With a rapidly changing environment making extreme weather events a more common occurrence, flooding is an issue affecting homes and businesses across the country.
Against this backdrop, Fernco, market-leading supplier to the civils and drainage and water management sectors, has announced the launch of a new product category – Fernco Flood Protection.
With more than 30 years’ experience in the drainage connection industry, its expert knowledge and understanding of waste and storm water management ensures a dedicated and high-quality solution to defend environments and properties in a flood event.
Its products, including high-strength flap valves, a long-lasting and reliable range of penstocks and effortless pushfit non-return and backwater valves are the result of robust research and development ensuring a range that delivers real benefits across a variety of applications. Further protecting properties in areas prone to flooding, its anti-flood air bricks, air brick covers and flood bags, which are soon to be added to the range, will make a huge difference, bringing a lasting solution to those at risk of flooding.
Backed by significant investment in its manufacturing and distribution capabilities for faster and more reliable delivery, customers will benefit from an easier to stock, universal and reliable range of flood protection solutions, delivering results when you need them.
Putting customers first, Fernco also backs this new offering with full technical support, with training materials, technical datasheets, testing reports and fitting instructions all available at the touch of a button via the Fernco portal or app.
Lee Pashley, Managing Director of Fernco is confident now is the perfect time to diversify, using its knowledge and market expertise to deliver a truly unique range of products, Lee said: “We are delighted to be launching Fernco Flood Protection. When we became Fernco it was about the future. Solving the problems facing our industry and being at the forefront of innovation. Fernco Flood Protection is a huge milestone in that mission. Our expertise in water management and drainage over the last 30 years has positioned us at the heart of this issue. We understand solutions, manufacturing challenges and customer issues and how to overcome them. That’s the Fernco difference.
“With the challenges posed by climate change becoming an ever-growing reality, the need for these solutions could not be more timely. Just last year, my home-town of Chesterfield was devastated by flooding. Seeing the impacts on people’s lives was heartbreaking and truly nailed home the importance of flood protection products. We’re dedicated to providing the best possible solutions, and we will not waver from this commitment. We are looking to this new chapter in Fernco’s history, and we look forward to working with our partners in the industry to improve access to flood protection products.”
To learn more about Fernco Flood Protection, visit: www.fernco.co.uk/floodprotection
