British distributor Obart in Kent now trading as Tsurumi Pumps UK
The British distributor Obart from Maidstone in Kent is now trading as Tsurumi Pumps UK. This means that the Japanese manufacturer now has six sales companies in Europe.
This was announced by Tsurumi’s European headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany. The change of name took place on 1 September 2023, following Tsurumi’s entry as majority shareholder in the dealer in 2020.
Almost 50 years in business
Since 1972, Obart has been supplying the United Kingdom with pumps for dewatering and sewage treatment. Barely three years later, the first Japanese pumps were added to the supply and rental programme. Matthew Hill, Managing Director at Tsurumi Pumps UK, said that the units had become popular due to their high performance, reliability and ease of maintenance.
The high hydraulic-energy efficiency, the biodegradable lubricating oil and the new options for remote monitoring and control of the entire water logistics are further aspects. They form the basis for the success of the brand with the blue water vortex in the logo.
Further expansion planned
“This move will have a positive impact on our customers and enable us to expand as a market-leading supplier of dewatering pumps,” Hill announced. “Workforce, management and company headquarters will remain unchanged” he said.
With Tsurumi Pumps UK, Tsurumi Europe now runs six subsidiaries. The manufacturer is also present in Belgium, Germany, France, Sweden and Spain. In addition, there is a dense network with many hundreds of dealers and service points.
Dewatering and sewage pumps
Tsurumi is considered the world’s largest manufacturer of dewatering pumps for the construction industry. Since its foundation in 1924, the company with its European headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany, has specialised exclusively in technologies for water utilisation.
The product range includes pumps for clear, mud and waste water, build as submersible units or for dry installation. In Europe, more than 500 types are available with flow rates of up to 30 m³/minute or 216 m maximum head. The company is committed to providing the best service in the industry. “Stronger for longer” is the brand’s slogan.
The headquarters are located in Osaka, Japan. In Kyoto, Tsurumi operates the industry’s largest manufacturing facility with an annual capacity of one million pumps. 860 employees generate an annual turnover of around 350 million euros.
