‘Arpitec’ agri water pumps first to receive FMRC certification

‘Arpitec’ was recently recognised by Farm Mechanisation Research Center (FMRC), Mahaillukpallama, as the best electric water pump used in the agricultural industry in Sri Lanka. ‘Arpitec’ was introduced in three different capacities and 2hp and 1.5hp powered water pumps developed for the agriculture industry received the above certification, and is the first and the only water pump to do so.

Sunil Liyanage, Managing Director of Local Manufacturing and Distribution Sector of Richard Pieris, expressing his views on this prestigious certification said, “The ‘Arpitec’ water pump became the market leader for the high standards and the reliability we maintain throughout the sales cycle. The certificate we received from FMRC confirms our commitment and the quality of the products we send to the market.”

‘Arpitec’ has wide range of water pumps for domestic, industrial and agricultural uses. Furthermore, the range consists of stainless steel water pump models, which are made of non-corrosive metals and will not add any substances to the water during the process and thereby delivers 100% pure water.

The ‘Arpitec’ water pump is the best energy-saving water pump available in the market for the agricultural sector. ‘Arpitec’ can pump a high volume of water for a longer distance, without using much electricity and so saves money for farmers, in turn reducing production costs.

“FMRC awarded the certification after identifying the energy consumption and productivity of the water pump. This accreditation is a boost to Richard Pieris’s R&D department and we are working towards introducing more energy efficient water pumps in the future,” said Shantha Kularathne, Director – Distribution of Richard Pieris Distributors and Head of Group Furniture Operations.

Senior Business Development Manager of Arpico Distributors Sadath Mohomed added: “We maintain a good relationship with our customers and provide a unique after sales service. We continue to have workshops and special events for farmers all around the country to create awareness about the latest technologies and increase productivity in all areas of their business.

“We have also launched a special dedicated after sales service, ‘Arpitec Masters,’ to service and repair Arpitec water pumps island-wide. We maintain a separate trained team of technicians for this service who will attend to complaints within 48 hours, providing the best after sales service.”