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Global Flood Defence Systems

Traditional and online PR
About

Global Flood Defence Systems, based in the UK, manufactures and supplies flood defence solutions for properties and communities who are at risk from the devastating effects of flooding. The company appointed Punch Communications in September 2011 to handle its PR campaign. 

Campaign Goals & Results

Punch’s remit involves targeting national, broadcast, local, business and trade media to raise awareness of the company and its products, in particular its range of ‘passive’ flood defence solutions that require no human intervention and are activated by the power of the incoming flood water. Recent projects have included individual property protection in the village of Great Ayton in North Yorkshire, and installing the SCFB® from its patented self-closing flood barrier range to provide protection to commercial and residential developments in Bonassola in Italy, and to protect a private development in Melbourne, Australia from the future effects of flooding.  

In the client's words
"Flood risk is a hugely debated topic in the news at the moment, with events in countries including Thailand, Australia and Pakistan, as well as in the UK. These stories highlight how prevention is essential in order to protect homes and communities. We felt that the Punch team has the understanding and impressive track record to communicate our messages to the media, and ensure that more people are aware of the solutions that are available to ensure they are protected."

Patricia Freshwater, commercial director, Global Flood Defence Systems

For more information, please contact Punch.