Roto Pumps reinforces its position as a key solution provider to the pulp and paper industry by showcasing its latest range of progressive cavity pumps and twin-screw pumps designed for high-consistency and heavy-duty applications at Paperex 2025. In an exclusive interaction with Paper Mart, Mr. Gaurav Pandey, Sales Manager, Roto Pumps Limited, shared insights into how Roto’s pump technologies support pulp handling and wastewater treatment with high reliability and efficiency. With a strong focus on lifecycle value, export-grade quality, and innovations such as P-Range and MC pumps, Roto Pumps continues to help mills optimize performance while reducing long-term operating costs.
Paper Mart: What are you displaying at Paperex 2025, and how has your experience been so far?
Gaurav Pandey: As a globally trusted progressive cavity pump manufacturer, we are proud to showcase at Paperex 2025 our comprehensive range of pumping solutions—including the largest P-Range Progressive Cavity Pump, Medium-Consistency Paper Pulp Pumps, Twin Screw Pumps, the Roto KWIK with Wear Compensation (WC) Stator, and Aggressive Chemical Dosing Pumps—all specifically engineered for the paper and pulp industry.
The response from visitors has been highly encouraging. Paperex provides an excellent platform to demonstrate our latest technologies and engage directly with customers, helping them better understand the capabilities, reliability, and strengths of Roto Pumps.
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PM: How does Roto Pump’s progressive cavity pump technology help paper mills?
GP: We cater to a wide range of industries with our progressive cavity pumping solutions, addressing applications from low to heavy duty across diverse process requirements. However, when it comes specifically to the paper and pulp industry where fluids often contain high solid content and demand consistent, controlled flow, our pumps truly stand out.
Handling high-viscosity and high-consistency pulp requires reliability and precision, and our pumps are engineered to perform seamlessly under these demanding conditions. Designed for smooth, uninterrupted operation, they deliver proven efficiency and durability. Many leading paper and pulp manufacturers already rely on our solutions, with strong positive feedback on performance, reliability, and long-term operational value.
PM: How do Roto Pumps support paper mills in improving reliability and efficiency across pulp and wastewater handling?
GP: Our pumps are extensively used across varied paper applications and pulp processing as well as wastewater and sewage treatment applications, including sludge handling. These processes involve managing slurries and fluids with varying and often high viscosities, making pump efficiency, flow stability, and reliability critical.
Roto pumps are engineered to deliver high volumetric efficiency—up to 98%—ensuring consistent, pulse-free performance even when handling viscous, abrasive, or sludge-laden media. The extended service life of our wear components significantly reduces maintenance frequency, operational downtime, and overall operating expenditure (OPEX). Our solutions are designed to optimize process efficiency while providing long-term reliability and cost-effective performance for our customers.
PM: What new developments or innovations are you introducing to better cater to the industry?
GP: We have recently expanded our portfolio with advanced product ranges, including the P-Range pumps featuring a unique thrust bush joint design, and MC pumps capable of handling up to 25% solid consistency. In parallel with new product development, we continuously refine and upgrade our existing designs to improve efficiency, reliability, and ease of maintenance.
These ongoing enhancements deliver tangible value to our customers by reducing maintenance requirements and optimizing performance, resulting in lower capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operating expenditure (OPEX) across the pump’s entire lifecycle.
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PM: What major trends and challenges do you see in the industry today?
GP: A clear shift we see across industries is a stronger emphasis on cost optimization, but true value comes from long-term performance, reliability, and lifecycle efficiency. Low-cost equipment may reduce upfront investment but often leads to higher maintenance, downtime, and reduced process efficiency. At Roto Pumps, our solutions are engineered for sustainable performance: P-Range pumps with a unique thrust bush joint improve load handling and durability, the Roto KWIK system with Wear Compensation (WC) stator restores performance without replacement, and our precision dosing pumps ensure accurate chemical handling with minimal wear. Backed by export-grade quality and dependable service support, Roto Pumps enables customers to optimize total lifecycle costs, achieve consistent efficiency, and maximize operational confidence.
We have recently expanded our portfolio with new product ranges, including the P-Range pumps, featuring a unique thrust bush joint—a compact giant born to dominate. Alongside developing new products, we continuously refine our existing designs to enhance efficiency, reliability, and reduce maintenance costs.
