As extreme weather events and flood risk continue to rise across the UK, the need for effective, practical and readily available property flood resilience (PFR) solutions has never been greater. Fernco is pleased to announce it has recently become an official member of the International Property Flood Resilience Association (IPFRA), reinforcing its long-standing commitment to supporting [...]
As 2025 draws to a close, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on the year gone by and set our sights on the year ahead. At Fernco, this has been a year of meaningful action, practical learning, and renewed commitment to supporting communities in the face of increasing flood risk. Flooding in the UK [...]
When heavy rain and extreme weather turn rivers and estuaries into overflowing hazards, Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole (BCP) Council is on the front line. Their teams respond quickly to protect housing estates, car parks, and retail areas from flooding – but traditional methods, like sandbags, have made the job slow, messy, and expensive in [...]
Fernco Champions Flood Preparedness During Flood Action Week As climate change continues to intensify rainfall and increase the risk of flooding, this year’s Flood Action Week provided an important opportunity to shine a spotlight on flood resilience. Fernco, a leading supply partner of flood protection products - stepped up its efforts across the UK, working [...]
Fernco Calls for Nationwide Awareness of PFR Beyond Flood Action Week 2025 As climate change increases the risk of flooding – and the country is in for a wetter-than-usual autumn – it is more important than ever to cast a spotlight on this issue. Fernco, a leading supply partner of flood protection products, is [...]
Fernco is refreshing its commitment to protecting homes and businesses from rising flood risks by supporting the government’s Be Flood Ready initiative. With one in four UK properties expected to be at risk by 2050, and flood alerts currently in place across the country as we head towards “a wetter, windier autumn than usual”, proactive [...]
Recognised for his outstanding professionalism and contribution to the merchants and civils sector in his early career, Fernco’s rising star Declan Taylor has been awarded the 2025 BMF Young Supplier Achiever. This prestigious award was presented by the Builders Merchants Federation at the Building & Marketing Excellence Awards on 18 September. These awards highlight the young [...]
Transforming the experience of its merchant customers, Fernco, specialist manufacturer to the civils and drainage, plumbing and flood protection sectors, has launched its brand-new Product Information Management (PIM) system. This platform is designed to centrally store high-quality product information and digital assets into a single, user-friendly portal. With instant access via the Fernco Portal, its [...]
The UK water industry is entering a pivotal period with Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8), a five-year initiative aimed at addressing key challenges in water infrastructure. With a record £88 billion investment allocated by Ofwat, AMP8 aims to reduce harm from storm overflows, cut leakage by 17%, reduce sewer flooding in homes by 27%, and [...]
