WORLDWIDE
Franklin Electric Company is the world’s largest manufacturer of submersible electric motors, drives and controls for water well pumping systems. With over 3,500 employees worldwide. )UDQNOLQ(OHFWULFLVDJOREDOPDQXIDFWXUHUKDYLQJ¿IWHHQPD- nufacturing/distribution facilities located in the United States, Mexico, Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy, Spain, South Af- rica, Japan, Australia, and China.
The Europa Group employs about 900 people and produ- ces encapsulated and rewindable submersible motors. The facilities have been expanded many times over the years to accommodate growing manufacturing and warehousing requirements. These ISO 9001:2008 factories pride them- selves in producing high quality, reliable products to meet FXVWRPHUGHPDQGV7KH3ODQW:LWWOLFKLVDOVRFHUWL¿FWDHGWR ISO14001:2004. The Europa group is also responsible for sales, distribution and service in Western and Eastern Europe, Africa, the Near and Middle East territories. worldwide
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Motori Sommersi Riavolgibili S.r.l. (MSR) Cedegolo, Italy
Franklin Electric spol. s.r.o. Brno, Czech Republic
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E.J. (Ed) Schaefer and T.W. (Wanye) Kahoe founded Franklin Electric Co. in Bluffton, Indiana, USA in November 1944, naming the company after America’s pioneer electrical engineer, Benjamin Franklin. When World War II ended the following year, Franklin Electric started production of a line of fractional horsepower PRWRUVIRUGRPHVWLFZDWHUSXPSDSSOLFDWLRQV,QWKH¿UVW functional submersible electric motor was introduced and over the years developed into the broadest line of electric motors available to the submersible pump market. Franklin Electric Europa GmbH, the headquarters for the Europa region, has been located in Wittlich, Germany, for over forty years. The company was founded in 1964 and began production of a limited line of submatic motors in a small workshop in Wallstrasse, Wittlich. In 1967, the company moved into a newly built plant in Rudolf-Diesel-Strasse. HISTORY
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QUALITY
The Franklin Electric philosophy is built on “Key Factors for Success”. These factors are vital to the success of the company, its products and most importantly, to the customers and users of Franklin Electric motors. Each Franklin employee is dedicated to achieving and maintaining excellent performance in these areas at all times. Franklin Electric motors
SERVICE allow for quality operation. This is made possible through: s Quality electrical and mechanical designs. s Operating DIN EN ISO 9001: 2008 European facilities. s ISO 14001:2004 Wittlich/Germany s Constant innovation to meet new market needs as they arise. s Pre and after sales service. s Over 50 years of experience and a worldwide presence.
In order to further strengthen the customer service, Franklin Electric has established a training center in Wittlich, Germany. Continuous training and education are important factors for the correct assembly and maintenance on site. INNOVATION
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Encapsulated High Temp 90 High Thrust 4" 6"
Rewindable 6"
Encapsulated 8"
Rewindable 8/10/12" Service INNOVATION
Franklin Electric has captured new markets and applications through innovative and high-tech products. We offer the pump industry encapsulated and rewindable motors in a range from 0,25kW to 400kW. These products are used in household pumping systems, industrial and community water supplies, geothermal wells, pressure boosting and other specialized applications. Franklin Electric’s Innovation has made it possible to offer a full line of 4 inch motors for single and three-phase voltages and various frequencies. In addition Franklin Electric’s large submersible motor sizes (6", 8", 10", and 12") are typically used in large water wells requiring high flow rates or deeper Installations. Innovative motor features include: s 3AND &IGHTER 3EALING 3YSTEM n FOR WELLS WITH HIGH LEVELS OF abrasives s 3UBTROL HEAT SENSOR n FOR ADDITIONAL IMPROVED THERMAL MOTOR protection s (I 4EMP SUBMERSIBLE MOTORS n FOR HOT WATER UP TO ª# AND OTHER harsh conditions s 3EVERAL HIGHER GRADE STAINLESS STEELS 33 , n FOR aggressive water applications INNOVATION
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The encapsulated water-lubricated submersible motor is Franklin Electric’s most successful product. It is used for irrigation, commercial and municipal use, and MINE DEWATERING APPLICATIONS 4HE RESIN lLLING IN &RANKLIN