Mergers & Acquisitions
ASSA ABLOY acquires Caldwell
ASSA ABLOY has acquired Caldwell, a manufacturer of fenestration hardware for window manufacturers.
"I am very pleased to welcome Caldwell into the ASSA ABLOY Group....
Government, Policy & Regulation
Environmental campaigners to give evidence to Lords Ofwat inquiry
The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee will continue its evidence sessions on the work of Ofwat, the UK’s water regulator, by hearing...
Industry News
Downstream Defender® protects waterways and wildlife in Richmond Park
The Beverley Brook is a 14.3km long river that passes through Richmond Park on its way to the Thames. It is currently failing its...
Insight & Opinion
Remote communications offer immense benefits for water leakage monitoring
A growing population and rapid urbanisation are challenging water utilities to meet growing demand. Alan Hunt, Product Manager Electromagnetic flowmeters, ABB Measurement & Analytics...
Water Company News
Environmental boost from County Durham invasive species projects
Water quality in County Durham is set to benefit from work aimed at tackling invasive species on the banks of local watercourses.
Wear Rivers Trust...
Insight & Opinion
Menno Holterman, chief executive Nijhuis Saur Industries discusses how to deliver water sector transformation
After the success of BlueTech Forum 2022, Menno Holterman, chief executive of Netherlands engineering company Nijhuis Saur Industries, shares his views on water sector...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Dairy Crest given record fine of £1.5M for environmental offences
The maker of popular brands like Cathedral City and others has been fined £1.5 million - the largest fine ever awarded for an Environment...
Industry News
Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s partnership with Siemens dramatically reduces carbon and costs
In April 2017 Stoke-on-Trent City Council formed a strategic collaboration with Siemens to develop a series of energy-saving projects as part of the council’s...
Product News
SeaShield 2000FD™ System selected for jetty pile protection at RNLI Lifeboat Station
Winn & Coales (Denso) Ltd.’s SeaShield 2000FD™ System was recently specified for the protection of 31 jetty piles at the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s...
Event News
GEO Business 2022 marks huge growth in the geospatial profession
GEO Business made a big impact on the UK geospatial profession as it returned to ExCeL London on 18-19 May.
The 2022 edition of the...
Market Analysis & Research
Research suggests UK’s safe digging community is stronger than ever
According to Digging up Britain 2022, the UK’s safe digging community has never been stronger, with 84 percent of all projects now preceded by...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Ofwat welcomes wastewater companies’ plans to address storm overflows and river quality
Wastewater companies have set out how they are going to cut the harm they cause to rivers, following calls from the regulator and concerns...
Water Company News
New era for two highland wastewater treatment works
Scottish Water is taking over the ownership and operation of two wastewater treatment works in the Highlands following the conclusion of a Private Finance...
Water Company News
£280 million of support for United Utilities customers
Alongside its full year results announced in May, United Utilities unveiled a £280 million package of support measures that is helping over 200,000 households across...
Insight & Opinion
On International Women in Engineering Day, Lanes Group provides a five-point plan to achieve gender parity in our industry
Recruitment of female staff in drainage industry roles continues to lag behind - but five key steps can help generate significant progress in welcoming...
Appointments
Professor Ian Barker joins Cambridge and South Staffs Board of Directors
Professor Ian Barker, the founder and managing director of Water Policy International Ltd, has joined the Board of Directors of both Cambridge Water and...
Water Company News
Severn Trent share first look at Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games water refill stations
Severn Trent has shared a first look at the water refill stations set to be popping up at Birmingham 2022’s venues this summer.
As Birmingham...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Water scarcity situation deteriorates in east of Scotland
Despite recent rainfall, water scarcity remains a growing threat in the east of Scotland with more areas raised to Alert level.
In the latest report...
Appointments
New Chair wants an apprenticeship available for ‘Every Young Person in Scotland’
The employer-led body in charge of apprenticeships in Scotland has appointed a new business leader to Chair its group of industry experts.
Peter Farrer, Scottish...
Awards, Charity & Funding
Success continues to ‘flow’ for NI Water at the Belfast Telegraph Awards
NI Water is celebrating after winning the much coveted ‘Excellence In Workplace Health & Wellbeing’ award at the Belfast Telegraph Business Awards. This is...
Water Company News
People struggling with cost of living can seek up to a 90% reduction on their water bill
People across the region facing increasing cost of living pressures can access a £30 million support fund being launched by Severn Trent.
As the cost...
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