December 2012: Interflow Win’s the Motor Vehicle Risk Management Award, 2012

RMAdvancer is an awards program by VERO to recognise and reward a company’s systems, processes and activities undertaken to minimise loss, injury, damage and/or legal liability arising from the use of motor vehicles.

Interflow has over the last 8 years, implemented and improved upon its planned, comprehensive and continuous approach to safety. This was clearly reflected in the Judge’s comments that the company showed “A clear understanding of who their key stakeholders are and their expectations” and “Showed that they are not obliged but committed to safety".

November 2012: Interflow Launch's 2 new technologies in Trenchless Live in Melbourne

Interflow was the Silver sponsor for the Trenchless Live Conference & Exhibition, Melbourne Oct.'2012, which attracted some of the leading companies nationally and internationally.

Interflow showcased it advanced technology and pipeline renewal techniques. The highlight was the introduction and live demonstration of the new technologies by Interflow - The HD Profiler and JD7.

The HD Profiler Interflow is the world's most advanced technology for large diameter pipes inspection which provides pipeline engineers and contractors very accurate empirical data on the ovality, capacity, and other conditions in new and existing pipelines in the sizes ranging from 900mm to 3,000mm to be inspected with man-less entry.

The JD7 is the worlds most advanced technology for high pressure water pipes which gives complete structural analysis of pipework NDT thickness with a combination of scan and HD CCTV system.

October 2012: Interflow to launch HD Profiler in Trenchless Live, Melbourne, Oct.2012- See you there.

Interflow is set to launch the world’s most advanced technology for large diameter pipes inspection – The HD Profiler and reaffirm its leadership position in trenchless technology in Australia. A combination of camera, sonar and infrared laser which can travel 3 km’s into the pipe to provide pipeline engineers and contractors very accurate empirical data on the ovality, capacity, and other conditions in new and existing pipelines in the sizes ranging from 900mm to 3,000mm to be inspected with man-less entry

HD-Profiler - the safer, faster and superior way for large diameter pipeline inspection.

June 2012: Large Ovoid Lining Project Completed in WA

Interflow has just completed lining 1.2km of ovoid sewers in Fremantle, WA using its Interline CIPP product. Interflow has been successfully installing cured-in-place liners in large sized ovoid sewers for the last 2 years. The expertise and capability that has been developed won it a Civil Contractors Engineering Excellence Award for a particularly difficult project in Adelaide in 2011. On Stage 2 of the Fremantle Main Sewer Refurbishment project the ovoid sewers were lined with cured-in-place liners with thicknesses ranging from 7mm to 16mm. Liner wet-out and installation was mostly undertaken at night to avoid the heat of Perths summer days, as well as to minimise disruption to traffic movement in the mostly commercial area where the sewer passed through. Curing of the liners then took place during the day, were the noise from the boilers did not cause disturbance. This project was another example of Trenchless Technology delivering successful underground infrastructure renewal with minimal community inconvenience.

May 2012: Expanda Remains In Tact After NZ Earthquakes

Earthquakes in NewZealands Canterbury region between September 2010 and June 2011 caused tragic loss of life and major damage to Infrastucture. Prior to the first earthquake Interflow has lined some deteriorated Asbestos Cement pipes in nearby Woodned. After the second earthquake approx. 2km of deteriated and damaged pipe was lined with Expanda. IN recent times these liners have all been inspected by CCTV and shown to be in as new condition after what is now up to 3 major earthquakes and countless aftershocks. Not only has lining these pipes with Expanda renewed an aging asset but they have been replaced with a product that is more resilient to earthquakes than tradional piping materials.

April 2012: Manhole Coating -The right product for the right circumstance

Interflow has recently complete the coating of nearly 200 manholes in Kalgoorlie WA. The product of choice in this case being Interchem CAC, our innovative calcium aluminate cement technology. Over the last couple of years we have seen an increasing emphasis on the need to treat and renew manholes. One of the major challenges in this type of work is accurately assessing the condition of the manhole and then selecting the appropriate and most cost effective solution. As the market is establishing Interflow has found that having a broad range of solutions has been essential in meeting the needs of its clients. In the case of the work in Kalgoorlie, CAC was the optimum choice, but we also offer polyurea for highly aggressive environments, epoxy mortars where structure and strong acid protection is needed and reconstruction methods where needed.

March 2012: Expanding the boundaries of Expanda

Interflow has completed the renewal of a 1,050mm pipe with Expanda. This achievement represents the largest diameter pipe ever lined with Expanda and heralds the push into larger and larger diameters with this product. Through the delivery of a new larger and stronger PVC profile, the development of more powerful installation equipment and installation expertise, Interflow was able to line a 90m long 1050mm stormwater pipe. This latest advance continues the evolution of the product which has been on-going for the last 20 years and we fully expect to further extend the boundaries in the new future.

February 2012: Interflow signs distribution agreement for Interfit in the USA

Interflow has signed a distribution agreement with Quadex, USA for the distribution of Interfit into the USA market. Interfit is Interflows patented lateral connection sealing technology and has been the leading product of its type in Australia since 2003. Over 100,000 Interfits have been installed in Australia by Interflow and we are very excited about the prospect of taking this technology to the USA market. Quadex are based in Arkansas and built a successful business and reputation for providing manhole renewal solutions to the market. Interflow sees Quadex as an ideal partner and together we will leverage off our expertise and relationships in the USA market.

December 2011: Interflow Group acquires Infratec International Pty Ltd.

The Interflow group has acquired a significant interest in Victorian based company Infratec International Pty Ltd. Infratec is a company that specialises in water pipe renewals and has provided services to many of the major Victorian Water Authorities.

Infratec has been servicing this market for the past 10 years and currently employs approximately 90 people. Infratec will continue to service its existing customer base and together with the Interflow group will look at ways to exploit the synergies of the two companies.

For more information about Infratec visit www.infratec.com.au

November 2011: Interflow celebrates 75 years.

The month of November sees Interflow celebrate 75 years in the pipeline industry. During this time many things have changed but Interflow’s core values of honesty, reliability and competency have remained steadfast.

The loyalty and ability of the people of this great business have always been the basis of the company’s success and together, we can look forward to the challenges of the future with excitement and enthusiasm, knowing that our foundation blocks are solid, thanks to the legacies left by our predecessors.

October 2011: Interflow installs large CIPP ovoid liner at sensitive beach location.

Interflow has performed its largest cross section CIPP liner installation at a very sensitive location in the Hunter Region of NSW. Interflow installed a 1300mm x 1000mm ovoid CIPP liner inside an Emergency Relief Structure (ERS) along the foreshore of a prominent Newcastle beach.

The pipeline included a 45 degree bend near the start of the 100m rehabilitated section and the works were carried out adjacent to the open ocean baths. In addition to the CIPP installation, cleaning of the partially blocked pipeline was undertaken using one of Interflow's Super 3000 recycling units positioned at the top of a nearby cliff face. Despite the complicated nature of the project, Interflow completed the works within the allocated timeframe.

September 2011: Interflow wins another 2011 CCF Earth Award.

Interflow has won the Civil Contractors Federation, Queensland Division, 2011 Earth Award for the “Nudgee Road Emergency Sewer Rehabilitation Works”.

The challenges faced as a result of the emergency ranged from developing techniques to remove silt and rubble from a 20 metre deep sewer to producing a structural liner for the 1600mm pipe whilst maintaining the live flow, working around the clock and at all times minimising the disruption to traffic, local resident and surrounding businesses.

This Project together with the Commercial Road project in SA, will be listed as a National Finalist in the “Australian Earth Awards” to be held on the Gold Coast in October, so stay tuned!

August 2011: Interflow wins 2011 CCF Earth Award in SA.

Interflow has won the Civil Contractors Federation, South Australian Division, 2011 Earth Award for the “Rehabilitation of the Oviform Pipeline – Commercial Road, Port Adelaide”.

The winning of this award represents a significant milestone for our recently established CIPP Operation and our South Australian Division.

This Project is also listed as a National Finalist in the “Australian Earth Awards”.

July 2011: Interflow a founding sponsor for Sydney WaterAid Ball

We are delighted to be one of the founding sponsors of the very first Sydney WaterAid Ball to be held on Saturday 3 September, 2011. This gala, black tie evening will be at the Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay and feature gourmet food from Matt Moran of ARIA restaurant with former Wallaby, sports journalist and author Peter FitzSimons as MC.

The night will bring people together from across the water, infrastructure and engineering sectors to raise money for WaterAid – helping the world’s poorest communities get access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education.

We hope to see you there!

Book a table or join us as a sponsor. Visit www.sydneywateraidball.com.au for more information.

June 2011: Hydraulic milling machine means better concrete removal

Interflow has acquired its own powerful hydraulic milling machine. The unit has a 5kW capacity motor, much higher than conventional electric or pneumatic milling machines.

The greater productivity and performance of the hydraulic milling machine allows water asset managers to carry out difficult pipe remediation works such as concrete removal at a much quicker rate leading to more pipelines being treated.

May 2011: Interflow expands its pipe renewal capabilities

Interflow has incorporated pipe bursting into its product portfolio. Interflow can now offer its clients three very distinct alternatives for pipe renewal works, namely spirally wound pipe, CIPP and now pipe bursting. Each option has its own place in the market and Interflow is in the best position to tailor the correct product for its clients’ specific needs.

Interflow has already completed pipe bursting projects throughout Australia and the experience gained has enabled Interflow to enhance its standing as the one stop shop for pipe renewal.

November 2010: Interflow wins International Award in Singapore

Interflow has won the International Society of Trenchless Technology (ISTT) Project of the Year Award 2010 for the North Georges River Submain (NGRS) Sewer Rehabilitaton Project. In the course of completing the project Interflow produced the worlds largest and longest spiral wound pipe.

This was the first time that an Australian pipeline contractor has won this prestigious award. The award was presented at the ISTT No-Dig Gala Dinner night in Singapore on November 9th.

To find out more about this award winning project click here: Interflow Sets Pipe Rehab Record

October 2010: Interflow wins ASTT Project of the Year 2010

For the third consecutive year Interflow has been awarded the Australian Society of Trenchless Technology (ASTT) Project of the Year. The rehabilitation of a 3.3m diameter Siphon near Bendigo, VIC required Interflow to produce not only the largest spiral wound pipe ever made in Australia but one that could also negotiate the siphon's sharp 15° bends.

The Award was presented at Trenchless Live in Coffs Harbour, NSW on October 19th.

August 2010: Race against time to renew a 3.3m diameter siphon near Bendigo, Victoria

Interflow has overcome a major set of engineering challenges to successfully rehabilitate a 3.3metre diameter concrete irrigation siphon 31.5m long within a very tight time frame near Bendigo, Victoria.

To achieve this feat Interflow had to not only produce the largest spirally wound pipe ever made in Australia but also use an innovative method of making the liner negotiate the sharp bends in the siphon.

To find out more click on this link: Case Study: Serpentine Creek Siphon Rehab

July 2010: Relining the sewers of Barraba, near Tamworth, in regional NSW

Interflow has been awarded a contract to reline the entire sewer network of the town of Barraba near Tamworth, NSW. Work commenced on the sewer relining project in June 2010 and involves relining a total of 8.5km of sewer mains. Interflow will use Expanda to reline the towns sewers. The project is on track for completion by end of August 2010.

For more information on Expanda pipe liners click on this link: Expanda

June 2010: Battling the cold to complete a $1.6million sewer contract in Dunedin

Interflow has endured working in below freezing conditions whilst carrying out a major sewer rehabiliation contract in Dunedin on New Zealand's South Island.

The relining work was done with Expanda. To deal with the extremely cold conditions Interflow fabricated a thermal cover and support frame to keep the spool of Expanda PVC profile at 15°C whilst it was on the truck and used a heater for warming the profile up as it was being fed into the winding machine.

To find out more click on this link: Case Study: Dunedin Sewer Rehabilitation Contract

May 2010: Interflow renews egg shaped sewer in Adelaide

Interflow has successfully renewed in total 484 metres of 525mm x 350mm egg shaped sewer and reinstated a total of 28 junctions as part of a sewer rehabilitation contract in Adelaide. This was the first time that Interflow had relined an egg shaped pipe of this size. The project was made all the more challenging because the concrete egg shaped sewer runs below a busy arterial road. To minimise disruption to the local community and road users Interflow's crews worked over successive shifts on weekends and at night to complete the relining project.

Feb 2010: World's largest spiral wound pipe exhibit opens at Powerhouse Museum, Sydney

The world's largest spirally wound pipe, which was produced by Interflow as part of the NGRS sewer rehabilitation project, has been recognised for its engineering excellence and innovative design by being selected for display by the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney.

Interflow's interactive display features a video presentation of the NGRS rehabilitation project and the technology used in producing the world's largest spiral wound pipe. The display is open to the public until January 2011.

To view the video presentation click on this link: Video: World's largest spiral wound pipeline renewal