Wales & West Utilities Celebrates Milestone Acquisition of Steve Vick International Trailers

April 3, 2024

Wales & West Utilities (WWU) has proudly announced the acquisition of 128 trailers from industry leader Steve Vick International (SVI) over the past three years, significantly enhancing operations for its gas mains replacement programme across Wales and the south west of England. These acquisitions are a testament to WWU's commitment to reducing environmental impact while enhancing...
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Steve Vick International Celebrates Grand Opening of New Slough Depot with Open Days

October 17, 2023

Steve Vick International (SVI), a leading provider of trenchless repair and replacement solutions for underground pipes, proudly announces the official opening of its new Slough depot. This expansion marks a significant milestone in the company's growth strategy and its ongoing commitment to providing high-quality service to customers across the UK. To commemorate the opening of the Slough...
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Pipeline Industries Guild and Steve Vick International (SVI) Showcase Latest Innovations at “The Transition from Gas to Water Showcase”

September 13, 2023

Last Thursday, the Pipeline Industries Guild and Steve Vick International (SVI) came together to host an exciting event titled "The Transition from Gas to Water Showcase." This collaboration, featuring a range of pioneering products and techniques, signifies a significant stride towards breaking down industry boundaries and forging connections between the worlds of gas and water. The event...
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PE Electrofusion Live Head Approved by Cadent Gas

July 28, 2022

Steve Vick International (SVI) is delighted to announce its’ PE Electrofusion Live Head, a successful NIA project in collaboration with Cadent Gas, has been approved for use. The new PE Live Head is internally electrofused, offering a streamlined shape with the Live Head sitting flush with the PE.  This allows for easy insertion and makes negotiating bends less challenging.  The purpose of...
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Steve Vick Win Company of the Year at the IGEM & EUA Awards

May 23, 2022

Steve Vick International (SVI) are pleased to announce that they won the coveted award of Company of the Year 2022 at the Gas Industry Awards Lunch, organised by IGEM and the EUA. There was stiff competition for this prestigious title with both SGN and United Living Infrastructure Services also reaching the final however, the judges decided to crown SVI the winners. The judges commented that...
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SVI Appoint New Non-Executive Director to Their Board

May 4, 2022

Steve Vick International (SVI) are pleased to announce that Barry McNicholas has been appointed as a non-executive director to their board of directors. Steve and Barry first met in the late eighties when Barry joined his family company McNicholas Construction who were for many years one of SVI’s principal customers in the gas industry. With Barry’s experience as CEO of a large family...
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Steve Vick International Wins Coveted Trophy at IGEM Lions’ Lair Event

April 5, 2022

The popular London Showcase and Lions’ Lair took place on 10th February 2022.  Steve Vick International (SVI) presented one of their latest innovations, FBOS (Foambag Operation on Stubs), and won the coveted Tommy McNicholas Shield. FBOS is a method of replacing short lengths of T1 stubs, stranded mains, or those found on mains replacement schemes. For diameters of 4” up to 6”,...
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EDF build on SMARTester success

March 9, 2022

EDF, one of the largest suppliers of electricity and gas to domestic users and small businesses in the UK, led the way in smart meter safety back in 2020 by adopting SMARTester. The use of the devices, by EDF engineers, has been so successful that 1000 SMARTesters have now been made available to their contractors. SMARTester, a wireless pressure testing system that gives reassurance of precise...
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Steve Vick International Export Trailers to Pipeserv in Australia

December 22, 2021

Pipeserv, Steve Vick International’s Distributor in Australia, has recently taken delivery of two SVI  Pipe Coil Trailers, a 50/90 and a 125/160 model which are designed to safely transport and dispense coiled PE pipe. The 125/160 Pipe Coil Trailer has been sold to a gas distribution network (GDN) in South Australia who currently have a project comprising a 20km network of gas pipeline that...
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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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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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