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M orrison Utility Services (MUS) has invested in three bespoke jetter/ vacuum vehicles to support teams working on its Dwr Cymru Welsh Water contract. The Isuzu 7.5t FlexCom jet- ter/vacuum vehicles, built by Rioned, will provide high per- formance suction and jetting power for MUS teams clearing blockages on behalf of client, Dwr Cymru Welsh Water. The single resolution vehi- cle will enhance the customer experience by eliminating the requirement for repeat visits. With a balanced payload between waste and clean water, it has capacity for a full 3,000ltrs of clean water for large descaling or cleaning tasks, and vacuum/suction capability to enable on site waste removal and prevent potential negative impacts for householders and property owners. MUS Executive Director John Edwards commented: "Investing in high-quality, cutting edge equipment such as this shows our commitment to customer service on the Dwr Cymru Welsh Water contract. The vehicles will project an excellent image for both the client and the MUS teams carrying out work on their behalf." Morrison introduces bespoke jetter-vacuum vehicles to Welsh Water contract 30 | SEPTEMBER 2018 | WWT | www.wwtonline.co.uk The Knowledge Supplier News U K-based water specialist Aqualogic has become the distributor for the Trimble Unity smart water so"ware platform for water companies in the UK. Trimble Unity is a cloud- based, GIS-centric So"ware- as-a-Service (SaaS) solution that offers a suite of applica- tions and tools for the water, wastewater, stormwater and environmental water industry. The solution, which is already being successfully em- ployed by the water industry in the United States as well as by one water company in the UK, supports companies to implement smart technology to save costs, reduce water loss Aqualogic to distribute Trimble Unity smart water platform W ater management specialist GRAF UK has increased its workforce by a third, in a bid to further expand its nation- wide reach. The recruitment drive follows the expansion of the firm's Oxfordshire headquarters in 2017 to accom- modate rising demand for its range of stormwater, wastewa- ter, and rainwater harvesting solutions. A subsidiary of German water management giant Otto Graf GmbH, the now 41-strong GRAF UK team has expanded by 32% in just eight months, with ten new hires forming part of plans to strengthen GRAF UK's existing customer offering and sales network and to expand into new product markets later this year. Matthew Rolph, manag- ing director, explains: "A"er moving to new headquarters and opening dedicated Irish and Scottish premises in the space of just two years, this latest team expansion marks an important next step for us. As well as enhancing our on-the-ground sales presence in key growth areas like the South, Midlands and North of England, Wales and Scotland, we've responded to demand across the board by adding to the customer service and tech- nical teams for our full rain- water harvesting, stormwater management and wastewater treatment portfolios. We've also created a brand-new sales support role for our upcoming garden products range, with a full launch planned in the summer." GRAF UK's water manage- ment systems are made in Germany in modern produc- tion facilities, and each system is custom-designed to meet the precise requirements of indi- vidual projects, and includes all the components required for complete installation. As well as its stormwater, rainwater and wastewater management product range, GRAF UK also offers a CPD training programme aimed at water industry professionals. GRAF eyes further UK growth with 30% expansion provides a single GIS-centric field solution across an entire workforce. Aqualogic managing direc- tor Ben Rice said: "Collaborat- ing with Trimble builds on the work we have been doing across the UK water industry innovating with disruptive leak detection technology. "The Trimble Unity platform will allow water companies to view and man- age current and new assets in the field, all in one place using one platform – UK water companies see this as an ideal solution to significantly improve field operations." Saad Latif, Trimble Water's regional business manager, added: "Working with Aqua- logic is an ideal choice for their expertise and contacts across the industry to launch the Trimble Unity platform in the UK." and enhance the performance of their assets – all of which lead to improved regulatory compliance and customer service. Trimble Unity provides situational awareness of water and wastewater utility asset performance, offering a single view of remote monitoring data, performance measure- ment reports, GIS, operational data, asset conditions and events. Customers can leverage Trimble Unity's configurable web and mobile work manage- ment, analysis and data collec- tion workflows for responding to alarms or events, assessing the condition of the utility network assets and collecting authoritative asset data in the field. Trimble Unity allows customers to integrate the so- lution with their existing back office customer service and as- set management systems and