Screw Pumps

Impression

Anders Invest holds a 90% stake in screw pump manufacturer Spaans Babcock, based in Balk. The company generates annual revenues of €20 to €25 million and employs over 100 people.

Spaans Babcock designs, manufactures, builds, and installs screw pumps, screw generators, screens, and aeration systems for wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, and hydropower installations. The company has a rich history of over 125 years, having been founded in 1897 by the Spaans family. In 1974, it became part of the FKI Group Ltd., which also owned a Babcock company, leading to the current company name. In 1995, the company was acquired by Alpha Group International.

The majority of the company’s revenue comes from screw pumps, aerators, and hydroturbines, making it the global market leader in this niche. The Balk facility houses an extensive production site where screw pumps are manufactured using CNC-controlled machines and welding robots. The screw pump stands out from other pump technologies due to its capacity, longevity, resistance to contaminated fluids, and energy efficiency. Additionally, the screw pump is fish-friendly and maintains the biological balance in treatment plants since it does not have a destructive effect on the composition of the fluid. Besides the Balk location, there are also branches in England and Canada/United States.

End customers are generally (waste)water treatment companies, water boards (such as polder pumping stations), and companies involved in the construction or operation of sewage treatment plants. With its own sales offices in England (Heywood) and Canada (Ontario), Spaans Babcock supplies its products worldwide.