Why Work for Kerr Pump & Supply? We are a major pump manufacturer of our own Kerr and Haynes pump lines, as well as a distributor of over 85 major national brands of pumps, blowers, heat exchangers, custom fluid & heat transfer package systems and related equipment in Michigan and Northwestern Ohio. We have been […]
Kerr Pump & Supply 115 year anniversary featured in CAM Magazine
Kerr Pump & Supply was recently featured in CAM Magazine (Construction Association of Michigan) as we celebrate 115 years as a supplier of pumps and industrial equipment to the greater Detroit area. Founded in 1905 by Scottish immigrant Alexander M. Kerr, the company had its early roots under the name of Kerr Machinery & Supply. […]
Case Study – Lincoln Park – Lift Station Controls
Kerr recently helped the City of Lincoln Park to cut maintenance time and costs by relocating their lift station control panel with a turn-key solution in just one day.
Job Opening – Electrical Technician
Position Title: Electrical Technician Location: Oak Park, MI Duration: Full-Time Position Summary: Be proficient with installing electrical conduit Be familiar with mounting control panels, piping and wiring electrical circuits Have ability to test equipment once it is installed and troubleshoot if there are any issues Be willing to learn to build control panels, including […]
Viking Pump Applications – Adhesives, Edible Oils, Polyurethanes, Resins, Starch
Viking Pump has been engineering and manufacturing pumps for specific applications since 1911. There is no application too challenging or unique for a Viking Pump. Below we focus on 5 applications that are the most common in Michigan – Adhesives, Edible Oils, Polyurethanes, Resins, Starch. Viking Pumps work for just about every application. Contact us […]
Case Study – St. John’s Armenian Church – Basement Sump Pump System
St John’s Armenian Church called Kerr Pump & Supply recently to ask for assistance with their basement sump pump system. Problem: Church Basement Flooding Had 2 pits, 1 sanitary and 1 rainwater runoff Both pits had one pump locked up and the other recently failed. Kerr service quickly determined one pump was not pumping out […]
ALFA LAVAL HEAT EXCHANGERS FOR MACHINERY & MANUFACTURING APPLICATIONS
Kerr Pump & Supply can assist you in specifying and selecting the best heat exchangers for your Machinery & Manufacturing applications. There’s nothing better than our guidance to make sure you are getting the right solutions in place at your plant. Fluid Power Heat Exchanger Applications As you know, fluid power uses pressurized air or […]
NEW line – Hellan Strainer
We are proud to announce that Kerr Pump & Supply is now the exclusive HELLAN® Strainers distributor for the municipal industry in the state of Michigan. Hellan is a leader in Automatic Cleaning Strainers, offering the most efficient inline cleanable strainer solutions on the market. Hellan Strainers are used municipally for : Belt filter presses […]
How is Hand Sanitizer Made?
Can’t miss the news about hand sanitizer these days. Curious about how it’s made ? First a little background. Hand Sanitizer Origins According to ProQuip, hand sanitizers were first sold in the 1980s in Europe as a quick way to help kill bacteria and virus on your hands when soap and hot water are not […]
Best Practice Checks for Process Equipment Startups
Are you really ready to start up your process? Here’s how to ensure a smooth startup. After mechanical equipment has seen a long shutdown there are some simple procedures to assure a smooth startup that include best practice checks for mechanical seals, pumps and motors. Kerr Pump & Supply’s Best Practices forProcess Equipment Startup after […]