{"id":22708,"date":"2019-02-26T12:58:38","date_gmt":"2019-02-26T10:58:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apipumps.co.za\/site\/?page_id=22708"},"modified":"2025-07-29T17:06:21","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T15:06:21","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/apipumps.co.za\/site\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_animate_afl\" style=\"animation-delay:0.2s\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>API Pumps celebrating nearly 50 years in business<\/h3>\n<p><strong>API Pumps has been a trusted name in pump technology for nearly five decades. Since 1976, we&#8217;ve provided innovative, high-performance solutions to meet a wide range of fluid handling challenges &#8211; helping clients stay ahead in demanding industrial and commercial environments.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In 1990, we proudly became accredited agents for the world-renowned Grundfos range, supplying, installing, and servicing these premium products throughout KwaZulu-Natal and beyond. This partnership continues to this day, underscoring our long-standing commitment to quality and reliability.<\/p>\n<p>Our team includes qualified technical and sales professionals, backed by deep expertise in all aspects of fluid dynamics and pumping systems.<\/p>\n<p>With offices in Durban, Johannesburg, and Cape Town, we support clients nationally through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Four teams of skilled site installers and field service technicians<\/li>\n<li>A dedicated service, repair, fabrication, and assembly workshop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/apipumps.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/API-Pumps-Profile.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/apipumps.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/API-Pumps-Profile.webp 560w, https:\/\/apipumps.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/API-Pumps-Profile-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Products &amp; Services<\/h4>\n<p><strong>We offer a comprehensive range of pumping systems for commercial, industrial, and environmental applications, including:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Building Services: Commercial HVAC, heating, ventilation, and cooling<\/li>\n<li>Water &amp; Wastewater: Submersible sewage systems, wastewater plants, and borehole pumping<\/li>\n<li>Water Management: Transfer, boosting, and irrigation systems<\/li>\n<li>Renewable Energy: Solar and wind-powered water pumping solutions<\/li>\n<li>Industrial Processes: Boiler feed, condensate return, coolant and RO systems<\/li>\n<li>Chemical Handling: Dosing pump systems and chemical transfer<\/li>\n<li>Marine &amp; Environmental: Sea-water abstraction and desalination systems<\/li>\n<li>Fire Protection: Certified fire pump installations<\/li>\n<li>Smart Pumping: Variable Speed Drive (VSD) systems for energy efficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1-4-1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><blockquote>\n<p><em>Did you know that pumps account for approximately 20% of the world\u2019s energy consumption? Efficient and reliable pumping solutions are crucial for <\/em><em>optimising performance and reducing costs?<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row hide_on_mobiles height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1-4-1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_4 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:1rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div 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src=\"https:\/\/apipumps.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/API-PUMPS.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/apipumps.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/API-PUMPS.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/apipumps.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/API-PUMPS-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/apipumps.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/API-PUMPS-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>API Pumps is an<strong> approved technical facility<\/strong> for:<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>Grundfos Authorised Distributor<\/li>\n<li>Grundfos Authorised Sub Factory<\/li>\n<li>Grundfos Authorised Service Partner<\/li>\n<li>Cornell Authorised Service Partner<\/li>\n<li>JWC Environmental 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