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State of the art St. Germans Pumping Station.
The St. Germans Pumping Station is set to be the largest land drainage pumping station in the UK, and ACE/KWT have recently been awarded the contract for the supply and installation of the penstocks, flap valves and stop log package.
ACE (Aquatic Control Engineering Ltd) are the sole UK supplier for the KWT Group, based in the Netherlands, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of water control equipment. KWT have a vast experience of design and manufacture of bespoke equipment, both in the UK as well as Europe and worldwide.
ACE carry out the project management of all UK-based projects supplied by KWT, and offer a wide range of services including installation, commissioning, site liaison and survey, as well as supplying supplementary items such as actuators and hydraulics. (Read More)
RSPB Northern Ireland.
Following an initial request for a solution from the RSPB Northern Ireland, Aquatic Control Engineering Ltd working with Pipex Ltd have developed a bespoke and very unique HDPE headwall to overcome the problem of installing pre-cast concrete structures on very soft ground. Following discussions between the RSPB and ACE it became apparent that the site in question may not be suitable for the installation of pre-cast concrete structures without the risk of the structures sinking.
The HDPE solution was conceived and developed by ACE Ltd. and manufactured by Pipex Ltd. ACE then supplied a penstock and related control equipment for the regulation of water on a nature reserve outside Belfast.
The equipment was successfully installed with the addition of a WaStop non-return valve to ensure the water can only flow in one direction.
Bespoke elver, fish & eel pass development continues.
To assist with the migration of elvers, ACE offer a wide range of elver passage equipment to allow them to overcome the virtual barrier which is introduced when a water control structure is installed across a watercourse. ACE are continuously developing new concepts for allowing elver migration, whether to be used with or without our equipment, and offer a range of bespoke types using varying methods.
Previous types range from simple channels fitted with brush substrate, to more elaborate float systems to maintain an opening on tidal structures, whilst ensuring protection from flooding at high tide. ACE also have a number of concepts in development, including a self-regulating type which doesn't require power. All possibilities are considered, therefore please contact us if you require a method for attracting and assisting elvers to migrate.
Increased stock improves customer service.
To further increase the level of service we can offer our customers the range of standard products that can be dispatched from our Nottinghamshire office has been dramatically increased.
Due to an increasing market presence aided by our unique and innovative products this stock range increase has been necessary to meet the ever growing demands from both regular and new customers.
All the stock kept at our head office is available for immediate dispatch to most areas of mainland Great Britain overnight and to the rest of the UK and Ireland within a few days. Meaning no matter how urgent your requirement may be we are confident we can get the equipment you require on time.
In addition to this increased stock level we are now pleased to annouce thaat we are stocking 1m x 1m tilting weirs in the UK for immediate dispatch.
