At Caley Water, we take pride in our continuous drive for excellence—both in the technical solutions we deliver and in fostering a culture of learning across our team. A shining example of this was our recent lunchtime seminar, when Hydro International joined us to share its innovative portfolio and explore how their technology can support our design work in surface water management.
Who is Hydro International?
Hydro International – now part of the CRH group – is a global leader in water-management engineering, with over 40 years of experience supplying advanced products and expert services to municipal, industrial and construction sectors Headquartered in Clevedon, UK, and operating in more than 40 countries via 80+ distribution partners, Hydro is recognised for its excellence in flood risk reduction, stormwater treatment and flow control.
Their product line-up includes well‑known solutions such as the Hydro‑Brake® vortex flow controllers, Downstream Defender® hydrodynamic separators, Up‑Flo™ filters, combined-sewer‑overflow screening and inlet works equipment – all contributing to smarter, more sustainable drainage design and environmental protection.
Why this matters to Caley Water
As a specialist environmental and hydraulic consultancy based in Edinburgh, we at Caley Water are committed to promoting best‑in‑class solutions in our flood‑risk modelling and surface water design services. Our in‑house hydraulic modellers use Innovyze modelling software and combine robust data collection, survey‐management, and design expertise to deliver tailored assessments—from surface water separation strategies to SUDS design .
Hydro International’s product demonstrations align perfectly with our mission: offering high-performance, low‑maintenance and space‑efficient systems that integrate smoothly into SuDS and wider surface water management proposals.
The Seminar: A Recipe for Collaboration and Growth
Held over an informal lunch, the session provided our staff with a deep dive into Hydro’s engineering philosophy, key product features and real-world case studies. We welcomed a technical expert from Hydro International, who walked the team through various scenarios—such as how the Downstream Defender® can be specified to capture sediment, oils and floatables, or how the Hydro‑Brake® Optimum can regulate flows in sewer and stormwater systems.
This was not a marketing exercise—it was a learning opportunity. Our team asked detailed questions about sizing, maintenance, installation constraints, and software tools. These insights will directly support our technical design proposals and enhance our ability to recommend optimal solutions to clients.
Investing in People—and Performance
At Caley Water, staff development isn’t just encouraged; it’s embedded in our culture. Lunchtime seminars are a regular and free part of our internal development programme—designed to expose our team to industry leaders, share practical know‑how, and broaden horizons. It’s how we ensure that every hydraulic modeller and engineer is equipped to bring emerging technologies into their design toolkit.
Thank you to Hydro International for partnering with us in this knowledge exchange, and to every team member who joined in with enthusiasm. Better tools, better learning, better design—working together to deliver smarter water infrastructure.