Innovation and Safety: CDR Pompe Takes Center Stage at Expoquimia 2026 with Partner Cramix

Summary

This article analyzes the recent participation of CDR Pompe at Expoquimia 2026, the benchmark event for the chemical industry in Southern Europe, held in Barcelona. The narrative highlights the value of collaboration with distributor Cramix, a cornerstone for the company's presence in the Iberian market.

The text delves into how this synergy allows for the union of the constructional excellence of magnetically driven centrifugal pumps CDR Pompe — designed to eliminate the risk of fugitive emissions — with a widespread and timely technical support network. The criteria that make the UTN, ETN-EVO, CCL, and UCL series cutting-edge solutions for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries requiring maximum safety in handling corrosive and hazardous fluids are reviewed.

The core of the contribution concerns the importance of direct technological comparison: the dialogue between the manufacturer, distributor, and end-user emerges as a decisive element for refining design and preventing plant downtime. The summary aims to highlight how reliability stems not only from component quality but from the integration of advanced technology and field consulting, inviting companies to request targeted technical verification to optimize their production processes and ensure maximum consistency of their lines' performance.

Innovation and Safety: CDR Pompe Takes Center Stage at Expoquimia 2026 with Partner Cramix

Participation in Expoquimia 2026 was a valuable moment for CDR Pompe to consolidate its position as a benchmark in the production of pumps for the treatment of corrosive and hazardous fluids in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. Through coordinated presence with Cramix, a key distributor for the Iberian market, our company presented a portfolio of technical solutions to mechanical seal what magnetic drag. We were thus able to illustrate, through direct exposure of the machines to the public present, how the correct selection of materials and the configuration of the sealing system allow for a significant reduction in the risks of releasing substances into the environment during fluid handling.

The presence at the fair guaranteed CDR Pump up a direct contact with plant managers who seek mechanical reliability and continuity of service, while the partnership with Cramix ensures comprehensive handling of requests, from the initial sizing phase to on-site post-sales support.

The trade show presence was extremely positive. We thank everyone who visited us and participated in the experience. Expoquimia 2026

Expoquimia 2026: The heart of the chemical industry in Barcelona

Held at the Fira Barcelona - Gran Via exhibition center from June 2 to 5, 2026, Expoquimia 2026 It remains one of the leading events for the chemical industry in Southern Europe. With over fifty years of experience, Expoquimia brings together scientific research, process innovation, and large-scale production, thereby setting the highest standards in the industry.

The event structure is organized to respond to fundamental pillars:

• Decarbonization and transition: specific focus on technologies capable of reducing the carbon footprint of pumping processes, through the optimization of hydraulic efficiencies;
• Chemical processes and biotechnology: areas where fluid control is critical for final product purity and reaction stability;
• Treatment plant management sector requiring high corrosion-resistant pumps, capable of operating with wastewater containing variable concentrations of aggressive chemicals.

Inside the pavilions, the exhibition area was divided into highly specialized sectors, from basic chemical processes to biotechnology, through to solutions for surface treatment and advanced fluid management. For CDR Pompe, the opportunity to exhibit at this event allowed us to put our most cutting-edge pumping solutions to a direct comparison with the sustainability parameters required by modern plants.

The trade fair, with all its professionals, also provided fundamental data for refining internal components and selecting polymer materials (such as PP, PVDF, and PFA). The 2026 edition, with a 14,000 m² exhibition area, 400 exhibitors, and over 15,000 visitors, reaffirmed Expoquimia's central role in facilitating technology transfer to the market.

Cramix: A Leading Partner in the Technical Distribution of CDR Pompe

Cramix has been operating for over 45 years in the specialized distribution of equipment for the handling, agitation, and filtration of industrial fluids. Headquartered in Derio (Biscay) With a network of strategically located delegations in Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Castellón, and Seville, as well as the Portuguese market, the company is positioned as a leading logistics and engineering hub.

The company is ISO-9001:2015 certified, a qualification that attests to adherence to strict quality standards at every stage of the service, from pre-sales consulting to the management of original spare parts. The distributor's strength lies in its ability to combine a large physical stock of machines, including centrifugal pumps by CDR Pompe, with technical support onsite. Cramix technicians not only supply products but also perform detailed analyses of the specific working conditions of each plant, verifying parameters such as flow rate, head, and chemical compatibility, to ensure that the installed pumping unit is correctly sized according to the safety data sheets of the handled products.

Their business includes providing a vast catalog that includes industrial mixers, industrial filters with automatic cleaning, and dosing systems, guaranteeing companies a single expert contact for the entire fluid management architecture. The partnership with CDR Pompe is strengthened by the technical expertise that the Cramix team brings to the specific maintenance of magnetic drive systems, ensuring end customers maximum availability and constant support to drastically reduce machine downtime in critical and dangerous production environments.

Pumping Technologies and Materials: The CDR Pompe Proposal

The range distributed by Cramix includes the excellent solutions of CDR Pompe, both mechanical seal and magnetic drive

• Series UTN: designed to ISO 2858 standard, they are lined magnetic drive pumps in plastic and fluoroplastic material, skid-mounted (UTN-L) monoblock (UTN-BL). Magnetic drive eliminates the need for mechanical seals, making the pump much safer against external fluid leakage. The materials, including PFA, PVDF, and PP, guarantee total resistance to strong acids and bases. This type of pump, often used for handling chemical and pharmaceutical fluids, is also recommended for 24/7 applications and temperatures up to +130°;
• Series ETN EVO: another magnetic drive pump, single-stage, and used for handling chemically aggressive fluids. Its construction is of the lined: The external ductile iron body ensures mechanical robustness and ease of installation on the system, while the internal lining is made of high-strength chemical plastic materials, such as ETFE or PP. The ETN EVO range can reach temperatures up to +120°.
• Series CCL e UCL: The CCL is a mechanically sealed pump characterized by a lined casing of the wetted parts. in PP (Polypropylene). The UCL, on the other hand, is a single-stage mechanical seal pump, available in Polypropylene, PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) and PFA (perfluoroalkoxy), with execution on a base (UCL) monoblock (UCL-B). Ideal for pumping corrosive, aggressive, and hazardous liquids (slightly contaminated, clean, low viscosity) for the chemical, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries.

Each single pump of CDR Pompe it is subjected to hydraulic and mechanical testing, ensuring that the head and flow rate performance provided in the technical bulletins correspond to its actual behavior in the system.

Commercial relations and technological development

For CDR Pompe, participating in international events such as Expoquimia is an important opportunity to engage with plant manufacturers, production managers, designers, and professionals in the chemical and process industries. Direct dialogue with those who use pumping technologies daily allows for the collection of concrete needs, analysis of new applications, and a deeper understanding of the critical issues characterizing the handling of corrosive, dangerous, or highly complex fluids.

This listening and collaboration activity translates into continuous technical development towards the safety and efficiency of pumping systems. The support of qualified partners like Cramix plays a fundamental role, promoting widespread presence in the territory and guaranteeing customers specialized assistance in choosing the solution best suited to their specific operating conditions.

Companies that rely on CDR Pompe can count on technologies designed to ensure business continuity and reduce maintenance interventions unprogrammed and contribute to the optimization of the production cycle. At the same time, comparison with the international market allows the company to constantly monitor the evolution of industrial needs, with particular attention to energy efficiency, plant safety, and the sustainability of production processes.

The trade show, Cramix, and CDR Pompe

The partnership between CDR Pompe and Cramix stems from their shared commitment to technical quality, reliable solutions, and specialized support for the process industry. The combination of CDR Pompe’s design and manufacturing expertise and Cramix’s well-established presence in the Iberian market allows us to offer companies a high-quality service, from the application analysis phase through to after-sales support.

Thanks to a thorough understanding of the needs of chemical and industrial plants, the technical team can support the client in selecting the most suitable technology for specific operating conditions, evaluating fundamental aspects such as chemical compatibility of materials, the characteristics of the treated fluid, the operating conditions, and the safety requirements of the plant.

CDR Pompe’s goal is to provide pumping solutions designed to ensure uninterrupted service, high reliability, and efficient management of the most critical fluids, thereby helping to reduce plant downtime and optimize maintenance activities. For more information on CDR Pompe magnetic drive pumps or to request dedicated technical support, you can contact the company team directly.

Commonly asked questions about centrifugal pumps and industry trade shows

What is the role of specialized distributors in the industrial pump sector?

Technical distributors represent a fundamental link between manufacturers and end-users. In addition to product supply, they offer application consulting, support in choosing the most suitable solution, technical assistance, and guidance throughout the various stages of a system's lifecycle.

A qualified local presence also allows for faster response times and greater proximity to customer needs.

2. Why is participating in trade shows important for an industrial pump manufacturer?

Trade fairs offer a prime opportunity to engage directly with designers, plant manufacturers, and end-users. These meetings allow for the gathering of new application needs, understanding market technological evolutions, and presenting innovative solutions.

Continuous comparison with the sector also contributes to the development of increasingly high-performing products that align with the needs of the process industry.

3. What are the main causes of plant shutdowns related to pumping systems?

Among the most frequent problems are cavitation, material incompatibility, wear of internal components, sizing errors, and insufficient maintenance. In many cases, plant shutdowns result from an incomplete assessment of actual operating conditions.

Proper design of the pumping solution and adequate technical support significantly reduce the risk of unplanned downtime.

4. What advantages do magnetic drive pumps offer in chemical plants?

Magnetic drive pumps eliminate the need for dynamic mechanical seals by transmitting torque through magnetic coupling. This feature significantly reduces the risk of product leakage, thereby increasing the safety of the plant and operators.

They are particularly suitable for the transfer of corrosive, toxic, dangerous, or high-value fluids, where system containment is an essential requirement to ensure production continuity and compliance with safety regulations.