An expanded range of Evak sewage and drainage pumps, many of which are being made available to the South African market for the first time, is generating an immense amount of interest in the local market. In fact Corde Africa, which is importing these products, reports that within two weeks of receiving the latest shipment of pumps from this range, more than a third had already been sold.

“Since we launched the expanded range of Evak pumps, the interest these products has generated in the local market by word of mouth has been tremendous, verifying our conviction that we’ve brought something new and exciting to the market,” Errol Cornelius of Corde Africa says. “We’re fielding enquiries from plumbers, pump retailers, consulting engineers and contractors alike. The pumps, available across a spectrum of sizes, are made to world-class quality standards in Taiwan, where each unit is tested before it leaves the factory. We selected this range because it is proven, robust and efficient, as well as being compatible with local conditions.

“The sewage industry in South Africa is a huge and growing market and we intend to become a significant player in this arena. We believe the return on investment offered by this extended range of drainage, sewage and contractor pumps will help position us to achieve this objective.”

At the same time Corde Africa has introduced a second new product offering — a range of Corde borehole motors manufactured by international motor producer Sumoto in Italy. The 6” OYC series motor is cooled using a special food grade lubricant and incorporates a plug in lead cable for ease of installation and maintenance, while the 4” 4WP series features a new size stator core and a watertight cable connector.

“The borehole industry is a high-volume market that attracts a lot of copies, but Sumoto is one of the world leaders in the production and commercialisation of 3”, 4” and 6” submersible motors,” says Cornelius. “We’re confident that it will offer the local market excellent performance and real value for money.”

Corde Africa also supplies uPVC borehole pipe columns to the industry, which have a number of technical advantages over the traditional galvanised iron borehole piping including being lightweight, easy to transport and corrosion resistant.

“In the coal industry, where the pH of the water is very low, the average lifespan of a galvanised iron borehole pipe is three weeks,” he comments. “Our uPVC alternative has the highest specifications in the industry and is enjoying a steady uptake in the mining and agricultural sectors. The smooth walls of this product ensure water flow at low friction losses, contributing to a high ‘water-to-wire’ ratio and reduced energy costs. Besides being rust-proof, it’s also resistant to solids build-up in the pipe. Owing to its robust and proven nature, we offer a two-year warranty on this product.”

Edenvale-based Corde Africa is owned and operated by Errol Cornelius and Debby McLellan, whose experience, spanning more than 35 years in the pump industry, underpins the company’s product line-up. Corde Africa differentiates itself in the market by a high level of service, flexibility and rapid response times.