Celebration party for John Unwin

Stuart Metcalfe

Feb 26, 2024

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Updated: Mar 3, 2024

John Urwin, the company secretary of Westin Pumps for 23 years, retired in January and members of the team were on hand to wish the former banker all the best at a celebration party.

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Celebration party for John Unwin

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The importance of a hand pump for non self-priming screw pumps

Westin Pumps chosen to supply pump set for Royal Daffodil, the new Mersey ferry

Robust Ryung oil circulating pumps supplied to marine client