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UKDN CONTINUES RAPID GROWTH WITH ACQUISITION OF DRAIN CONTROL
19th December 2011
Drainage maintenance, renovation and repair services specialist UKDN has completed its second major deal in as many months, with the acquisition of commercial drainage specialist Drain Control.
MERGER CREATES UK’S LARGEST INDEPENDENT DRAINAGE FIRM
20th October 2011
Two of the UK’s biggest independent drainage companies have been brought together in a deal which creates a £50 million turnover market-leader in the provision of specialist services to the household, industrial, commercial, transport and water sectors.
UKDN feature on Channel 4‘s Help! My House is Falling Down
22nd July 2011
The UK Drainage Network (UKDN) is proud to announce a recent TV appearance on Channel 4’s ‘Help! My House Is Falling Down’.
UKDN achieves prestigious ISO 9001 certification
07th June 2011
The UK Drainage Network, one of the UK’s largest drainage specialists, has achieved the ISO 9001 standard, awarded by The British Assessment Bureau.
UKDN wins Outstanding Customer Service
28th February 2011
UKDN beat off stiff opposition from a number of other leading suppliers to RSA & The Co-Operative but in the end our submission showed a terrific example of how we went the extra mile...
Safemark Accreditation Awarded to UKDN!
01st February 2011
NHBC Services Ltd recently launched its NHBC Safe mark competency
National Insurance & Guarantee Corporation Award
01st February 2011
UK Drainage Networks prides itself with ensuring employees comply fully with Safe working practises, ensuring clear guidelines, training and support is in place.
Insurance Times Awards
08th December 2010
Members of the team attended the Insurance Times awards in London on 1st December 2010.
UKDN Win a Supplier Service Award!
08th December 2010
The Validations team came first!
Children In Need!
26th November 2010
UKDN raises £168.00 for Children in Need!
UKDN goes green!
26th November 2010
BS 8555 EMS Development at UKDN
Greg Beech, UKDN’s CEO, completes ‘coast to coast’ walk for Cancer Relief.
06th October 2010
Greg was accompanied on the walk by 3 close friends, Julian Chapman, Tony Etheridge and Terry Franks.
UKDN CEO to walk ‘Coast to Coast’ for Cancer Relief
19th August 2010
The walk, which follows Alfred Wainwright’s famous route, starts at St Bees Head in Cumbria and ends at Robin Hoods Bay in North Yorkshire.
Lloyds Banking Group select UK Drainage Network for 4 year sole supplier drainage contract
09th June 2010
UK Drainage Network Ltd (UKDN) has further enhanced its position as the market leader in the insurance drainage claims sector by signing a new 4 year sole supplier agreement with Lloyds Banking Group (LBG)
UKDN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
18th January 2010
UKDN to partner with Lyceum Capital Partners LLP
UKDN wins CBH Drainage Contract
21st December 2009
UK Drainage Network are pleased to announce a new working partnership with Cheltenham Borough Homes. The move will see UKDN become the sole Drainage contractor for CBH with immediate effect.
UK Drainage Network upgrades over 60 fleet vehicles as it continues to Invest in its infrastructure
19th November 2009
UK Drainage Network is nearing the end of a large scale upgrade of its fleet, in order to maintain its first rate service delivery and leading implementation of technology. In the last 6 months over 60 vehicles have been replaced, and a further 10 will follow in the opening months of 2010.
UKDN wins Zurich Drainage Contract
11th November 2009
UKDN are delighted to announce that after a review at UK insurer Zurich, UKDN have been selected to be Zurich's sole drainage service provider as of 15th January 2010.
UKDN 'Snaps up' 18 New drainage camera systems
10th November 2009
‘UK Drainage Network’ (UKDN), one of the UK’s largest independent drainage companies, has further demonstrated its commitment to using the latest technology in all of its drainage investigations, with its investment in 18 new drainage camera systems.
UKDN / HomeServe statement
12th January 2009
To support its strategy to focus on its larger scale, profitable core businesses of '1st Fix' emergency response plumbing and drainage , HomeServe has transferred its '2nd Fix' drainage investigation and fulfilment operation to UKDN (UK Drainage Network).
Claims resolved faster and more efficiently with an improved claim management system
04th September 2008
UKDN (The UK Drainage Network Ltd) has streamlined its claims management system to make the business more efficient and flexible, thereby improving customer service.
UKDN proves commitment to safety with Safecontractor accreditation
07th May 2008
Drainage specialist UKDN has been accredited to the leading-edge Safecontractor scheme, which assesses the health and safety competency of contractors and service providers with the aim of helping industry to improve its safety record.
UKDN moves into glazing market with launch of UKGN
06th May 2008
As part of its strategy to diversify into new markets, drainage specialist UKDN has launched UKGN – the UK Glazing Network.
UKDN creates strategic chief executive and chief operating roles to support expansion plans
20th September 2007
To support its ambitious plans for growth and diversification into new markets, UK Drainage Network (UKDN) has appointed Greg Beech as Chief Executive Officer and Stuart Pace as Chief Operating Officer.
New Supply Chain Director in the pipeline for UK Drainage Network
18th June 2007
UK Drainage Network (UKDN) has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Paul Wozencroft in the newly created position of Supply Chain Director. Paul will be responsible for streamlining operations through UKDN’s external and internal supply chain, with the aim of bringing real cost and business benefits to its insurance customers.
Pioneering drainage specialist gains best practice accreditation
16th March 2007
UK Drainage Network (UKDN), the first company in Great Britain to gain independent accreditation against the requirements of The Drain Repair Book, the best practice manual covering the inspection and repair of domestic and light industrial drains, has been reaccredited against the requirements of the updated 2nd Edition of the book.
Business merger a pipe dream come true for UK Drainage Network
28th February 2007
UK Drainage Network (UKDN) has announced that it is to merge with its regional contract partner operations in a £7 million move that will see it become one of the largest independent drainage companies in the UK.