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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…
Read MoreWhy 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…
Read MoreCavitation 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…
Read MoreCelebrating 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…
Read MoreRemembering 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 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…
Read MoreLive from the VRWA Annual Conference: See What We Are Showcasing at Booths 506 and 508
The VRWA Annual Conference and Trade Expo is underway here in Roanoke, Virginia, and we are thrilled to be part of it! If you are attending the conference today or tomorrow, we want to make sure you know where to find us and what we have on display. Stop by Booths 506 & 508 to…
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