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The finishing touches are being applied to another giant ‘Series 14′ water pump enclosure unit at Amcanu’s Burry Port headquarters. The pump enclosure is one of an order of four from one of Amcanu’s key clients, the global pump manufacturer Godwin Pumps. Amcanu managing director Owain Davies said the enclosures were destined for work in Norway. “The Series 14 is the biggest enclosure that we produce and the four in this order are also special in that we have had to kit them out with special covers to allow them to function in the snowy conditions of Norway. “We take pride in every enclosure we produce here in Burry Port, but there is a special buzz at our headquarters when we work on the Series 14, simply because of its size.” Pictures: Top: New Amcanu apprentice Josh Palmer with one of the Series 14 units now being completed. Above: A finished unit being loaded for transport.

There was plenty of excitement at Amcanu’s Burry Port headquarters as staff loaded up a ‘Series 14′ water pump enclosure for delivery. A special crane had to be called in to lift the giant tailored sheet metal enclosure onto the delivery lorry. The pump enclosure was one of an order of four from one of Amcanu’s key clients, the global pump manufacturer Godwin Pumps. Amcanu managing director Owain Davies said the enclosures were destined for work in Norway. “The Series 14 is the biggest enclosure that we produce and the four in this order are also special in that we have had to kit them out with special covers to allow them to function in the snowy conditions of Norway. “We take pride in every enclosure we produce here in Burry Port, but there was a special buzz at our headquarters when we loaded the Series 14 up, simply because of its size.” Mr Davies added: “The Godwin name is top of the tree when it comes to pumps and we are delighted to be associated with the firm. “Where we come ...

A group of Norwegian tourism business representatives will be sampling what Carmarthenshire has to offer as part of a trip to South Wales. Carmarthenshire County Council tourism officers have secured the familiarisation visit to Llandeilo, Carreg Cennen and Aberglasney through the Welsh Government. The group will arrive in Carmarthenshire, visiting Carreg Cennen Castle at Trap before spending an hour looking around Llandeilo accompanied by County Council tourism office Sarah Owen. In the afternoon the Norwegian visitors will be taken on a tour of Aberglasney House and Gardens, and will drive through Laugharne en route for Pembrokeshire. The visitors include the owner/manager of a travel company that organises charter flights, the sales manager of a tour operator, and the product manager of a company that arranges tours for groups of between 10 and 20 interested in history, music and operas, and archaeology. Executive board member for regeneration and leisure Cllr Clive Scourfield...

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