Dewatering pump and dredging rental specialist IPR has expanded its footprint in the Free State by joining forces with its sister company Rand Air, both of which form part of Atlas Copco’s Specialty Rental Division within the Power Technique Business Area. Customers in the Free State region will now have convenient access to IPR’s full range of dewatering pump and dredging solutions through Rand Air’s established branch in Sasolburg.

Lee Vine, Managing Director of IPR, says the decision to strengthen support for customers in the Free State follows the company’s integration into the Atlas Copco group.

"Market awareness around our capabilities has grown significantly since joining Atlas Copco, and with that came an exponential increase in demand for our dewatering pumps and services," Vine explains. "Establishing a presence on the doorstep of our customers in Sasolburg allows us to service key industrial clients, including Sasol and Natref, more efficiently. Additionally, this strategic location enables us to extend our rapid response service across the broader Free State region."

IPR has built its reputation on speed, reliability and technical excellence, and Vine emphasises that this move will enhance those qualities. "Our teams are both competent and responsive and now we are supported by a deeper rental fleet in the area to meet immediate and long-term needs."

The Sasolburg branch will not only serve as a hub for rentals but will also manage the sale of dewatering pumps and associated accessories. Vine notes that the region’s significant agricultural sector has created growing demand for the company’s locally manufactured SlurrySucker dredging solution, designed to help farmers desilt dams and storage reservoirs.

IPR’s rental fleet spans a comprehensive range of equipment from small electric submersible pumps to large diesel-driven surface dewatering pump sets. Vine points out that there is a particular demand for electrical submersible pumps in underground mining dewatering applications, and these will now be readily available from the Sasolburg location. The company will also maintain stock of large diesel-driven pump sets, typically used for emergency dewatering and situations involving significant water ingress.

"Being in such close proximity to the large petrochemical operations in the region allows us to rapidly supply pumping equipment not only for unplanned breakdowns but also for scheduled maintenance shutdowns," Vine says. "We are well-positioned to support critical water management requirements for both industrial and agricultural clients."

The IPR field service teams based in Sasolburg will focus on supporting the rental fleet but will also be available to assist customers with onsite services and technical support.

Customers can now visit IPR at the Rand Air premises located at Sasol ChemCity Eco-Industrial Park, ensuring streamlined access to quality dewatering and dredging solutions in the heart of the Free State.

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