Leading flood protection specialists M3 Floodtec received BS 851188 Kitemark Certificate in recognition of its anti flood airbricks at the 2021 Flood Expo last week.
The award was presented by Richard Gurney and Jo Wood from BSI, the UK national standards body.
M3 Floodtec was one of a number of firms within the flood prevention sector showcasing its range of products at the 2021 Flood Expo at the Birmingham NEC last week, all of which had been tested to the new flood standard BS 851188.
The Flood Expo is the UK’s largest flood prevention exhibition aimed at bringing together the most innovative products and progressive flood professionals in a bid to help improve awareness of the best ways to ensure that flooding is predicted, prevented, and managed.
Writing on LinkedIn following its latest recognition, M3 Floodtec said: "Delighted to receive the first BS 851188 Kitemark Certificate for our Anti Flood Airbricks today at Flood Expo 2021."
M3 Floodtec manufacture and supply a wide range of products, able to cater to domestic as well as industrial and commercial establishments.
Its aim is to protect all potential avenues for properties to flood both above and below ground.
"Our vision is to provide world-class flood-defence protection to the general public, business owners, local authorities and councils, housing associations, infrastructure providers and operators and the Environment Agency at an affordable price and, above all, to offer an unparalleled level of customer service," managing director Peter Marchant told The Parliamentary Review.
"Our drive is to develop intelligent and passive systems that provide solutions to dealing with flood situations faced by people all over the country."
Around 5.2 million properties in England are at risk of flooding. However, with the right preparation, one can manage the risks and improve flood resiliency.
Flooding is often described as something that one cannot predict or prevent. However, you can prepare your home and finances to stand up to the shock.
This homeowners’ guide can be used to find out the risks in your area, create a flood safety plan, and protect your finances.
