Since its nomination and after a seven-month rigorous selection process, the KRSV oil-injected screw vacuum pump developed and manufactured by Kaishan Group won the 2025 Product of the Year Gold Award conferred by Plant Engineering magazine on June 2nd, 2025 (Eastern Time, USA).
The Kaishan USA KRSV Oil-Flooded Rotary Screw Vacuum Pump
The Product of the Year program honors new and innovative products that bring significant value to the manufacturing sector. Winners are selected directly by Plant Engineering subscribers - qualified engineers and plant professionals - based on criteria including technological advancement, service to the industry and market impact.
"This award is a testament to the hard work and engineering excellence that went into designing the KRSV," said Henry Phillips, vice president of Kaishan compressor USA (KCA). "We're thrilled that industry professionals - those who use this equipment every day - recognized it as a standout performer."
Kaishan's KRSV vacuum pumps are fully packaged, plug-and-play units engineered to reduce energy consumption, lower maintenance costs and deliver unmatched reliability across demanding industrial applications. Unlike traditional systems with fixed volume ratios, the KRSV utilizes a variable discharge port and avariable speed drive, allowing precise control across varying operating conditions. This breakthrough enables users to optimize performance, enhance system efficiency and reduce energy consumption in applications spanning glass production, ceramics, laboratories, medical facilities, woodworking, printing, and more.
Beating out intense competition from many outstanding peers in North America, the KRSV earned top honors from voters across North America - further cementing Kaishan's role as a leading force in the industrial compressor and vacuum space.
About the Product of the Year program
Plant Engineering’s Product of the Year (POY) program is the premier award for new products in the manufacturing and non-manufacturing industries. The annual reader-choice program provides Plant Engineering’s audience with information about the top new product in their fields. 2025 marks 37 years of the POY program.