Two of the water sector’s leading equipment and service providers have put a new collaborative agreement in place to provide the water companies with a faster turnaround and added value in the run-up to AMP6.
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As the industry gears up to minimise total costs of operation and get the most out of existing assets, Ovivo and M&N Electrical & Mechanical Services Limited have announced that they will work together to offer customers quality-engineered OEM replacement parts for Ovivo’s mechanical equipment - and a fast response to repairs, refurbishments or service needs - on or off site.
Speaking for Ovivo, a world leader in engineered water treatment products that brings together some of the world’s most established brands, Vice President, UK Municipal Alex Lloyd said:
“At a crucial time for the industry this is a positive move that will definitely help the water companies meet their AMP6 requirements. We invest a considerable amount of resource into the design and manufacture of our equipment and spare parts to ensure that our customers are always supplied with a quality product that meets requirements, so this new agreement will ensure a timely, professional service - and importantly give total confidence that they are being provided with the very best OEM parts and service”.
As part of the new agreement, Ovivo has also granted Certified Service Provider status to M&N in the provision of servicing across selected geographical regions.
M&N general manager Stuart Spinney added:
“This collaborative agreement, which has been reached after working with Ovivo for many years, is good news all round. Water companies can rest assured that their equipment, such as inlet works, are protected, robust and operationally efficient, with the right parts and with no delays”.
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