US-based Flowserve Corporation, which is into the manufacture of flow control products required by the power, oil and chemical industries, has commissioned its modern pump manufacturing unit here.

The expanded plant at Myleripalayam in Coimbatore would not only service its markets within India but also meet the requirements of power and oil & gas industries across the Asia-Pacific region, the company said in a release. The new facility would have a modern pump manufacturing facility, apart from testing facilities and comes as an addition to its existing two production blocks. The third block would have facility to handle large complex pump packages that could weigh up to 50 tonnes.

Tom Pajonas, Chief Operating Officer of Flowserve, said the expanded facilities at Coimbatore would enable Flowserve to meet the requirements of its clients in the region, besides facilitating expansion.

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