Company News
Why Corrosive Fluids Demand a Different Kind of Pump
Not every fluid plays nice with metal. Chemicals, seawater, and other aggressive substances can eat through standard pump components in a matter of months, sometimes weeks, turning what should be a reliable piece of equipment into a constant maintenance headache. If your operation handles corrosive fluids, the pump you choose is not just a matter…
The Industrial Pumps Market Is Booming. Here Is Why It Matters for Your Operation
The global industrial pumps market has surpassed $43 billion in value and continues to grow at an annual rate of nearly 5 percent. That growth is not happening in a vacuum. It reflects real, measurable demand across water and wastewater treatment, chemical processing, and power generation, three sectors that depend on reliable fluid handling every…
WEC Completes Duplex Pump Station Featuring American Marsh Self Priming Pumps
Wood Equipment Company recently commissioned a duplex pump station built around a pair of American Marsh SXT 4×4-10 self priming pumps. The system was engineered to give the customer reliable, hands off operation with smart monitoring built in from day one. System Overview The station pairs two SXT self priming pumps with a duplex control…
Cavitation in Pumps: Signs, Causes, and How to Prevent It
Cavitation is one of the most destructive conditions a pump can experience, and it is also one of the most preventable when caught early. Left unaddressed, cavitation can destroy an impeller, damage seals and bearings, and lead to unplanned downtime that disrupts operations. Understanding what causes it and how to spot it early can save…
Celebrating 250 Years of America and 75 Years of Wood Equipment Company
This Fourth of July marks something extraordinary. In 2026, our nation celebrates 250 years of independence, a milestone that only comes once in a lifetime. At Wood Equipment Company, we can’t help but reflect on our own story alongside it. For more than 75 years, our team has served commercial, industrial, and municipal markets across…
Wood Equipment Company Earns SWaM and SDVOSB Certifications
Wood Equipment Company has officially earned two significant certifications that reflect both who we are and how we serve our customers: the Virginia SWaM (Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned Business) designation as a Small and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business, and the SBA Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) certification. These are not…
Wood Equipment Company Earns Peak Sales Performance Award from Viking Pump
We are proud to share that Wood Equipment Company was recently honored at the Viking Pump Distributors Association Annual Meeting, receiving the Peak Sales Performance Award for 2025 across all of Viking Pump distribution. It is a recognition we are genuinely grateful for, and one that reflects the trust our customers across Virginia have placed…
Happy Father’s Day From Wood Equipment Company
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, grandfathers, and father figures out there, including the great ones on our own Wood Equipment team. Wishing you a day filled with family and rest.
Metering and Proportioning Pumps for Precision Chemical Dosing
Every water treatment or industrial process depends on getting chemical dosing right, and that starts with the right metering and proportioning pumps. Add too much chemical and you waste product, drive up costs, or throw off the balance of the process. Add too little and you risk poor water quality, equipment damage, or failing to…
Summer Pump Maintenance: How Heat Affects Your System and What to Do About It
Summer is hard on equipment. Heat waves, increased demand, and rising water temperatures all combine to push pump systems harder than any other time of year. The good news is that most summer pump failures are preventable. A few focused checks now can keep your operation running smoothly through the hottest months and save you…