Yorkshire manufacturer Andel delivers flood defence to major UK energy firm

Andel managing director, Peter Double, noted how the firm aims to keep the climate impact of its systems to a minumum.

He said: “We’re very proud of FloodWall as it is made from recycled materials therefore, we encourage clients to use it to improve sustainability and reduce their carbon footprint.

“The concrete used in flood defences represents around 50 per cent of our carbon footprint, therefore our solution is an important alternative in the flood defence market.

“I believe it is everyone’s responsibility to take care of the environment and since it was founded, Andel has been committed to protecting our world for future generations.”

As well as its flood alert and defence systems, Andel is responsible for oil storage, fuel maintenance, sampling, and inspections at more than 50 per cent of all NHS trusts in England. Andel has also installed its Floodline system in prestigious London buildings including the Shard, the Houses of Parliament, the O2, the ‘Walkie Talkie’ building and Canary Wharf.

Two years ago, the firm also pledged to go carbon-zero by 2025.

The Barnsley-based company worked with Clancy who managed the construction and implementation of the flood defence system on behalf of UK Power Networks.

Craig Aust, project manager at Clancy said: “We made the right choice working with Andel on this project. We have worked with them before providing pollution prevention products and maintenance services for the electrical distribution sector. As a safeguard against the increasing risk of flooding, Andel was able to provide a sustainable and cost-effective solution for the Croydon substation, protecting UK Power Networks transformers from the risk of future flooding.”

Earlier this year, the Lord Mayor of Leeds welcomed Andel to the University of Leeds Nexus Innovation Hub and the company won the Manufacturing Innovation at the Made in Sheffield awards.