A New Era for UK Water Infrastructure: Bray’s Commitment to Excellence

Published: 3rd June 2025 | Issue 99 Share article:

The UK water sector is on the cusp of transformative change. With Ofwat approving a monumental £104 billion investment into water and sewage infrastructure from 2025 to 2030, the industry faces both unprecedented opportunity and responsibility. As a leading provider of advanced flow control solutions, Bray is ideally positioned to support this next chapter in water and wastewater management. 

McCannalok (High Performance Valves)

McCannalok (High Performance Valves)

Bray’s decades of experience in delivering reliable and innovative valve, actuator, and automation technologies align directly with the industry’s urgent need for resilient, cost-effective, and efficient systems. Whether addressing clean water distribution or complex wastewater treatment, Bray’s solutions are engineered for long-term performance in the most demanding environments.

“Water utilities across the UK are under increasing pressure to enhance service delivery, reduce leakage, and improve environmental outcomes,” says Rob Campbell, Managing Director of Bray Controls (UK) Ltd. “Bray is proud to bring global expertise and local commitment to support these efforts. Our high-performance products are built to meet rigorous standards of reliability and sustainability, two values we know are critical to the sector today.”

Bray offers a full range of products tailored for water and wastewater applications, including:

  • High-performance double and triple offset valves
  • Knife gate valves
  • Resilient seated butterfly valves
  • Wide range of electric and pneumatic actuators

All of these are supported by intelligent accessories and automation packages that provide real-time monitoring and remote control—key for achieving operational efficiency in a digital future. 

Series 940 (Unidirectional Knife Gate Valves)

Series 940 (Unidirectional Knife Gate Valves)

Bray’s commitment doesn’t stop at product quality. The company partners with utilities and contractors throughout the lifecycle of each project—from design consultation and product selection to commissioning and ongoing support. This collaborative approach ensures Bray solutions not only meet technical requirements but also contribute to wider asset management goals.

As the UK water industry embarks on this generational investment program, the importance of trusted partners cannot be overstated. Bray stands ready to support utilities and their engineering partners in delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable water services for the future. 

“This is more than just an infrastructure upgrade,” Campbell adds. “It’s a chance to redefine what’s possible in water management. Bray is here to help make that vision a reality.”

Resilient Seated Butterfly Valves

Resilient Seated Butterfly Valves

About Bray Controls (UK)

Bray Controls (UK) is a subsidiary of Bray International, Inc., a global leader in the manufacture and supply of valves, actuators, and related flow control products for the industrial and process markets. Bray Controls (UK) offers a comprehensive range of butterfly valves, ball valves, check valves, knife gate valves, and specialty valves, as well as actuators, accessories, and controls. Bray Controls (UK) serves various industries, such as oil and gas, power generation, water and wastewater, chemical, mining, pulp and paper, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and HVAC.

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