B&D Plastics, the Colchester and Aldridge-based specialist in plastic pressure pipework systems, is celebrating its first anniversary as part of Flowmax Group. It is already seeing major opportunities as the water industry’s new five-year investment cycle, Asset Management Period (AMP) 8, gathers momentum.
Founded in 1999 in Colchester, B&D Plastics has built a reputation as a trusted partner to the UK’s water treatment and chemical processing sectors. The company, which employs 16 people across its two sites, is now gearing up for growth as part of Flowmax.
B&D Plastics stocks and distributes specialist plastic pipework systems that convey fluids ranging from potable water to highly aggressive chemicals for use in industry and building service sectors. Its major customers include a number of leading tier one mechanical and electrical contractors that work in conjunction with the UK’s water utility companies.
The business is already engaged on multi-million-pound projects and expects activity to accelerate significantly as AMP 8 unlocks investment from the utilities sector. Alongside organic growth, B&D Plastics is also exploring new distribution hubs as well as acquisitions in strategically important markets. Additional hires are planned to support the expansion.
Dave Edge, Managing Director of B&D Plastics, said: “Becoming part of Flowmax has given us the strength and credibility to go after larger contracts that were previously out of reach. We’re still very much running the business day to day, but with the backing of a larger group we have access to capital, expertise and a wider network of opportunities.
“As we look ahead, I have real confidence in the business, our people and our customers – as we open up a brighter future with Flowmax.”
Graham Morrell, CEO of Flowmax, added: “B&D Plastics has been a fantastic addition to the group, helping us diversify into the water treatment sector at exactly the right time. Under Dave’s leadership the business has performed strongly in our first year together, building on long-standing customer relationships while preparing to capture the opportunities of AMP 8. We look forward to supporting B&D Plastics’ growth journey in the years ahead, which will include our expansion into new markets.”
B&D Plastics’ integration into Flowmax reflects the group’s broader strategy of partnering with exceptional owner-managed businesses in fluid technologies. Founded in 1997, Flowmax now operates 15 businesses across the UK and Europe with combined revenues of £75m.
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