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27 Aug 2026

Protecting Water Supplies: Why Every Drop Matters During Drought

Posted by Penny Gibbs

Recent rain may have brought some welcome relief, but England’s water resources remain under significant pressure. As of 18th August, reservoir storage across England had fallen to 62.6%. This was 16.3% below average for the time of year. Around 71% of England was in drought, with seven major reservoirs recording exceptionally low storage. Protecting the […]

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28 Jul 2026

How Floating Balls Helped Reduce Heat Loss and Evaporation in Chromate Treatment Tanks

Posted by Penny Gibbs

Open process tanks play a vital role in many chemical processing and electroplating plants, but they also create ongoing operational challenges. Heat escapes from the liquid surface, evaporation increases chemical consumption, and vapour can affect both working conditions and operating costs. While these losses are often accepted as part of the process, simple changes can […]

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12 May 2026

Reducing Heat Loss, Fumes and Evaporation with a Floating Cover of Croffles

Posted by Penny Gibbs

Open process tanks create unavoidable losses in chemical processing and electroplating plants. Heat escapes from the liquid surface, vapour and fumes affect the workplace, and evaporation can drive ongoing chemical loss. Over time, these factors can increase operating costs, make temperature control harder, and reduce comfort for operators. Croffles offer a straightforward approach to these […]

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05 Mar 2026

Shade Balls for Reservoirs: A Simple Approach to Evaporation Control and Algal Reduction

Posted by Penny Gibbs

Across the UK, reservoir and open water storage management is under increasing pressure. Climate change is shifting rainfall patterns, dry spells are lasting longer, and demand continues to rise. Even with essential work like infrastructure upgrades and leak detection, two stubborn challenges remain right at the surface of open water storage: evaporation loss and algae […]

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