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    We are thrilled to have been selected as WINNERS of the UKSTT Awards, Small Renovation category 2025!

    Our Picote Flexi-Sliplining Project in Beaulieu, UK was in partnership with Southern Water and Cappagh Browne. Read all about it in our blog below...

    October 9, 2025 2:56:12 PM EEST
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    1 The stacked pipes have a very small work site footprint prior to the welding process.
    Flexi Sliplining wins award at UKSTT 2025
    2 Left to right: Steven Richardson, Dan Holmes and Andy Kibblewhite who were all part of the original project onsite in Beaulieu, UK.
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    3 The disruption to local traffic and wildlife was minimal, no lead-in trenches were needed as the flexible pipe is sent in through the existing manholes!
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    4 Award event held at Tortworth Court near Bristol: Left to Right: Steven (Junior Technical Trainer), Steph (Marketing and Communications Manager), Dawn (Senior Director), Dan and Andy (Senior Technical Trainers).
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    5 Close up of the pulling head which as you can see, remains open, allowing the pipe to be installed in a live, flowing pipe. This saves significant costs because no over-pumping is needed!
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    6 The whole process was completed with very little noise or disruption.

    The Picote UK Team attended the Awards Ceremony in Bristol on 2nd October 2025 and were delighted to win! It was a wonderful event and we all enjoyed catching up with colleagues in the Trenchless Industry. Special thanks go to Dawn Greig (Senior Director) for compiling our successful award entry. 

    Read the full blog here! 

    And watch our video on YouTube... 

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    For more information about this system, please head to https://www.picotegroup.com/products/picote-flexi-sliplining