IWAKI AMERICA IMPLEMENTS PUMP SELECTION SOFTWARE WORLDWIDE

December 28, 2004 (PRLEAP.COM) Technology News
Lacey, WA – PUMP-FLO Solutions (An Engineered Software Business), a leading provider of software solutions for the fluid handling industry, today announced that Iwaki America, a leader in chemical handling equipment for use in Process, O.E.M., Industrial and Semiconductor applications, has deployed its PUMP-FLO Enterprise Windows and web-based software. Iwaki America has implemented a private branded version of PUMP-FLO Enterprise software, named "Iwaki Pump Selector" to provide its global network of customers and distributors with an advanced software program to save time and increase efficiencies during the pump sizing and selection process.

"We are continuously looking for ways to create the best possible experience for our distributors and customers," said Michelle Fontaine, Marketing Communications Manager for Iwaki America. "Implementing the PUMP-FLO Enterprise software will allow us to create significant value for our customers and distributors by simplifying and streamlining the process of learning about, selecting, and purchasing our products."

Users of the Iwaki Pump Selector software can select, evaluate, and analyze centrifugal pumps using Iwaki America's electronic pump catalogs. PUMP-FLO uses a powerful web-based search engine to select pumps that meet the user's specific criteria. Selections are based on a number of user inputs such as system design point, fluid properties, motor sizing, and NPSH calculations. Once a dynamic pump curve is generated, users have the ability to trim impeller diameters, adjust operating speeds, and view/save electronic curves and data sheet reports in a PDF format. Supporting documentation such as product specifications, dimensional drawings, cutaway views and engineering specifications can also be generated.

Other powerful features include a Total Head Calculator and the ability to send electronic "Request for Quote" packages directly to Iwaki America's sales office.

About PUMP-FLO Solutions
PUMP-FLO Solutions is an Engineered Software business to further develop and market the PUMP-FLO Windows and Web-based product line. PUMP-FLO benefits manufacturers and their distributors by decreasing catalog printing costs and automating the sales and pumps selection process. PUMP-FLO Solutions provides services to digitize all pump performance data into an electronic format for use with the PUMP-FLO product line. PUMP-FLO Solutions currently provides pump selection software to over 70 manufacturers, including The Pentair Pump Group, Gorman-Rupp Co., Sulzer Pumps, Inc., Goulds Pumps, and Crane Pumps to name a few. For more information visit www.pump-flo.com/solutions.

About Iwaki America
Iwaki America Corporation of Holliston, Massachusetts, is a joint venture which grew from a 20 year association between Walchem Corp. of Holliston, MA and Iwaki Co. Ltd. of Tokyo, Japan. Combining Walchem's 25 years of chemical injection and control experience with Iwaki's 50 years of pump design engineering, Iwaki America offers the best chemical handling equipment for use in Process, O.E.M., Industrial and Semiconductor applications. For more information visit www.iwakiamerica.com.

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