Leading supplier of geotechnical and ground source heat products, MGS, have announced they will be returning to the Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo on 16-17 September 2026.
Held at the NEC Birmingham, ESS is the UK’s leading environmental event dedicated to sustainability, biodiversity, the circular economy and net zero.
The event brings together experts from a wide range of connected industries and features six dedicated areas: Geotechnical Engineering & Operations; Resource & Waste Management; Water, Wastewater & Environmental Management; Energy, Fuels & Decarbonisation and Contamination & Land Remediation.
As an exhibitor at the Geotechnical Engineering & Operations Expo, MGS will be showcasing their range of QED Gas Analysers and AutoPumps, as well as other specialist geotechnical drilling supplies.
“ESS is a great opportunity for us to showcase the breadth of products and solutions we supply to the environmental, geotechnical and geothermal sectors. From gas and groundwater monitoring equipment to specialist drilling supplies and ground source heat products, we support a wide range of projects across these industries,” says Darren Portway, Division Manager at MGS.
Founded in 1988, MGS are a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of specialist quality equipment for use in landfill gas monitoring, groundwater remediation, site investigation and water well construction.
The company also manufactures and supplies geothermal products for ground source heat pump installations, including geothermal pipework, manifolds, chambers and their market-leading Thermo-Loops®.
These products are widely used within ground source heat projects, supporting the growing adoption of sustainable heating technologies throughout the UK.
“ESS brings together many of the industries and applications that our products are used in – not just geotechnical projects, but also groundwater management, decarbonisation and land remediation. We’re looking forward to demonstrating that wider capability to visitors from across the whole exhibition” adds Darren.
With their broad range of specialist equipment used across environmental industries, MGS will use the event to connect with new and existing customers and discuss how their products can support projects across the sector.
Leading members of the MGS team will be found on stand GEO-R36 in the Geotechnical Engineering & Operations area.
“ESS brings together many of the industries that we work with every day, from geotechnical investigation and environmental monitoring through to groundwater management and renewable heating. It’s an excellent opportunity to meet customers, discuss current industry challenges and demonstrate the specialist products and expertise MGS can provide,” adds Darren.
More information about ESS can be found at https://www.ess-expo.co.uk/
Leading supplier of geotechnical and ground source heat products, MGS, have announced they will be returning to Geotechnica for 2026 as a gold sponsor and exhibitor.
The UK’s premier geotechnical conference and exhibition is being held at the Warwickshire Event Centre from 8th to 9th July 2026.
As a Gold Sponsor and exhibitor, MGS will play a key role in supporting the event while also showcasing its extensive range of products and services designed to support geothermal, groundwater and geotechnical drilling applications.
“Exhibitions like Geotechnica are pivotal in maintaining the strong sense of community within our industry. Getting involved always provides a fantastic platform to connect with industry professionals and partners, while promoting the specialist services, products and innovations we have to offer” states Darren Portway, Division Manager at MGS.
Founded in 1988, MGS are a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of specialist quality products used in ground investigation, water wells, groundwater monitoring and ground source heat applications.
Supporting projects across construction, civil engineering, ground source energy, landfill and rail sectors, MGS are ideally positioned to support conversations around the evolving demands of the geotechnical industry and the technologies shaping its future.
“Geotechnica brings together all segments of the geotechnical industry in one place to exchange ideas, discuss challenges and share expertise. Alongside sharing our expert insights, we’ll be showcasing our latest products, such as our Thermo-Loops, LeveLines, QED AutoPumps, Borehole Packers, Rhino Coreboxes and more” adds Darren.
Geotechnica is central hub for geotechnical suppliers, manufacturers, end-users, clients and contractors.
With free admission, attendees can explore a wide range of exhibition stands and take part in insightful talks highlighting emerging opportunities, industry changes and technological advancements.
“We look forward to welcoming visitors to stands 4–7 to help them discover why MGS are the trusted partner for geotechnical products and technology – we hope to see you there!” concludes Darren.
More information about the event can be found at https://www.equipegroup.com/geotechnica/
Leading manufacturer of rail track drainage systems, Demco (a brand of MGS), have announced they will be exhibiting at Rail Live 2026.
The UK’s largest exhibition event for rail professionals is being held at the Porterbook’s Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre from 17th to 18th June 2026.
As well as showcasing their existing TerraRange of pipes used by the rail drainage sector, Demco will be unveiling their new UKAS tested APK and ASC circular catchpits.
Manufactured with solid HDPE and offering a 60year + lifecycle, the Demco APK and ASC circular catchpits are engineered for durability and can be individually manufactured to meet customer’s bespoke requirements or to scale for larger projects via its in-house UK manufacturing sites.
“As a long-standing manufacturer to the rail sector, we’re delighted to be once again exhibiting at Rail Live. This year, we are excited to be bringing new products to our stand, the APK and ASC circular catchpits – designed for high load performance in Drainage Track Support Zones” states David Bland,
“Rail Live is always a standout occasion that plays an important role in shaping the future of rail infrastructure – helping keep the sector on track for progress, collaboration, resilience and product innovation” adds David.
Demco, a brand of MGS, has been a leading manufacturer of specialist thermoplastic pipework systems for over 40 years. With extensive use in rail track drainage, Demco’s solutions are certified for high load and shallow applications, holding the Network Rail Certificate of Acceptance (PA05/02084) and LU certifications.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming attendees to Stand M70, where they can discover the capabilities of our Network Rail and LUL-approved pipe products, as well as get a first-hand look and feel of our new catchpit range – see you there!” concludes David.
More information about the event can be found at https://raillive.org.uk/
More information about Demco can be found at https://www.demco.co.uk/
As part of their ongoing growth strategy, specialist supplier of geotechnical and ground source heat products, MGS, has promoted Sharon Eighteen to the position of Operations Director.
The promotion comes as the Bury St Edmunds-based business looks to further scale its operations, boost productivity and strengthen cross-department leadership and cooperation across the business.
To support the next phase of development, MGS has elevated Sharon from her role as Head of Operations to Operations Director.
“From collaborating with the team to establish our new pipe extrusion facility, to strengthening the way our departments work together, my journey here at MGS has been hugely rewarding. I’m incredibly proud to step into the role of Operations Director at such an exciting time and I look forward to building on the strong foundations we’ve created” says Sharon.
Sharon brought a wealth of experience managing operations teams for retail and manufacturing businesses – skills that earned her a position at MGS in 2023.
Initially starting as MGS’ Head of Operations, Sharon oversaw the purchasing, engineering, production, warehousing and logistics departments, consistently demonstrating herself as a capable leader who could take on a higher position.
As MGS’s new Operations Director, Sharon will take on a more strategic role – improving communications, refining internal systems and establishing clearer, more productive processes.
Alongside operational improvements, Sharon will continue to prioritise making day-to-day processes smoother for her team, enabling them to do their best work while fostering a culture where employees feel supported.
“We’re extremely pleased with the impact Sharon continues to have on our company. Her leadership and ability to bring people together make her the ideal person to step into the Operations Director role – and we’re excited to have her play such a pivotal role into the next phase of our growth” states Anthony Stupak, Managing Director at MGS.
Established in 1988, MGS has been a trusted supplier of specialist products used in ground investigation, geothermal and water well drilling, railway drainage, and landfill gas extraction.
With over three decades of experience supporting large-scale infrastructure and renewable energy projects across the UK, MGS is known for delivering quality, expertise and engineering excellence.
“MGS has ambitious plans, a dedicated team and a clear direction ahead. My focus remains on ensuring these ambitions are met, that our operations continue to evolve and that we build upon our collaborative team culture that makes MGS such a great place to work!” concludes Sharon.
Leading supplier of geotechnical and ground source heat products, MGS, have announced they will be attending the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) Conference in Ireland.
The 46th annual conference is being held in Tullamore, Ireland, from 14th to 15th April and will explore major groundwater challenges and opportunities of the next ten years.
MGS will be positioned at their partner’s exhibition stand, QED Environmental Systems, where visitors will be able to gain insights from industry experts and present their cutting-edge solutions that support the groundwater and geotechnical industry.
“Conferences like IAH Ireland are pivotal for maintaining a great sense of community while sparking discussions on future opportunities and industry challenges. We’re looking forward to exhibiting once again – this time alongside our partner, QED” states Richard Houghton, Technical Sales Engineer for the QED Product Range at MGS.
The yearly IAH Conference is a key event for industry professionals and hydrogeologist academics to share knowledge, debate priorities and shape the future of groundwater in Ireland.
With this year’s conference themed around ‘Building Resilience for the Next Decade’, IAH Ireland 2026 will feature sessions focused on future groundwater challenges and research, emerging contaminants and pressures, peatland restoration and more.
“In addition to delving into the event’s in-depth presentations, we aim to drive progress by showcasing our own products. As geotechnical specialists dedicated to building a better and more resilient subsurface infrastructure, visitors can discover how our solutions help professionals sample, measure, monitor and pump groundwater in various applications” adds Richard.
Founded in 1988, MGS are a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialist quality products used in ground investigation, water well and geothermal drilling applications and more.
“We invite visitors attending IAH Ireland to visit us to explore how MGS and QED can help unlock the full potential of their groundwater projects – see you there!” concludes Richard.
More information about the event can be found at https://www.iah-ireland.org/annual-conference/#
More information about MGS can be found at https://www.mgs.co.uk/