In
a key strategic move that strengthens the unique ‘Rain-to-Drain’ position of
its Water Management division, Alumasc Group plc has completed the acquisition
of Essex-based drainage specialist, Wade International.
“Wade
has built a strong brand on the design excellence and high quality manufacture
of its products,” comments Alumasc Water Management Divisional Managing
Director, Steve Durdant-Hollamby.
“Its
strategic focus aligns perfectly with our own and will allow us greater scope
and capacity to invest in and develop the next generation of drainage systems
that will define new standards in performance, durability and value.”
Based
in Halstead, Essex, Wade International has an operational history extending
over five decades.
Working
extensively with a variety of metals tailored to specific application
environments its product portfolio includes linear drainage channels, floor
gullies and grease converters. Its highly specified products have been used on
many major projects both in the UK and overseas such as The British Library and
Chep Lap Kok Airport, Hong Kong.
Wade
will join the five current business units within Alumasc Water Management
Solutions (AWMS): Skyline, Alumasc Rainwater, Harmer Building Drainage, Gatic
Civil Drainage and Gatic Access Covers.
“Effective
water management requires a deep understanding of every process across the
water management chain – this lies at the heart of our Rain to Drain
proposition and provides the foundation for our research and development
programmes,” continues Steve Durdant-Hollamby. “The considerable expertise
throughout the Wade team will be a vital asset at this key time for AWMS and
for our sector as we meet the challenges of water resilience and climate
change.”
