Pump and Abrasion Technologies launched Battlemax® in Zambia through an exclusive partnership with Tri-Pump on Friday 15 November 2013.

South African based slurry pump specialists, Pump and Abrasion, has announced today that their renowned Battlemax® pump range will be rolled out to the Zambian mining market through their exclusive partners Tri-Pump.

About the Tri-Pump Group

The Tri-Pump Group is a pump solutions company which originated in Zambia 19 years ago, supplying global brands and pumping solutions to the African mining industry – a track record attributable to their credibility and efficiency in the market. They supply top quality products alongside user-friendly and efficient technical support, training, spare parts, and servicing of products either on site or in one of their service facilities in Africa – in alignment with Tri-Pump’s company values of providing outstanding products with outstanding back up. The Tri-Pump Group are entrusted with the supply of equipment, spare parts and services to some of Africa’s most prestigious and well known mining companies. www.tripump.com <http://www.tripump.com>

Battlemax® Launching in Zambia

This is an exciting development for the Zambian mining industry as the venture brings with it the combined expertise and alignment of these two companies who understand Africa’s mining industry so well. Battlemax® has been distributed to other countries in Africa including South Africa, Mozambique, Botswana and Tanzania, providing reassurance that Pump and Abrasion are well aware of the needs of the African mining market, and this now includes Zambia – on the largest scale market roll out ever attempted by the Battlemax® brand outside of South Africa. Additionally, Tri-Pump currently has offices in Ghana, Tanzania, DRC with their head office located in Kitwe, Zambia. They have built a reputable footprint in these markets for the past 19 years making them uniquely qualified to head up this roll out.

James Pienaar, Head of Sales & Marketing for Pump and Abrasion commented saying: “This will ensure a swift and efficient roll out of a top quality product with all the necessary client services in place and ready to serve the Zambian market.” Tri-Pump is just as enthusiastic and optimistic about the future of Battlemax® in Zambia. “We have both the capability and capacity to ensure that this roll out is successful in the long term. We believe that the product has a bright and sustainable future in Zambia – as does our partnership with Pump and Abrasion,” says Tri Pump Managing Director, Larry Mapani.

The Battlemax® Product

Battlemax® pumps are designed for heavy duty slurry applications. They boast a long life span and efficient operation backed up by maintenance services designed to be easily accessed by clients – all resulting in a lower total cost of operation.

“Typically we go through a stringent appointment process when choosing exclusive partners and when it came to the Zambian venture, it was clear from the start that a partnership with Tri-Pump was the right way to go,” says Pienaar. “When it comes to marketing the Battlemax® pumps in Zambia, we feel that we can rest easy as our product is in safe hands. We chose Tri-Pump because they are credible, experienced and well entrenched in the market. We feel that by choosing them, we are here to stay.”