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The boards of British Water and the Water Industry Forum have confirmed that the proposed merger of their two organisations is to go ahead and will now prepare detailed plans and agree the timetable.
The two boards reaffirmed their recommendation to move forward together, first announced in May this year, following feedback by members that demonstrated clear support for the merger.
On July 15,…
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Wessex Water trucks powered by sewage and food waste are hitting the roads in the UK this summer to help slash greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality.
Each truck converted from diesel to biomethane achieves a carbon saving that’s equivalent to removing more than 100 cars from the roads.
Following in the footsteps of the famous Bristol ‘poo bus’, which was the first in the UK to…
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Two of the UK’s most influential water sector representative organisations - British Water and the Water Industry Forum - are in talks over a merger.
Details of the proposed merger have been circulated to their combined membership, who represent a broad cross-section of UK water sector stakeholders, seeking their support to proceed with the move later this year.
In a joint statement issued…
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Green hydrogen - and how the water sector can engage with this ‘green, clean fuel source’ - was the focus of the latest Water Action Platform webinar.
Hosted by Isle chairman Piers Clark, the webinar featured Dr Jenifer Baxter, director for innovation and policy at Protium Green Solutions, who gave a rundown of key insights into hydrogen for the water sector.
The presentation also featured…
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Swedish manufacturer of premium stainless steel fasteners BUMAX has been chosen to supply high strength and corrosion resistant fasteners to global construction giant Skanska.
This is for the high-profile Slussen infrastructure project in Stockholm, Sweden.
Skanska has ordered approximately 15,000 premium fasteners to be used on the new water lock’s sluice hatches.
The Slussen area in…
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Large parts of the UK water and wastewater supplier community have seen a fall in business turnover during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to findings of a British Water impact survey.
While the decrease had been slight for 41% of supply chain respondents, for nearly 30% it had been significant, with a third of businesses furloughing “many” employees.
Looking ahead, 32% of companies…
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AVT Reliability has achieved a RoSPA gold health and safety award for the third year in succession.
The Warrington-based plant reliability specialist was recognised for its exemplary health and safety management systems, including practices such as leadership and workforce involvement, which help to ensure a safe environment for its colleagues and clients.
Managing director Frederic Thomas…
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Two leading organisations in the water industry are collaborating on webinars to demonstrate global innovation taking place in the field of water resources management.
In a first for the sector, British Water is partnering the International Water Association (IWA) through its UK governing member, the IWA UK committee, on the live presentations, which will reveal technological developments to…
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British Water has welcomed the 2020-2025 Workforce Renewal and Skills Strategy launched by the Energy and Utilities Skills Partnership.
The document sets out how the sector can ensure a safe, skilled and sustainable workforce, and fill an estimated 277,000 vacancies over the next decade, while addressing challenges such as the climate emergency, skills shortages and a constricted labour…
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Xylem Inc, a global water technology company, revealed it has succeeded in reducing greenhouse gas emissions - exceeding its planned target.
Xylem’s 2019 sustainability report, Water for a healthy world, revealed the company had achieved a 28.3% reduction in emissions, against a target of 20% set in 2014.
“The importance of water to community sustainability is more apparent today than…
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Xylem Watermark, the corporate citizenship programme of global water technology company Xylem, is supporting UNICEF’s COVID-19 relief efforts.
The partnership will provide access to safe water and sanitation for vulnerable children and families. Xylem’s COVID-19 contribution will be directed to the most at-risk communities, providing critical supplies and supporting UNICEF’s community…
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A UK filter manufacturer is celebrating maximum scores on a utility industry audit done as a ‘virtual inspection’ because of the Covid-19 lockdown.
Amazon Filters secured the top ratings for its quality and environmental procedures in a wide-ranging, two-day audit by international supply chain accreditor Achilles.
The result confirms the Surrey-based company’s place on Achilles’ UVDB…
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Subsea 7 has announced the award of a sizeable contract for the Kaskasi offshore wind farm project located about 35km north-west of Heligoland in the German sector of the North Sea.
The contracted work scope includes the transport and installation of the offshore substation foundation, 38 wind turbine monopile foundations and 52km of inner array grid cables in water depths of between 18 and 25…
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Kurita Water Industries, a global provider of water treatment products and services, has announced the completion of the merger of its consolidated subsidiaries in the US.
This includes the Texas-based US Water Services, Fremont Industries and Global Water Services Holding Company.
The newly combined company will be known as Kurita America Inc., and will be headquartered in St. Michael,…
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One of Europe’s leading filter manufacturers is expecting growth with the opening of a new metalwork facility.
Amazon Filters’ decision to in-source the bulk of its large-scale manufacturing capability will increase capacity and flexibility, reduce reliance on sub-contractors and boost the company’s “quick and able” market proposition with its 12,500 sq ft (1,160 sq m) unit.
The new…
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A new word enters the water technology dictionary from 12 March with a bold rebrand by Servelec Technologies and recent acquisition, leak detection specialist Primayer.
The two companies are now united under one brand and one name - Ovarro.
Water is a core sector for the company, which also works with clients in the oil and gas, broadcast and transportation markets. The company helps…
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Group Water Scheme (GWS) company Polecat Springs has partnered with Veolia to use renewable energy to power its water treatment plant.
Located near Elphin in County Roscommon, Ireland, the site will cut energy costs by 70% and reduce carbon emissions, following the installation of solar panels. As well as cutting emissions of carbon dioxide, the photovoltaic (PV) system will enable the local…
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Global insurance company Hiscox has partnered with smart water leak alarm provider LeakBot to provide leak detection systems to customers.
The partnership, which should help protect homes from water damage in the event of a leak, will make Hiscox the first insurer in the UK to offer a free LeakBot to all new and existing buildings insurance customers.
With the average cost of damage caused…
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