MINING PUMPS to develop a next-generation dewatering pump that addresses those issues. The Godwin Rig Pump is not simply a new dewatering solution. It’ s superior in every way to previous options, improving safety, performance, efficiency, and lifetime value,” says Chetan Mistry, Strategy and Marketing Manager at Xylem Africa.
Metso boosts pumps offering with Jindex
Last July, Metso signed an agreement to acquire Jindex Pty Ltd, a privately owned Australian company specialising in valves and process flow control. Metso said combining Metso’ s extensive experience and offering in slurry handling, hydrocyclones and minerals processing
Managing Director, Jindex Pty Ltd.
The Metso Pumps business line offers complete solutions for slurry handling and hydrocyclones, including equipment, parts, aftermarket and lifecycle services and digital services. The equipment offering includes slurry pumps, pipes, hoses, valves and hydrocyclones.
Franklin Electric picks up PumpEng; Pioneer adds Minetuff
Another pumps related acquisition in Australia came in February 2025, when Franklin Electric announced that it had bought PumpEng, a global OEM of submersible pumps targeted for the mining sector.
Franklin stated:“ This acquisition continues to strengthen Franklin Electric’ s commitment to the mining industry and complements existing operations in Australia under the Pioneer Pump and Minetuff brands.”
Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, PumpEng is a A $ 12.5 million business with locations in Kalgoorlie, Townsville, and Adelaide, Australia, and Twin Falls, Idaho, USA. The company offers a targeted portfolio of dewatering pumps under a number of brands, including JetGuard, Guardian, and Raptor. All PumpEng products are assembled in Australia in ISO 9001 / 14001 and ATEXcertified manufacturing facilities.
“ This strategic partnership combines PumpEng’ s innovative dewatering approach and strong Australian presence with Franklin Electric’ s global resources and technical leadership in water systems,” said Greg Levine, President of Global Water Systems.
Metso has strengthened its capacity to provide more comprehensive slurry handling solutions for the mining industry by acquiring Jindex in Australia
equipment solutions with Jindex’ s valve offering will further strengthen Metso’ s capacity to provide more comprehensive slurry handling solutions for the mining industry.
“ This acquisition is yet another important step in the development of Metso’ s Pumps business line offering to bring us closer to being our customers’ lifecycle partner of choice. Flow and isolation control play a vital role in ensuring smooth slurry handling to maximise the productivity and efficiency of minerals processing plants. In the past, we have collaborated with Jindex on many customer projects and are now glad to welcome the Jindex experts to the Metso team. Jindex has extensive expertise and strong capabilities in valve technology and control equipment, as well as in many types of slurry valve projects, and thus their products complement our offering well,” said Tiago Oliveira, Head of Pumps business line at Metso.
“ This is a great development and an exciting next step. The Jindex product offering and our technical expertise in valves are an excellent addition to Metso’ s Pumps business and will enable Metso to provide more extensive flow control solutions to the mining industry. We look forward to contributing our unique knowledge and experience as part of the Metso team, and providing enhanced outcomes to all our collective customers,” said Stephen Fowler, International Mining | JUNE 2025 41