Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England.

Hy-Ram team at IFAT in Munich. Managing Director Tim Hallam in the middle.

Following the acquisition of WCI earlier this year, Hy-Ram Engineering is Uniwater’s second acquisition in the UK.

Hy-Ram Engineering develops, manufactures and hires out tools and products used to connect, isolate and repair pressurised water mains without interrupting supply. Many of Hy-Rams proprietary products have become a market standard in the UK and are frequently specified in tenders. Customers include water utilities, Tier-1 contractors and wholesalers across the country.

Carl Berglund, Head of UK and Business Area Director at Uniwater commented:

“Hy-Ram has now joined Uniwater, and we are proud and humbled by what this means for both of us. Tim Hallam and his team combine technical depth with real integrity. With AMP8 and AMP9 driving sustained investment in water networks and maintenance, Hy-Ram gives us a strong platform to grow in the UK.”

Founded in 1976, Hy-Ram Engineering is a leading specialist company in design and manufacturing of specialist equipment and tooling for plastic and metallic distribution pipelines for the water sector. From its HQ in Mansfield and hire depots in Bury and Enfield, its 56 employees serve customers across the UK, the company is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year Tim Hallam will continue as Managing Director, leading the business into its next chapter.

Tim Hallam, Managing Director of Hy-Ram Engineering said:

“For fifty years, we have built Hy-Ram Engineering on quality products, technical know-how and close relationships with our customers. I genuinely believe Uniwater is a fantastic fit for us. Our relationships go back many years, and I’m confident we’ve found the right partner to take the business forward. I’m positive that I’ve put Hy-Ram into the best possible hands.”