Part of the family-owned JOUBEAUX Group, a French civil engineering business founded in 1988 and recognised for its pipeline inspection and repair services, OVERPIPE UK  was created after CEO Yannick JOUBEAUX was asked by GAZ DE FRANCE to develop new mechanical protection concepts to reduce third-party activity risks, which account for around 50% of pipeline damage in France.

OVERPIPE UK was established by Fisher German LLP, which brings 37 years of direct experience in pipeline damage risk mitigation for many of the UK’s leading onshore fuel, gas and chemical pipeline operators and products are distributed exclusively in the UK and Ireland by OVERPIPE UK, under an exclusive distribution agreement with OVERPIPE.  

How OVERPIPE UK helps prevent third-party damage to buried utilities

• OVERPIPE is recognised as a reliable partner by major oil and gas pipeline owners around the world
• Its plates and mesh are used by leading pipeline construction contractors, with thousands of metres installed since the products entered the market in 2009

Benefits of OVERPIPE products 

OVERPIPE products provide rapid, cost-effective protection designed to reduce damage risk, improve safety and support efficient installation:

• Third-party activity causes around 50% of all damage to underground assets
• Independently certified by Bureau Veritas to deliver a 99% risk reduction factor
• A low-cost solution that provides immediate physical barrier protection
• Up to 50% cheaper than alternative solutions due to innovative material design
• Fast to install, helping reduce disruption and improve on-site efficiency

Craig Martin, Sales Manager, OVERPIPE UK said ‘OVERPIPE UK is delighted to join EUA Utility Networks and become part of an organisation that plays an important role in supporting collaboration and innovation across the utilities sector. As part of Fisher German, LSBUD and Linewatch, we are committed to helping deliver safer, more efficient and more sustainable utility infrastructure solutions.

‘We look forward to working with fellow members, sharing expertise and contributing to the future development of the UK utility network.’

Debbie Mitchell, Director, EUA Utility Networks added, ‘We are thrilled to welcome OVERPIPE UK to EUA Utility Networks. Their decision to join reflects a clear commitment to strengthening their position within the utilities sector, collaborating with industry stakeholders and promoting innovative buried asset protection solutions. We look forward to working with them as they contribute to safety and best-practice initiatives, support continued business growth through enhanced networking and industry engagement, and become an active part of our wider utility networks community.’

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