Integrated Pump Technology redefines dewatering Jordan Marsh, managing director of Integrated Pump Technology, highlights the rapid rise of the company from its founding in 2014 to its official recognition as the world's largest Grindex distributor and a growing force in mine dewatering across sub-Saharan Africa. A s African mines push deeper and face ever-harsher condi- tions, one challenge remains constant: water. Whether it is “You can’t sell pumps into Africa from a distance,” Marsh adds. “You need people on the ground who understand what cus- tomers are facing every day.”
uously since 2022, providing critical water control with minimal downtime. “When you are hundreds of metres underground, reliability is everything,” Marsh explains. “These pumps have proven their ability to perform under extreme conditions, ensur- ing both productivity and safety.”
groundwater seepage, seasonal flooding or slurry-laden sumps, reliable dewatering is non-negotiable. Rising to meet this need is South Africa-based Integrated Pump Technology, now officially recognised as the world's largest Grindex distributor and a growing force in mine dewatering across sub-Saharan Africa. Founded in 2014, Integrated Pump Technology has achieved what few could in just over a decade: building a continent- wide reputation for reliability, speed and technical depth. Managing Director Jordan Marsh attributes this success to an unrelenting focus on customer realities. “From the start, our goal was simple: to provide fit-for-purpose dewatering pump solutions that actually work in African mining environments,” Marsh says. “We have built our business around under- standing the conditions our customers face, whether that is a deep underground copper mine in Zambia or an open pit in Senegal.” This hands-on philosophy has under- pinned Integrated Pump Technology’s remarkable rise. Its longstanding part- nership with Grindex, the Swedish manu- facturer of robust electric submersible pumps, has enabled the company to de- liver consistent performance where other solutions falter. A pump built for Africa The Grindex range is engineered for the world’s most demanding jobs, and Africa’s mining sector has put that claim to the test. Known for their rugged construction, high efficiency and ease of service, these submersible pumps handle flow rates up to 100 litres per second and heads of 200 metres. Mines across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia have come to rely on them as groundwater lev- els rise with deepening operations. At one major DRC copper mine, a fleet of Grindex submersibles ranging from 5.5 kW to 90 kW has been running contin-
Dual Strength: Electric and Diesel Solutions
Integrated Pump Technology’s strength lies not only in its products but also in its versatility. The company represents two of the world’s most respected brands, Grindex and Godwin, offering both elec- tric submersible and diesel-driven dewa- tering solutions. “In some regions, grid power is simply
To maintain that reliability, Integrated
Pump Technology’s teams work closely with mine operators and its in-country partners to assess dewatering applica- tions, recommend the right solutions and provide spare parts and technical support.
Integrated Pump Technology’s hands-on support model helps mining operations correctly specify and optimise Grindex pumps, ensuring reliable water control in both underground sumps and expanding open pits.
18 ¦ MechChem Africa • January-February 2025
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