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Often found beneath large shopping centres, business parks or supermarkets, sewage pumps, also known as below-ground pumps, are used to keep water and waste flowing and ensure premises remain operational. You may not be aware of the sewage pumps in ...

To mark 40 years in business, drainage, sewage pump and plumbing specialist, Metro Rod, has donated 40,000 meal donation to FareShare, the UK’s largest charity tackling food waste for social good. FareShare works with the food industry to take good-to-eat ...

Drainage problems cause headaches for facility management providers and their customers alike. Bad smells from sewers, surface water flooding in car parks and facilities that are rendered out of use are disruptive, affect a company’s reputation and lead to loss ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

Facilities Management (FM) companies have a responsibility to comply with various laws and regulations regarding the properties they manage. Section 111 of the Water Industry Act 1991 is one such regulation that directs FM companies to prevent water pollution from ...

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. ...

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 ...

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, ...