The upgrade to variable speed meant replacing all of the existing controls and pressure regulating valves, which had required regular maintenance. “We recommended that the system be upgraded to current control technology along with vertical multi-stage pumps for the normal domestic load and a high capacity pump for hydrant flows.” While the new system matched the footprint of the original, the change in technology over the last 25 years provided an opportunity to seize a far more energy efficient solution according to Emmons. And just as Emmons did 25 years ago, he called upon Metropolitan Industries to assist. “Due to the amount of maintenance required keeping the system operational, we had strongly been recommending an upgrade over the last couple of years.” Following a public bid for the replacement skid, the contractor who secured the project turned to Emmons Metro. “We had been servicing this system since it was originally installed,” said Emmons. Going on 25 years since the original install, Emmons, now the general manager of Emmons Metro, knew that the Wesskum Woods Road booster system was nearing its end of life. Today, both Metropolitan Industries and now Emmons Metro, work in tandem to manufacture and supply various system-based water pumping and control solutions throughout North America. The Wesskum Woods Road project was one of several that demonstrated the positive working relationship between the two companies, which paved the way for a natural transition in 2019 following Metropolitan Industries’ acquisition of Emmons Pump & Control. The collaboration in planning, engineering, meticulous attention to detail, and coordination every step of the way resulted in a successful development and installation of the booster system. To ensure that the project proceeded as planned, Emmons turned to his then system design and manufacturing partner, Metropolitan Industries of Romeoville, Ill. became involved with supplying a municipal booster system on Wesskum Woods Road, a residential street shared by the two communities. In 1996, Kim Emmons and his team at then Emmons Pump & Control of Albany, N.Y. In 1992, the Town of Johnstown acquired over six acres of land that housed a water source shed and pump system used by the “Glove Cities” municipalities and the local fire district. By the early 20th century, the area had become the country’s center for glove manufacturing and was known as the glove capital of the world, thus earning the nickname “Glove Cities.” While glove manufacturing in the area has since dropped off, the remaining glove industry businesses serve as a reminder of the area’s proud manufacturing history. The two communities have historically been closely connected by location, resources and industry since the 1700’s.
Within the sparsely populated area of the Mohawk Valley in Upstate New York are Gloversville and Johnstown.
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