FERNCO LTD
ENDEAVOUR WORKS
VALLEY PARK
WOMBWELL
BARNSLEY
SOUTH YORKSHIRE S73 0UW
Tel: 01226 340222
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Suppliers of: pipe couplings flexible pipe coupling adaptors pipe connectors
Fernco, previously know as Flexseal, is a specialist manufacturer and distributor to the civils & drainage, plumbing and water management sectors.
The company was established in 1989, with flexible couplings a key focus as much then as it is now. Growth from this product range over the years allowed Fernco to innovate other products to complement its entire product offering and expand into many different markets and countries.
With a reputation for supplying high quality products, Fernco offers a service to match and operates with a spirit of innovation across all areas of the company. Fernco’s focus is to add value to all levels in the supply chain, from builders merchants to end users of our products.
Fernco is dedicated to the manufacture and supply of the highest quality civils & drainage, plumbing and water management connections.
We supply our range of products across three key areas which are broken down into:
Civils & Drainage:
Fernco Civils & Drainage include the company’s core range of drainage couplings, as well as our range of lateral connections and pipe seals. This is the area for which the company has built its reputation for excellent quality products and market orientated focus.
Fernco Civils & Drainage products include:
Plumbing:
Fernco Plumbing will comprise of our comprehensive range of smaller diameter couplings, which the Fernco Group manufactures in both EPDM rubber and PVC, as well as a portfolio of other associated plumbing products.
Fernco plumbing products include:
Water management:
Fernco Water Management provide products ranging from domestic-level flood control all the way to large-scale river management items make up Fernco’s water management product category. At the smaller end of the range, we offer valves for domestic properties for new-build or retrofit work. At the larger end, we can supply specified products for river management or sewage works directly to site, but purchased through merchants, as with all of our ranges.
The Fernco water management category includes:
With a reputation for supplying high quality products, Fernco offers a service to match and operates with a spirit of innovation across all areas of the company. Fernco’s focus is to add value to all the links in the supply chain, from re-sellers to end users of our products.
Resources:
Product Selector - Find the product you need in just a few clicks
Fernco Academy - Use our online learning tool which provides users with instant access to learning materials created by experts in the areas of pipe sealing, pipe connecting and the movement of water.
Technical Information - Our technical information library gives you access to a host of information such as materials we use, pressure performance, pipe diameter tables, quality assurance and accreditations, safety data sheets and much more.
Further technical information is available in the BPi download library or on the Fernco website.
Fernco launch new product category – Fernco Flood Protection
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; as a market-leading supplier to the civils and drainage, and water management sectors, we have announced the launch of a new product category – Fernco Flood Protection.
With more than 30 years’ experience in the drainage connection industry, our expert knowledge and understanding of waste and storm water management ensures we are offering a dedicated and high-quality solution to defend environments and properties in a flood event.
The new category of products, which includes 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, our anti-flood air bricks, air brick covers and floodbags, 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 our manufacturing and distribution capabilities for faster and more reliable delivery, our customers will benefit from an easier to stock, universal and reliable range of flood protection solutions, delivering results when you need them.
Putting our customers first, we also back 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 our 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
Fernco - Why the Icon is a game-changer for civils and drainage contractors
Why the Icon is a game-changer for civils and drainage contractors
The construction and maintenance of civils and drainage systems is an often-overlooked aspect of key infrastructure projects. Yet, the right solutions can play a pivotal role in project outcomes. Launched to make life easier for contractors, our Icon internal coupling range has proven to be a game-changing innovation. Effortlessly connecting any pipe via its internal surface, the Icon range solves longstanding challenges faced by contractors. “I never leave home without one”, a contractor recently told us. Here’s why:
Time and Cost Efficiency
With strict deadlines for repair and maintenance work to be completed, one of the biggest challenges facing contractors on-site is time. Having the right solutions available is imperative to addressing this. With pipe repair, concrete, brickwork or other hard materials are often used to encase pipes below ground. While this lends additional protection to the pipe, it creates significant time expenditure for contractors, who have to slowly chip away around the pipe to fit an external coupling. This process is costly, tedious and can take hours. That’s where the Icon comes in.
Connecting pipes via the inside surface, our Icon range is a universal and versatile product for any contractor. Available as pushfit or mechanical couplings, depending on the pipe size, these products can save hours on installation times, achieving a permanent watertight finish without issue.
Our customers agree, with one contractor recently commenting: “On almost all our excavations, an Icon is used. Absolute godsend when it comes to most jobs”. Another states, “It saves loads of time”.
Reliable, durable and long-lasting, the Icon is an indispensable tool for contractors dealing with complex installations or repairs.
Ease of Use and Installation
When working to tight deadlines, and in difficult conditions, ease of use goes a long way. Designed for the end-user, the Icon makes installation simple.
Installing the Icon Pushfit could not be easier, ensuring simple installation in seconds, no tools required. It is our most straightforward and most versatile offering. Simply clean the internal surface of the pipes to be connected and push the coupling into place – “It’s like Lego”, as one contractor put it.
With no fittings required, and multiple sealing ribs for added peace of mind of a watertight seal, the Icon provides a strong and long-lasting friction fit connection that can be installed in 30 seconds or less.
Where the nominal diameters of pipes differ, and traditional couplings cannot be used, the Icon Mechanical is the quickest solution. Featuring a stainless-steel body that compresses the rubber against the internal surface when tightened, the Icon mechanical ensures a secure, watertight connection. Installed using everyday hand tools and made to order within 24 hours, these handy connectors can prevent project delays, overcome complicated on-site issues and reduce connection times by hours.
Reliability and Quality
WRc approved and tried and tested on thousands of applications, the Icon is designed to be robust and reliable. With superior joint stability, when dealing with shear load forces) and a tapered internal seal to eliminate the risk of snags and aid flow we are the contractor’s solution for drainage coupling. “I use Icons all the time, so far haven’t had any reoccurring blockages with any that have been fitted in four years, they are brilliant”, on contractor said. Proudly manufacturing reliable solutions right here in the UK.
Fernco Product Selector
We recognise that pipework is diverse, and variations across a site can create challenges. Supporting contractors to make specification easy, our handy Fernco Product Selector makes the process a breeze. Available as an app on your mobile phone, the Fernco Product Selector instantly guides customers to the best connection for their specific needs. Measure the opening, and we’ll do the rest, signposting customers to the right product in no time.
Contact Tel +44 (0) 1226 340 222
sales@fernco.co.uk
