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Thomas Dudley has acquired Bailey Products and its iconic Blue Rods®, expanding its range of products designed for drainage, telecoms, and chimney industries sales at home and abroad

Thomas Dudley and The Marmon Group Limited (TMGL), a US-owned (Marmon Holdings, Inc) company who provide engineering solutions across 11 industry groups, have agreed terms to transfer the production of Bailey products from Cerro EMS (a company within TMGL) to ...

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Keep your roads and sites safe with proactive drainage maintenance

Case Study: How Regular Gully Cleaning Prevents Flooding Flooding and blocked drains can bring operations to a standstill, cause property damage, and create safety hazards. One local council faced this challenge across its road network: ensuring gullies and drainage systems ...

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Safeguarding Thoresby Hall: Roof & Drainage Maintenance for Warner Hotels

Ensuring Guest Comfort Through Expert Roof and Drainage Solutions Historic buildings come with unique challenges, and Thoresby Hall, part of the Warner Hotels portfolio, was no exception. Frequent water ingress during heavy rainfall affected ceilings and walls, leading to temporary ...

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Mecsia acquires The Drain Group

Mecsia, a national leader in compliance-led technical inspection, testing and maintenance services has acquired The Drain Group (TDG), a respected drainage specialist operating across the West Midlands and includes Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Staffordshire, and Birmingham Drain Services. The completed strategic acquisition ...

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Upgrading a key pump station at a residential care home in Oxford

The Challenge Ageing pump infrastructure can cause significant operational headaches for facilities managers. One key pump station at a residential care home required a full refurbishment due to outdated components and electrical inefficiencies. The existing system included old pumps, pedestals, ...

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New research reveals obstacles to environmental compliance in automotive industry

Automotive businesses feel unable to be more environmentally responsible due to the high costs associated with complying with regulations, as well as the increased pressure it puts on their resources. As facilities managers and property managers in the sector get ...

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Franchise Brands promotes Peter Molloy to Group CEO

Franchise Brands, an international, multi-brand franchisor focused on B2B van-based service, has promoted Peter Molloy to the newly created role of Group CEO, and to the Group’s Board, with immediate effect. Molloy initially joined Metro Rod over 20 years ago and ...

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Ensure Smooth Operations This Winter with Metro Rod’s Drainage Services

As we move into the colder months, it’s the perfect time to ensure your facilities are prepared for the seasonal challenges ahead. At Metro Rod, we understand the increased risks that winter weather can bring to your drainage systems. Facilities ...

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Top 5 tips for keeping drains out of sight and out of mind this winter

As the weather drops and winter creeps up on us, it comes with a host of seasonal challenges. Among these is the risk of clogged drains which can lead to frustrating and potentially costly problems. To keep your drains functioning ...

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The invisible support system that’s crucial to keeping businesses open every day

When employees and property managers turn up to work each day, the last thing on their minds is the condition of the drains below them. In reality, each property relies on the drainage systems working efficiently below ground to keep ...

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