Andy Grigg

Andy Grigg is the Managing Director and co-founder of Prestige Universal Mining Pumps (P.U.M.P.), an Australian-owned company he launched in 2005 with his wife, Samantha Grigg. With over 40 years of hands-on experience in the mining industry, including time as an Underground Electrical Supervisor, Andy brings deep technical knowledge and a problem-solving mindset to every aspect of the business.

Under his leadership, P.U.M.P. has grown into a trusted name in the supply, hire, and repair of mining pumps, as well as motor rewinds. The company’s locally designed and manufactured “Force” pump range reflects Andy’s commitment to durability, reliability, and cost-effective performance tailored for tough Australian conditions.

Based in Kalgoorlie, WA, with operations extending to Townsville, QLD, Andy continues to lead with a focus on quality, service, and continuous innovation, backed by decades of real-world mining expertise.

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Selecting The Right Pump – Flow Vs Pressure

Which Size & Type Suits Your Mining Operation? Ever asked yourself: “Which pump type and size provides the pressure and flow I need for my operations?” If you’re managing a

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How To Handle Pump Failures in Critical Mining Operations

In mining operations, pumps are the cornerstone of fluid movement – whether that’s transporting slurry, dewatering pits, managing tailings or supplying water across vast and remote sites. A single pump failure

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How To Optimise Pump Performance in Harsh Mining Environments

In mining operations, pumps are mission-critical assets responsible for a raft of applications, including dewatering, slurry transport, chemical dosing and more. These systems often operate under some of the harshest

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The Role of Pumps in Tailings Management

In mining operations, tailings – the residual slurry left after extracting valuable minerals – present one of the industry’s greatest logistical and environmental challenges. These by-products, consisting of crushed rock,

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Minimising Pump Downtime in Mining Environments

In mining operations, pump systems play a crucial role in a range of processes, from dewatering and fluid handling to slurry transport. These essential systems are responsible for maintaining safe and

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The Benefits of Remote Pump Monitoring in Mining

Pump systems are essential to mining operations, playing a critical role in mine dewatering, slurry transport and fluid management. Reliable pumps ensure water levels remain controlled, preventing flooding, failure of

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How Efficient Pump Systems Can Improve Mine Safety

Mine safety is a leading priority for organisations operating within the resources sector, where harsh environments and unpredictable conditions pose significant safety risks to workers and equipment. One often-overlooked factor

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How Does a Dewatering Pump Work?

Dewatering Pumps Keeping Mine Sites Safe Have you ever wondered how dewatering pumps keep mining sites and industrial operations dry, efficient, and safe? This equipment plays a vital role in