KSB Celebrates Inaugural Graduation of the KSB Mining Academy
KSB celebrates the KSB Mining Academy’s first graduating class, honoring 102 graduates and recognizing excellence in mining pump application, sales, and service across 29 countries.
Grovetown, Georgia, USA – KSB is proud to announce the inaugural graduating class of the KSB Mining Academy, its dedicated employee training program for hard rock, mineral mining, and dredging industry professionals. The company recognized the achievements of 102 graduates during a ceremony at the KSB Global Mining Meeting on April 1, 2025, celebrating their commitment to ongoing education and excellence in the field.
The KSB Mining Academy is a comprehensive, market-focused employee training program designed to rapidly equip new hires with knowledge and technical expertise while offering continuous learning for existing colleagues. Created to be globally accessible, the program covers KSB’s GIW® slurry pumps, relevant KSB non-slurry pumps, and emerging technologies, providing a well-rounded understanding of industry advancements for KSB mining teams worldwide.
"KSB’s investment in professional development through the KSB Mining Academy equips our teams to deliver best-in-class pump solutions that drive success for customers," said Wolfgang Demmler, President of KSB Mining. "When we remain at the forefront of industry learning, we can continue to support our customers to achieve their efficiency, productivity, and sustainability targets with the best technology and service.”
"This graduation marks a significant milestone for KSB as we continue to invest in our people and their expertise," said Jonathan Samuel, President & CEO at KSB GIW, the company's center for slurry pump design and manufacturing. "The KSB Mining Academy has been instrumental in advancing employee knowledge and laying a strong foundation for the next generation of mining experts. Our commitment to providing pump expertise to mining customers remains strong."
Featuring a structured curriculum built around four specialized certification paths—Pump Application, Pump Sales, Pump Support, and Mining Champion—the KSB Mining Academy has seen strong engagement, with 314 KSB colleagues from 29 countries currently enrolled. The academy’s 29 trainers oversee 41 courses with an additional 14 in development, which will expand the total curriculum to 55 courses in 2026.
"As the mining industry continues to advance at a rapid pace, ongoing employee learning is essential," said Lee Whitlock, Director of KSB Mining Academy & Market Requirements Management. "The KSB Mining Academy is an excellent resource for developing mining professionals worldwide, allowing KSB to continue to power innovation and support evolving customer needs.”