January 2008
Verder Pumps SA is a specialist pump supplier of high quality peristaltic hose pumps, air operated diaphragm pumps and magnetic drive centrifugal pumps for industries such as mining, water and wastewater treatment, food and beverage and chemical processing. The company is celebrating five years of significant growth and development due to several important factors. See full story on page 4.
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