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Product Focus

The Contractors Pump Bureau (CPB), formed in 1938, offers services tailored to the needs of portable contractors pump manufacturers as well as their suppliers.

Mission

The CPB promotes matters of mutual interest to contractor pump users, manufacturers, and parts and component suppliers.

The purposes of the bureau are to:

• Develop and publish industry standards for contractors pumps and auxiliary equipment,
• Promote the common business interests of its members, and the industry as a whole, and
• Pursue other activities that may lead to cost effective production, improved customer service, and increased knowledge in the manufacture of safer and more efficient products.

Membership

Membership in the CPB is open to any AEM member in good standing actively engaged in the manufacture and distribution of portable contractor pumps within the United States or supplying components to the manufacturers of those pumps.

Bureau Activities

The CPB meets twice a year to provide an industry forum for members to share their views on the market as well as information of common interest.

Statistics

CPB supports a market statistical program that tracks monthly shipments for 12 categories and sizes of pumps.

Bureau Publications

The following CPB-developed publications are available through the AEM Store:

	Portable Pumps Safety Manual A Safety Manual describing procedures to follow for safe operation and maintenance of portable pumps used in construction. To purchase this item, click here.
	"The Right Moves" A 16-minute Safety Video emphasizing safe operation and maintenance of portable pumps used in construction. To purchase this item, click here.
	A Pump Selection Guidebook containing the description and advantages of the major types of portable pumps. The Guidebook includes CPB Pump Standards covering self-priming centrifugal, trash, diaphragm and submersible pumps. Now also available in CD format. To purchase this item, click here.
	Certified Performance Seal The Contractors Pump Bureau has sanctioned a "Certified Performance" Seal. The use of this seal certifies that the pump has been designed and manufactured in conformance with CPB pump standards. To purchase this item, click here.
	Sound Level Measurement Standard for Pump Units The Contractors Pump Bureau has developed and adopted a standard for testing and reporting A-weighted sound pressure levels for portable dewatering pumps. The intent of the standard is to provide data that pump specifiers and purchasers can use to fairly compare competing units. To download a free copy of the standard, click here.

AEM Staff Contact
Russ Hutchison
414-298-4118