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26 WET NEWS OCTOBER 2014 WHAT'S NEW! Adaptors for existing pump connection Xylem Water Solutions UK has launched Flygt Connect, a range of adaptors for its submersible wastewater pumps. The adaptor is specifically designed to enable Xylem's flagship range of submersible wastewater pumps, the Flygt N-pump, to connect to existing pump installations, which is particularly useful in the replacement process of underperforming pumps. Traditionally the only available option Solar-powered pumping solution available NOV Mono is offering a solution for pumping water on small-scale farms and rural lifestyle properties. The new Sun-Buddy is a solar-powered submersible pumping system that has been designed to combine outstanding performance, long life and minimal maintenance requirements. Managing water movement on a small rural property can be a challenging task, with water that has to be drawn from rivers, bores, tanks to replace an underperforming or broken guide rail-mounted pump was to opt for a like-for-like replacement from the same manufacturer. However, doing so limited end-users to the same technology that was unable to tackle the operational issues. The Flygt N-pump's self-cleaning design enables it to effectively negotiate the build-up of raggy material and solids which land on the leading edges of the impeller. These materials are pushed towards the periphery and out of the pump through designed relief grooves and the pump's unique impeller geometry." www. xylemwatersolutions.com/uk Tel: 0115 940 0111 and stock dams for small-scale crop irrigation, stock watering, garden watering and general household use. The Sun-Buddy is an easy to install 'plug and play' solution. Its minimal maintenance requirements can be handled onsite, making the it a set-and-forget solution that delivers high-quality and cost-effective performance. The Water Industry Supplier Conference is the only event that exclusively brings together senior directors from UK water sector consultancies, contractors and subcontractors, equipment manufacturers and service providers of all sizes. Jointly organised by Supported by Book now at www.WWT-supplychain.net Phillip Mills Joint Vice-Chair Water Expert Panel Institute of Civil Engineers Chaired by Martyn Hopkinson Chairman Society of British Water and Wastewater Industries (SBWWi) Mark Lane Chairman British Water Mike Woolgar Managing Director – Environmental and Water Management Atkins Dr Piers Clark Commercial Director Thames Water Jason Jones Director and Water Sector Leader Turner & Townsend Richard Coackley Chairman Cyclicality Working Group Expert speakers include Follow us @WWTlive using #watersupplier Attend this unique one-day event to better understand: • How to adapt to the longer-term contract environment in AMP6 and beyond • Overseas opportunities for UK solution providers • Totex thinking and what it means in real terms for you • The future skills requirements for a 'no build' era • Ways to communicate more effectively throughout the supply chain • What is being done to smooth out boom and bust cyclicality • Integrate sustainability best practice into your strategy and operations WaterIndSupplier-brochure.indd 1 07/08/2014 13:53 Roadplate system helps overcome congestion The partnership, formed by Staffordshire-based composites manufacturer MCL and Radlock Systems, has applied their joint years of research and development to devise a successful answer to the problem of congestion. It is estimated that 40% f national road congestion is due to excava- tions or open cut trenches in the carriageway, therefore if contractors across the UK adopted the Radlock System this would equate to a saving to the UK economy of approximately £500M. The product is extremely simple: an interlocking composite plate system with a patented locking mechanism to fasten it in place in seconds, Radlock is now the only approved composite roadplate system across the Transport London Road Network, and is accumulating industry recognition all over the UK, from bodies including National Grid, National Joint Utilities Group and Transport for London. www. www.radlock.co.uk Tel: 01924 726955 Interactive website launched High Wycombe-based Culligan UK, a leading provider of industrial and commercial water treatment and filtration solutions, has launched a new website following its recent change of ownership. The company is now part of a global franchise with a network of more than 900 dealers and licensees spanning 90 countries worldwide. This brings the UK in line with the business model Culligan International operates throughout the world. The new website is more interactive, has significantly better graphics and covers the Designed to operate in harsh conditions, the Sun-Buddy incorporates a robust, brushless, submersible DC motor. This delivers high torque, high efficiency performance and features thermal overload protection that ensures long life and reliable operation. www. monopumps.com.au Tel: +61 1800 333 138 full range of equipment and services that the offer company offers. It is easy to navigate, provides better information for customers and is fully SEO optimised. The company said the website better reflects the dynamic nature of the business and provides continuity with the rest of the group. www. culligan.co.uk Tel: 01494 441286

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