Category: Industry News

Water scarcity isn’t a distant problem—it’s happening here, now. With the UK projected to face a daily water deficit of over 4,000 megalitres by 2050, our rivers, wetlands, and groundwater sources are under increasing strain. Yet, despite climate change warnings and growing pressure on supply, Per Capita Consumption (PCC) remains stubbornly high.

Water efficiency has long been seen as a matter of personal responsibility—shorter showers, turning off taps, fixing leaks. But while consumer behaviour plays a role, history tells us it’s not enough to achieve the reductions we need. If we’re serious about protecting our water resources, we …

The UK Water Partnership was established in 2015 to provide a strategic vision for the development and growth of the UK water industry. The partnership brings together diverse water industry and related organisations in a single coherent alliance, promoting mutual understanding, cooperation and coordination in order to deliver a reliable supply of safe, clean water while protecting the environment and adapting to changing conditions. This has never been more evident than at the UK Water Industry Summit 2023, which was facilitated by the UKWP and co-hosted by Future Water Association alongside other industry leading organisations British Water, WIF, Spring, and …

key highlights are:

• Total allowance under the determinations is £88bn down from the proposed £104bn in the business plans
• £16bn has been saved by challenging the business plans
• On average bills are £44 per year lower than what companies put forward in their business plans
• Focus on water supply with allowance to build nine new reservoirs and triple the rate of new mains
• Focus on reduction of sewer flooding and sewer incidents
• Increased focus on moving towards net zero by 2050 – the 2030 ambition was not mentioned
• Ofwat view the water companies business plans South West plan is

Steve Vick International (SVI) participated in Cappagh Group of Companies’ annual Innovation Day held in Havant, Portsmouth this June. This event provided a valuable platform for SVI to present its latest advancements in pipe  handling and cutting technologies to industry professionals.

A highlight of the showcase was the 180 Pipe Coil Trailer, designed to handle PE pipe coils with diameters ranging from 40mm to 180mm. This trailer can accommodate a 100-metre coil of 180mm SDR 11/17 PE, with safety being a key feature that has made it a favourite among utility companies, contractors, and SVI’s hire department for over four …

Water Kinetics Attends Installer Show at NEC Birmingham

The Installer Show is a gathering of over 20,000 installers, specifiers, and decision makers from many different sectors across the UK. The show was held at the NEC Birmingham from the 25^th to the 27^th of June and has proved very successful for Water Kinetics.

Representing Water Kinetics’ was their Business Support Team Leader Joanna Daly, who was able to speak with and meet many different experts across many different sectors.

The Installer Show was a great focus point for Water Kinetics as they were able to present their