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Remembering the Fallen This Memorial Day
On Memorial Day, we set aside the work, step back from the day to day, and remember. At Wood Equipment Company, we are grateful for the communities we serve across rural Virginia and beyond. The water systems we help build and maintain, the people who depend on them, the operators who keep them running, none…
Read More40 Years of Dedication: Celebrating Rich Crawford at Wood Equipment Company
Some milestones deserve more than a passing mention. Today, Wood Equipment Company is proud to recognize Rich Crawford on 40 years of service, dedication, and excellence that has shaped who we are as a company. Rich joined the Wood Equipment team in May of 1986. In the decades since, he has become far more than…
Read MoreCombating Rags, Wipes, and Foreign Materials in Submersible Pump Stations
Part 2: Combating Rags, Wipes, and Foreign Materials in Submersible Pump Stations The Rising Challenge of Non-Flushable Materials Flushable wipes. Hygiene products. Shop rags. Plastics. Despite years of public awareness campaigns and regulatory pressure, foreign materials continue to enter wastewater systems in significant volume. For submersible pump stations, that means a threat that behaves nothing…
Read MoreCombating Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) in Submersible Pump Stations
Part 1: Combating Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) in Submersible Pump Stations Why FOG Is One of the Biggest Pump Station Killers Fats, oils, and grease (FOG) rank among the most persistent threats to submersible pump station performance. Unlike grit or debris that settles or passes through, FOG behaves differently. It floats. It accumulates. And…
Read MoreGear Pump vs. Lobe Pump: Which One Is Right for Your Application?
Both gear pumps and lobe pumps fall under the positive displacement family, meaning they move fluid by trapping a fixed volume and forcing it through the discharge. But beyond that shared principle, they’re built for very different jobs and understanding the distinction can save you from a costly misspec. First, Let’s Talk Gear Pumps: Internal…
Read MoreHonoring the Trades That Keep Industry Moving: Happy National Skilled Trades Day
Every first Wednesday in May, the nation takes a moment to recognize the men and women who make our world work — the technicians, mechanics, welders, pipefitters, electricians, and skilled tradespeople of every kind who keep industries running, infrastructure sound, and communities thriving. Today is National Skilled Trades Day, and at Wood Equipment Company, it’s…
Read MoreWhy We Partnered with Nordic Water and What It Means for Your Facility
Nordic Water, a Sulzer brand, is globally recognized for advanced water and wastewater process solutions—particularly in screens, clarification, flotation, and filtration technologies that help facilities increase capacity, reduce footprint, and improve operating reliability. [nordicwater.com] With industrial wastewater flows becoming more variable and more regulated, we see growing demand for robust pretreatment and solids separation solutions that perform consistently under challenging conditions.…
Read MoreCognito Pump Training: Why Wood Equipment Invests in Expertise
At Wood Equipment Company, we believe the best service starts with the best knowledge. That’s why our team recently completed an intensive two-day Cognito EODD pump training — because when our customers need help, we want to be the most qualified people in the room. What We Covered The training was built around two full…
Read MoreFresh for 2026: Wood Equipment’s New Line Card Is Here
A new year means a fresh lineup, and Wood Equipment Company’s 2026 line card is officially here. Whether you are an engineer specifying equipment for a new water treatment facility, a contractor sourcing pumps for a commercial build, or a plant manager keeping industrial operations running at peak performance, this is the resource you have…
Read MoreWhen Equipment Runs True, Operations Run Better: A Look at Our Laser Alignment Work in the Field
Misalignment is one of the most overlooked causes of equipment failure — and one of the most preventable. It does not always announce itself with an obvious breakdown. Instead, it shows up quietly: a bearing that wears out faster than it should, energy bills that creep upward without explanation, vibration that slowly takes a toll…
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