SENECA FALLS, N.Y. –
Nov. 14, 2016 –
ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT), and its
Goulds Pumps,
PRO Services and
Bornemann brands, launched the sixth annual World of Pumps Quiz, an online pump knowledge game that sees participants from more than 150 countries. The latest version of the quiz begins today with a new question posted every Monday through April 3, 2017.
The World of Pumps Quiz will feature additional interactive elements, including expert videos, infographics and product simulations. Question topics range from pump history and operational facts to pump design and best maintenance practices.
The World of Pumps Quiz is the kick-off event leading up to the annual Pump Appreciation Day industry celebration. Observed on the second Tuesday in April, Pump Appreciation Day recognizes pumps as “the heart of industry” and features awards highlighting outstanding organizations and industry professionals across the globe.
“Each year we are excited to recognize the fundamental role pumps play in our day-to-day lives and honor the manufacturing professionals who make invaluable contributions to the industry,” said Aris Chicles, president of ITT’s Industrial Process business. “For the past six years, we have seen great success with the World of Pumps Quiz program and are excited to continue the tradition. ITT is known for its innovation and expertise, and this quiz serves to bring together and educate the industry in a fun and engaging format.”
To enter the quiz, participants can go to
www.pumpappreciationday.com. Once they answer the basic question correctly, quiz-takers can sign up to receive automatic notifications when the next basic question is posted. Over the course of the quiz, participants can answer as many or as few questions as they like.
For more information on this year’s World of Pumps Quiz game, visit
www.pumpappreciationday.com or follow #WOPQ from the
@ITTGouldsPumps,
@ITTPROServices and
@ITTBornemann Twitter handles.
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About ITT
ITT is a diversified leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions for the energy, transportation and industrial markets. Building on its heritage of innovation, ITT partners with its customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. Founded in 1920, ITT is headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., with employees in more than 35 countries and sales in a total of approximately 125 countries. The company generated 2015 revenues of $2.5 billion. For more information, visit
www.itt.com.
ITT’s Industrial Process business is a global manufacturer of industrial pumps, valves, monitoring and control systems, and aftermarket services for the biopharmaceutical, food and beverage, chemical, oil and gas, mining, pulp and paper, power and general industrial markets through leading brands including
Goulds Pumps (
www.gouldspumps.com),
Bornemann (www.bornemann.com),
PRO Services (www.ittproservices.com),
Engineered Valves (www.engvalves.com),
Blakers (www.ittblakers.com) and
C’treat (www.ctreat.com).