Meet Lawrence Wretham: Our New Hire Proposals Engineer 22/07/2021 - Lawrence Wretham has recently joined WES as a Proposals Engineer. Lawrence will be assisting Les Bunce in the Hire division. We asked Lawrence a few questions to find out… Continue Reading- Meet Sam Anderson: Our New Student Engineer 08/07/2021 - Sam Anderson, an engineering undergraduate, will be working with WES over the next 13 months as a part of a placement year for his university course. Placement years are a… Continue Reading
New Facility- Announcement 10/06/2021 - WES Ltd are excited to announce the purchase of an additional new facility. Directly next door to the existing WES facility, the 2 units combined will nearly triple our existing… Continue Reading
WES successfully completes assessment for JOSCAR accreditation 01/03/2021 - WES are delighted to announce the successful completion of a 2-stage assessment to become an accredited supplier on Hellios Information's JOSCAR approval register. JOSCAR (the Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register) is… Continue Reading- Christmas Jumper day 18/12/2020 - Today we joined forces with our partners at Ross-shire Engineering for #missionchristmas Cash for Kids charity Christmas Jumper day. Thank you to our employees for their kind donations. As we couldn't have a Christmas… Continue Reading
- Straight A’s for WES 01/12/2020 - Achilles UVDB Verify is an independent audit of an organisation’s Safety, Health, Environment, Quality (SHEQ) management systems and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). We are thrilled to announce our 100% score… Continue Reading
Cyber Essentials Certification 01/09/2020 - WES has successfully gained Cyber Essentials Certification for its IT systems and practices. Cyber Essentials is a government backed scheme and confirms our commitment to security of our data and… Continue Reading
WES Announces Partnership with RSE 23/07/2020 - Basingstoke headquartered chemical dosing specialists WES Ltd today announced an equity investment by leading Scottish engineering group, RSE. Directors Kevin Wheeler and Bob Cook will remain with the business and… Continue Reading
Coronavirus – Service levels and our response *UPDATED* 27/05/2020 - Further to our previous update, we can confirm that WES has begun a phased and managed return to optimum capacity. We have fully reviewed our facilities and working practices in… Continue Reading
It’s All Hands to the Pump During Covid19 24/04/2020 - During these challenging times, WES Ltd, has been doing its bit to help support local charities by manufacturing and delivering hand sanitiser to them. The first batch was delivered to Basingstoke Voluntary… Continue Reading
Coronavirus – Service levels and our response 31/03/2020 - During this unprecedented period, the company is committed to providing an optimum level of service whilst complying with public health guidelines and ensuring the welfare of our employees. Continue Reading
WES Ltd appoints new Sales and Marketing Director 09/01/2020 - WES is delighted to announce the appointment of Graham Ward as Sales and Marketing Director. Graham’s extensive experience includes a number of senior roles working for various SMEs and large organisations in the water, power… Continue Reading
WES creates a great chemical reaction from the Scouts 07/01/2020 - The Scout Association (Scouts) is a fantastic organisation providing young people with a huge range of interesting opportunities and experiences. The children, from Beavers through to Explorers, get to see… Continue Reading
Another successful Achilles audit for WES 20/12/2019 - In mid-November, WES underwent a formal Achilles Utilities Vendor Database (UvDB) assessment. For the 3rd year running, we passed with an exceptionally high score – 99% for activity in our main… Continue Reading
Lewis Tett completes his 3-year WES apprenticeship 16/09/2019 - A huge congratulations to WES apprentice, Lewis Tett, who was presented with his Level 3 NVQ certificate after completing his final module. Lewis, aged 21, started his apprenticeship at another… Continue Reading
The latest portable chemical dosing convenience is cube-shaped 24/05/2019 - Continuous product improvement has led to the launch of DosingCube E, the latest iteration of our distinctive and highly flexible portable dosing system. These compact, fully enclosed, bunded units have… Continue Reading
WES helps Focus Training Group 14/05/2019 - Wayne Daysh, our Electrical Operations Supervisor, recently attended the Elex show and provided Focus Training with a WES Dosing system so that Bernard Collins could demonstrate electrical control systems to… Continue Reading
We see a 20% increase in revenue with ambitious growth strategy 14/03/2019 - Encouraged by another year of expansion and success, we have seen 20% growth in 2018 and are set to support the water industry deliver throughout the next AMP7, as our… Continue Reading
WES problem-solvers set for CHEMUK 2019 13/03/2019 - We look forward to meeting and advising delegates from the chemical industry supply chain and water utilities sector at CHEMUK 2019. This inaugural event, brings together chemical product development, specification,… Continue Reading
What’s in the works for Operations Director Jamie Cole? 18/01/2019 - Jamie Cole joined WES Ltd as Operations Director in July 2018. He takes time out of his busy schedule to share his plans for growth and what he sees… Continue Reading
WES Ltd achieves exceptional results in the UVDB audit 12/12/2018 - A recent Audit of WES Ltd by Achilles shows outstanding results for Health & Safety, Environment, Quality and Corporate Social. We have secured another outstanding result in the Achilles UVDB… Continue Reading
WES awarded Framework Agreement by Thames Water 04/09/2018 - We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a Chemical Dosing Framework Agreement (FA1310 Chemical Dosing Equipment - Lot 2) by Thames Water. The Lot 2 agreement covers… Continue Reading
WES Group appoints new Operations Director 14/08/2018 - We are pleased to announce the appointment of Jamie Cole as Operations Director. This is a newly created role which supports our long-term business growth plans. Jamie has extensive experience… Continue Reading
Selecting the right chemical dosing system 14/08/2018 - A key challenge for system owners is the selection of the right chemical dosing system. With several alternatives in technology and product variants, it can be difficult to know… Continue Reading
Chemical dosing systems hire drives business growth 27/07/2018 - As a result of continued business growth across our four divisions, Chemical Dosing Systems & Projects, Chemical Dosing Products, Servicing & Installation and Equipment Hire, we have expanded our operations.… Continue Reading
WES Group expands its chemical dosing hire fleet 18/07/2018 - WES Group has expanded its short to medium term hire service for containerised chemical dosing systems. The company’s hire service, which was originally introduced to meet demand for a flexible option… Continue Reading
WES Group appointed as UK distributor for Ecolab pumps 16/07/2018 - WES Group, the leading manufacturer of chemical dosing systems for water, wastewater and process applications, has been appointed UK distributor for the complete range of dosing pumps from Ecolab Engineering GmbH.… Continue Reading
WES Group awarded Subcontractor Performance Award 07/06/2018 - We are pleased to announce that we have been awarded a Subcontractor Performance Award for 2017 from JN Bentley. Continue Reading
WES Group to show range of dosing products at Pump Centre Conference 02/05/2018 - We are exhibiting at the Pump Centre Conference this week. The event attracts the UK’s leading manufacturers and suppliers from the utility and water industries and over 1,000 visitors. Continue Reading
Hiring Chemical Dosing Equipment Could Benefit Your Bottom Line 30/04/2018 - Water and wastewater system operators depend on chemical dosing equipment to maintain the quality of production output and ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards. Continue Reading- The importance of chemical dosing cannot be underestimated 12/04/2018 - Download our guide to find out the importance of chemical dosing system. Precise, consistent and controllable dosing is essential to maintaining quality, managing costs and complying with regulations. Continue Reading
PORTABLE CHEMICAL DOSING GIVES PLANT MANAGERS FLEXIBILITY 20/03/2018 - WES Group, one of the UK’s leading designers, developers and manufacturers of chemical dosing technology, announces the introduction of the company’s portable DosingCube. Continue Reading
Benefits of hiring chemical dosing systems 20/02/2018 - Download our white paper to find out the benefits of hiring containerised chemical dosing plant and equipment. It highlights how water companies can manage short to medium term requirements for… Continue Reading
Successful external audit for WES Ltd by Achilles UVDB 09/02/2018 - WES Group, the UK’s leading designer, developer and manufacturer of chemical dosing systems, is pleased to announce that the company has achieved another successful external audit from Achilles UVDB. Continue Reading- New Hire Service From WES Group Cuts the Cost of Chemical Dosing 05/02/2018 - WES Group, one of the UK's leading designers, developers and manufacturers of chemical dosing technology, has expanded its service for the short to medium term hire of containerised chemical dosing… Continue Reading
Top Tips for… Chemical Dosing 02/02/2018 - Chemical dosing is a critical element of water and wastewater treatment, and while most users choose to invest in their own dosing equipment, there are a number of circumstances where… Continue Reading
New hire service from WES Group cuts the cost of chemical dosing 17/01/2018 - WES Group, one of the UK’s leading designers, developers and manufacturers of chemical dosing technology, has expanded its service for the short to medium term hire of containerised chemical dosing… Continue Reading
WES CONTINUES TO INVEST AND INNOVATE 21/11/2017 - At WES, our Business Excellence model drives us to continually seek innovation, improve our performance and increase our capability. We are now using a high-tech automated fusion welding machine to… Continue Reading
WES ARE PROUD TO BE THE MAIN SUPPLIER OF CHEMICAL DOSING SYSTEMS ON THIS PROJECT 19/09/2017 - Mayflower Project Article #chemicalknowhow Continue Reading
Congratulations to Scott Proverbs, Project Engineer 14/09/2017 - Scott has been with WES since he was a young apprentice in 2008. He finished his apprenticeship in 2012 and won the Pump Centre Young Engineer award in 2016.… Continue Reading
Welcome to our 2 new apprentices 07/09/2017 - We are proud to announce that we have 2 new apprentice Mechanical Engineers, Philip and Shannon, supported by SETA college in Southampton. Their first 24 weeks will be at college… Continue Reading
WES ACHIEVE SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO ISO9001:2015 & FIRST CERTIFICATION TO ISO14001:2015 25/07/2017 - We are delighted to have successfully transitioned our Quality Management systems to ISO 9001:2015 and for the first time certification to ISO 14001:2015 for our Environmental systems. Assessments by… Continue Reading
We are delighted to welcome Karen Lockhart as our Management Accountant 29/06/2017 - Karen's role is to bring more accountancy expertise in-house and to take on the role previously filled by Adrian Bartlett who retires at the end of 2017, following 28 years… Continue Reading- MAJOR CONTRACT AWARD FOR WES 13/06/2017 - The new Mayflower Water Treatment Works, currently under construction, is the flagship project in South West Water’s 2015-2020 business plan. The new works will replace the outdated treatment works at… Continue Reading
Our stand at the Pump Centre Exhibition is looking good 11/05/2017 - Continue Reading
Come and see us at the Pump Centre Exhibition in Telford, Stand F27 on 11 May 2017 09/05/2017 - Continue Reading- WES Hire Department reacts again 26/04/2017 - Following a call from Thames Water regarding a problem at Aldershot Sewage Treatment Works, WES Hire Department reacted and within 72 hours mobilised 2 x 5000 litre tanks which will be linked… Continue Reading
- Six of the best! 06/04/2017 - WES delivered a successful project in late 2016 to design, build, install and commission complete SeaQuest dosing systems at 5 separate sites for South East Water. SeaQuest is a proprietary… Continue Reading
- WES are all over the place… 10/03/2017 - ….in a good way! Our engineering, workshop and site teams have high levels of activity, supporting the water Industry in every corner of Britain and beyond. After our record year… Continue Reading
- WES welcomes John McKay 04/01/2017 - We are delighted to welcome John McKay as Senior Engineering & Contracts Manager. John is responsible for ex-works delivery of all projects and contracts and leads the project management, engineering… Continue Reading