ACO Water Management

Throughout the world ACO Water Management is recognised as a world leader in the design, development and implementation of sustainable surface water management systems.

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Through their client-based research and constant innovation, ACO Water Management has grown from its origins in line drainage to become an award-winning supplier of an unparalleled range of water management products and support services that help to provide the complete and effective management of surface water: from the system design through to the collection, cleaning, storing and on-site source control that allows for the safe release of run-off back to natural watercourses.

ACO Water Management cover applications as diverse as retail and commercial developments to major national transport and infrastructure projects, the unrivalled ACO range satisfies industry leading sustainable drainage performance and environmental protection.

The ACO Water Management range includes high performance surface water drainage systems, award-winning attenuation and infiltration solutions, along with hydrocarbon separators and vortex flow control systems. For more information visit www.aco.co.uk.

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ACO Landscaping Systems

ACO MultiDrain PPD System

ACO HexDrain® B 125

ACO MultiDrain Monoblock PD100D

ACO HexDrain Pro

ACO HexDrain

ACO Wildlife

ACO Multidrain Technical information

ACO DoorWay Drain

ACO MultiDrain MD

ACO StormBrixx

ACO DrainMat

ACO Qmax

ACO Q-Ceptor

ACO Sport

ACO Slimline

ACO RoadDrain

ACO RainDrain

ACO Q-Brake Vortex and ACO Q-Plate

ACO StepDrain

ACO SuDS Swale Inlet

ACO KerbDrain

ACO S Range

ACO InDoor

ACO CivicDrain

ACO HexDrain Brickslot

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ACO Qmax

ACO StormBrixx

Press Releases

Grate Expectations: ACO unveils customer-led bespoke grating design solution

Drainage and water management systems can now be seamlessly integrated into a building’s aesthetic, thanks to a new customer-led bespoke grating design solution from leading manufacturer of water management systems, ACO.

21 June 2017

ACO to unveil customer-led grating design offering at the Surface Design Show

Leading drainage manufacturer, ACO Water Management, will be showcasing its latest range of aesthetic drainage solutions for the built environment at the Surface Design Show on 7 – 9 February 2017.

6 February 2017

ACO launches stabilisation tile system for gravel applications

ACO Water Management has announced the launch of its new lightweight reinforced gravel tile, GravelGrid.

26 May 2016

Consistent driveway drainage damage linked to load-bearing misspecification

Thousands of UK driveways are at risk of sustained drainage issues due to the under-specification of drainage channels with appropriate load-bearing capacity.

25 May 2016

ACO StormBrixx plays its part in new Academy’s SuDS design for exceedance

ACO Water Management’s StormBrixx system has been utilised as part of an exemplar SuDS design for exceedance. ACO worked closely with the project engineers for Telford Co-Operative Academy, to develop a multi-functional solution able to manage a 1:100 year event plus an uplift of 30% for climate change - equating to around 1000m3 of surface water.

25 August 2015

ACO helps redevelopment of King’s Cross get on track

ACO Water Management’s drainage solutions have been installed throughout the redevelopment of King’s Cross. As well as meeting site-specific requirements, aesthetically these installations are a great example of urban surface design.

25 August 2015

ACO combined kerb drainage system installed throughout widening of A453

A major infrastructure project to widen the A453 in Nottinghamshire is well underway with the scope of the work including the installation of nearly 10,000 metres of KerbDrain and associated accessories manufactured by ACO Water Management.

22 July 2015

Supermarket development achieves a first in sustainable urban drainage

A collaborative approach achieves effective surface water management whilst introducing a level of biodiversity never attained before on a retail development.

22 July 2015

WELSH HOUSEBUILDER TURNS TO STORMBRIXX

Llanmoor Homes, a family run housebuilder in South Wales, has turned to ACO Water Management’s StormBrixx with man access for the management of rainwater on its Rogerstone, Newport development. With the system being proposed for adoption under a Section 104 Agreement (Water Industry Act 1991) subject to the successful completion of a trial, its ease of access for monitoring and maintenance was key.

1 May 2015

ACO Provides Sustainable Drainage to Supermarket

ACO Qmax and ACO KerbDrain help Waitrose store meet its future proofing objectives.

28 April 2015

ACO Helps Heritage Steam Railway Meet Building Regulations

ACO Water Management has worked in partnership with Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway on the installation of a StormBrixx soakaway system to help the charity to meet Building Regulation requirements for its new facility – a Restoration and Education Centre.

28 April 2015

ACO Delivers on all Counts to Three Bridges

Surface water management solution helps overcome challenging on-site logistics of new maintenance depot whilst meeting project’s specification.

28 April 2015

Aesthetically pleasing drainage outfall from ACO

The low profile design of ACO’s SuDS Swale Inlet, which provides an interface between proprietary and vegetated drainage components, means it can better blend into the surrounding area, when compared with traditional headwalls and concrete structures. Manufactured from Vienite® - ACO’s high strength recycled material, which is four times stronger than concrete - the product will not discolour, ensuring a consistent long-lasting appearance and making it ideal for phased installations.

9 October 2014

ACO launches simple yet versatile channel drainage system

ACO has launched a highly effective alternative to the traditional two-part channel and grating system – the MultiDrain Monoblock PD100D. Part of the MultiDrain family, the one-piece system removes any risks associated with dislodged or stolen gratings, thanks to its anti-theft design, as well as being extremely robust, easy to maintain and low cost.

8 October 2014

BBA certifies ACO StormBrixx meets industry standards

ACO’s market leading StormBrixx stormwater management system has been awarded BBA certification, a product approval widely recognised across the construction industry. The certification will provide reassurance to industry that the product is 'fit for purpose’, and that Stormbrixx is a credible choice for surface water infiltration and storage.

8 October 2014

ACO is first in with BIM

ACO Technologies is the first surface water management manufacturer to launch a BIM offering targeting civils and infrastructure projects. Recognising a growing desire within the sector to gain the same advantages BIM offers construction projects, the BIM offering will cover products manufactured by both ACO Technologies’ brands – ACO Water Management and ACO Building Drainage.

1 May 2014

Carbon Trust Certification Awarded To ACO

ACO Technologies has been awarded ‘The Carbon Trust Certification’, a mark of excellence in recognition of measuring, managing and reducing carbon emissions on a company-wide scale.

12 March 2014

ACO StormBrixx proves just the ticket

Due for completion in Spring 2014, the £6.7m redevelopment of Didcot Parkway Station in Oxfordshire has just seen the successful completion of its groundworks - a challenging phase of the project in which ACO’s space-saving stormwater attenuation tank, StormBrixx, has played an important role.

27 January 2014

ACO Q-Brake Vortex and Q-Plate

High Performing Flow Control Solutions Designed to Lower Project Costs

4 November 2013

ACO Q-Ceptor Bypass Oil Separators used in National Stations Improvement Programme

The expansion of the Northallerton Railway Station car park was part of the Network Rail’s government funded National Stations Improvement Programme (NSIP). The £150m programme is in partnership with train operators and is aimed at improving the facilities at 150 medium-sized stations throughout the UK. At Northallerton railway station this project covered the development of 100 additional parking spaces using fallow ground next to the existing car park.

22 October 2013

ACO StormBrixx – A Great Success

Since the launch of the ACO StormBrixx geocellular stormwater management system in 2012, this innovative product has experienced great success. In October 2012, its clever design was affirmed as it won the prestigious British Construction Industry (BCI) Awards for Product Design Innovation. Since then it has been recognised by the Construction Products Association in their Innovation & Achievement Publication and been shortlisted in the Product of the Year category of the sustain’ Magazine Awards 2013.

26 September 2013

The Construction Products Regulation is obligatory from July 2013

From the 1st July 2013, all construction products covered by a harmonised European standard are required to have a Declaration of Performance (DoP) and to be CE Marked under the new Construction Products Regulation (CPR). Products covered by the CPR that do not comply will not be able to be legally sold in the UK or the rest of the EEA. Manufacturers and distributors must be able to supply the required compliance documentation for all products placed on the market.

26 September 2013

Better Corrosion Protection from New ACO ATec Coating

The new ACO ATec grating coating gives up to 10 times longer protection against corrosion than standard water based surface coatings.

22 August 2013

ACO: the proud winners of the sustainable “green stand” competition!

We are thrilled to announce that last night ACO were named winners of the over 100m2 UK Green Building Council Sustainable Stand Award at this year’s Ecobuild.

20 March 2013

ACO StormBrixx wins 2012 British Construction Industry Award

Last night in London RT Hon Michael Fallon, Minister of State for business recognised the best of Britain’s Construction at the BCI Awards.

16 October 2012

New StormBrixx from ACO facilitates the future of SUDS

ACO is a world leading designer and manufacturer of surface water drainage technologies. Using its in-depth understanding of the issues faced in managing storm water it has launched the innovative and unique StormBrixx plastic geocellular system.

28 June 2012

ACO Water Management launches The Drainage Journal

ACO Water Management has launched The Drainage Journal, a versatile new blog for the discussion of drainage, stormwater management, and Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS).

21 June 2012

Severn Trent recognises Q-Brake benefits

ACO Q-Brake Vortex flow controller added to Severn Trent Water Approved Product List.

19 April 2012

Rain-Ceptor harvests government approval

ACO Rain-Ceptor rainwater harvesting tanks are added to the DEFRA Water Technology List.

3 February 2012

ACO’s comprehensive product range delivers value-engineered SUDS solution at new waste transfer station

ACO Water Management’s ability to supply products that cover every process required for sustainable drainage – Collect, Clean, Hold, Release - has delivered a comprehensive, value engineered SUDS solution for J&J Stanley at its new waste transfer station in Newcastle upon Tyne.

31 October 2011

ACO enhances green aspect of leisure landscape

The new eleven acre landscaped extension to Salop Leisure’s sales centre in Shrewsbury has exploited the versatility of ACO Water Management’s grated drainage channel system, ACO MultiDrain MD, to create a unique SUDS scheme that adds a striking visual aspect to the setting and prevents any risk of flooding.

31 October 2011

ACO StormTank’s structural performance meets highways authority standards on prestigious south coast development

By providing a detailed analysis of its installed performance, ACO Water Management’s cellular attenuation system, ACO StormTank, has been selected to provide surface water storage at Centenary Quay - Southampton’s new landmark regeneration project.

19 October 2011

ACO water management systems play key SUDS role at new brick works

Mansfield Brick’s new £10million manufacturing facility in Nottinghamshire has used a wide range of ACO Water Management products to complete a self-contained SUDS system that imposes no additional load on the main sewer network. Designed to withstand heavy plant and vehicle traffic as well as potentially high levels of debris carried in the surface water run-off, the system provides sufficient attenuation capacity to retain all stormwater flows generated from the site’s hardstanding, allowing it to be safely discharged to a filter drain running around the perimeter of the site when local groundwater conditions permit.

17 October 2011

ACO surface water management systems help create award winning retail environment

Designers of the drainage system at the new Peterborough Garden Park have exploited the benefits of a number of ACO Water Management product ranges to create a value-engineered SUDS solution that has helped the development win the BCSC Out-of-Town Retail Scheme Gold Award. Runs of ACO KerbDrain, ACO Profile, ACO MultiDrain and ACO Brickslot form an integrated network that overcomes the site’s challenging ground conditions, complements its visually sensitive architecture and optimises the removal of surface water in each defined traffic and pedestrian area.

11 October 2011

Installation speed of ACO Qmax minimises disruption at Belfast International Airport

Ease of handling, quick installation and high drainage performance are the reasons for ACO Qmax® being selected to manage surface water run-off from Belfast International Airport’s new and refurbished aircraft aprons. All four sizes of ACO Water Management’s award-winning slot drainage system have been used across the project which forms a key part of the airport’s ambitious development plans to grow passenger volumes to 6.9million per annum by 2015.

11 October 2011

Highway SUDS scheme one of the first to be fully adopted by UK Authority

The redevelopment of the former Royal Ordnance munitions works in Chorley, Lancashire is the location of one of the first sustainable highway drainage schemes to be fully adopted by a UK local authority. Key to its success has been the innovative use of ACO KerbDrain.

19 September 2011

ACO Provides High Quality Surface Water Drainage Systems for Regeneration Project of Layton District Centre

The 2007 Urban Traffic Scheme of the Year Award was won by Blackpool Council for its regeneration of Layton District Centre.

19 September 2011

ACO KerbDrain provides single solution for ambitious city centre transport improvement scheme

The adaptability and design versatility of ACO Water Management’s award-winning combined drainage and kerb system, ACO KerbDrain, has been fully utilised by Derby City Council in realising its ambitious ‘Connecting Derby’ city centre transport improvement scheme.

7 September 2011

ACO drainage channels form an extensive sustainable drainage system at refurbished M5 services

At the refurbished Michaelwood Services on the M5, engineers have been able to combine the benefits of different high performance ACO Water Management drainage channels to complete an extensive sustainable drainage scheme that adds some striking visual features to the new parking areas.

6 September 2011

ACO drainage plays its part in famous theatre town regeneration

Managing the surface water across the £127million redevelopment of Stratford-upon-Avon’s waterfront - an area that includes the famous Royal Shakespeare Theatre - is an integrated drainage scheme created using ACO Water Management’s versatile ACO MultiDrain™ MD.

5 September 2011

ACO KerbDrain provides high performance SUDS solution on busy Nottingham commuter route.

Highways engineers at Nottinghamshire County Council have turned to ACO Water Management’s award-winning combined kerb drainage system, ACO KerbDrain, to create a high performance sustainable drainage solution for a challenging stretch of the A612 through Burton Joyce.

1 September 2011

Separator supremacy

Next generation ACO bypass oil separators deliver key on-site benefits.

23 August 2011

A new capacity for KerbDrain

ACO launches two new additions to award-winning KerbDrain® range.

5 July 2011

ACO launches range of illuminated channel drainage systems

ACO Water Management’s new illuminated channel drainage systems offer an ingenious and simple way to add contemporary lighting effects into any landscaped area.

9 May 2011

First cost-effective soakaway system for house and hardstanding

ACO Water Management launches first complete domestic soakaway kits.

12 April 2011

Design advances set new separators apart

The robust, compact and innovative design of ACO Water Management’s new range of Q-Ceptor oil separators make them the ideal, cost effective solution for dealing with contaminated surface water run-off from areas exposed to petrol, diesel or engine oil spillage. Available as bypass or full retention units, each ACO Q Ceptor has a unique, vertically configured single treatment chamber that is designed to extend filtration performance, ease access and reduce the separators’ overall footprint – a feature that significantly lowers installation cost.

15 March 2011

New ACO Rain-Ceptor offers a more cost-effective domestic rainwater harvesting solution

The design advances across ACO Water Management’s new rainwater harvesting systems, ACO Rain-Ceptor™, make them the most durable and cost effective solution for residential and new build developments and refurbishments. Designed for either Direct Feed or Irrigation use, all ACO Rain-Ceptors have a robust, small footprint polyethylene chamber that is supplied with all necessary components – features that make the tanks easy to transport and handle, cost-effective to install with minimal excavation, and straightforward to commission and maintain.

9 February 2011

Safe and effective floor drainage

Peter Jennings, Technical Director for ACO Building Drainage, explains the importance of good sanitary drainage in hospitals, and highlights the latest technology making wetrooms and shower areas safer for patients and more cost effective for hospital managers.

29 September 2009

ACO launches contemporary designs for installation friendly drainage for luxury wetrooms

ACO Building Drainage, the UK's leading specialist in drainage systems and corrosion resistant building products, has launched its latest range of wetroom drainage solutions, designed to eliminate design risk, reduce costs, and provide exceptional finish and performance.

25 August 2009

Simple, environmentally friendly grease management with ACO Mobile

ACO Building Drainage, the built environment division of drainage specialist ACO Technologies, has launched its latest grease management system specifically designed for small kitchens such as pubs, cafés, snack bars, cafeterias and tea rooms to dispose of problematic fats, oils and grease that might cause blockages in pipes and threaten food hygiene in a way that is simple and environmentally friendly.

7 August 2009

Weathering the Storm

ACO StormTank is the first modular storm water infiltration and attenuation system to fully overcome the problems created by silt build up and provision of tank access for inspection and maintenance.

10 July 2009

New floor gullies from ACO combine fire and smoke protection

ACO Building Drainage, the built environment division of drainage specialist ACO Technologies, has launched an innovative new range of high performance floor gullies that have been developed to meet the exacting needs of modern construction techniques.

19 May 2009

Multi-task Drainage

The innovative design of ACO's new MultiDrain MD channel gives it the highest strength to weight ratio of any drain in its class.

24 April 2009

ACO receives accreditation at Ecobuild

Event recognises ACO's contribution to construction innovation

24 March 2009

New ACO KerbDrain®: Recyclable, Sustainable

ACO's award winning combined kerb drainage system, ACO KerbDrain®, is now manufactured from a breakthrough, recycled and recyclable material, Vienite .

16 March 2009

ACO Clarifies Compliance

BSI Kitemark™ now carried on ACO monocast highway drains

1 December 2008

ACO launch new access cover range

ACO Building Drainage is delighted to announce the launch of Alucover and a new partnership with Fabweld Steel Products to stock and distribute the line. The lightweight covers have been designed using the latest manufacturing techniques to provide high quality performance access covers at an affordable price to the market.

21 November 2008

Dependable flood protection with ACO backflow valves

ACO Building Drainage, the built environment division of drainage specialist ACO Technologies, has launched its latest range of valves designed to prevent flooding into private or commercial premises resulting from sewer backflows. The ACO JUNIOR® and TRIPLEX® models are suitable for grey water applications and QUATRIX® models specifically for black water applications and are all designed for simple installation, reliable operation, easy maintenance and long life.

3 October 2008

Wetrooms and Accessible Living

Meeting the needs of people with mobility restrictions is now integral to the regulations covering the building of new homes.

29 August 2008

A new angle on KerbDrain

New splay kerb joins award winning KerbDrain range

21 August 2008

ACO launches new discreet domestic channel drain

ACO HexDrain Brickslot® is a new, discreet slot channel drainage system from specialists ACO Technologies. Designed to meet the challenge of blending drainage runs within aesthetically sensitive areas in virtually all domestic applications - block paved or landscaped - the system has a visible inlet that is just 10mm wide when installed.

12 February 2008

Max now in Mini

ACO unveils new additions to award winning Qmax® range.

14 January 2008

ACO Construction Product Manufacturer of the Year

ACO Technologies, has been named as Construction Product Manufacturer of the Year. The prestigious award was announced at the 2006 Construction Industry Awards and recognises ACO's inclusive and integrated approach to developing products that not only deliver significant advantages for contractors, engineers and designers but also encourage sustainable development and the protection of the wider environment.

30 October 2007

Queen’s Award Double for ACO Technologies

2006 Innovation Award for ACO Qmax® drainage system

17 April 2007

Products & services

ACO HexDrain Pro

Manufactured using recycled polypropylene, ACO HexDrain Pro is a high quality channel drainage system ideal for light to medium duty traffic applications.

Q-Plate Orifice Plates

ACO Q-Plate is designed to regulate to stormwater flows in projects where an ACO Q-Brake Vortex is not the most effective solution or where flows are greater than 100l/s.

ACO MultiDrain Monoblock PD100D

ACO MultiDrain Monoblock PD100D is a monocast one piece channel drainage system which delivers a secure surface water drainage system for pedestrian and vehicle applications.

ACO SuDS Swale Inlet Unit

ACO SuDS Swale Inlet unit is the ideal solution for linking proprietary conveyance drainage systems to vegetated infiltration features such as swales, water courses, ponds and basins.

ACO HexDrain® B 125

ACO HexDrain® B 125 high quality, high strength light duty channel drainage system with Heelguard™ grating.

ACO GravelGrid

ACO GravelGrid is a lightweight ground reinforcement system for gravel stabilisation, helping to reduce the risk of potholes.

ACO Channel Lighting Systems

ACO Group can provide a range of decorative joint illumination and drainage systems. Designed to provide outstanding aesthetic enhancements and accents to architectural features or designed open spaces of any type. The LightPoint systems combine a distinctive lighting feature with the useful removal of surface water.

ACO CivicDrain®

ACO CivicDrain channel is a lightweight drainage system manufactured from ACO’s high strength Vienite polymer concrete.

ACO DoorWay Drain

ACO DoorWay Drain provides threshold drainage that is simple, unobtrusive and compliant with Part M and Section 4 of Building Regulations. DoorWay Drain is designed to be used with doorway systems up to 1000mm wide, but by simply clipping units together multiple drainage runs can be achieved.

ACO DrainMat

ACO DrainMat combines the safety and convenience of traditional matwells whilst eliminating the risk of water accumulating at house entrances. The DrainMat system is compliant with Part M of Building Regulations for England and Wales and also section 4 of the Scottish Building Standards.

ACO GroundGuard & ACO BorderGuard

ACO GroundGuard is a lightweight ground reinforcement system ideal for grass or gravel stabilisation. This type of surface helps to reduce the risks of potholes, rutting or grass damage.

ACO HexDrain

Manufactured using recycled polypropylene, ACO HexDrain Pro is a high quality channel drainage system ideal for light to medium duty traffic applications.

ACO HexDrain Brickslot

ACO HexDrain Brickslot is a domestic high strength drainage system with a discreet 10mm slot grating. HexDrain Brickslot system is designed to be used in residential and threshold drainage applications.

ACO InDoor

ACO InDoor is a low profile, high quality, matwell that is designed to help to reduce the risk of slip accidents in domestic and commercial properties.

ACO KerbDrain

Since its launch over 750,000m of KerbDrain has been supplied in the UK and mainland Europe for a wide variety of projects. In recognition of its ground breaking one-piece design, the ACO KerbDrain system was awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise: Innovation in 2001.

ACO MultiDrain Brickslot

ACO MultiDrain Brickslot has a wide range of gratings to complement any installations that require discreet slot drainage. The off-set Brickslot grating comes in galvanised and stainless steel and can be used with ACO MultiDrain 100mm and150mm channels.

ACO MultiDrain MD

ACO MultiDrain MD is a high strength channel drainage system that is designed to provide an economical solution for efficiently removing surface water.

ACO MultiDrain PPD

ACO MultiDrain PPD is a black plastic, high strength channel drainage system that is designed for use in a variety of drainage applications including Load Class D 400.

ACO ParkDrain

The ACO ParkDrain system is a one piece polymer concrete drainage system that has been designed as the optimum solution for any surface drainage applications that require Load Class C250 installations.

ACO Q-Brake Vortex

ACO Q-Brake Vortex is a designed to regulate stormwater flow before it discharges into watercourses or sewer networks.

ACO Q-Ceptor Oil Separators

ACO Q-Ceptor oil separators are an innovative high performance range of full retention and bypass separators. These systems exceed the requirements of the Environment Agency’s PPG 3 guidelines and are fully compliant with BS EN 858:2002 parts 1 & 2.

ACO Qmax

ACO Qmax system is a recycled MDPE, high capacity, slot drainage system that is suitable for use in a wide range of applications from small to large catchment areas and any load class.

ACO Rain-Ceptor

ACO Rain-Ceptor is a range of rainwater harvesting tanks that is designed for two different applications.

ACO RainDrain

The ACO RainDrain is a lightweight channel drainage system that is designed to provide surface water drainage for a an array of light duty traffic and domestic applications.

ACO RoadDrain

ACO RoadDrain is a one piece channel drainage system designed as the optimum solution for a wide variety of surface drainage applications that require Load Class D400 to F900 installations.

ACO S Range

ACO S Range channel drainage system is designed to provide the efficient removal of surface water in heavy duty applications.

ACO Slimline

The ACO Slimline discreet one piece slot drainage system is designed for light duty applications such as driveways, pavements car parks and landscaped areas.

ACO Sport

The ACO Sport drainage system is suitable for stadiums and arenas, designed for track and field events, setting new safety standards in recreational and sport areas.

ACO StepDrain

ACO StepDrain is a high quality unobtrusive level threshold drainage system, fitted with a stainless steel Heelguard grating.

ACO StormBrixx

ACO StormBrixx is a patented plastic geocellular stormwater management system. StormBrixx is designed for surface water infiltration and storage, and its versatility allows it to be used in varied applications across all construction environments either as a standalone solution or as part of an integrated sustainable urban drainage (SUDS) scheme.

ACO StormTank

ACO StormTank offers the latest technology in stormwater infiltration and attenuation. The lightweight modular cell system is designed for use in a variety of applications including distribution parks, car parks, commercial and residential developments.

ACO Wildlife Kerb

The ACO Wildlife Kerb unit is designed to provide a safe route round road gullies for amphibians.