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a decisive advantage in a sector where every hour of downtime counts. “This isn’t just about logistics,” Marsh emphasises. “It is about service continu- ity. We have replicated the same support model that has worked so well in Southern and Central Africa: local stockholding, technical backup and training for our distributors.” Engineering trust across the continent In markets such as the DRC and Zambia, Integrated Pump Technology’s customer- centric model has already proven its value. Mines operating at greater depths require not only high head pumping capacity but also assurance that systems will continue to operate despite voltage fluctuations, abrasive materials and limited mainte- nance windows. At the same time, Integrated Pump Technology’s technical teams regularly travel to site to conduct audits and op- timise pump configurations. “A properly specified pump saves money and prevents failure,” Marsh says. “It is not just about selling a pump but about ensuring the whole dewatering system performs as it should.” What also makes Integrated Pump Technology’s success noteworthy is its consistency. The company has steadily extended its footprint from South Africa into Central, East and now West Africa without losing its agility or customer fo- cus. Its strategy is built on three pillars: technical expertise, local presence and rapid response. “Each market has unique challenges, but the fundamentals remain the same for our team: understand the application, deliver the right technology and back it up with support,” Marsh concludes. https://www.pump-technology.com/ Integrated Pump Technology’s expanding African footprint ensures that both Grindex and Godwin pumps are supported by rapid response, local stockholding and technical expertise.
Integrated Pump Technology continues to strengthen mine dewatering performance across Africa with its rugged Grindex submersible pumps engineered for deep, abrasive underground conditions.
With Godwin diesel-driven units proven in remote and high-head applications, Integrated Pump Technology ensures that mines maintain reliable dewatering even when electrical supply is unstable or unavailable.
West Africa: the next frontier The company’s latest milestone came in July 2025, when it was officially ap- pointed as a Grindex distributor for West Africa. The move reflects Integrated Pump Technology’s sustained growth and the trust it has earned within the global Grindex network. “We see significant opportunity in West Africa,” Marsh says. “The region experiences high rainfall and hosts numerous wet mining operations. Reliable energy-efficient dewatering isn’t optional – it is essential.” To support this expanded footprint, Integrated Pump Technology has estab- lished a bonded warehouse in Ghana, stocked with a range of Grindex units, including the 37 kW Maxi and 90 kW Mega models. The facility drastically reduces lead times and ensures customers can ac- cess critical equipment and spares quickly,
unavailable or unreliable,” Marsh notes. “That is where our Godwin range comes in. With these diesel-driven pumps, we can support high head, high volume or remote applications where mobility and endurance are critical.” The Godwin HL160, for example, is already in operation in Zambia, delivering dependable high-head dewatering per- formance in open-pit operations. Higher up the range, the HL160 and HL270 de- liver heads up to 300 metres and flows of around 300 m³/h for deep-pit or long- distance pumping applications. Together, Grindex and Godwin pro- vide Integrated Pump Technology with a full-spectrum dewatering capability unmatched in the African market, from underground sumps to open pits, for permanent installations or emergency flood control.
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