Verder – a global leader in advanced industrial pump solutions – has signed an exclusive distribution partnership with The Pumpsmith, as part of the company’s long-term strategy to expand its footprint within the greater Kwa-Zulu Natal (KZN) region.
 
“This was an important move for our business. Verder has a long-standing presence in KZN and - as the region is a key hub for investment, development and growth of industrial sectors – we recognised an opportunity to increase our own investment, and extend our pump offering to customers in the area,” says Darryl Macdougall, Managing Director, Verder Pumps South Africa.
 
Verder has an installed base within sugar mills, paper mills, steel manufacturing and chrome processing plants, as well as chemical tank farms. This demonstrates the depth of the company’s product portfolio for diverse applications.
 
“Having previously worked through distributor relationships to supply products and pump solutions to the region, we understand the value of local knowledge and presence. The Pumpsmith was, as such appointed due to their in-depth market knowledge, technical ability, service capability and high coverage of the KZN province,” adds Macdougall.
 
As the exclusive distribution partner to Verder in the KZN region, The Pumpsmith will hold stock of – though not limited to - Peristaltic Hose pumps, Verderflex VF and Dura, Tube pumps, Vantage 5000 and VerderAir air operated double diaphragm pumps. The Pumpsmith will also continue to offer after-sales service support to their clients on all Verder pumps, including servicing and maintenance.
 
Mark Smith, Director of The Pumpsmith, says, “We are very excited about this partnership. Verder has a wide range of high quality pump products and solutions - and we look forward to working closely with the team from Verder on expanding their installed base within KZN.”
 
“This partnership enables us to provide customers with a single point of contact – to gain access to world-class, competitively priced pump products and solutions, and thereby meet customer concerns over quality, capacity and delivery time. We as such will work closely with the team from the Pumpsmith to expand and strengthen the overall position of the brand and our full-line of products within the region,” concludes Macdougall.
 
To continue to raise the profile of Verder Pumps South Africa, the company will be exhibiting some of their product line at the 91st Congress of the South African Sugar Technologists Association, taking place at the Durban ICC between the 14th and 16th of August 2018 - stand number 38.