Tsurumi Pump hires new engineer to support expansion of new product lines

Pat Donahue will help lead the application support of new product lines and strengthen the company’s technical provision to customers and distributors.

Tsurumi Pump has hired Donahue to support the expansion of new product offerings in the North American market, in particular its line of explosion-proof submersible pumps, the AVANT Series.

Pat Donahue was recruited to help the company grow its product offerings and boost levels of technical support. Tsurumi’s robust product line attracted Donahue to the company. His experience in distribution will enable him to bring a unique viewpoint to Tsurumi and it will help the company boost its support for distributors.

“Having worked with multiple pump lines, I used to run into issues trying to fit specs, certifications, and other features that weren’t always available. Realizing Tsurumi had such a broad product range impressed me of their capabilities,” Donahue said. “In distributor settings I was able to see all sides of the business and with that experience, it has formed my approach of how to interact with manufacturers, distributors, and customers.”

Donahue majored in mechanical engineering at Purdue University. His work experience includes CAD design in manufacturing, followed by positions in application engineering for process equipment and pumps.

“Pat has already added to our capabilities, offering new ideas and solutions, and will continue to help Tsurumi grow in our target areas,” said Ben Rieboldt, Tsurumi’s head of engineering. “We’re excited to have Pat join our team and look forward to another tremendous year.”

About Tsurumi

Tsurumi (America), Inc., a division of Tsurumi Manufacturing, was founded in 1979. Headquartered in Glendale Heights, Illinois, Tsurumi (America), Inc. has bases in Quebec, Canada; El Paso, Texas; and West Jordan, Utah. Globally, Tsurumi is active in 45 countries and has been an innovator in the pump industry since 1924. Tsurumi (America) is a provider of leading pumping technology in construction, civil engineering, mining, industrial wastewater, domestic wastewater, sewage treatment, flood control and scenery creation fields. All Tsurumi products are backed by independent, third-party verification. Beyond leading pump technology, Tsurumi (America) is recognized for its robust distribution network and one of the largest on-hand inventories in North America.