Pumps bring comforts to travelling Pandas

A technologically advanced home is waiting for the two pandas that have arrived to Copenhagen ZOO as an official gesture from China to HM Queen Margrethe of Denmark.

The 4000 square meter Panda House is designed by architect company BIG and financed by a range of Danish companies and foundations, including Grundfos.

We have supplied 15 MAGNA3 circulation pumps and one PUST pumping station to regulate heating, cooling and water, which includes a stream running through the complex.

Installation work has been carried out in cooperation with installer company C5 VVS & Ventilation A/S. For Grundfos, the project was a chance to ensure comfortable surroundings for the furry travelers in a setting, which emulates the animals’ natural surroundings.

“I am not sure we have ever delivered solutions for pandas, but together with ZOO, designers and installers, we have worked hard to ensure they will enjoy their new home. I feel privileged that we were able to back this project and contribute our knowledge and products to such a fantastic complex, designed with a great focus on animal welfare,” says Brian Sørensen, Sales Director, Grundfos.

Historic event
At Copenhagen ZOO, preparations have been underway for almost 10 years. Expectations are high ahead of the grand opening of Panda House.

“Thanks to contributions from 16 large Danish companies, we have built a facility that will raise Denmark's profile internationally for many years to come. We have had animal caretakers, zoologists and veterinarians on education in China and been in close dialogue with Chinese professionals since 2010. And we have not least a whole plantation on South Zealand with sprawling fresh bamboo. So I dare say: we are ready to accept our newest residents, because this is, in the original sense of the word, a historic event,” says Jørgen Nielsen, CEO of Copenhagen ZOO.

Symbol of friendship
Pandas are a national treasure in China, and Denmark is only the 19th country ever to receive pandas. The gesture is a symbol of friendship and trust that rings true for overall Sino-Danish relations and the special bond between Grundfos and China.

“It is very rare that pandas are sent to other countries, so this is indeed a humbling and great honor, which illustrates the excellent friendship between Denmark and China. Our involvement in this project makes perfect sense, as we have forged strong links with China over the years,” says Brian Sørensen.