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Sulzer in Brazil celebrates long history of delivering rotating equipment services and pumping solutions


As the leading supplier of pumping solutions and provider of maintenance services for rotating equipment, Sulzer has a long and distinguished history throughout the world. Sulzer is celebrating 70 years since it started operations in Brazil with its first manufacturing site in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo

Since the first machine was imported from Switzerland in 1948, Sulzer has continued to grow its businesses in Brazil. Starting with small and medium-sized pumps for general industrial use through pumps for oil and gas industries, large pumps for water transportation, compressors and specialized services in turbines and other critical rotating equipment, Sulzer has continued to expand its portfolio and better serve its customers.

Sulzer in Brazil has designed, manufactured, delivered and serviced equipment all over the world. In addition to this, its experts also maintain third party equipment to the highest industry quality standards while implementing the latest technology. Sulzer’s technical group employs the latest technology for designing, manufacturing and servicing pumps and critical rotating equipment. Together with the experience gained over 70 years, new technology can be implemented quickly and projects are delivered effectively and efficiently.

The service centers are equipped with precision machine tools as well as equipment for balancing and laser alignment among other special tools. Field service crews, composed of engineers, supervisors and millwrights are available round the clock to deliver on-site maintenance services to the country’s major industrial markets including, but not limited to, oil and gas, water, wastewater, pulp and paper, mining, fertilizer and power generation. Currently, Sulzer owns a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and the largest test bed in South America.

For the hydrocarbon and petrochemical markets, Sulzer Chemtech is one of the world’s leading suppliers of process and separation technology. Its office in Brazil offers a comprehensive range of products and services that can deliver the competitive edge for both upstream and downstream activities in the hydrocarbon market.

Over seventy years, Sulzer has built a reputation founded on its solid commitment to customers, creating long-term partnerships and a history of success in exceeding expectations. This success, in a variety of industrial sectors, has come through state-of-the-art equipment and services as well as a deep commitment of Sulzer experts. By investing in the training and development of critical skills, Sulzer supports its workforce to ensure that all of its pumps are designed, manufactured, installed and maintained to the highest standards. This is attested by the hundreds of employees celebrating 25, 30, 35 and 40 years of working in the company.

Flavio Romero, Director of Services for South America, says: “Today, Sulzer’s operations in Brazil continue to grow and our pumps continue to help in the development of the country. From improving the supply of drinking water to boosting efficiency in the oil and gas market, Sulzer strives to deliver more reliable, more efficient and more sustainable solutions to the country.”

Experts from Sulzer’s team are always available at one of the local facilities. They will also be on hand to discuss the full range of products and services available at the Rio Oil and Gas show, September 24 – 27.

About Sulzer:

Sulzer is the leading worldwide, independent service provider for the repair and maintenance of rotating machines including turbomachinery, pumps and electro-mechanical equipment. With a global network of over 180 technically advanced manufacturing and test facilities, Sulzer offers a collaborative advantage that delivers high-quality, cost-effective, customized and turnkey solutions, providing its customers with the peace of mind to focus on their core operations.

Sulzer Rotating Equipment Services, a division of Sulzer, can accommodate all brands of rotating equipment including turbines, compressors, generators, motors and pumps. With an enviable track record, dedicated teams of on-site engineers provide best-in-class solutions to ensure that the most effective service is delivered.

Sulzer is dedicated to providing superior service solutions to a range of industries including power generation, oil and gas, hydrocarbon and chemical processing, water and air separation. Every solution is customized to suit the business needs of each application – whenever or wherever that may be.

With a long history of providing engineering service support, Sulzer is headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland where it began in 1834. Today, with sales over US$ 3 billion and with approximately 14,000 employees, the Sulzer footprint spans across the globe. The core aim is to deliver a flexible and cost-effective service that optimizes customer operational efficiency and minimizes downtime.

For more information on Sulzer, visit www.sulzer.com