Global piping solutions provider Victaulic is showcasing how its grooved mechanical pipe joining systems can help address pressing challenges in the UK and European water sector, including leakage, labour shortages, and ageing infrastructure.The water industry faces mounting pressures as the UK enters the AMP8 regulatory period (2025–2030), which places stronger emphasis on achieving net zero targets. To meet these goals, operators must adopt innovative methods to reduce inefficiencies and revitalise critical infrastructure.According to industry reports, more than 1 trillion litres of water were lost through leaky pipe systems in England and Wales in 2022 — the equivalent of 426,875 Olympic-sized swimming pools. Traditional flanging and welded systems have long been associated with time-intensive installation, line-up issues, and stress on joints caused by ground settlement.Victaulic, the originator of grooved mechanical pipe joining technology, offers an alternative. Its solutions are designed to improve constructability, reduce total installed costs, and support long-term system reliability. The company’s systems are up to ten times faster to install than conventional methods, while reducing the need for specialised training and lowering transportation emissions by enabling more prefabricated pipe sections per shipment.
Dale Petroski, Victaulic Infrastructure Sales Manager Europe
Our commitment extends from initial ideation to project completion and beyond,” said Dale Petroski, Infrastructure Sales Manager Europe at Victaulic. “Encompassing every stage of the water project journey, Victaulic offers dependable solutions that uphold sustainability principles, delivering constructability and environmental value.
Beyond efficiency gains, Victaulic’s technology enhances safety by eliminating the need for flame or fume during installation. Its grooved couplings also act as unions at every joint, allowing straightforward access for maintenance, future expansion, or replacement of pipe sections. Components are engineered to accommodate seismic and thermal movement, ground settlement, and vibration — all of which contribute to reduced lifecycle maintenance and lower material waste.By combining proven engineering with sustainable practices, Victaulic supports water companies, contractors, and engineers in achieving cost-effective, resilient, and net zero-aligned water management solutions.Find out more about Victaulic’s water management applications.
