UK Flood Barriers

A Scottish first for flood protection specialist

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT

The Freuchie Mill area in Fife Scotland, has long been prone to flooding and many residents in the community have learnt to live with the daily fear of heavy rainfall which could bring further damage and misery to their lives.

However, for some in properties owned by Kingdom Housing Association, the need to respond to the sound of the flood air horn at Freuchie Mill, will now be a thing of the past, following the successful installation of Scotland's first Self Closing Flood Barrier from UK Flood Barriers at the site.

A double ‘world first’ for UK Flood Barriers

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Droitwich based UK Flood Barriers, part of the Flood Angel Holding Group, is leading the world in its innovation, development and manufacture of global flood defence products and in just a few short years since its establishment in 2007 has now achieved a double ‘world first’. A coveted BSI Kitemark licence has been awarded on four of UK Flood Barriers flood defence products and it has achieved BSI approval on its in-house testing facility for flood protection products.

UK Flood Barriers showcase flood protection products to local residents at St Austell Flood Fair

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

In the aftermath of the devastating floods of November 2010 when local communities in this corner of Cornwall were very badly affected, the Environment Agency has gone on to award £500,000 to 5 local communities to improve property level protection in their areas.

UK Flood Barriers attend Westminster Briefing Event

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

John Matthews, Business Development Manager at UK Flood Barriers attended a Westminster Briefing event “Local Flood Defences & Risk Management: Maintaining an effective defence with a limited budget” held at the Commonwealth Club in Northumberland Road, London, on 19th May 2011. The event was designed to give delegates the opportunity to discuss the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, which is currently going through Parliament. All were invited to also discuss the National Flood & Coastal Erosion Strategy.

UK Flood Barriers showcases it's approach to sustainable, passive flood defence systems

Sat, 14 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

As the UK’s leading provider of flood protection products, UK Flood Barriers is leading the market with its range of sustainable, passive flood defence solutions which deploy automatically using the power of rising flood water.

Building the case for flood defences

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Flood risk is a particular problem for the UK and it is anticipated that this phenomenon is going to be an increasing burden on our society in the coming years. The two primary causes are the unpredictable consequences of climate change resulting in increased severity and intensity of rainfall, and the impact of new developments which are taking place on floodplains, which are themselves at risk of flooding, and which increase the risk of flooding downstream.

UK Flood Barriers opens its doors to the public

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

On Thursday, 10th March 2011, Droitwich based UK Flood Barriers will open its doors for the day to the public, to business and the community at large as part of a national programme, Exercise Watermark, which is being co-ordinated by the Environment Agency.

New Research Linking

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

New research linking global warming to flooding in Britain, published last month (February) by Oxford University, undoubtedly added weight to the case for more flood defences in the UK. But it did not stop the Government announcing an eight per cent cut in its flood protection budget over the next four years. So what happens next; how can Britain best protect its buildings in the coming decade?

UK Flood Barriers showcase flood protection to Leeds residents

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:27:19 GMT

In light of the Environment Agency awarding property level protection funding to 32 properties over three local areas in Leeds, the council arranged an evening at which local residents could come along to see the flood protection products on offer

Sharing our knowledge to help others….A letter of thanks.

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 12:14:17 GMT

The Northumberland Gazette feature a letter from one of their residents commenting on the help that she received from UK Flood Barriers in helping her to source home insurance for her property located in close proximity to the River Coquet.

The Independent ‘Global Warning : Link between climate change and recent extreme weather events can no longer be ignored, say top scientists’

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 12:15:46 GMT

A growing number of climate scientists are now prepared to adopt a far more aggressive stance and argue that climate has already changed to the extent that it is now enough to be affecting the probability of extreme weather events a front page report by The Independent comments.

UK Flood Barriers’ contribution recognised in recent Chew Magna Property Level Flood Protection project

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:18:15 GMT

A report just released by Bath & North East Somerset Council, following the successful installation of property level flood protection measures at 69 properties in Chew Magna has confirmed the project to have been an outstanding success. Delivered on time and to budget, the project is being held as a ‘blueprint’ for its outstanding collaborative effort by all project partners – the County Council, the Local Council, the Environment Agency, the main contractor Capital Symonds and UK Flood Barriers.

Know Your Flood Risk Visit UK Flood Barriers

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:23:39 GMT

Mary Dhonau chief executive of the Know Your Flood Risk campaign visited our BSI approved facility earlier this month to capture UK Flood Barriers products in action in our unique testing facility.

Aquatech 2011 - Showcasing the world's most innovative passive flood defences. Contact us for your invitation to this world class water event.

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:37:46 GMT

We will be showcasing our award winning, world class, innovative passive flood defence systems at the Aquatech Amsterdam exhibition 1st-4th November 2011.

UK Flood Barriers open day Wednesday 7th September, 2011

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:28:03 GMT

UK Flood Barriers opens its doors this Wednesday 7th September to share our knowledge into intelligent flood defence systems and showcase our BSI accredited testing facility and flood protection products in action.

Situations Vacant - join us at UK Flood Barriers

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:44:00 GMT

UK Flood Barriers is expanding and we are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team in a number of different positions…

UK Flood Barriers is now part of the RIBA CPD Providers Network

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:46:00 GMT

Our presentation, ‘Climate change and sustainability in the flood defence market’ has now been approved as part of the CPD core curriculum.

The presentation forms part of the updated core curriculum material under the subject of Sustainable Architecture.

If your organisation is interested in arranging a CPD presentation, please contact info@ukfloodbarriers.co.uk or telephone 01905 773282.

Book your CPD session now.

Breaking News! Flood Angel® Product Range extended to now include the Flood Angel® Flash Flood Door

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:56:43 GMT

UK Flood Barriers Form’s Strategic Partnership To Distribute Pioneering Flood Angel®Flash Flood Door

Leading provider of sustainable, passive flood solutions, UK Flood Barriers has this week formed a strategic partnership with entrepreneur, Markar Vartanian, to distribute the ground-breaking Flood Angel® Flash Flood Door, a unique and innovative product guaranteeing homes maximum protection from flash flooding.

Global Flood Defence Systems Secures New Distribution Partners in Benelux Region

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:13:39 GMT

Global Flood Defence Systems (GFDS), a leading provider of sustainable, passive flood solutions based in the UK, has signed an agreement with distributors covering the Benelux region. The partners, Benelux Flood Defence Systems will be responsible for securing sales of the company’s extensive range of innovative flood defence products in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.

UK Flood Barriers receive ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Standard certification

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:04:45 GMT

As part of our on going company expansion UKFB have now been certified with the highly recognised ISO 14001:2004.

National Know Your Flood Risk Week 7th - 11th November 2011

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:22:43 GMT

UK Flood Barriers are supporting the National Know Your Flood Risk week this November with an event at our unique testing facility.

FloodBreak Distribution Deal Signed at Aquatech Amsterdam

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:32:17 GMT

Yesterday at Aquatech Amsterdam Global Flood Defence Systems signed a distribution deal for the FloodBreak...

Global Flood Defence Systems Showcase Innovative New Flood Defence Products at Aquatech Amsterdam

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:45:46 GMT

Global Flood Defence Systems, a leading provider of passive, effective and sustainable flood defence solutions exhibited at this year’s Aquatech Amsterdam, the world’s leading exhibition for process, drinking and waste water, which took place from 1-4 November 2011.

Demand for Flood Angel Airbrick® Soars as Specifiers Endorse Passive Flood Defence Solutions

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:56:17 GMT

Over the past decade, the UK has experienced a significant increase in flooding due to a number of factors, including the effects of climate change and the impact of housing developments in flood risk areas. The government’s new housing strategy, announced last week, will inevitably lead to an increase in new homes being built in the UK, and whilst this scheme will help to revitalise the housing market, it is imperative that extra measures are taken into consideration in order to guarantee flood protection.

Global Flood Defence Systems consider the effects of the changing climate and the importance of effective flood protection.

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:52:00 GMT

As climate change and its effects comes to the forefront of the news this week due to the seventh UN Climate Convention in Durban, Global Flood Defence Systems consider the effects of the changing climate and the importance of effective flood protection.

Global Flood Defence Systems introduces The FloodBreak® barrier system

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:44:35 GMT

Innovative flood defence device demonstrated best practice earlier this year at Lourdes Hospital, New York

The Parish Council of Great Ayton, North Yorkshire takes control of its flood defence strategy

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:04:53 GMT

At-risk village acting on behalf of Environment Agency to oversee installation of ground-breaking flood defence solutions, from UK Flood Barriers

Benelux Flood Defence Systems at Batibouw, Brussels 1st-11th March.

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:13:21 GMT

Benelux distributors, Benelux Flood Defence Systems (BFDS) are exhibiting at Batibouw, the International Exhibition for Construction, Renovation and the Interior 1^st -11^th March 2012 http://www.batibouw.be

Global Flood Defence Systems Appoints new Distribution Partner in Thailand

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:33:16 GMT

Global Flood Defence Systems, has further expanded its global reach by appointing Bangkok-based Raydant International as its exclusive distribution partner for Thailand, its first in Asia.

Worcestershire County Council feature UK Flood Barriers in environmental technologies case study

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:51:50 GMT

At the annual Marches Environmental Technologies (MetNet) Event in Worcestershire,UK Flood Barriers was chosen to form part of a series of case studies focussing on SMEs specialising in this sector.

UK Flood Barriers warns residents to be prepared for increased risk of flash floods this Spring

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:00:35 GMT

As the Environment Agency warns of an increased risk of flash flooding this Spring, following an extremely dry winter, UK Flood Barriers (UKFB), advises UK residents to prepare for the effects.

Global Flood Defence Systems Donate SCFB™ to Thailand

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:12:10 GMT

This month GFDS visited our new partners inThailand, Raydant International. During the visit we were shocked to see the damage caused by the recent floods and are now donating our SCFB™ for use in a future project.