About ICS Wear Group

International Castings has been serving the industrial sectors in North and South America for over two decades. In 2005, it was apparent that International Castings needed a pump division so ICS Wear Group was created. Within this division, we recognized the opportunity to provide the world-wide mining market with an alternative choice in their slurry applications.

Our products consist of the latest design in high performance pumping equipment for abrasive, corrosive and erosive mining environments. Our ability to directly relate with the customer and the subsequent relationships we have developed have allowed us to design and patent hundreds of new parts that not only replace but outperform the pre-existing competitors. 

We have built a solid reputation for integrity, service and honest value. We pride ourselves on outstanding customer service and maintaining long-term customer relationships by doing whatever we can to keep your business in operation. No matter how much we have grown we have never forgotten our roots as a family business serving valued clients with nothing but our best.

For over two decades, we have given timely repairs, precision fabrication and technical innovation.  We offer replacement  parts for all of your  Warman® AH applications and a complete line of pumps up to 20 by 18 inch systems. Our goal is to provide you with the highest quality of pumps and parts. ICS Wear Group will also continue research and development into new solutions for your current wear issues.

It takes a terrific team to build a family business into a company capable of serving heavy industry all over the world.

Meet Our Experts

John Gillender completed his education through the British apprenticeship system, qualifying as a mechanical designer and machinist.  His engineering expertise includes gear applications, hydraulics, pump system design, lubricants, plastics and tribology, the study of wear.  For the past 45 years, John has studied how machinery wears out, defining the effects of abrasion, corrosion and repeated impacts.  He has worked around the world in mining operations, particularly the extraction of placer gold.  John has also turned his expertise to the pulp and paper industry, marine industry and materials handling.

As a certified engineer, project manager and site manager, John is an information resource for many of our clients.  His expertise in tribology allows him to answer many questions about the impact of wear on equipment.  He applies the same knowledge when testing new equipment or dealing with on-site challenges.  John can provide solutions to critical issues, thus ensuring efficient operation of your business and reducing unplanned down time.

Paul Pipke graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in Business Administration and Marketing, with a minor in International Sales.  He began his career working at Wilmington Finance and became one of the top mortgage brokers in the business.  His salesmanship skills brought him to International Castings in early 2005. 

Paul’s ability to address the concerns of all customers has accelerated the growth of the company in the last two years, and lead in the creation of partner company, ICS Wear Group. Paul’s drive within the sales market has lead to ICS products being distributed by more than ten representatives across the United States and Canada.  Paul has a fine attention to details, which has lead to improvements on existing products within the diamond mine industry. 

Christina Pendergast graduated from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Science. She began working for International Castings in 2001 and now manages the company, as well as being heavily involved in the growth and successes of ICS Wear Group.