Feb. 16, 2015, SENECA FALLS, N.Y. – ITT Corporation’s (NYSE: ITT) Goulds Pumps brand is now accepting nominations for the annual Heart of Industry Award and the Pulse of Industry Honor Roll. These recognition programs were developed as part of Pump Appreciation Day, a worldwide celebration of pumps as the heart of industry that will take place Tuesday, April 14.
“The Heart of Industry and Pulse of Industry award programs are a unique way to recognize the dedicated people and organizations that power our industry,” said Aris Chicles, president of ITT’s Industrial Process business. “We look forward to celebrating these talented groups during our fourth annual Pump Appreciation Day celebration.”
The Heart of Industry Award recognizes industrial operations for excellence in using pump technology to improve plant processing, satisfy customers and enhance our modern way of life. Awards will go to companies or plants nominated by ITT Goulds Pumps sales offices and distributors, with a limit of one award-winner per office. Organizations using ITT Goulds Pumps products and services can
contact their distributors to learn more.
In addition to the Heart of Industry Award, all pump industry professionals are also encouraged to submit nominations for the Pulse of Industry Honor Roll. This individual recognition program is intended for people who want to commend co-workers and colleagues for their exceptional work in pump operations, maintenance or optimization.
An online nomination form is available at
www.PumpAppreciationDay.com. Nominators have the option to include a photo and a short story about the nominee. Criteria for being honored include:
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Improving pump efficiency
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Providing outstanding maintenance
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Solving engineering or manufacturing challenges
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Exceeding expectations and providing extra effort to keep pumps running
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Exemplifying high-quality customer service
Nominations must be submitted by March 13. Following an internal review process, officials at ITT Goulds Pumps will add honorees’ names to the Honor Roll on
www.PumpAppreciationDay.com. Those chosen for the Heart of Industry Award and the Pulse of Industry Honor Roll will be notified by email and will also receive special recognition on Pump Appreciation Day.
For more information on this year’s awards program, visit
www.pumpappreciationday.com, or follow hashtag #PAD15 from the
@ITTGouldsPumps Twitter handle.
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About ITT
ITT is a diversified leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions for the energy, transportation and industrial markets. Building on its heritage of innovation, ITT partners with its customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. Founded in 1920, ITT is headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., with employees in more than 35 countries and sales in a total of approximately 125 countries. The company generated 2014 revenues of $2.7 billion. For
more information, visit www.itt.com.
About ITT’s Goulds Pumps brand
ITT’s Goulds Pumps brand is a leading manufacturer of pumps for a wide range of industrial markets – including chemical, mining, oil and gas, power generation, pulp and paper, and general industry. As the first manufacturer to make digital monitoring standard on every process pump, ITT’s Goulds Pumps brand continues to lead the industry in both mechanical pump design and the adoption of smart technologies.