Going back to Z-Tech roots!

Some of you will know that before starting Z-Tech Control Systems, Michael Swinhoe started Z-Tech as ‘Z-Tech Dyno Systems’ – a company founded to follow Michael’s passion for motorbikes (more specifically the Kawasaki Z’s)...

Joint event

with Pipeline Industries Guild (PIG) and Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) On 28 January a joint event was held with PIG and IMechE at the new Veolia Water premises within Hatfield, Hertfordshire. This was...

New standard recognises customer service excellence

Outstanding customer service has landed Bournemouth & West Hampshire Water (BWHW) a new government accolade. It has become one of the first water companies in England and Wales to be awarded the government standard, Customer...

Time for a step change in AD performance?

It is no secret that in recent years the anaerobic digestion industry has been undergoing a period of change. There is a distinct sentiment that development has slowed and something needs to be done...

Invicta Site Solutions deliver robust and resilient RGF Valve Replacement Scheme

Invicta Valves Limited Site Solutions, has successfully completed a Rapid Gravity Filter (RGF) valve replacement scheme at a large Water Treatment Works for clients, Affinity Water. The scheme was competitively bid and had an...

Innovative new research will help better our understanding of waves

An international research project led by the University of Bath is investigating the impact of waves on coastlines using novel laser measurement devices. This innovative equipment is similar to laser measurement devices used in construction,...

Water companies back workforce renewal and skills strategy

Water companies have backed a new strategy to bring in 221,000 new recruits by 2027 in the utilities sector to help ensure customers will continue to get the essential service they need in the...

WPL installs first SAF for Czech Republic

The Czech Republic’s first-ever submerged aerated filter (SAF) wastewater treatment system has been installed in the village of Drínov, 30km north of Prague. The plant is part of a £1.5m municipal sewerage scheme to...

Global challenges demand local responses

On the eve of this year’s Institute of Water conference, AVK UK Business Development Director, Kieran Fitzpatrick explains how the company addresses the twin themes of Global Issues and Local Solutions in a manner...

Keeping Traffic Moving

Roads and streets are part of the country’s infrastructure and currently there are over 1,226,000 of them listed in the National Street Gazetteer (NSG). Issues such as congestion, capacity planning, street works, accidents, incidents...