News
Saving lives one step at a time
In July we launched The Sapphire Foundation, giving our employees the chance to put forward a charity of their choice for us to support. We have had an overwhelming number of nominations and we are very proud to have donated and fundraised for six charities since our launch.
We’ve introduced eco-friendly repair material that’s halved our carbon footprint!
In addition to the circular economies it delivers, the material is also waterproof, void less, extremely hard wearing, has zero waste, and is able to be heated and mixed directly at the job site.
An exciting partnership sees Sapphire take cybersecurity to a new level
Cyber criminals do not follow a 9 – 5 working day and we need to ensure Sapphire Utility Solutions is monitored and protected 24/7, therefore we have recently partnered with Sapphire Cyber Security to manage our security operations.
Promoting water efficiency in the community with United Utilities
Our team recently maintained and preserved local green space in The Wirrral by building and installing planters and two water butts. The water butts will fill up with rain water, reducing the use of drinking water and saving money.
Sapphire rebuilds 20m sewer over a river with Yorkshire Water
Our team recently completed a sewer repair following a storm which badly damaged its supports within the Huddersfield countryside.
‘Stop the Block’ in Wigan with United Utilities
Our team took part in the United Utilities Eco Action day to help Stop the Block in Wigan! We were joined by Ipsum, Storm Shephards, Wigan Council and Groundwork to showcase all that we do to help their local community have freely flowing sewers.
Sapphire working proudly with Network Plus and United Utilities in our Intelligent Collaborative Partnership
Sapphire have been proud to take part in an initiative with United Utilities and Network Plus which has realised the huge benefits of working collaboratively together as a single entity.
Councillor praises our team
We quickly devised a method to carry out a successful repair and reduce the potential of surface water flooding in the future, as well as taking great care regarding any environmental issues that may occur during such a complex repair.
Coaching our work experience candidates to be future industry leaders
At Sapphire we believe our role in society extends beyond charitable giving, it starts with shaping the minds of our future generation of industry leaders.
£500,000 investment in workshop facilities to maintain our specialist fleet
We have recently invested £500,000 in our workshop facilities at Bamber Bridge to maintain our specialist fleet for United Utilities. Five technicians will work on a 24/7/365 basis servicing our fleet to ensure it is well maintained to deliver our critical maintenance activities.