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Certification helps WPL push into
French market A Hampshire-based manufacturer of packaged sewage treatment plants has successfully achieved accreditation to sell its Diamond compact range in France. WPL was already certified for compact plants serving up to five population equivalent (PE) but has now been granted certification to serve up to 20 PE.
Under French legislation smaller packaged plants require additional certification beyond the standard EU regulation.
Brittany-based Jon Strutt, whose company Arti Construction distributes WPL treatment units in France, said: “This new certification will enable us to push ahead and make new inroads into the French market.
“The main advantage of the WPL Diamond compact plants is they have nothing electrical inside the plant, there are no moving parts and nothing corrosive. The design is pretty fool proof and extremely low maintenance.”
WPL Diamond units are fitted underground and need only a small excavation due to the compact design. The compact units, which are among the smallest on the market, will be transported in kit form and put together by a French team. Spare parts, maintenance, after sales and service teams will all be based in France, creating skilled jobs in the region.
Fully compliant
Andrew Baird of WPL said: “Gaining this additional certification in France means WPL Diamond compact packaged plants can now be fitted to serve up to 20 PE.
“All packaged plants which serve up to 50PE are covered by the ministerial approval NF 2015 - 011 and European standard EN 12566-3. However to be fully compliant, smaller plants installed in France must also meet additional certification requirements.
“Previously the company had approval for units of up to 5 PE but had not been granted certification for units serving up to 20 PE. Gaining this certification means WPL customers in France can be confident the WPL Diamond packaged plant is compliant according to French and European regulations.”
High environmental standards
WPL has more than 20 years experience designing and manufacturing packaged sewage plants. The Diamond Compact unit is low maintenance, highly
reliable and has a low environmental impact while treating wastewater to the highest standards.
The company, together with distributor partners, is currently assembling a team of engineers in order to offer customers in France the best possible service. Diamond Compact units sold in France will be assembled in France in order to reduce the adverse environmental impact of transporting assembled units.
A star is born
The SW1 postcode is perhaps one of the most prestigious in London. Joining the line-up and sitting alongside such famous historical landmarks as Pall Mall, Whitehall and Buckingham Palace are five new buildings in a development called Nova.
Occupying an island site opposite Victoria Station when complete, this mixed-use scheme will provide 870,000 sq. ft. that will deliver a combination of high-end offices, luxury apartments, top-class retail outlets and eateries, as well as community space.
Such a huge undertaking has meant that many parties have been working in close collaboration including Grundfos Pumps who have been involved with ensuring that all the complex HVAC services and water demands will be continuously met.
Architecturally this development is quite stunning, it has been designed to be a 7-day destination hub that will offer true city facilities to both the local residential population as well as to a vast audience of visitors and commuters that will be able to enjoy this new venture.
Behind the façade will be a huge range of equipment that will help make the dream come true and Grundfos products and solutions will be playing their role in ensuring that the new star on the London scene will shine brightly for many years to come.
68 drain TRADER | February 2016 |
www.draintraderltd.com
WPL Diamond ready for installation
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