Byzak is the approved installer for the RPC_2000. The company began fitting Retroflo technology as part of its framework agreement with Northumbria Water for the refurbishment of pumping stations. To date Byzak has completed the refurbishment of over 50 NWL stations with projects ranging from minor works to multi-million pound refurbishments.

Byzak is a UK leading contractor. The company was formed in 1984 as Kennedy Construction Ltd and became Byzak in 1997. Byzak's core business remains that of multidisciplinary main contractor for public sector clients who include water companies and water authorities, local authorities and government agencies.

Byzak's turnover and client base have steadily increased, with each trading year yielding a profit. The company continues to extend its capabilities and versatility. Whilst water and environmental sectors remain central to Byzak, the business has diversified into other sectors, including general infrastructure works and the process and pharmaceutical industries. With capabilities in civil engineering electrical and mechanical disciplines, Byzak is a comprehensive project provider. For more information about Byzak visit the website: www.byzak.co.uk

Andy Laundon
Retroflo Operations Director

Andy Laundon joined Byzak in 1994. He has extensive Water Industry experience across various fields, including tunneling, water treatment, waste water treatment, CSO's and Pumping Stations. With a background in electrical, Andy's responsibilities with Byzak evolved to include commissioning (projects), and he has also sat on the company safety committee.

In 2002 Andy was tasked with setting up Byzak's in-house M&E division (SEMPi). Since its inception the division has grown to nearly 100 staff and currently holds strategical frameworks with some of the UK's leading water companies. In more recent years the division has branched out into more specialist fields such as Telemetry, DSEAR and SCADA.

Andy's approach is based on gaining a clear understanding of end-user requirements before building a solution. It was while working closely with end-users that Andy first saw the opportunity for an all-inclusive pump controller, and the thoughts and inspiration behind Retroflo were formed.

Andy was involved in the research and development of the Retroflo system and became Operations Director at the formation of the company in 2008. His responsibilities include R&D, Sales /Marketing, Cost Control, Health and Safety and Quality.

CONTACT ANDY LAUNDON HERE: andy.laundon@retroflo.com

Lee Bishton
Retroflo Technical Director

Lee Bishton has over 15 years experience in the water industry, beginning his career in 1992 as an Electrical Technician. Lee joined Byzak in February of 2002 in the role of M&E Commissioning Manager. The primary responsibilities of this role being the commissioning of water treatment plant: from dry testing and the introduction of live process flows, to handover of the equipment to the customer. This requires a close working relationship with the operators, providing an invaluable insight into the needs of the end-user.

The knowledge Lee has gained in the industry has been applied in the research and development of the Retroflo RPC_2000, ensuring the end product meets customers' particular requirements. Lee became Technical Director at the formation of the company in 2008 and is responsible for the technical aspects of research and development, including extensive testing and validation of the device prior to launch.

Lee recently achieved an MSc in Fluid Machinery Engineering from the Engineering Department of Lancaster University.

CONTACT LEE BISHTON HERE: lee.bishton@retroflo.com

Julian Wright-Williams
Retroflo Business Development Manager

Julian Wright-Williams joined the Retroflo team in 2009 and brings 35 years experience in the building service industry to his new role as Retroflo’s Business Development Manager. Julian says he was very excited to join Retroflo and shares the team’s enthusiasm for its innovative product: "The potential is immense and I'm enjoying the challenge of mapping out the future for the product."

Julian cut his engineering teeth with the merchant navy; completing an Engineering Cadetship at Southampton College of Technology and South Shields Marine and Technical College. Julian served for over 8 years as an Engineer Officer, working on a large variety of vessels in the BP fleet.

On leaving the service he joined Honeywell Control Systems as a sales engineer. During a decade with the company he rose to the position of Business Unit Manager overseeing a team of salespeople and holding P+L responsibility for the £16 million OEM business.

Most recently Julian was Business Development Manager with Grundfos Pumps in the Water Utility Segment. He was responsible for the marketing, sales and support of the complete range of domestic and industrial pumps, plus water management systems, produced by Grundfos manufacturing companies worldwide. Julian was named “Grundfos Manager of the Year” in 2008 and appointed project leader of a new global initiative to create the “International Talent Management Programme”.

Julian helped establish and was Chairman of the UK charity SACRED, whose aim is to improve the education and housing conditions of young children in South Africa. He is also an active fundraiser for CP Sport, an organisation promoting sport and physical recreational opportunities for people with disabilities.

CONTACT JULIAN WRIGHT-WILLIAMS HERE: julian.williams@retroflo.com

 

Retroflo was established in 2008 following extensive development work by leading UK contractor Byzak. While undertaking Pumping Station Refurbishments, Byzak's M+E Division adopted a new approach to managing the complete pumping process, the success of which led to the development of the Retroflo brand.

The Retroflo RPC_2000 is an internationally patented pump control system that has applications wherever a pump is used. Specifically designed for the water industry, the Retroflo system can be utilised in industries such as oil and gas, paper, food, and pharmaceuticals.

Based in offices in the North East of England, the company employs technical, development and engineering personnel. The Retroflo approach combines extensive industry experience with technical innovation to offer an enviable knowledge base.

In 2008 Retroflo made its system available to a wider market, launching the RPC_2000 - the world's first complete pump control system, and the first model in a planned range of off-the-shelf products.