40th Birthday Of Grundfos

EDM number 760 in 2013-14, proposed by Sharon Hodgson on 19/11/2013.
Categorised under the topics of Companies, Employment and Manufacturing industries.

That this House notes the 40 successful years of Grundfos, the pump solutions company based in the City of Sunderland, which since 1973 has become a global leader in advanced pump solutions, a pioneer in water technology, the world's largest pump manufacturer, and one of Sunderland's most favoured and respected employers; further notes that Grundfos' innovative, new pumps have been used in the London Gateway project, and that the company has developed a groundbreaking new fire retardation system for B&Q stores; commends the company for employing more than 18,000 people globally whilst maintaining its roots in Sunderland as a family business; further commends the company for playing an active part in the Sunderland community, including working closely with a local school for secondary-age children with special educational needs, and for its involvement in the inaugural Work Discovery Week - Sunderland, which aims to help provide careers advice and opportunities to local young people; and expresses its desire that Grundfos' success in innovation and job creation in Sunderland and internationally should continue for another 40 years and more.

This motion has been signed by a total of 3 MPs.