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In a manufacturing landscape still recovering from pandemic-era disruptions, achieving consistent quality and growth is no small feat. Trillium Flow Technologies has done just that, recently celebrating the production of its 1,000th WSP self-primer pump at its Fresno, California facility. The milestone highlights both the resilience of its team and the enduring demand for engineered pumping solutions across industries like water, wastewater, and power generation.
But what does it take to reach 1,000 pumps — and how does a company continue building trust and innovation in a competitive global market?
On this episode of FlowCast, host Michelle Dawn Mooney speaks with Bryan Voytilla, Managing Director of Trillium Flow Technologies’ U.S. Pumps Business Unit, and David Cowan, Engineering Director of the same division. Together, they discuss the journey to this milestone, the culture of pride and community behind Fresno’s manufacturing success, and how Trillium is positioning itself for the next 1,000 pumps and beyond.
The main topics of conversation…
Milestone Achievement: The significance of producing the 1,000th self-primer pump in Fresno since the merger with Salt Lake City operations, and what it means for Trillium’s legacy.
Commitment to Reliability: How the company has strengthened quality processes, supplier partnerships, and engineering oversight to ensure pumps perform safely in critical applications worldwide.
Culture and Community: The pride within the Fresno facility and the broader Trillium team, emphasizing collaboration, customer partnership, and global impact in industries that keep essential services running.
Bryan Voytilla is a seasoned engineering and business leader with over 20 years in the flow control and pump industries, currently serving as Managing Director of Trillium Flow Technologies’ U.S. Pumps Business Unit. His career spans leadership roles at Celeros Flow Technology, SPX FLOW, and Sulzer, where he drove global product strategy, market expansion, and large-scale operations management, including securing major agreements with companies like ExxonMobil. With expertise in product development, Lean Six Sigma, and customer-focused innovation, he has consistently delivered growth by transforming technical complexity into commercial success.
David Cowan is an engineering leader with nearly two decades of experience spanning pump, aerospace, and industrial technologies, specializing in strategic planning, organizational change, and product development. He has held senior roles including Vice President of Engineering at Coffin Turbo Pump, Chief Engineer at HarcoSemco, and Global Test Engineering Manager at ITT Goulds Pumps, where he led cross-functional teams, implemented agile structures, and drove process improvements. Currently Director of Engineering at Trillium Flow Technologies, he leverages his Six Sigma Black Belt and aeronautical engineering expertise to deliver innovative, reliable solutions for critical global industries.
