Rooted in family values
and community spirit
SVI delivers sustainable trenchless technologies, equipment hire, and specialist contract services. Through innovation and care, we help communities renew vital infrastructure responsibly, reducing environmental impact and building a more sustainable future for generations to come.
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Our purpose
Our purpose is to create safer, more sustainable utility solutions that protect both people and the planet, while upholding the family values of care, integrity, and collaboration that have guided SVI since the beginning.
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Our mission
Our mission is to safeguard the people who build and maintain our essential infrastructure, providing innovative trenchless solutions that prioritise operator safety while supporting the communities we serve through care, collaboration, and sustainable progress.
Our story
Four Decades of Integrity, Innovation, and Family Values
Since 1981, Steve and Angela Vick have grown Steve Vick International from a home-based family venture into a trusted, innovative business. Guided by safety, integrity, and family values, we pioneered live gas mains insertion and expanded into multiple industries. Four decades on, we remain committed to protecting customers and supporting the families within our Steve Vick community.
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1981
Steve Vick International was founded by the current chairman, Steve Vick, who saw an opportunity to develop ways of safely sealing off gas mains and services using expanding resin foams under ‘live’ conditions. The company was initially a husband and wife team, with Steve and Angela working together from their home in Norton St Phillip, Somerset.
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1982
The move to the Old Malthouse and early product development. It was during these early days that Steve Vick International pioneered Live Mains Insertion, an innovative cast iron mains replacement technique that ensures customers’ gas supply is uninterrupted throughout the insertion process.
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1984
The birth of contracting providing on-site solutions to a wide variety of pipe renewal problems with a rapid call out service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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1987
As a result of British Gas granting the company a license to market Live Mains Insertion techniques worldwide, SVI start to work outside the UK.
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1988
Pipe Equipment Ltd set up in Bradford On Avon in 1988.
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1989
In 1984, British Gas granted the company a license to market Live Mains Insertion techniques worldwide. As a result, the business thrived and in 1989 moved to larger premises in Bath.
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1990
Steve Vick set up SFL in Denmark to sell products in Scandinavia, Germany and Eastern Europe. Steve Vick also sets up Steve Vick France based in La Rochelle.
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1993
As of 1993, all members of the Steve Vick Group of Companies: Steve Vick Limited, Pipe Equipment LTD, SEALPIPE, Steve Vick France, S.F.L International A/S began trading as Steve Vick International.
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1997
SVI sold 14 Rotamole for Directional Drilling to Mitsubishi in Japan.
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1990's
SVI take their first steps into the nuclear industry. One of the first jobs in the nuclear industry involved filling contaminated pipework at Winfrith Power Station.
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2000's
Directional drilling products are exported to 25 countries before SVI cease production. 34 staff employed within the business.
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2000's
Development of the large diameter pipe handlers and diversification into the water industry.
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2000's
The range of Keel cutters are introduced to the company.
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2010
SVI develop the mini pipe handler, CRACKERJACK and Rapid Window Cutter. 38 staff employed within the business.
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2010
SVI introduce the SMARTester, digital manometer. In 2020, 77 staff were employed in the business.
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2014
SVI move into new premises in Bradford On Avon.
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2020
EDF adopt SMARTester equipping their workforce with the latest technology to help guarantee a safe smart metre installation.
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2021
SVI celebrate its 40th anniversary.
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2023
SVI launch PE Pipe Cutter for circumferential cutting of large diameter PE.
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2023
SVI open depot in Slough.
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2025
118 staff employed within the business.
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2025
Leigh depot relocated to larger premises on George Moss Industrial Estate.
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2025
SVI opens depot in March.
Fast forward to the numbers today
Over 40 years on, Steve Vick International has grown from a home-based family venture into a leading innovator across gas, water, and nuclear industries. With multiple signature technologies, over a hundred skilled employees, and a global reach, we continue to put safety, quality, and reliability first.
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0Distributors covering 10 countries
0Customers to date
£ 0in donations to charity since July 2006
0contracting jobs carried out since 2006
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Be Part of the SVI Family
Like what you see? We’d love for you to join the SVI family! We’re always on the lookout for passionate, talented people who share our values and enthusiasm for what we do.
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Your Next Chapter Awaits
Take a look at our Careers page to explore our current opportunities – your next chapter with SVI could be just around the corner.
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