Edition 02.2016

COMPANYSPECK Pumpen at

the southernmost

tip of Africa

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TRADE FAIRSNew products from

SPECK Pumpen on

the road to success

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BADU INSIDEPool technologies and

solutions for the private

swimming pool

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Pump technologies and solutions

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EDITORIAL

Dear customers, dear partners,

The last few weeks have been shaped by bad

weather and dramatic news reports about the

flooding catastrophies in North Rhine-West-

phalia and Bavaria. Our sympathies go to those

affected by the floods! It was also bad news for

our swimming pool industry.

Now we‘re all hoping that following the rain

a lasting sunny period will get the swimming

pool market going again and that the Euro 2016,

together with some great barbecuing weather,

will create a positive atmosphere.

If the predictions are true, July and August

should at least bring us some sunny weather and Photo: Tanja Bolte

lead us to long for the refreshingly cool water

in our garden.

Our warehouse is packed full and our staff

are highly motivated! Nothing will stand in

the way of a good season for us.

I hope that we will have a successful Euro

2016 with high spirits and lots of sunshine!

Yours, Armin Herger

Managing Director

SPECK Pumpen Verkaufsgesellschaft GmbH

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SPECK PUMPS SOUTH AFRICA

SPECK Pumpen at the southernmost tip of AfricaSouth Africa‘s average temperature in summer lies at 28 °C with temperatures as high as 48 °C possible. Here, having a pool is simply a necessity and an absolute pleasure on long, sunny days!

Since the end of apartheid South Africa has reported constant economic growth. With a well-developed financial market, tourism is one of the fastest growing areas in this threshold nation. South Africa is a pioneer and global market leader in sustainable tourism. SPECK Pumpen has been responding to this development locally for almost 45 years.

SPECK Pumps South Africa is broadly positioned.

The country‘s nine provinces are supervised

by five offices. Logistics are the reason for the

decentralised structure, along with the direct

supply of products, spare parts and services to

customers locally.

SPECK Pumps South Africa (Pty) Ltd. has its

headquarters and production site in Johannes-

burg. Three branch offices are supplied from

Johannesburg: Pretoria, Durban and Cape Town.

SPECK Pumps South Africa also exports to Africa,

Swaziland, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique,

the Seychelles, Comoro, Reunion, Madagascar

and Australia.

In South Africa SPECK Pumps deliver to whole-

salers, specialist swimming pool retailers and

swimming pool builders. Customer consultations

1 Cape Town – the Southwest tip of Africa Photo: fotolia.com | majonit

2 The SPECK Pumps team in Johannesburg

3 Pump production in Johannesburg

4 Test stand in Cape Town

5 The SPECK Pumps team in Cape Town Photos: SPECK Pumps South Africa

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are aslo part of the daily business. Managing

Director, Roderick Westwood explains “We

focus completely on the swimming pool market,

both in the private and public sectors, including

whirlpools and spas.” The company gener-

ates approximately 83 % of its profits from

swimming pool technology, 10 % from whirl-

pools and spas and the rest from koi ponds and

water features.

SPECK PUMPS SOUTH AFRICA

“South Africa is very diverse in its experienc-

es, landscape and wildlife. Our offer is exactly

the same. We don‘t only supply our custom-

ers with pumps, but also with equipment for

the whole pool.” The pump series BADU Picco,

BADU Magic, BADU Purpoise, BADU Eco Touch-

Pro and B 45 are produced in South Africa as

well as the filter series BADU Aquaswim and the

chlorinator BADU Logic. Various BADUJET units

and the BADU Resort pump series are imported

from Germany.

The topsellers are divided among the regions.

The price counts most of all in the tough but

beautiful and vivacious area surrounding Johan-

nesburg. The people of Durban put a lot of value

on the room for negotiation. The people of Cape

Town enjoy a quality of life that most Europeans

envy: surfing, sailing, biking, 300 year old vine-

yards and some of the most beautiful beaches in

the world. Here longevity, quality and efficiency

are what count. Products with a five year guaran-

tee and those from the BADU GREEN range are

particularly popular.

At the moment the energy costs in South Africa

are climbing steeply. The inhabitants are trying

to save and are becoming more and more energy

conscious. The home of a family in Cape Town

was given a sustainable makeover as part of the

project “my green home”. The effects were docu-

mented over a period of six months and publised

for the public. The BADU Eco Touch-Pro was also

installed here.

“Speck Pumps was and always will be the mar-

ket leader in Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands.

This is down to our innovation, the high quality

and large variety of products, our excellent ser-

vice and the availability of spare parts,” the Man-

aging Director describes the company’s position

on the continent.

This success story started in 1969 on a plane

journey between South Africa and Germany. The

owner of SPECK Pumpen Verlaufsgesellschaft

GmbH, Willy Speck, got to know the man sat next

to him, Helmut Menke. He was involved in ex-

port finance and granite trading. Willy Speck told

Menke about his aim to sell 500 pumps in South

Africa. Menke then ordered 100 pumps which he

sold from the offices of his granite export com-

pany. He suspected greater sales opportunities

and developed the idea of founding a company.

This company was registered in Johannesburg

on 30 September 1971 under the name “SPECK

Non-Corrosive Pool Equipment (Pty) Ltd.” The

founders of the company were Willy Speck and

Volker Schulz, Helmut Menke‘s auditor.

Today the company is in the hands of Hermann

Speck, Volker Schulz and the Managing Director

Roderick Westwood. The company is managed by

Roderick Westwood, the Chief Operating Officer

Oelrich du Troit, the Marketing Manager Lize

Westwood and the Sales Manager Amor Strauss.

They currently employ 34 members of staff and

employ a further 10 to 20 casual workers for six

months during high season.

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TRADE FAIRS

New products on the road to success

SPECK Pumpen‘s product developments re-ceived great interest at two well-visited tade fairs in Nuremberg and Munich as well as the bathing congress in Bremerhaven. They hit the nail on the head in terms of the market and the timing and they set new trends.

IFH/Intherm | Nuremberg . Trade fair for

sanitation, heating, air conditioning and renew-

able energies

With over 42,000 visitors the IFH/Intherm was

a great success. The head of sales for domestic

and industrial technology, Andreas Politaj, no-

ticed a large increase in the number of decision

makers present. As well as mkaing many new

contacts in the specialist field, interesting indus-

trial projects were also discussed.

“The trend is more towards energy optimisation.

Here we are at the forefront with innovative

products that fulfill the economic design regu-

lation 2009/125/EG.” As well as new products

such as the SUPS 3 borehole pump, the ZISMATIC

cistern pump and the BN 10 A energy-optimised

process water pump, the booster units and

heating circulation pumps were the focus of

the visitors.

SPECK Pumpen‘s innovative power impressed at the trade events in spring.

IFAT | Munich . World‘s leading tade fair

for water, sewage, waste and raw materials

management

Following a long break SPECK Pumpen appeared

at the IFAT in Munich once again and it was

a great sucess. “We were able to greet many

existing customers at our stand. We made

interesting new contacts via our chemically

resistant sewage water pumps as well as our

staged centrifugal pumps,” Andreas Politaj

summarised. “We will definitely be at the next

IFAT.” The trade fair welcomed 138,000 visitors

from 170 countries.

SPECK Pumpen offers various pumps suitable

for sewage water and their compositions. As

well as self-priming, magnetic coupled BC pumps,

the new Normblock Multi and BADU Block Multi

attracted attention. Due to their cost-effective-

ness and corossion resistance the circulation

pumps made completely from plastic are the

perfect solution for handling many industrial

waste waters with chemical content.

International bathing congress | Bremerhaven . The international academy for bathing, sport and

leisure facilities in Germany

We were the ony pump manufacturer among

numerous exhibitors. The new pump series BADU

Block Multi and Normblock Multi attacted great

interest from the visitors - mainly pool opera-

tors- “We are the first and only manufacturer

to offer pumps of this size made completely

from plastic for public swimming pool technol-

ogy. Such pumps are normally only made from

cast iron.” The key account manager for public

swimming pools, Frank Kramer, explained the

benefits in detail to a specialist audience in

a presentation.

The choice of event location was also interest-

ing: the Klimahaus Bremerhaven welcomes its

guests to take a trip around the world. Differ-

ent climate zones can be experienced live in

each room. SPECK pumps are also used for water

treatment in this world of experience.

SPECK Pumpen at the IFH 2016 in Nuremberg. Photo: Bischof und Broel

IFAT Munich: New products in focus. Photo: Studio Loske

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SPECK PUMPEN SOUTHERN BAVARIA

Munich branch office

New office with a new lookSPECK Pumpen has been represented in Munich

since the beginning of the 60s. Since 1987 they

have been in the neighbourhood Perlach. It was

time to modernise the office and that‘s when the

residential location came into question. Whilst

looking for a modern premises in a professional

area we came across the Ikarus Industrial estate

in Puchheim.

18 km west of the centre of Munich and in close

proximity to the motorway ring road and train

line, Puchheim offers an optimal infrastructure.

The modern architecture gives our branch of-

fice an appearence fitting of our company. The

gardens on the industrial estate create an agree-

able working atmosphere.

The branch office in the Bavarian capital has experienced some changes. It has moved to Puchheim and Roswitha Hermann has retired after 44 years.

Work officially started here at the end of April.

The offices are light with modern facilities and

high performance data links. Individual offices,

a meeting room and sufficient car parking provide

comfort for staff and customers.

The pump warehouse was abolished during

the move as the short delivery times and relia-

ble order processing at the headquarters made

this redundant. As always spare parts are kept

in stock to ensure uncomplicated and direct

customer service.

Farewell after 44 yearsRoswitha Hermann, who refers to herself as a

great all-rounder, helped organise the move.

She took care of closing down the old office and

worked for a few days at the new location. She

went into retirement on 19 May.

She accompanied the constant development of

the product range since 1972 and grew with the

changes to office and communication technolo-

gy. “It’s the connection to people that enriches

our lives and work!” Full of joy she reminisced

about a bunch of flowers given to her as a thank

you from a customer after having solved a prob-

lem promptly. Good contact with customers

and a friendly team always spurred her to make

possible those things that seemed impossible.

Roswitha Hermann bade farewell giving

thanks to her colleagues. The branch manager,

Andreas Rohrmüller, thanked her for her reliable

work - above all as “office memory” - and wished

her all the best for her retirement with many

great and accident-free motorbike rides with

her husband. Andreas Rohrmüller and Andreas

Erhard are looking for a sales representative

to maintain the team‘s optimal position in

Southern Bavaria.

Contact:SPECK Pumpen branch office

Southern Bavaria

Lindberghstraße 7

82178 Puchheim, Germany

Phone +49 89 6701008

Fax +49 89 6706071

muenchen@speck-pumps.com

Arriving at the new office in Puchheim.

Photos: SPECK Pumpen

Hermann Speck bids farewell to Roswitha Hermann.

The team during the move: (l to r) Andreas Erhard, Roswitha Hermann and Andreas Rohrmüller.

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BOREHOLE PUMPS

New SUPS 3 borehole pump

Borehole pumps from the SUPS

range are designed for irrigation,

water supply and rain water us-

age as well as for well systems.

Made completely from corrosion

resistant stainless steel, they

have a long operating life and high

efficiency. The strong material al-

lows for a high sand content of

max. 150 gr/m³.

The pumps are maintenance-free,

inspections are not necessary. The

built in non-return valve and inte-

grated dry run protection provide

high operational security.

With a diameter of 76 mm (3“), the

SUPS 3 also fits in small drilled wells.

A fixed speed motor with integrated

frequency converter and smooth

start prevents pressure surges. Even

small construction sizes reach high

flow rates thanks to the increased

motor speed.

SPECK Pumpen also offers the

SUPS 3 in a complete saver package:

the irrigation packages SUPS 3-2-40

and SUPS 3-3-45 are delivered with

the cable, cable clips, SPECKMAT 1

switching device and an 18 l dia-

phragm pressure vessel.

Fully automatic water extraction from wells

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The cantine was extended in re-

cent weeks in order to provide more

dining and cooking space. The

cantine was extended to include

a neighbouring recreation room.

Much of the work was carried out

by the internal SPECK construction

team e.g. removing old flooring,

dry construction, electronics, deco-

rating and building new furniture.

The dining room now offers 66

places, instead of the previous 50

places, as well as a SPECK table

AUTUMN TRADE FAIRS 2016

Interbad Stuttgart, Germany

International trade fair for swimming pool, sauna

and spa with the bathing industry congress

27-30 September 2016

Hall 3, booth no. D50

Piscine Asia, Singapore

Trade fair for swimming pool and spas

5-6 October 2016

Booth no. B22

Piscine Global, Lyon, France

International exhibition for swimming pool technol-

ogy and equipment

15-18 November 2016

Booth no. 5B06

We look forward to seeing you. Should you require

tickets for the trade fairs please request these free

of charge at info@speck-pumps.com

He who works must also eat ...The SPECK Pumpen cantine is very popular – the new extension was unveiled in March

football. This was a big surprise at

the unveiling of the new cantine and

will mean that the lunch break will

often fly by. The cantine is also a

social meeting point for colleagues

from different departments.

The new kitchen is equipped com-

pletely with stainless steel appli-

ances and has gained a new store

room. Therefore not only do the

cantine staff have a more comforta-

ble workplace but the menu for the

employees has also been extend-

ed. All meals were offered for just

1 euro at the unveiling.

The unveilng of the new cantine extension.Photos: SPECK Pumpen

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INSIDEEDITION 02.2016

TECHNOLOGYThe BADU repair ser-

vice helps – even in the

most difficult cases

Pages 7 and 8

Uncomplicated help – the BADU repair serviceSometimes we‘re surprised to learn just how old our BADU pumps are and our customers are surprised at how easily we can still repair them.

Four years ago the Dotzler family bought a house and the young family was over the moon that it had an outdoor pool. The house and pool were just 12 years old. The pool operation was explained. However, just before a holiday, the pump started to leak and help was urgently needed. Of course SPECK Pumpen came to the rescue. To every-one‘s surprise the pump was a BADU 40/10 dating back to 1977!

BADU INSIDE You bought a house with a pool. Had you had your own pool before?Dotzler family > No, we hadn‘t had a pool before.

Of course we really liked the pool and it made

this property a lot more interesting compared

to others.

Who explained the pool technology to you?> The previous owner had bought the house

six years before us. He explained the essentials

of the swimming pool operation, the rest was

learning by doing.

What happened in May 2015?> A few days after our spring clean and the

recommissioning of the pool we noticed a puddle

in the utility room. The swimming pool circula-

tion pump was losing water. The situation didn‘t

improve and our holiday was getting closer.

Did you ask your swimming pool builder for advice?> Niether we nor the previous owner had a

swimming pool builder who regularly monitored

the unit. Our plumber turned the pump off and

dismantled it. We asked SPECK Pumpen what we

should do. Seeing as we live close to Neunkirchen,

they told us to bring the pump in and their service

department would look at it.

What happened next?> When we took the pump in, the workshop

manager laughed and said that the pump was

prehistoric after reading the construction year

1977 on the name plate. We were told about

the advantages of a new circulation pump and

of course repair possibilities were suggested.

Relaxing in the pool isn‘t a problem when you have a reliable partner. Photo: Dotzler family

TRAINING COURSE FOR SWIMMING POOL BUILDERS

The next SPECK Pumpen training course for

swimming pool builders will take place on

8 December 2016

in Neunkirchen am Sand.

Further information and registration via

e-mail at info@speck-pumps.com

BADU ONLINENew videos and

tender specifications

online now

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PUBLICATIONSPump selection pro-

gramme and swimming

pool public catalogue

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TECHNOLOGY8

REPAIR SERVICE

IMPRINTSPECK INSIDE > Edition 02.2016 . June 2016

Article No. 766.2902.039

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After all only a few sealing parts were worn. We

would have liked to take our time to consider a

new pump but due to our upcoming holiday we

decided to have the pump repaired. We were

able to collect the pump the next day, our tech-

nician installed it and since then everything has

been running soundly.

How happy were you with the service from SPECK Pumpen?> Very! The fast reaction time allowed us to go

on holiday without a worry. We were advised

of the advantages of a new pump without being

made to feel as though we were being pushed

into buying one. We were positively surprised that

spare parts were still available for this dinosaur,

the repair was trouble-free and that as a private

customer in a large company we were helped

without any questions.

How did it come about that a circulation pump from 1977 was found in a house built in 1999?> We don‘t really have an answer to this

question. One year previous we had wanted to

buy new bulbs for the underwater lighting in

the pool. We learnt that these haven‘t been

produced for over 25 years. We assume that the

builder bought old stock in order to save

money. We are just so lucky that the BADU pump

still works reliably after so many years.

Our neighbours explained that the builder

did a lot of the work himself, probably

even installing the swimming pool technology.

There is no documentation at all.

How are things going to proceed with your circulation pump over the long term?> We will definitely invest in a new circulation

pump. It sometimes turns our stomach when

we receive our electricity bill. Since the incident

last year we suspect it is the swimming pool

pump that is guzzling power. SPECK Pumpen

offers the possibilitiy to check this via an app.

However we would like to consider further

options regarding swimming pool technology

and take sensible measures together with a

professional swimming pool builder.

Will you choose a BADU pump from SPECK?> Absolutely! We haven‘t even considered

other manufacturers. We have no reason

to look elsewhere considering the uncom-

plicated service and the quality of our

present pump.

BADU swimming pool public catalogueOur product range for public swimming pools in

one catalogue. Our solutions are as varied as

the enquiries are individual. Including pumps

for public facilities and hotels as well as acces-

sories. The second edition is now available to

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BADU SELECT 2.5 pump selection programmeFor professional project planning, simple configu-

ration and selection of the optimal pump for every

application in public swimming pool technology.

Now including the new Multi series. You will find

additional product descriptions, dimensional

drawings and tender specifications on the CD.

Request your copy free of charge via e-mail at

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The Dotzler family was soon able to enjoy their pool again thanks to the quick assistance. Photo: Dotzler family

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BADU PUBLIC TENDER SPECIFICATIONSTenders specifications are available on our

website for public swimming pool prod-

ucts, for uncomplicated swimming pool

planning. You can apply the texts to your

specifications for public tenders in a GAEB

document. Also available as a PDF in the

download area of the relevant product.