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Aquobex launch FloodRecover to tackle ongoing flood issues
» 24 Mar 2021
Aquobex are proud to announce the official launch of the FloodRecover brand and portfolio, to enable cost effective and...
The flood resilient market is buzzing with new enthusiasm at present based on the newly published code of practice through CIWEM, the theme of Build Back Better from FloodRe and also their suggestion for the flood performance certificate(FPC).
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Aquobex solution protects beachside cottage from flood risk
» 25 Feb 2021
Proximity to the sea is a big attraction for a holiday cottage – but no-one wants the sea actually coming in! This was the reason the...
The stone cottage, built in the 1800s on Porthmeor Beach, St Ives, had no history of flooding, but the owner acknowledged that ever-changing climate conditions and increasingly higher tide levels were a concern.
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Aquobex launches online shop
» 01 Oct 2020
In response to the impacts that Covid-19 is having on society and businesses going forward, Aquobex has launched a new online...
While the company will continue with its predominant design, build and deliver model for property level flood resilience (PLR) measures in the UK, MD John Alexander considers that a growing number of Aquobex products can be provided as “supply only” solutions with the same level...
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Aquobex continues business in a new way
» 11 May 2020
Aquobex has implemented new ways of working to protect the safety of staff, partners and customers and for supply-only...
The company has gone beyond the advice of government authorities and the measures taken sit within Aquobex’s basic philosophy of reducing risk by consideration of hazard, exposure, vulnerability and mitigation measures.
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New five-year plan at Aquobex
» 26 Mar 2020
In the month of the company’s 10th anniversary, the board at Aquobex has been focusing on the next 5-year plan and sums up...
The UK flood protection market is starting to mature 16 years after the first product standard, PAS1188-1 Kitemark, became available to the industry. The PAS is soon to be replaced by a full British Standard BS851188, and the launch of a Code of Practice further signals what...
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Aquobex and Niccon join forces to offer flood protection to the Japanese market
» 10 Oct 2019
Aquobex, manufacturer and provider of world-class flood protection solutions, and Niccon, Japan’s leading providers and...
By offering Aquobex’s Rapidam and Floodguard lines of products, Niccon will fill the gap in Japanese flood risk management by protecting people from the residual risk that large, engineered flood protection cannot protect against.
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Aquobex wins two awards
» 13 Nov 2018
Flood protection specialist Aquobex won two awards at the Resilience Business Cup at Vejle, Denmark. These awards were for the...
Aquobex’s Research Consultant Martin Dolan delivered pitches sharing the organisation’s development of i-REACT with its European consortium partners. i-REACT is a technology platform for first responders and resilient businesses, which captures the power of engaged and active...
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Aquobex and the first field trials of I-REACT
» 25 Jan 2018
Flood protection company Aquobex has played its role in the exciting stage of the first field trials of I-REACT, a disaster...
After 18 months of hard work developing technology such as smart glasses, wearable devices, mobile application and the integration tools, Sava Basin Commission has provided an ideal opportunity to evaluate how I-REACT can work in the hands of professional users. What’s more,...
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Aquobex announces new partnership with MA Assist
» 28 Sep 2017
Aquobex is delighted to announce a new strategic partnership with MA Assist, one of the UK’s leading Integrated Property...
The partnership will see MA Assist trained in the installation of several Aquobex flood resistant products as part of a joint 5-year strategic action plan. The plan aims to increase the number of properties fitted with flood protection solutions in highly...
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Expanding Aquobex moves into new HQ
» 10 Aug 2017
Following a significant period of expansion, Aquobex has moved into new headquarters based at the Harwell Campus, a leading...
The 7000 sq ft facility includes the company’s core management team as well as manufacturing and research. The Harwell office will work in tandem with Aquobex’s test facility based at BRE Watford.
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Aquobex called in after basement flooding at PwC offices
» 18 Apr 2016
Following two burst water mains incidents that swamped the underground car park and basement area at the company’s London offices, PwC...
The basement area flooded to a depth of approximately 800mm, submerging rooms and flowing through the power room ventilation shaft to knock out power to the whole building.
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Aquobex makes bespoke barriers for conservation area properties
» 17 Mar 2016
After fluvial and surface water flooding to residences in the Essex area, Aquobex was commissioned by Essex County Council to...
It was determined that only 300mm of each building’s height could be safely defended due to the wattle and daub construction in some of the properties. Only slot-in type barriers would fit the bill, but they did not meet the conservation issues.
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Revetment Launches Online DIY Flood Protection Store
» 02 Jul 2012
With record-breaking rainfall in June and more forecast for this week, Revetment’s launch of a new on-line DIY flood...
The company recommends that property owners carry out a full property survey before buying any flood products, but understands that many people just want the peace of mind of having a few simple-to-deploy items to hand.
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Revetment to release new NRV Flusher
» 03 Jun 2010
Prototypes of the Revetment Non Return Valve (NRV) Flusher will be available towards the end of June.
Anyone interested in participating in field trials should contact enquiries@revetment.uk.com or call us on 0844 8044 046.
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Revetment Launches Trial of Friendly Flusher
» 21 May 2010
Prototypes of the NRV Flusher will be available towards the end of June.
Anyone interested in participating in field trials should contact enquiries@revetment.uk.com or call Revetment on 0844 8044 046.
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Revetment introduces new Coffer Dam from Hydrological Solutions
» 18 Mar 2010
Aqua-Barrier™ is now available in the UK through Revetment Limited, for deployment in a number of applications for...
Aqua-Barriers™ have a number of advantages over traditional de-watering solutions that are highlighted in the features section below and they are available in a number of standard lengths and heights from as small as 1ft by 30ft to 8ft by 100ft long.
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Revetment secures deal to supply VitaPore
» 10 Feb 2010
Revetment Limited and BionicPore Building Solutions Limited (BBS) today signed an agreement to promote the solutions of...
The solutions from BionicPore are likely to be of huge significance to the conservation market as well as the broader construction market as a whole.
