Hugo du Plessis, KSB Pumps and Valves market area manager for water, wastewater and irrigation
South Africa is experiencing a rise in wastewater issues across the country. Both the national and local governments need technical and practical solutions to help solve these ongoing challenges.
In an effort to assist,
KSB Pumps and Valves have consulted its skills base to work with local wastewater service providers in finding innovative solutions for projects of all sizes, from national to municipal and even smaller case-by-case mini projects.
Hugo du Plessis, KSB Pumps and Valves market area manager for water, wastewater and irrigation, explains, “We understand the challenges our municipalities face, and as a result, we are bringing all our expertise, local and international, to the table. Allowing us to assist on wastewater projects no matter the size or complexity, from small schools to large industrial areas and entire cities.”
He elaborates further, “As a result of challenges at the grassroots level, we have even identified a strong need to upgrade one of our products from our wastewater portfolio and are almost ready to introduce this new locally developed wastewater pump that will be revealed to the market in the next month or two and will be a game-changer for wastewater plants.”
Innovations
KSB Pumps and Valves is leveraging its global and local expertise to work with the South African water sector including local and nation government
Speaking to the need for innovation while addressing the South African landscape, Du Plessis adds, “This innovation, combined with advanced technical services and a wide array of products, is part of our renewed drive to help address wastewater issues in conjunction with municipalities in the country. We also remain mindful of budgetary constraints and have worked within these limits to provide products and services that are cost-effective, versatile and reliable. At the same time, we have sourced other suitable solutions from across the globe that have been added to our local arsenal. Now, our next step is to work with consulting engineers and end users from various regions from the inception of their projects to ensure pump stations and treatment plants are designed to work effectively for at least the next 20–30 years.”
KSB Pumps and Valves are leveraging their expertise to aid all aspects of wastewater handling, from the physical requirements, suction conditions at pump stations, and specialised equipment such as submersible pumps, mixers and flow makers. KSB’s product line adheres to the stringent global standards of quality, ensuring longevity, which is a priority for the South African market.
Du Plessis adds, “We are committed to working with government agencies, municipalities, and engineers to provide reliable technical consultation, training, and collaboration. In the coming months, we are bringing new products that are designed and manufactured locally for local conditions, while using our global operations in suitable local contexts.”
