MATERIALS HANDLING
THE POWER OF PUMPS
In this article Europump president Luboš Michlík, highlights the vital role that pumps will play in the drive for a sustainable future
Smart pump systems are transforming industrial processes
A
s the global push for improved energy eff iciency and sustainability intensifi es, pumps
remain the unsung heroes of many transformations, including those related to industrial processes, climate control in buildings, and clean water and sanitation systems. according to Europump president Lubos Michlik. In this article, he helps to outline the critical yet often overlooked role that pumps play in shaping a more sustainable, energy-eff icient world.
A BACKBONE OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY In the manufacturing sector, where energy eff iciency is increasingly important, pumps are quietly driving progress. They help with cooling, heating, fl uid transport, and circulation – and recent technological innovations mean that pumps now use less energy leading to reduced operational costs. “Industrial pumps represent a key opportunity for energy savings, given
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that they account for up to 20% of global electricity consumption. By embracing more eff icient pump systems, manufacturers can drastically reduce energy consumption, making a major contribution to the sustainability eff ort.”
BUILDING SERVICES: SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE CITIES In the built environment, pumps are integral to eff icient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, as well as water distribution, fi re safety, and waste management. Pumps also play a pivotal part in smart cities and green buildings which are fast becoming the blueprint for future urban development. “Smart, energy-eff icient pump
systems are not just improving performance in individual buildings but are transforming how we manage water, heating, and cooling across entire cities. They are key enablers in the transition to
sustainable urban living.”
TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC SERVICES AND FACTORIES Pumps are also critical in the transportation sector, particularly in electric vehicles (EVs) and public transit systems. They support battery cooling in EVs, enable more eff icient fuel use in conventional transport, and ensure safe operation in air, rail, and marine travel. In public services such as water treatment and power generation, pumps keep essential services running eff iciently and sustainably. The same is true in factories. “From electric vehicles to water
and wastewater management in factories and by local councils, pumps are at the heart of ensuring that public services and transport meet modern eff iciency and environmental standards. Their role in enabling cleaner mobility and smarter services is vital to achieving Europe’s sustainability targets.”
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