SVI FILL OVER 100M OF DECOMMISSIONED GAS MAIN IN CROYDON

September 23, 2021

Contract Service teams from Steve Vick International recently carried out a project for a gas distribution company which involved filling with cementitious grout a 115 metre length of 36” diameter medium pressure gas main. The decommissioned main in Beddington Lane, Croydon, had been inserted with 630mm PE as part of the gas distribution network’s mains replacement programme in the area....
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SVI 18” Annular Sealing Bags Assist in Eliminating Odours and Water Ingress

August 19, 2021

The SVI Contract Services team were recently recruited by a contractor, working in partnership with a Gas Distribution Network, on the GD1 mains replacement programme, to seal the annular space of an 18” gas main. The main had reports of residual gas smells and water ingress.  In order to prevent this recurring, the annular space in the host pipe required sealing to prevent water entering,...
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Steve Vick International Showcase Their Latest Innovations at No Dig

August 12, 2021

Steve Vick International will be showcasing some of their latest innovations at No Dig Live 14th-16th September 2021. Demonstrations of the Perpetual Pipe Pusher, the all-new PE Cutter, FBOS and ESEAL techniques and our Pipe Feeder for District Heat Pump trailers will be taking place daily on stand no. 19, outside. The Perpetual Pipe Pusher is a robust and proven attachment, designed to...
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Change is inevitable but out of change comes opportunities

August 4, 2021

An exclusive Interview with Steve Vick, Chairman of Steve Vick International, on his experience in the gas industry, his thoughts about the Government’s Ten Point Plan and the future of Hydrogen. How did your career begin within the gas industry? Apart from 3 years working in research at Heriot Watt university in Edinburgh, I have spent the rest of my working life in the gas industry. My...
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EDF boost their smart meter safety and technology with SMARTester

June 1, 2021

EDF, one of the largest suppliers of electricity and gas to domestic users and small businesses in the UK, is leading the way in smart meter safety with the adoption of SMARTester, a wireless pressure testing system that gives reassurance of precise readings, a searchable database and traceability at your fingertips. By using SMARTester, EDF’s smart meter installers are guided through...
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Steve Vick International Achieve Both Constructionline and ISO Accreditation

May 24, 2021

Steve Vick International (SVI) are delighted to have recently gained not one, but two highly acclaimed accreditations; ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems, as well as Constructionline Gold.  SVI are committed to achieving and adhering to industry-recognised standards in all areas including health and safety, quality, environmental protection and training and...
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SVI Flowstopping techniques used on Mitcham Gas Holder Station Decommissioning Project

April 1, 2021

The Steve Vick International Contract Service team recently assisted JDT Utilities in deactivating a 24” cast iron main, part of the wider Mithcham Gas Holder Station decommissioning project. Using SVI FOAMBAG™ technology, the team attended site on four separate occasions to carry out  flowstopping operations on a 6 metre lateral section of 24” low pressure cast iron main.  Three of...
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Steve Vick International Wins ‘Champion of Champions’, For ESEAL and FBOS, at IGEM & PIG Lions’ Lair Event

March 8, 2021

Steve Vick International are delighted to announce that Andy Hutchison, Technical Support Engineer, won the coveted title of ‘Champion of Champions’ at the recent Lions’ Lair competition, organised by IGEM London, Southern and Eastern Section and the Pipeline industries Guild (PIG). This well attended event, which takes place annually, was held virtually, on the 24th February. The format...
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FBOS Transforming Mains Replacement

February 9, 2021

Steve Vick International’s ground-breaking FOAMBAG Operation on Stubs (FBOS) technique, is the long awaited solution for fully decommissioning mains of engineering difficulty, such as stranded, one way fed, stubs or those found on mains replacement schemes. The FBOS technique fully decommissions mains right up to the last transition joint on mains of 4”-6” in diameter. These sections of...
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SVI PE Branch Saddles and Under Pressure Drill Technology used on new connections at Sellafield

January 26, 2021

SVI were contracted by One Aim – Jacobs, on behalf of Sellafield, the Infrastructure Strategic Alliance (ISA), to install a large diameter PE branch saddle on a 315mm HDPE pipe raw watermain diversion approximately 130 metres in length. The new connection was required so that a new building, under construction, at the Sellafield site could be included in the site fire hydrant network in case...
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SVI produce thousands of gowns for the NHS during pandemic

January 21, 2021

At the beginning of the pandemic, it became clear there was a shortage of PPE for frontline workers.  As an innovative UK based manufacturing business, the team at Steve Vick International were eager to help. The question was, how could they help? It did not take long before the answer became apparent, they could supply gowns to a Bristol hospital.   After investigating...
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A Hatrick of Staff Members Celebrate 20 Years at Steve Vick International

January 7, 2021

Steve Vick International (SVI) are delighted to announce that three staff members are celebrating their 20th year with the company.  Nick Robinson, Wendy Spencer and Shawn Biggs all began their SVI journey in the millennium year of 2000. Nick Robinson started as Chief Engineer in our Rotamole Department and travelled the country promoting SVI’s directional drilling machines.  Meanwhile the...
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