The toughest, most mission-critical applications in the world are those of the military services. When failure is never an option, durability and reliability under the most extreme conditions is not a “desire,” it’s an absolute requirement. Nothing less is acceptable. Designing, manufacturing and supporting military-grade, mission critical pumps is not a business for the faint of heart. Demanding an intense commitment to excellence, it is an area of the industry reserved for some of the most qualified, experienced and knowledgeable fluid transfer professionals among us. Blackmer has been serving the U.S. Military since 1914. For the past 60 consecutive years, the company has been providing its mission-critical flow solutions for the U.S. Navy. Recognized as one of the true industry specialists, today, it is setting a standard for ship service worldwide. It is a key strategic supplier, not only to the U.S. Military, but also to NATO Services and the French Military/ Marine Services for vane and centrifugal pumps.