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About History

History

Gebr. Becker was founded in 1885 as „Maschinenfabrik Gebr. Becker“ in Wuppertal-Barmen. In 1975, the “family foundation” of the international Becker Group began with the first subsidiary, Becker Pumps Corporation (BPC). BPC is Gebr. Becker’s oldest and largest subsidiary.

Today Becker is, in 4th generation owner-managed. A global leading manufacturer of vacuum and pneumatic equipment. Renowned throughout the world and in many industrial sectors, Becker’s vacuum pumps, compressors and pneumatic systems are available as single components and complete system solutions.

With many innovative products and designs, state-of-the art manufacturing technology and future-oriented strategic investments, combined with stable family ownership, both customers and suppliers alike rely on Becker as a fair partner.

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How to Test a Vacuum Pump

Regular testing of your vacuum pumps is essential to ensure optimum performance and long equipment life. In this blog, we answer many common questions about how and when you should test the pumps powering your essential operations. PRIME TIME: ESSENTIAL VACUUM PUMP TESTING Hard-working pumps keep your essential processes running...

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Case Study: A Sugarhouse Boosts Efficiency & Saves Money

This case study focuses on Ben & Judy’s Sugarhouse, a renowned sugar business in New York that creates various maple products. When Ben & Judy’s Sugarhouse faced a difficult challenge, Ben Benjamin reached out to a trusted advisor in the industry and ultimately contacted Becker Pumps for a permanent solution. ...

Becker’s authorized, factory-trained technicians can quickly diagnose any issues your vacuum pump might encounter.

Symptoms of a Bad Vacuum Pump

Vacuum pumps provide a critical service in a wide range of situations where an interruption to supply can have serious consequences. From medical facilities and agriculture to uninterruptible manufacturing processes, unplanned disruptions can lead to unsafe conditions and trigger costly shutdowns and production losses. In situations like these, it’s crucial...

Deeper Vacuum Creates Leaks in Tubing: Myth vs. Reality

Maple syrup production is a time-honored tradition that relies on meticulous tapping of maple trees to extract their precious sap. In recent years, the use of deep vacuum systems for maple extraction has sparked debate, with some concerns that these systems cause micro leaks in tree taps. However, it’s crucial...

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How to Use a Vacuum Pump for Robotic Material Handling

Whether it’s electronics, logistics, packaging & food processing, printing & paper, construction, or another production process, robotic material handling can be the fastest, most accurate, and most efficient method of picking and placing materials. Every manufacturing process has its requirements for handling materials. In addition to selecting industrial robots and...

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How to Choose a Vacuum Pump

Choosing the right vacuum pump can ensure that your operations will be the most cost and energy-efficient, with the least maintenance and minimal downtime.  In this article, the experts at Becker offer their advice on how to make the optimal selection for your application – whether it be secondary packaging,...

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