PLUMBING & DRAINAGE WAVIN GOES FOR PRESS-FIT FIRST T E
igris K5/M5, from plumbing and drainage supplier Wavin, is a new range of commercial press-fit fittings designed to effectively detect pressure faults. The design is the first to enable testing with air as well as water and the range of fittings come with a variety of market-leading benefits to streamline the overall pressure testing process, whilst also ensuring accuracy and maintaining a hygienic pipe system.
Features include an 80-decibel air pressure leak alert, designed to emit an easily identifiable whistle to ensure that leaks can be detected in even the loudest of environments. Additionally, the Optiflow feature ensures a
50% greater flow rate which can not only assist in reducing overall pressure, but can also avoid any potential heat loss or legionella contamination, which is vital in commercial and healthcare settings.
The Multi-Jaw feature of the fittings ensures that both Tigris K5 and M5 are compatible with the most common jaw profiles, avoiding the need for new equipment for the installation process. This guarantees an easy switch to the new Tigris K5/M5. Andrew Coy, territory product manager at Wavin UK says: “The wider diameter and subsequent increased flow rate make the fittings particularly beneficial for high-rise projects and larger developments, where
ULMA: next step in the UK market
stablished in 1990, ULMA Architectural Solutions, a leading precast manufac- turer in polymer concrete drainage solutions, is one of the largest business
groups in northern Spain. The business, which is part of ULMA Group, has a turnover of 1.050 million euros in sales and employs over 5,600 professionals in 81 countries. It has now set its sights on bolstering its presence in the UK . “The UK is a crucial market for ULMA, and we have made it our mission to fully understand purchasing habits, client types, and sales chan- nels of this region. Strategic distribution covering the country combined with the UK warehouse allows us to react swiftly and also reduce our car- bon footprint,” says Mikel Garcia, ULMA Archi- tectural Solutions area manager UK. Operating from its warehouse in Bristol, the business has enhanced its distribution capabilities covering Scotland, Lancashire, Hampshire and Wiltshire.
In 2017, ULMA developed its relationship with
distributors, which include Scotia, EBP, Drainfast, MJ Abbott, to cover the supply of ULMA Drain- age Channels around the UK. “Our warehouse makes us the ideal partner for builders merchants in the UK. Bristol is stra- tegically located on both the M4 and M5 motor- ways, connecting it with London and the North, respectively, allowing us to guarantee fast reliable delivery within 24 to 48 hours,” he adds. ULMA offers a range of polymer concrete channels that meet the British standard BS EN 1433 and are available in load classes ranging from A15 to F900. ULMA’s drainage channels and accessories are suitable for use in various- settings, including industrial, commercial, road, and domestic applications. They offer a range of sizes, gratings, load classes, and have a superior locking system available in most ranges.
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FERNCO LAUNCHES NEW LATERAL SADDLE for excessive stocking of similar products of
ernco Storm-T is a lateral pushfit range of saddles, designed to install into any DN300-DN600 plastic pipe and laterally connect any DN150 branch pipe. It can easily be connected by hand, making it one of the easiest to install and most universal products of its kind on the market. The pushfit design makes it Fernco’s fastest and most universal offering, keeping on-site installation times and costs to a minimum. Merchants can stock a universal product, reducing the need
all shapes and sizes, providing a quick access, off the shelf solution for the most common connections.
Fernco national sales manager, David Millward says: “We are constantly listening to the market and striving to design products which truly reflect onsite issues. Fernco Storm-T is the latest in a line of innovative lateral connection saddles that have cemented our place as one of the most trusted and
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there’s increased demand on the pumping system to supply water to upper levels.” BMJ
“Using premium materi- als, we have increased dur- ability which in turn reduces maintenance costs and im- proves functionality. ULMA’s drainage channels are made of high-quality polymer con- crete which has a near-zero
water absorption rate and allows for super-fast flow. It is resistant to chemicals and unaffected by freeze/thaw cycles ensuring the longevity of your drainage system. Polymer concrete chan- nels reduce the need for frequent replacements, minimising the environmental impact of your drainage system,” he adds.
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forward-thinking suppliers in the market. We really feel Fernco Storm-T will deliver for our customers, both on-site and in merchant branches.” BMJ
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