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Ovarro announces Barbara Hathaway as leakage technology leader
Ovarro has announced the appointment of Barbara Hathaway as its new technology leader specialising in leakage solutions.
Barbara joined the technology company 27 years ago as a software engineer for Primayer, which was acquired by Ovarro in 2019. After working as customer services manager and technical services director, she became vice president of engineering in 2020. In this newly created role, Barbara will lead and develop Ovarro’s technology strategy and roadmap for leakage solutions.
She said, “The last two years have been an incredibly challenging time for the electronics industry with supply chain shortages impacting the entire sector.
“Thankfully, these problems are starting to ease, whichmeans we can renew focus on researching and developing next generation leakage reduction technologies
for the global water sector. By liaising with others in the industry, I hope to quickly drive through exciting technological ideas and collaborations which will support utilities with their leakage strategies.
“The world population is increasing and with this, demand for water.Widespread loss through leaking pipes is no longer acceptable in the eyes of the public and regulators and water companiesmust ensure they getmaximumefficiency out of their assets.
“Thismeans companies aremore willing to consider new ways of working, withmany embracing our acoustic fixed network loggers.We are now looking at how our products and services can advance further to have an even greater impact on leakage targets and environmental performance.
“It is a very exciting time for water technology - I’mthrilled to be leading
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Ovarro’s drive to help utilities conserve water supplies by developing advanced leakage reduction services.”
Ovarro chief executive David Frost said“I am delighted to announce Barbara Hathaway as Ovarro’s new leakage technology leader.
“Her knowledge and experience of leakage technology is unsurpassed and this newly created role places her at the heart of our efforts to bring next generation products and services to the water industry globally.”
Mabey Hire offers dedicated team to support AMP7
Recognising the importance of AMP7 for the UK’s water infrastructure,Mabey Hire, the UK temporary works specialist, has invested in a dedicated AMP7 team, furthering its support and commitment to the utilities sector.
Headed up by Lisa Bury, Business DevelopmentManager,Mabey Hire is proud to have a dedicated teamof experienced Regional SalesManagers strategically positioned across the UK’s 11
water authority zones/areas, to help support both the planned and reactive works within the seventh Asset Management Period (AMP7).
Alongside its 60 years’experience,Mabey Hire has the widest range of temporary works equipment available for hire in the industry. It is this comprehensive portfolio, combined with its industry expertise, which will enable the temporary works supplier to work closely with water authorities and contractors to help overcome the unique challenges found within the utilities sector.
Speaking about the investment, Lisa Bury, Business Development Manager – AMP7 atMabey Hire said: “The seventh AMP frameworkmarks a huge investment by utility companies and authorities in our UK water infrastructure,
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helping to improve, invest in and repair our pipelines, wastewater treatment plants, sewer overflows and pumping stations. Temporary works can have a huge role to play in enabling these vital works, from cofferdams and ground support for excavations of all shapes and sizes, to temporary access andmonitoring solutions.
“Working closely with contractors and water authorities across the UK, and with the help ofMabey Hire’s expert sales, engineering, depot and installation teams, I’mlooking forward to building those customer relationships and supporting the integral AMP7 framework.”
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