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M Group Services announces appointment of Archie Norman as non-executive Chairman

M Group Services has announced the appointment of Archie Norman as non-executive Chairman. A highly experienced chairman and board director, the company says Archie brings...

Andy Willicott steps down as MD of Cambridge Water and South Staffs Water

South Staffordshire Plc has announced that Andy Willicott will shortly step down from his role as Managing Director of Group businesses Cambridge Water and...

Waterwise celebrates new Chair 

Environmental campaigning organisation Waterwise has announced its new Chair - Diane McCrea MBE. Diane brings a wealth of experience and impact in chairing, Trusteeship...

James Heath stepping down as National Infrastructure Commission CEO

The National Infrastructure Commission’s Chief Executive, James Heath, is stepping down in March 2025 after nearly five years in post. During this time, James has...

Daniel Winter to succeed Eric Alström as President of Danfoss Power Solutions

Danfoss has announced that Daniel Winter has been named president of Danfoss Power Solutions. He succeeds Eric Alström who, after 12 years with Danfoss,...

Engineers to hone analytical skills at ABB’s new Skills Hub at UK Service Training Centre

ABB has unveiled an analytical training facility, part of its Service Training Centre in Stonehouse, UK to equip engineers with expertise in its latest...

Five factors to consider when choosing safety footwear

Selecting the right safety footwear is crucial for ensuring the safety, comfort, and overall wellbeing of your workforce. Clair Weston, head of marketing at...

The Water Industry Commission for Scotland addresses previously identified weaknesses in latest annual report

The Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) has published its 2023-24 Annual Report and Accounts which is accompanied by a Section 22 report from the Auditor General. This...

Top five ways to retain talent in utilities

Retaining talent is crucial for businesses to maintain a competitive edge and achieve long-term growth. The average cost of employee turnover, based on the average...

Additive Catchments bolsters leadership team with new Head of Sustainability and Social Impact

Water monitoring and protection solutions company, Additive Catchments has announced a new Chief Sustainability and Social Impact Officer. Hedvig (Hedda) Lyche brings over two decades...

GMB Union warns that Thames Water breakup would be disastrous for consumers and workers, following reports of multiple bids

The GMB Trade Union, which represents around 10,000 water industry workers in the UK, has said that the potential breakup of Thames Water would be...

Rachel Greasby becomes President of the BPF Pipes Group

Rachel Greasby, Managing Director of George Fischer UK, is set to become President of the BPF Pipes Group in January 2025, taking over from...

Wrekin Products announces new appointment to technical specification team

Wrekin Products has increased its workforce with the arrival of new product manager, John Kiernan. The company said that as its business pipeline for providing...

Costain wins two significant awards at Project Controls Expo UK 2024

Costain secured two award wins at the Project Controls Expo UK 2024, recently held in London. The awards recognise Costain’s commitment to excellence and...

water2business achieve top score on Trustpilot

Water retailer water2business has achieved the top score for customer service on the international review website Trustpilot. It is the first water company to...

Thames Water appoints Julian Gething in newly created role as Chief Restructuring Officer

Thames Water has appointed Julian Gething in a newly created role as Chief Restructuring Officer to provide specialist advice as it continues its complex...

Vicky Gray joins Bruton Knowles as Associate, strengthening CPO expertise in the East of England

Bruton Knowles has announced the appointment of Vicky Gray as an Associate who will be based from its Bury St. Edmunds hub. Vicky joins...

Former Mace director Mike Reader to chair All-Party Parliamentary Group on Infrastructure

Mike Reader MP (Labour, Northampton South) has been confirmed as the new chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Infrastructure (APPGI) at an Inaugural...

Anaerobic digestion company fined more than £300,000 following explosion

A company which produces electricity from food waste by anaerobic digestion, has been fined more than £300,000 after an explosion caused two employees to...

Below the surface: Why water companies prioritise worker safety over asset protection

Richard Broome, Managing Director at LSBUD, explores the contradictory approach to safety in the water industry, highlighting the stark contrast between the protection of...

Severn Trent creates 440 new jobs as the company prepares to install 870 miles of water pipes, the largest project in the UK’s water...

Severn Trent is creating over 440 new jobs to kick off a major project that will see 870 miles of new water pipes being...

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