THE MAGAZINE FOR THE DRAINAGE, WATER & WASTEWATER INDUSTRIES
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New appointment accelerates Wrekin’s growth and strategic direction
Leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of innovative civil engineering solutions, Wrekin Products, has welcomed Paul Thompson as its new technical development and specification manager, accelerating its business ambitions and growth.
This appointment is part of the company’s ongoing strategy to close the gap between customers and consumers, while increasing its ability to provide solutions to both individual and industry problems.
With over 30 years of industry expertise, forming relationships, developing strategy and driving solutions, Paul has joined Wrekin to support and improve its specification of products and services. Paul has a particular interest in sustainability, and is keen to see efficient, innovative, sustainable solutions offered to the industry.
Paul said: “As sustainability and net-zero targets continue to form the green agenda for businesses, now is an essential time to
review procedures, products and guide people into understanding about how changing to a Wrekin product can contribute to net-zero targets and carbon reduction.
“As industry leaders, it is our responsibility to provide people with knowledge about our products and how they are made, aligning our solutions to their needs, all while increasing efficiency and promoting sustainable delivery. This commitment to sustainability is a core value at Wrekin, reassuring our customers of our dedication to environmental responsibility.
“When customers purchase a product from Wrekin, they are accessing the expertise of a market-leading business which prides itself on safety, sustainability, and efficiency, without compromising on performance.”
Simon Turner, commercial director at Wrekin, said: “A key aspect of what we do at Wrekin is educating people about why our products and services stand out. We
Paul Thompson, technical development and specification manager at Wrekin
pride ourselves on delivering top-class products designed with the expertise of a team spanning four decades of experience.
“Paul’s appointment adds to this experience. With a wealth of knowledge gained over many years in the industry, Paul will further our commitment to innovation and honest advice, ensuring our customers receive the very best in quality and service, keeping their project needs proven and tested.”
Wrekin’s wide range of products provides solutions for everyday problems, helping save time and money, all while increasing safety and lowering whole-life costs.
Sinkholes across Britain
Martin Lambley, Global Product Manager for Urban Climate Resilience at Wavin, comments on sinkholes in the UK.
“The recent increase in sinkholes across Britain serves as a stark reminder of how vulnerable our urban environments are to the forces of nature, particularly as climate change drives more frequent and intense rainfall.
“Extreme weather is placing increasing pressure on drainage systems, many of which were built in the Victorian era and not equipped to handle the volumes of water we now experience. When excess rainwater isn’t managed properly, it can seep into the ground, destabilising the soil, which leads to sinkholes.”
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“As we continue to develop urban areas, we’re making the landscape less permeable, which reduces the ground’s ability to absorb water. To address this, we need to prioritise sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) that manage water more effectively, storing it and releasing it back into the environment in a controlled way. By echoing the natural water cycle, we can prevent erosion, reduce the risk of sinkholes and most importantly, make our urban spaces more resilient to the effects of extreme weather.”
“Ultimately, we need to rethink how we handle water if we’re to avoid the devastating consequences that sinkholes and other issues bring. It’s not just about
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moving water away quickly but managing it in a way that protects both our environment and infrastructure from future threats.”
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