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10 Feb 2017

Screw Pumps for Ship Unloading and Product Transfer

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Blackmer, part of PSG, a Dover company and a global leader in positive displacement, regenerative turbine and centrifugal pump, and reciprocating compressor technologies, says its S Series Twin Screw pumps deliver operational capabilities to meet the needs of shipbuilders and shippers. Specifically, S Series pumps offer the reliability, flexibility, economy, performance and value to optimize the transfer of critical liquids from the vessel to distant tank farms, the manufacturer says.

28 Jun 2016

Fundraiser Held for USS Gerald R. Ford Crew

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Blackmer, a company in positive displacement and centrifugal pump and reciprocating compressor technologies, has a relationship with the U.S. Military that dates back to 1914 when it became an official equipment supplier to the Armed Forces. One of the more significant contracts Blackmer has earned was awarded in 2007 when the U.S. Navy selected the company to supply sliding vane pumps for use on the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), which would be the lead ship in a new class of supercarriers used for crisis response and early decisive striking power in major combat operations. The USS Gerald R.

10 Feb 2009

Madden Managing Director at Blackmer

Blackmer, a provider of pump and compressor technologies, has promoted Tom Madden to the position of Managing Director.Madden joined Blackmer more than 30 years ago as a member of its manufacturing management team. By 1997, he had progressed to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Madden acquired his MBA degree from The University of Chicago’s Graduate School of Business.

25 Jul 2007

Blackmer Awarded Contract for Gerald R. Ford Class of Carriers

The Military/Marine Products Group within Blackmer, a Dover Company, and global leader in the design and manufacture of positive displacement rotary vane, centrifugal pump and compressor technologies, has won three contracts for the next United States Navy Aircraft Carrier (CVN 78). The carrier will display the name of the late former President of the United States, Gerald R. Ford. This ship, which will be the first in its class, will be built in Newport News, VA, by Northrop Grumman/Newport News Shipyard with delivery to the Navy slated for 2015. Blackmer has been working with Northrop Grumman/Newport News Shipyard on these contracts for more than two years in various stages of bid proposals, engineering design and contract negotiations.