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Surface water entering foul-only networks remains a hidden but significant issue. Even shallow ponding over standard manhole covers can introduce flows large enough to overwhelm pumping stations, increase energy use, and reduce treatment capacity for genuine wastewater.

What began as a simple ambition to create a better way of engaging with our customers has grown into an immersive environment where products, technology, training and collaboration come together under one roof. It has become a space where merchants, contractors, specifiers, engineers and local authorities can experience our products in a completely different way.

Housebuilders are under growing pressure to deliver homes quickly, responsibly and with clear evidence of environmental performance. Delays, damaged infrastructure and site runoff are not just operational problems they can quickly become financial, legal and reputational risks.

Across the UK, the pressure on highways budgets and infrastructure maintenance has never been greater. Local authorities are dealing with ageing assets, rising construction costs and growing expectations around sustainability. 

Potholes are once again dominating the national conversation. In a BBC News article published today, the scale of the UK’s pothole problem is laid bare. The report highlights the growing number of road defects, the impact on motorists and the increasing strain placed on already stretched local authority budgets.

Clear opening is a critical compliance and safety factor for manhole covers. Under BS EN 124, it’s defined as “the largest circular area that can be inscribed within the frame opening.” If a projection within the frame or hinge encroaches into that space, it reduces safe access and may fall short of BS EN 124 and CD 534 requirements. This can create real hazards for operatives entering confined spaces.

Not every cover tells the full story. Some just carry a name, others carry accountability. Find out why holding our own Kitemark makes Wrekin different, and how it means better value, safer roads and lower whole-life costs.

Due to a lack of regulations and agreed industry standards, specifying the right steelwork for a project can be a minefield. Richard Lovatt, Wrekin Products, discusses the importance of expert site visitations when it comes to engineering cost-effective, long-lasting, and practical solutions.

At this year’s LCRIG Innovation and Learning Festival 2025, we brought a clear message: carbon savings start below the surface.