Company News
WEC Is Heading to WaterJAM 2026 in Virginia Beach
Wood Equipment Company is gearing up for one of the biggest events on the municipal water calendar. This September, our team will be at WaterJAM 2026, taking place at the Virginia Beach Convention Center from September 14 through September 17. WaterJAM is the joint annual meeting of the Virginia Water Environment Association and the Virginia…
Aurora Centrifugal Pumps: Proven Performance You Can Rely On
When a centrifugal pump fails, the ripple effects go far beyond the pump room. Industrial plants lose production time, municipalities risk service interruptions, and commercial facilities face costly downtime that impacts tenants and operations. Choosing the right pump technology from the start is one of the most effective ways to avoid these headaches altogether. That…
Understanding NPSH: Why Net Positive Suction Head Determines Whether Your Pump Cavitates
Net Positive Suction Head, or NPSH, is one of the most misunderstood concepts in pump selection. It sounds technical, but the idea behind it is simple, and getting it wrong is one of the fastest ways to destroy a pump. The Problem: Why NPSH Gets Overlooked Many pump failures that get blamed on bad equipment…
Why Late Summer Is the Best Time to Replace or Upgrade Your Pumps
Late summer marks a turning point for facility and plant managers across industrial, commercial, and municipal operations. Production schedules begin shifting toward year end targets, seasonal demand patterns start to change, and fall maintenance planning moves to the front of everyone’s mind. For pump systems that have been running hard through the summer months, this…
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…