Munro, a manufacturer of pumps, pump controls and pump stations for the turf irrigation market, acquired FloWater Irrigation. Engineered specifically for the turf irrigation industry, FloWater’s basket strainer and self-cleaning strainer offerings are a natural fit for Munro’s product line. Strainers and filtration are a crucial component of any irrigation pumping system that is drawing surface water — especially in... read more
SiteOne Landscape Supply’s board of directors has nominated Larisa J. Drake to be elected as a director at the company’s annual meeting of stockholders on May 15. “We are excited to announce the nomination of Larisa Drake to our board,” said Doug Black, chairman and CEO of SiteOne Landscape Supply. “Her wealth of experience in data analytics and the strategic... read more
Munro’s new Freeze Defeat pump winterization fluid is designed to prevent costly freeze damage, including cracked cases and damaged impellers. According to Munro, the product: Prevents pump damage due to freezing with antifreeze protection up to -25 degrees F; Helps protect the pump from corrosion; and Ensures longevity by keeping pump internals rust-free. Additionally, Munro stocks air and water hoses... read more
Munro Pump Co. hired Kevin Johnson as its new national sales manager. Johnson brings more than 25 years of experience in the irrigation industry to his new position. He has worked as a contractor, in distribution, as an irrigation consultant and in various sales and marketing positions with a major irrigation equipment manufacturer. “We are confident Kevin Johnson can make... read more
The Irrigation Association named Munro Cos.’s Universal PRO Pump Enclosure the best new product in the specialty category of the New Product Contest at the 2014 Irrigation Show & Education Conference. Designed specifically to house centrifugal pumps from ½ to 3 hp in size, the powder-coated stainless steel enclosure includes inlet and outlet ventilation points, mounting for a pump control... read more
Manufacturers Munro Cos. and Baseline teamed up to provide control and customized integration between Munro’s pump stations and Baseline’s BaseStation 3200 irrigation controllers. Irrigators can combine a Munro Systems standalone pump station and a BaseStation 3200 without the need for extra hardware, proprietary programming or add-on services or fees. The products work together, right out of the box. The integration allows... read more
