Pump Hire News & Industry Insights

21 Nov

Historic warship undergoes major refit courtesy of Sykes Pumps

With a broad array of pumps available for hire across the entire country, we are frequently adapting complex solutions tailored
31 Oct

Civil contractor seeks temporary pumping equipment

At Sykes Pumps, we regularly liaise with engineering companies in order to provide the best solution to their clients’ problems.
7 Oct

Sykes Pumps launch new Hydraset range

As the UK’s largest pump hire company, Sykes Pumps are constantly looking to enhance and modernise their extensive range of
22 Sep
Blast furnace in North-East requires substitute pump

Blast furnace in North-East requires substitute pump

At Sykes Pumps, we pride ourselves on delivering bespoke pump solutions tailored to the precise requirements of our clients. From
4 Sep

New medium head pumps set for launch

Sykes Pumps are pleased to announce that the new MH150/100 pump set has recently been added to our hire fleet,
18 Jul

Sykes Pumps sign up for another year with Ebbsfleet United

Sykes Pumps are delighted to confirm the continuation of our commercial agreement with Ebbsfleet United Football Club following the team’s
16 Jul

Sykes Pumps assists wind farm project in Essex

When wind turbines are constructed on farmland or open spaces, it is imperative that water is removed from the excavations
11 Jun

Sykes Pumps assist with ballasting process on the River Tees

A heavy transport company specialising in the movement of burdensome loads required our assistance for a large-scale project
9 Apr

Underground vault in London requires pumping

An underground vault in Camden, North London, required draining after a five-year build-up of water left the premises flooded. The
2 Apr

Military hospital in Hampshire requires sediment removal

An underground tank at a military hospital in Hampshire required large quantities of silt removed, in order to free up
17 Mar

Electric Substation requires emergency aid from Sykes submersible pump hire

An electric substation in rural Berkshire required immediate assistance after a relentless barrage of rainfall caused flooding in the area.
12 Mar

Submersible Sykes Pumps aid anaerobic digestion system

A waste water solutions company in eastern England contacted Sykes Pumps following the failure of their existing pumps on site.
28 Feb

The wettest winter in 250 years – a visual representation of the rainfall

Much of the South of England experienced the heaviest rainfall for nearly 250 years this winter. From December 2013 to
15 Jan

Sykes Pumps dredge boatyard in Devon

Dredging is a process undertaken with the purpose of gathering up sediment from the bottom of the sea and disposing
3 Jan

Andrews Sykes emergency service helps avoid Christmas day flood

Whilst most of us were at home preparing for Christmas festivities, the staff at Andrews Sykes, Charlton depot, in South
31 Dec

Sykes Pumps create magical waterfall on film set

An exciting fantasy action film to be released in 2014, starring Johnny Depp and produced by Walt Disney Pictures, involved
27 Dec

Water purification process speeds up using Sykes Pumps

A well-known UK water authority recently undertook some reconstruction work on its water purification system. The system currently in place
19 Nov

Sykes Pumps support regeneration project in Derbyshire

Sykes Pumps were recently involved in a regeneration project in Derbyshire. A ÂŁ35 million pound transformation of a Grade I
7 Aug

Environment Agency working to save fish stocks

The recent heatwave hasn’t just been having an effect on people - the Environment Agency have been reporting hundreds of
29 Jul

We did wonder if the party had started a bit early at Glasto…

When we were asked to provide pumping advice and equipment during the driest period for many years, it all seemed
25 Jun

Government and Insurers' Deal Still Unresolved – Increased Premiums Now 'High Risk'

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