Tsurumi Europe GmbH (Germany) has established a wholly owned French rental company in France, to focus on the country’s untapped rental potential and grow its presence in the market.
Tsurumi has been present in the French market for years through its own subsidiary, CE2A – Tsurumi France, located in the south of France. Now, thanks to this recent new development, the company will serve the market directly for both customer’s distribution and rental requirements. It will provide additional market options, delivering its durable and reliable products as well as expert service.
The new Tsurumi Pompes Location S.A.S. (TPL) was established on Nov. 24 last year, locating its first depot in Strasbourg, France, in order to utilize logistical advantages. It stocks a large number of pumps and accessories, and employs a number of qualified pump rental professionals.
A leading international pump rental expert, Gaetan Beaulieu, who has a deep understanding of the French rental market, has been appointed to head up TPL. To support its operation and growth in France, both technically and logistically, Tsurumi has taken steps to acquire the majority of Belgian Tsurumi distributor, Marine Motors & Pumps N.V. (MMPumps) – which has run a well-established pump rental business for more than 40 years. MMPumps stocks hundreds of Tsurumi pumps in its rental fleet, providing flexible 24-hour customer service in case of any problems on site. Most installations are done by MMPumps’ experienced employees, serving both dewatering and sewerage applications. Also, the company owns a vintage B-series Tsurumi pump from 1981 as part of its rental fleet, which is still active today and in good working condition – something which both MMPumps and Tsurumi are very proud of.
MMPumps was established in 1935, and has been run by the same family for three generations. The current managing director is Johan Dekker.
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