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Metro Rod marks 40th anniversary with celebrations and charity commitment

Drainage and sewage pumps specialist, Metro Rod, has celebrated its 40th anniversary, marking four decades as the leading provider in its field. Established in 1983 by Gill Walker, the company – originally named A1 Drains – has evolved significantly. Starting ...

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Drainage scheme

New research reveals operational downtime poses a significant risk for businesses that neglect their drainage systems. Peter Molloy, CEO of Metro Rod and Franchise Brand’s B2B Division reports Thousands of businesses are prioritising office refurbishments over drainage maintenance, leaving them ...

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Metro Rod marks 40 years with celebrations and charity commitment

Drainage and sewage pumps specialist, Metro Rod, last month celebrated its 40th anniversary, marking four decades as a leading provider in its field. Established in 1983 by Gill Walker, the company – originally named A1 Drains – has evolved significantly. ...

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Down the drain, how FMs are managing a crucial part of their building and maintenance services

With the current economic crisis resulting in higher prices and more of a squeeze on resources, FMs need to ensure that they have robust building and maintenance services in place to control costs and reduce the need for emergency repairs. ...

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New findings reveal the role manufacturing industry may be playing in the country’s clean water challenges

New research reveals that manufacturing businesses might be playing a significant role in the contamination of water, contributing to England having one of the worst rates in Europe when it comes to water quality. Although 90 per cent of respondents ...

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Checklist for drainage risks

Climate change means it has never been more important to assess site drainage risks and take steps to control them, says Kevin Moon, Managing Director of drainage and wastewater specialist Lanes Group plc Here in the UK we’re used to ...

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Pump station support you can rely on all year round

In many commercial environments across the country, wastewater needs to be elevated to reach the main sewer line. Drainage pumps provide the pressure needed to move fluids up to the main sewer line but if they fail or become blocked, ...

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

When business owners and employees arrive at work each day, the last thing on their mind is whether the property’s drains are in good working order. But in reality, hundreds of thousands of people working in offices and hospitality premises ...

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Pump station maintenance: Keeping your customers’ doors open 24/7/365

Hundreds of thousands of sewage and stormwater pumps are installed across the UK, designed to draw wastewater away from properties and stormwater away from roads when heavy rain and flash flooding occur. Often found underneath big shopping centres, business parks ...

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How your drainage and plumbing provider can help create a consolidated, hassle-free supply chain

As businesses continue to face increasing customer expectations and stripped back resources, many are assessing their supply chains to ensure they’re working with partners that meet the highest possible standards and provide value for money. To achieve this, facility management ...

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