Thompson Pump Hosts Pumpology School

May 1, 2012
Three-day workshop included training sessions and hands-on demonstrations

Thompson Pump & Mfg. Co. Inc., held their 22nd annual Pumpology School April 25 to 27 at their corporate facilities in Port Orange, Fla.

Thompson Pump hosted 50 attendees from 19 states and 3 foreign countries. The three-day workshop included training sessions for sales and service-oriented professionals on pumping fundamentals, dewatering and bypass applications, selecting the correct pumping equipment, designing, installing and maintaining pumping systems, troubleshooting, pump maintenance and more.

Pumpology School provided hands-on demonstrations and classroom training from industry experts. Upon completion of training and successfully passing a comprehensive examination, attendees are recognized as certified Pumpologists at an awards ceremony.

"There was a great deal of participation by all who attended and the atmosphere of enthusiasm contributed to an increased understanding of pumps, their operation and application, and we gained further appreciation of the needs of our customers,” said Bill Thompson, Thompson Pump president. “The training school was a total success for all involved." 

Source: Thompson Pump

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