Calpeda took part at Taipei Exhibition of Refrigeration, Air-Condition, Electrical & Water Supply Equipment from March 20-23th. Here are some pictures from Calpeda’s stand that has attracted the interest of many visitors.      

Every year on 27th February, Calpeda celebrates a Mass in memory of its founder Vinicio Mettifogo. For this occasion retired former employees come back to the company, they meet with colleagues with whom they spent many working years, look in wonder at the latest technology of the new plants and they linger with nostalgia in front of the machine they used for many years. This year, for example, around the parallel lathe in the tooling...

A research project supported by the Region, “To create an instrument which will accurately forecast foundry defects”: This is the objective of the project within the programme of “regional competitiveness and employment” that started a year ago. In order to limit its losses, the Zardo SpA foundry (a member of the Capleda Group) already has in place careful controls at the metalworking phase. With this new research work a further...

Calpeda took part in the 20th edition of Hvacr Expo & Conference that was held in Karachi, Pakistan, from 1 to 3 March. The event was dedicated to the latest in air conditioning, heating, refrigeration and ventilation. Here are some pictures from Calpeda’s stand.    

Here are the images of Calpeda’s stand at the 14th edition of ACREX India, held from 7th to 9th March at Mumbai. The theme “Dedicated to an eco-friendly environment” offered a perfect platform for Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and allied Building Services such as Electrical, Lighting, Plumbing and Water Treatment to showcase technologically innovative, Environmental Friendly & Energy saving products to meet the ever...

Calpeda exhibits at ISH exhibition in Frankfurt, from the 12th to the 16th of March, at Pavillon 9.1 Stand C 69. This is a world’s leading trade fair for Bathroom Experience, Building, Energy, Air-conditioning Technology, Renewable Energies.

More news from the impeller division. The necessity to replace our existing balancing machine for the large series impellers was the trigger for further technology enhancement.. A new completely automated line, with balancing and marking performed by an automated robot, has recently been installed. The balancing of rotating parts for a pump is one of the most important features for performance, noise reduction and above pump longevity. For...

Calpeda has just recently concluded its programme for innovative technology supported by the Region “ Veneto, a Region for Europe”. The project presented by Calpeda has demonstrated to have all the necessary prerequisites required to access the financing that partially covers its expenses. Investment on research, in both financial terms and in human resources, has always been a constant in the company. In the same way, also the...

Calpeda partecipated in Dhaka International Textile & Garment Machinery Exhibition held in Bangladesh from January 31th to February 3Th. Here are the images of Calpeda’s stand at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre.      

The New Year starts with news that the structure of the Calpeda group is changing: we are to merge our Mettifogo Pompe and Subteck divisions. Both companies, in common, produce submersible pumps so there is a lot of strategic sense in the merger. In particular, Mettifogo pompe designs and manufactures 4” and 6” submersible bore-hole pumps whilst Subtek concentrates on specialist applications such as sea water, mining, de-watering and...

Calpeda participated in Myanmar Exhibition, the international trade exhibition on manufacturing equipment, components and engineering technology covering all field of industries. The exhibition was held from 16 to 18 January 2013 in Yangon.        

One of our most productive workstations which is dedicated to the machining of Impellers for our larger pump ranges, which already features an auto product transfer and broacing facility, has undergone a complete re-evaluation and update radically enhancing it’s operational capabilities. The addition of a new hi-tech robotica and the optimization of the original layout, as well as being more ergonomic and safer for the operatives, have...

It’s the end of the year, time for budgets and for future projects. It is so for individuals but also for companies. Despite the general uncertain economic climate, for Calpeda 2012 has been a positive year. With hard work and responsibility we have achieved our objectives. All together – clients, sales people, employees, and owners – we have managed to give efficient answers on all fronts. We have invested in training and...

The new MPCM 71/A pump is a further development in the MPC swimming pool pump series. The new model differs from the original MPCM71 in that it is even more compact and has a unique operating curve. The pump also has a new motor, with lower current consumption and an integral thermal protector. Like all the pumps in the MPC family, the MPCM 71/A is constructed from the highest quality plastic materials which are corrosion and sand erosion...

Welcome little Anna and congratulations to the parents Elisa and Andrè!

Calpeda participated in the 30th edition of the international FIHAV trade fair which took place in Cuba from 4th November to 10th November and which represents one of the most important commercial events on the Cuban economic scene. More than three thousand companies were represented, coming from 62 countries, for which some 18 pavilions were set up over an area of more than 16 thousand square metres. Spain, Italy and Venezuela were the...

Calpeda was invited to participate in ‘Trieste Next’, the European exhibition for innovation and scientific research which for three days transformed Trieste into a real live city of science. There were over 30 thousand visitors, many conferences and workshops all dedicated to applied research and new technology. “The presence of Calpeda at the exhibition of Trieste was not by chance” stated Calpeda’s research and development...

Calpeda have contributed to the waterfalls and water games at Aquardens, the new spa water park in Valpolicella. Calpeda supplied their NM4 series pumps specially manufactured with impellers in bronze and shafts in stainless steel AISI 316. The 4 poles electric motors are specifically suited for use with frequency inverters. The pumps were all installed in the plant room by CEMI PISCINE located in...

A safety information programme has been adopted in Calpeda even bigger than the existing one. This opportunity came about with the agreement between state and regions on the training on safety of workers that foresees by 2013 an integration of the plan already in place in companies (or a start up plan for those companies that unlike Calpeda did not have the opportunity to do safety courses as of 2008). Calpeda has always been sensitive to...

The new NR 40/125 series is now available as an extension of the NR-NR4 range of pumps. The NR 40/125 models, like the others in the NR-NR4 series, have the following construction characteristics: Compactness: the pumps have a compact construction that allows for the installation of the product even in reduced spaces. User Protection: an innovative (patented) guard prevents contact with rotating parts of the pump, safeguarding the user,...

Here is the staff of Calpeda Thailand.  Thailand was one of the first countries to be reached by Calpeda pumps. A long history, therefore, of growth and great collaboration.        

The peripheral pump range has just been enriched with a new model, the CT60. The design is compact like the CT61, as is the quality of the components, but the CT60 is characterised by a front suction port. The excellent level of collaboration between the technical office and production has once again brought outstanding results. The new model despite having a front suction port, still manages to maintain the same performance characteristics...

New up-dated catalogues have just been finalised. The general catalogue along with all the individual product leaflets can be viewed on the company’s website. Having a commercial network which extends across the world, it is vitally important that we present ourselves in many languages: Italian, English, French, German, Spanish and Russian. In addition our instructions can even be found in Chinese, Greek, Dutch and Swedish. The technical...

For the first time Calpeda has come directly face to face with the Mexican market with its own stand at the Expo Ferretera trade fair that was held in Guadalajara from 6th to 8th September and which represents one of the most important events in the country in this sector. A note of curiosity: during the fair we were re-contacted by an old client who informed us that the pumps we supplied fifteen years ago continue to work at full...

Amalty, Kazakistan.  The Aquaterm Fair was held from the 4th to the 7th of September.  It is an international event that attracts thousands of professionals each year tied to the sector, and the event in itself represents a very promising market.  Calpeda of course was present with its products.    

Calpeda has been chosen by SAP as an example of how successful a company can be when applying the SAP production management system to control and develop operations. Our company in joining together experience, innovation and technology, has managed to demonstrate how ERP SAP demonstrates flexible characteristics and advanced potential. We have succeeded in planning, in a unique prefigured model, situations that are characterised by...

A GILDEMEISTER SPRINT 42-10 LINEAR 10 axis sliding headstock lathe has been bought for the pump shafts production department. The new machine is suitable for machining shafts derived directly from steel bars of up to 6 m in length and 42 mm in diameter. The technology of the sliding headstock machine allows us to exploit the very best from the tools pushing to maximum cutting speeds whilst ensuring at the same time the absolute precision....

The new range of ‘GQS’ pumps are available alongside the ‘GQV’ range, as part of the submersible drainage series. The GQS pumps have the following construction features: •            Double mechanical shaft seal with oil chamber which separates the motor from the water and provides further protection against accidental dry running. •            Triple impregnation humidity-proof...

Welcome little Agata and congratulations to the parents Carlotta and Filippo!

In the biggest majority of cases, those who start working at Calpeda remain there until they get their pension. And so, this year too, eight employees on the company work force have reached this sought-after goal. On 27th July, Calpeda threw them a party to thank them for their work and commitment over the years. The newly pensioners, as is traditional, gave a rich buffet to their former colleagues. Here they are with the roles they filled...

The new regulation EC 547/2012 that establishes the eco-compatible design  for water pumps was published on 25th June 2012. This regulation is part of a bigger European Community project for the reduction of energy consumption. The water pumps are classified as part of electric motor systems. The overall potential for better energy saving for these systems is quantified at about 20-30 %. One of the factors that contributes to this energy...

Calpeda Korea Co., Ltd. was founded on the 19th June, 2001 and as a newcomer in the market has had to overcome many difficulties in establishing itself. The company was able however to learn from this initial phase and is now continuously growing. Calpeda Korea can count on an outstanding team base around qualified staff to manage the distribution, production and testing. The company also benefits from a young and enthusiastic sales team...

The production technology incorporated at Calpeda has been further enhanced with the arrival of camera eyes installed on the robotics. These are able to recognise individual items for production. The need to increase the production of motor end covers and lantern brackets in cast iron, has made this an important investment, providing a considerable reduction in production time, whilst still ensuring optimum precision and quality.   The...

After Spain and France, the Asian foreign branch is the third that uses the SAP management system, that is in direct connection, as in the other subsidiaries, with the headquarters in Montorso Vicentino. Distance and time zone have not overawed the attendants in Calpeda that planned and managed each phase of the procedure without difficulties. The first step was to analyse the specific necessities of the Singapore branch and to then follow...

Nowadays it is no longer sufficient for a company to have sources of information available but not managed via their huge IT investments in a way which exploits the spread of such data both internally and externally so as to maximise the distribution of that knowledge base across as wider audience as possible. Calpeda has been taking on the challenge of communication in the electronic environment and has achieved some new and exciting...

Agfest 2012 is an Agricultural event held over three days from Thursday 3 May to Saturday 5 May in Tasmania. The three-day farming extravaganza in northern Tasmania attracts more than 60,000 visitors. Visitor attending Agfest have the luxury of comparing and choosing equipments all from one site. Sellers are encouraged to display their product and offer special field day prices; which can mean huge savings for anyone. Agfest features over...

A mix of modernity and tradition are present in the video introducing Calpeda and help to show, above all to new markets, how an almost hand-made quality and a vanguard technology go hand in hand to produce each of our products. The object of the video, can be summed up in a few words, it is to answer a simple question: “If a person orders a Calpeda pump from any part of the world, what happens behind that that order”? The video is...

Our Tunisian distributor Abid Med participated in The International Exhibition of Construction and Building “Carthage” 2012 held in Tunisi from May 16th to May 20th. The Abid Med stand had about 800 visitors, half of which were specifically interested in the pump section.  Amongst these visitors were representatives of the construction, of the agriculture, and of the industrial fields, and installers and technicians of both the...

On May 16th, Calpeda celebrated Licia Mettifogo’s birthday, president of the company and sister of the founder Vinicio Mettifogo. All the employees greeted her arrival at the factory in the morning, and welcomed her with a warm and thunderous applause. Naturally, there was no lack of flowers, Mrs. Mettifogo’s great passion:  80 red roses from the Factory Council and many other floral tributes, all of which...

Calpeda have introduced their new range of 5” multistage submersible stainless steel pumps. The pumps are available in three different hydraulic versions, with nominal 3, 5, & 9 m3/hr flows, covering a wide range of applications. The motors are available in both single- phase and three- phase versions. The range has a new robust and innovative construction, which allows it to perform against the demands of high pressure and increased...

The British Pump Manufacturers Association held their 2012 annual golf day at the Goodwood Estate near Chichester.There were some 15 teams challenging for the Calpeda Shield this year. The weather for the first time in some eight years made playing conditions very difficult with teams having to battle against high winds and driving rain on the infamous ‘Downs Course’. Despite the conditions all the teams finished and the high standards...

To believe in youngsters, invest in training and bring education into the workplace. It is with these principles that Calpeda was very happy to open its facilities to school visits. The latest on the 24th of April was from a third year class of the E.Fermi Industrial Technical Institute of Bassano (Energetic section). The students and Professors were accompanied by our Engineer Francesco Zio, and were able to observe in detail all the...

  Calpeda UK have been overwhelmed by the markets response to the launch of the Easymat variable speed controller. Their booster set production centre based in Bicester currently has over 30 two pump sets nearing completion for dispatch to customers across the UK. The sets are very competitively priced with the Easymat proving to be a compact, efficient, and reliable solution to variable speed pump control. Customers especially like...

A delegation of some 30 UK Calpeda staff and distributors recently visited Calpeda factories for a few days. There were two groups each accompanied by our head of exports, Francesco Majolo who together visited our HQ in Montorso along with Calpeda Group companies, the Zardo Foundry, Mettifogo Pompe and Blu Bleu. The purpose of the trip was to allow the group members to see first-hand our manufacturing operations, and in particular witness...

Ken Hall, Managing Director of Calpeda’s UK operations, was the host at this year’s BPMA Pump Industry Awards Dinner. The event recognises the best in innovation, service and technical excellence for companies, products and individuals across the UK fluids handling sector. Ken was joined on stage by the news reader Juliet Morris and the past England and Kent cricket captain Chris Cowdrey. Ken also presented the BPMA sponsored award for...

On the 31st of March, at the end of Mostra Convegno exibition in Milan, Calpeda organized a sales meeting with all the worldwide subsidiaries. During the event Hugues Rambaud, sales director of Calpeda Pompes, presented the French company based in Nantes, resuming the most important stages of growth to show everybody the positive example of the company. Calpeda Pompes was then awarded the best subsidiary for the results obtained during...

During MCE 2012, we celebrated Ken Hall’s birthday, Managing Director of Calpeda UK. On that day we received the announcement he had been chosen as chairman EUROPUMP WORKING GROUP LOT29. This group works on new regulations reguarding pumps for private and public swimming pools, pond, fountains, acquarium and all other pumps larger than those covered in Lot 11.    

The expocomfort exhibition convention concluded on 30th March and the balance was decidedly encouraging. There were over 155,000 visitors registered over the four-day exhibition, with an increase of 4% in the presence from abroad, numbers that are a clear sign of the vivacity in the sector. Calpeda was present with an entirely new stand that was much appreciated by everybody. The walls were designed in such a way as to take the form of the...

This close-coupled pump range now includes new models with a Stub-Shaft. The NMS-NMS4 pumps feature the following characteristics: NEW LANTERN BRACKET The lantern brackets have been completely redesigned to allow for the coupling of B35 standard motors. The brackets are fitted with a thrust bearing housing and a patented single piece guard which shields the coupling. SEPARATE CASING COVER The casing cover is separated from the lantern...

  On 15th march Calpeda opened its doors to the Employment Ministers. It was an immense pleasure to be able to come face to face with these people, all with different professional experiences but sharing stories of commitment, responsibility and above all passion for their work. We were proud to show the pulsing heart of our company, where our products are made thanks to the daily contribution of everyone.Working together for quality....