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LUBBOCK, Texas — Lubbock-based SIMFLO, a global provider of industrial, municipal, commercial and agricultural use, announced it was selected for a major municipal project in Central America to supply water infrastructure to multiple cities, according to a press release obtained Monday.
The press release states that the project involves supplying high-efficiency vertical turbine pump bowl assemblies to support well construction and scheduled municipal water system maintenance across El Salvador. This equipment will be used across different geographic regions of the country.
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“Municipal water systems in Central America require dependable equipment backed by quick turnarounds and open communication,” said Leo Villanueva, Latin America Sales Manager at SIMFLO. “Our focus at SIMFLO is simple: we aim to be easy to do business with. By backing our distributors with reliable quotes, inventory support and direct access to our engineering team, we give local communities confidence that their water infrastructure will run without unnecessary delays.”…