{"id":415,"date":"2025-07-31T10:24:19","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T10:24:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caleywater.co.uk\/blog\/?p=415"},"modified":"2025-07-31T10:25:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T10:25:19","slug":"learning-in-action-hydro-international-lunch-learn-at-caley-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caleywater.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/07\/31\/learning-in-action-hydro-international-lunch-learn-at-caley-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning in Action: Hydro International \u201cLunch & Learn\u201d at Caley Water"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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At Caley Water, we take pride in our continuous drive for excellence\u2014both 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<\/strong> joined us to share its innovative portfolio and explore how their technology can support our design work in surface water management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who is Hydro International?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Hydro International \u2013 now part of the CRH group \u2013 is a global leader in water-management engineering, with over 40\u202fyears 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their product line-up includes well\u2011known solutions such as the\u202fHydro\u2011Brake\u00ae vortex flow controllers, Downstream Defender\u00ae hydrodynamic separators, Up\u2011Flo\u2122 filters, combined-sewer\u2011overflow screening and inlet works equipment \u2013 all contributing to smarter, more sustainable drainage design and environmental protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why this matters to Caley Water<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

As a specialist environmental and hydraulic consultancy based in Edinburgh, we at Caley Water are committed to promoting best\u2011in\u2011class solutions in our flood\u2011risk modelling and surface water design services. Our in\u2011house hydraulic modellers use Innovyze modelling software and combine robust data collection, survey\u2010management, and design expertise to deliver tailored assessments\u2014from surface water separation strategies to SUDS design .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hydro International\u2019s product demonstrations align perfectly with our mission: offering high-performance, low\u2011maintenance and space\u2011efficient systems that integrate smoothly into SuDS and wider surface water management proposals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Seminar: A Recipe for Collaboration and Growth<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Held over an informal lunch, the session provided our staff with a deep dive into Hydro\u2019s 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\u2014such as how the Downstream Defender\u00ae can be specified to capture sediment, oils and floatables, or how the Hydro\u2011Brake\u00ae Optimum can regulate flows in sewer and stormwater systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was not a marketing exercise\u2014it 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Investing in People\u2014and Performance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At Caley Water, staff development isn\u2019t just encouraged; it\u2019s embedded in our culture. Lunchtime seminars are a regular and free<\/strong> part of our internal development programme\u2014designed to expose our team to industry leaders, share practical know\u2011how, and broaden horizons. It\u2019s how we ensure that every hydraulic modeller and engineer is equipped to bring emerging technologies into their design toolkit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2014working together to deliver smarter water infrastructure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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