August 2006
ASW Engineering (Pty) Ltd, based in Randburg, has, throughout its 25 years of existence, maintained the policy of selecting international, market-leading companies as trading partners. The products displayed on the cover represent the latest innovations from four of these highly respected companies.
Featured are: Netzsch Nemopumpen of Germany's progressing cavity range; Ritz Pumpen, who recently announced their new submersible multi-sage range with Modular Shaft Technology (MS-T); Orlita High End Metering Dosing Pumps; and Sodimate Bulk Metering and Measuring Equipment.
ASW also represents other world renowned companies such as Hermetic (Refrigeration and Sealless Canned Motors), Leistritz (Internal Gear Pumps), Siad (Oil Free Gas Compressors) and Finder (Vacuum Pumps) and ""Roots"" Type Blowers).
Recently ASW successfully completed its first supply, installation and commissioning of Sodimate Bulk Metering and Measuring equipment. This revolutionary product makes the accurate metering and transfer of dry powder a pleasure.
ASW Engineering (Pty) Ltd
53 Gerhardus Street
Strijdompark
Randburg
Johannesburg
Telephone:
+27 11 793 1330
Fax:
+27 11 793 4829
Email: louis@asw.co.za
www.asw.co.za
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