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Ensuring equipment uptime and operational efficiency is paramount for the ethanol production industry. However, properly sealing ethanol evaporator and syrup pumps presents difficult challenges. Join Us for the Live Webinar Sealing equipment in this challenging industry is the topic of a free, live webinar coming up on Tuesday, August 18, at 11 a.m. Central with Empowering … Continue reading "Register for Our Upcoming Webinar on Solving Ethanol Sealing Challenges"

According to a recent article from Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, customers of ingredient handling equipment are focused on a many factors to reach their optimal formulation, including: Accuracy Food safety Automation Flexibility Increasing Reliability and Reducing Product Loss Are Critical As a provider of fluid sealing solutions, we here at SEPCO are honed in … Continue reading "Reliability and Less Leakage Are Key Factors for Ingredient-Handling Equipment"

Need the latest pulp and paper industry news and information on emerging technologies? We’ve got you covered. For more than 40 years, we’ve developed tried and true products to enhance reliability and extend equipment life for many industries, including pulp and paper. In an effort to share knowledge and advance the industry, we’ve collected some of the top … Continue reading "Pulp and Paper News Roundup: July 2020"

  Pump industry companies have not taken the COVID-19 pandemic lightly. In an effort to maintain a safe work environment, they have done everything from incorporating special safety training and procedures to outfitting employees with additional personal protection equipment (PPE). According to a Pumps & Systems May survey conducted, 74% of the more than 100 respondents said … Continue reading "How COVID-19 Has Reshaped Safety Measures at Pump Facilities"

Just like that, another month has passed, which means it’s time for the June pulp and paper industry news roundup. In an effort to do our part to share knowledge, we’ve gathered some of this month’s top news stories that include: In response to short supplies caused in part by COVID-19, paper prices continuing to surge Because … Continue reading "Pulp and Paper News Roundup: June 2020"

SEPCO’s own director of market development, Chuck Tanner, recently spoke with James Kovacevic at Eruditio for a new episode of the “Rooted in Reliability” podcast. During their chat, they discussed the benefits of fluid sealing reliability in the pulp and paper industry. Because of the 25 years of experience under Chuck’s belt, he was the ideal … Continue reading "Industry Podcast Discusses Pulp and Paper Sealing Reliability"

Pump packing is always on our minds. However, the last couple months have been, in a word, challenging. Between the economic issues, social distancing, mask-wearing, constant hand washing, and slow reopening of businesses, life is far from “normal.” There is one thing in particular that most of us have all missed — sports. Sports is … Continue reading "Miss Sports? Check Out This Pump Packing Competition!"

Vertical turbine pumps (VTPs) are used in a wide range of industries, including pulp and paper as well as water and wastewater. And the shafts on these pumps extend deep under the ground — in some cases 2,000 feet.  Because of the often harsh and remote conditions in which these pumps operate, their reliability is … Continue reading "Proper Bushings and Seal Technology Ensure VTP Reliability"

May has come and gone, and the pulp and paper industry has not missed a beat. In an effort to share knowledge, we’ve gathered some of this month’s top news stories for the industry. Some topics include: Industry-wide production records being set despite COVID-19 Paper with antimicrobial protection Charitable efforts for pandemic relief efforts Check them out below! U.S. … Continue reading "Pulp and Paper News Roundup: May 2020"

Find out what industry stakeholders and experts are predicting for the future of manufacturing amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.