FT Pipeline Systems Celebrates Major Milestone in UK Pipeline Infrastructure
Posted on Nov 12, 2026Over 400km of large-diameter steel pipe supplied and more than £100 million in turnover since representing pipe mills in the UK.
FT Pipeline Systems (FTPS) reached a significant milestone earlier this year, surpassing 400km of large-diameter steel pipe supplied and achieving more than £100 million in turnover since beginning its representation of pipe mills in the UK.
This achievement reflects the company’s long-standing involvement in the UK water and infrastructure sectors, supporting the delivery of major pipeline schemes with high-quality pipework and associated products.
Supporting Major Infrastructure Projects Across the UK
In the early years, demand was more intermittent, with major supply schemes typically occurring every other year. However, the AMP7 investment period marked a substantial step forward for FT Pipeline Systems.
Between 2020 and 2025, FTPS supplied approximately 130km of coated and lined steel water pipe, featuring Ejoint/Socket connections, with a combined value of around £35 million. These supplies were delivered in an almost continuous stream, supporting a series of significant infrastructure projects across the UK.
Key projects included:
- Northumbrian Water – Tees Strategic Main
- Anglian Water – Strategic Pipeline Alliance
- Severn Trent Water – Critical Severn Ham mains
- Welsh Water – Heads of the Valley Diversions
- HS2 / Severn Trent Water – Large-diameter pipeline diversions in North Warwickshire
These projects demonstrate the scale and importance of FTPS’s contribution to the development, reinforcement and diversion of essential water infrastructure.
More Than Just Pipe Supply
Alongside the mainline pipework, FT Pipeline Systems supplied several thousand compatible fittings and complementary products to support the successful installation of these pipelines.
These included:
- Ejoint/Socket fittings, providing compatible connection solutions for the pipe systems.
- Canusa heat-shrink sleeves, supporting joint protection and corrosion prevention.
- Pipe-in-pipe spacer solutions, helping maintain the required separation and alignment in pipe-in-pipe installations.
By supplying these complementary products alongside the mainline pipes, FTPS helped provide a coordinated package of pipeline materials tailored to the requirements of major infrastructure schemes.
Looking Ahead
Surpassing 400km of large-diameter pipe supplied and £100 million in turnover represents an important achievement for FT Pipeline Systems. From a relatively restricted opportunity in the early years to the sustained demand experienced during AMP7, the company has continued to support major water infrastructure projects throughout the UK.
As investment in the UK’s water networks and strategic infrastructure continues, FTPS looks forward to building on this experience, strengthening its relationships with clients and project partners, and continuing to supply the products needed to deliver critical pipeline infrastructure.
