A brief history of the pump industry: Source: (World Pumps) 2000 BC Egyptians invent the shadoof 200 BC Ctesibius invents the reciprocating pump; Archimedean screw pump described (but not invented) by Archimedes 1580 Sliding vane pump invented by Ramelli; Serviere invents the gear pump 1650 Otto van Guericke invents his piston vacuum pump 1674 Sir […]