IRON Pump News in Brief

IRON Pump’s acquisition of Ellehammer in 2017 marked the beginning of a transformative journey into new territory as a provider of high-quality, customized turnkey solutions for offshore fire safety.

In the field of emergency fire water pump systems for offshore applications, the name Ellehammer equals innovation and reliability. Ellehammer was the first company to develop and patent diesel-hydraulic fire water pump systems, setting a benchmark for system reliability that is still recognized today.

This innovative approach to system design and integration laid the groundwork for robust fire water pump solutions.

Today, under the IRON Pump banner, the original Ellehammer expertise is complemented by IRON Pump’s decades of manufacturing excellence, creating a seamless synergy in offshore safety solutions.

- By integrating IRON Pump’s proven capabilities in pump manufacturing with Ellehammer’s pioneering system design knowledge, we’ve established a strong foundation for delivering efficient firefighting solutions tailored to the offshore industry, says Marco Naude, Project Manager at IRON Pump.

Acquiring Ellehammer has not only enhanced IRON Pump’s pump portfolio but also brought decades of system design expertise to the company. Key members of Ellehammer’s team joined IRON Pump with the acquisition, contributing their specialized knowledge to ensure a seamless transition and drive continued innovation.

The integration of Ellehammer has laid the foundation for positioning IRON Pump as a leading manufacturer of customized turnkey fire water pump systems for the offshore industry. A major milestone came in 2022-23 with the delivery of several large firefighting solutions, marking the largest project ever undertaken leveraging Ellehammer’s design expertise.

A key differentiator is the in-house production capability. IRON Pump guarantees consistent quality and the ability to accommodate specific customer needs by managing the entire manufacturing process without involving external suppliers. The result is a fire water pump solution that not only meets but exceeds industry standards for safety and durability, with a lifespan of over 25 years.

Today, IRON Pump offers full-cycle solutions for fire water pump systems for FSOs, FPSOs, FSUs, and FLNGs, from the initial design and customization phase to project management, commissioning, and final testing.

The steady buildup of the order base reflects IRON Pump’s growing credibility in this field and the ability to navigate the long, complex sales and delivery cycles that characterize the fire water pump industry.

IRON Pump has a proven track record of managing end-to-end solutions, from selling to assembling and delivering complete systems.

— After successfully delivering our first large project in 2023, we conducted extensive evaluations and optimizations, ensuring that subsequent projects would benefit from this experience, says Grit Holm, Sales Engineer, Fire Fighting Systems at IRON Pump.

Today, with a growing portfolio of projects and a commitment to delivering comprehensive, high-quality systems, IRON Pump is positioned to expand its influence in the offshore safety industry for years to come.