

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Rapid Allweiler a facility in South Africa that serves as the office, manufacturing and conferencing space, with servicing branches in Cape Town and Durban as well as a nation-wide dealer network.

Ebara Pumps South Africa EBARA Corporation is a multinational company with 79 subsidiaries and 11 affiliate companies.

EBARA Corporation is recognized as one of the world’s most important manufacturers of industrial machinery, environmental engineering and water treatment systems, mechanical and chemical polishing systems, vacuum pumps, compressors and other similar products.

The EBARA Group takes the lead in the areas related to water, air and environment to respond to customer needs. It globally operates in three business segments: Fluid Machinery and Systems Environmental Engineering Precision Machinery.

Ebara Pumps South Africa is a branch of Ebara Europe, part of Ebara Corporation.

In South Africa, the company has been supplying water pumps to the Southern African market since 1985. Over the years Ebara has built up a reputation for providing excellent service and technically sound pump advice and selection. Ebara stocks a wide range of popular Ebara pumps in South Africa as well as brands from alternate manufacturers.

Prochem Pump Manufacturing Prochem Pump Manufacturing has been designing and manufacturing pumps and pumping equipment in South Africa since 1987. The manufacturer offers a comprehensive line of chemical pumps and pumping equipment to fit the most demanding applications. The products and services range from entry level water pumps to the most state-of-the-art technology in the pumping industry.

Prochem Pump Manufacturing principal range lies in chemical handling pumps which are manufactured from a thermosetting epoxy resin. The company also manufacture a full range of Cast Iron / Stainless Steel / Hastelloy-C centrifugal pumps and filtrate pumps, used both for water and chemical transfer & circulation. Adding to the range include gear pumps, air operated double diaphragm pumps, and submersible / sump pumps.