Countdown to SMM 2026
From September 1 to 4, 2026, the international maritime industry will gather in Hamburg for the 32nd SMM, the world’s leading trade fair for the maritime sector.
More than 2,200 exhibiting companies from all over the world will be presenting their products, services, and solutions for the industry. SMM is considered the leading trade fair in the industry and is a central meeting place for decision-makers, innovators, and trade visitors. A diverse supporting program accompanies the trade fair, including exciting presentations by experienced speakers, exclusive insights from experts, and discussions on current challenges and developments.
We look forward to intensive discussions, new ideas, and the presentations.
More information will follow shortly – stay tuned.
More information at www.smm-hamburg.com
Additional service partner for ORPU in Brandenburg
Due to increased demand, ORPU is expanding its network of exclusive regional service partners for repairs, consulting, and sales of ORPU products in the Oranienburg area and surrounding region.
You can find all new partners with contact details and opening hours on our homepage under Contact.
Further regional campaigns with our service partners and the expansion of our exclusive service workshops are planned.
Change in management
We would like to inform you about the change in management at ORPU Pumpenfabrik GmbH.
Mr. Joachim Kunkel retired from the management board in January 2021 upon reaching retirement age. He has been replaced by Mr. Ronny Kunkel, who has been managing director for commercial affairs, finance, and human resources since January 1, 2021.
Mr. Thomas Schmidt continues to serve as Managing Director for Sales and Marketing, and Mr. Holger Zutz continues to serve as Managing Director for Technology and Production.
We would like to express our sincere thanks to Mr. Joachim Kunkel for his outstanding achievements, for developing ORPU Pumpenfabrik GmbH, and for maintaining the Oranienburg site.
We wish the new management team all the best and every success in their new, responsible roles.
Change in the Northern Sales Region
On September 1, 2020, we bid farewell to Mr. Joachim Presting as he entered his well-deserved retirement.
We thank him for his many years of successful work for ORPU and oddesse. We wish him all the best for the future.
Holm Sygulla is now responsible for the northern sales region as his successor. He has excellent sales expertise and is available to our customers as a pump specialist.
Use on board
ORPU and oddesse pumps and motors are increasingly being used in the offshore and shipbuilding sectors. Our customers appreciate the reliability of our products in terms of performance and durability.
The ORPU ES and KM sewage pumps, as well as the side channel and submersible motor compressors, are used in sewage treatment on board ships and on offshore platforms. The po-upl propeller pumps, the po-SÖFFEL dirty water pumps, and, above all, the proven po-so/ss submersible motor pumps are suitable for a wide variety of systems for pumping sea and brackish water.
All products are certified in accordance with DNV GL – Maritime or ABS, two of the largest internationally recognized ship and offshore classification societies.
