TALIS UK ANNOUNCES NEW GROWTH PLANS Talis UK, the UK valve, meterbox and water fitting specialists, has announced ambitious new plans to see it become the leading supplier in the industry. With new investment, a new management team and new offices, Talis UK is predicting a year of substantial growth.
service to customers from all the main water companies in the UK, as well as water authorities, contractors, wholesalers and distributors in the plumbing and construction industries. Mark Hodgens, managing director of Talis UK, comments: “Although Talis UK was only formed in 2010, the company has accrued a wealth of experience, thanks to investment and collaboration with companies such as ATPLAS Ltd and ERHARD. We’re now bringing this experience and technical expertise together to provide strong customer support and an extensive and proven product offering.
Established in 2010, Talis UK was formed when Triton Investment Group acquired Tyco Waterworks EMEA from Tyco Flow Control to create a new company. Within the UK, ATPLAS Ltd and ERHARD Valves Ltd have all become part of Talis UK, bringing together an extensive product portfolio and a wealth of experience and technical expertise. Following several years of consolidation, Talis UK is announcing a new growth drive under the leadership of new managing director, Mark Hodgens. The company is forecasting a £30 million turnover this year – a 30 per cent increase on the £23 million turnover achieved in 2013. Talis UK is making a large investment in its workforce, with changes to the senior management team and the appointment of a new operations director and sales director. The company has also recently secured significant
contracts in Ireland. As a result of the recent growth plans, Talis UK has appointed 45 new fulltime employees. With the main distribution centre and manufacturing facility based in Bridgend, South Wales, Talis UK services customers around the world. Recent growth plans also include an office move for its Birmingham team. This location will help to provide efficient and cost effective
“We’re approaching the next step with a renewed focus. Our products have already proved successful in the water and construction industries across the world and we’re starting to see the same level of success under the Talis UK name. Coupled with Talis’ rich and diverse history as part of Tyco Waterworks, we’re confident that Talis UK will continue to provide quality products and services to the industry.” For more information about Talis UK, please visit www.talis-uk.com
IWJS SECURE £1M + PROJECT ON THAMES WATER STW FOR AMK JV We are excited to announce that IWJS Ltd have been successful in winning a tender with AMK JV for the emptying of 12 digesters at Deephams Thames Water site. The successful bid has been delivered by Kevin Moore (IWJS Contract Manager in Colchester) who started bidding for these works over 12 months ago but finally brought the deal home to IWJS last week. The digesters will be emptied using hydraulic pumps and our JHL Superflex & Flexvac units before being passed over a coarse and fine screen unit and separated into rag/grit/liquids. Using this method the team expect up to a 70% reduction of waste going off site for landfill disposal. This work forms a small part of the 5 year project at Deephams. AMK JV (a joint venture between AECOM, Murphy and Kier) were the successful contractor with a total value of £177M to rebuild of one of London's largest sewage works. Christopher Stewart, IWJS Managing Director, said: “These are an important project for us and
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we’re delighted to be working with AMK on this project.” “These works at Deephams presents a number of challenges, not least the short time scale available and the limited space.” “Working with Thames Water as a framework
contractor and having previous experience of large and potentially difficult works has allowed us to understand these challenges and develop a solution that meets them in the most efficient way.” The work commenced on 11 May and is due to finish in August.