INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY
An award that covers emerging and applied product/system/install/renovation to support the use of trenchless techniques and must demonstrate that it has been accepted for use in the utility industry. Innovative technologies must be trenchless and new to the UK market e.g. asset health inspection, underground mapping, installation equipment, new materials, and techniques.
Congratulations to the finalists in the Innovative Technology Award category. Good luck to all who have been shortlisted.
Winners will be announced on the evening of the Awards Dinner on the 2nd October at Tortworth Court Hotel.
Thank you to category sponsor IMPREG for sponsoring this award.
STEVE VICK INTERNATIONAL LTD / CADENT GAS LTD / ENVOLVE INFRASTRUCTURE
Pipe Management & Safety for 180mm Coils
Steve Vick International (SVI) has set a new benchmark for safety in utility operations with a series of innovative solutions designed to address the long-standing safety challenges associated with managing and installing 180mm coiled pipes. With over 40 years of experience, SVI’s enhanced 180 Pipe Coil Trailer, Coil Control system, and Long Reach Band Cutter demonstrate a commitment to improving safety, efficiency, and sustainability across the industry. These innovations are now approved for use by Cadent Gas Ltd and are currently undergoing G23 field trials with all other UK gas networks.
IES UTILITIES GROUP / COMPRES / NORTHUMBRIAN WATER
Comprex® Impulse Cleaning
IES Utilities Group is delivering a step-change innovation to the UK water sector through introducing Comprex® Impulse Cleaning. It’s patented; computer-operated, trenchless cleaning solution is new to the UK, yet proven across Europe. It offers class-leading cleaning performance, minimal environmental impact, unparalleled safety, and outstanding commercial value.
Already piloted across multiple UK regions, in the first with Northumbrian Water, Comprex® demonstrated such successful outcomes that the client reported it “exceeded expectations” and has expressed strong interest in a longer-term programme of works. The solution supports compliance, water quality targets, and carbon reduction, whilst being simple, safe, and fast to deploy.
OCU GROUP / UNITED UTILITIES
200 Ton Multi Diameter Pipe Pusher
200t multidiameter pipe pusher enabling the slip-lining of sections up to 2km per time, supporting efficient delivery on site on the VAMP scheme, reducing health and safety impact, carbon footprint and community disruption. This is the first pipe pusher of its size in use in the UK with this capability.
