Dyno-Rod

Dyno-Rod
Limited company
(subsidiary of British Gas)
Industry Drains, Plumbing, Heating
Founded 1963
Headquarters British Gas Swan House, Staines
Key people
 David Alexander (Contractor Solutions Director)
Andrew Burling (Head of Franchising)
Parent Centrica
Website www.dyno.com

Dyno is an emergency drainage and plumbing company operating in the United Kingdom. Formed in 1963, Dyno initially specialised in the use of electromechanical machines for drain clearance. Since then, the company has grown considerably, consolidating its drainage business and diversifying into comprehensive plumbing services, for both domestic and industrial sites[1][2][3][4]

Dyno describes itself as "the market leader", and "the only drain cleaning service with full national coverage."[5] Apart from clearing blockages, it uses CCTV to inspect drains, makes plumbing repairs, and installs new pipework.[5] The company offers a twenty four hour emergency response service across the United Kingdom and Eire.

Dyno Services is a franchise granting limited company. It was acquired by British Gas for £57.6 million ($104.3m) in October 2004.[6]

History

Dyno-Rod service was launched in 1963 by Jim Zockoll, in South London, the business was based in Surbiton for many years. Zockoll was a pilot for Pan American, who spotted an opportunity whilst on a stop over in London. The hotel where Zockoll was staying at was suffering drainage problems, had outdated repair equipment, and was taking too long on repairs. Zockoll realised that he had a business opportunity using newer American equipment, it is said that he had the equipment flown over, enabling him to fix the problem, and giving birth to the company Dyno-Rod.

Dyno-Rod based its drain cleaning service on what were then new electromechanical techniques.[5] After initial success, Dyno began granting franchise licences in 1965. There are currently twenty five Dyno franchisees in the United Kingdom. As the first non fast food franchised business in the United Kingdom, and the second franchised business of any kind there, Dyno-Rod played a prominent role in the formation of the British Franchise Association, of which it remains a full member.[7][8]

Over time, the Dyno brand developed other associated businesses, Dyno-Secure was launched in 1987, to offer a range of locks and security services, while in 2001, Dyno-Plumbing offered a comprehensive plumbing service. Dyno Group was acquired by British Gas, a subsidiary of Centrica, in October 2004.[6] Since then, Dyno franchisees have developed larger territories and operate multiple brands within the Dyno group.

The group is based in the British Gas Swan House Office complex in Staines.

The then Prime Minister, David Cameron, compared himself in April 2014 to the company's services, saying "If there are things that are stopping you from doing more, think of me as a giant Dyno-Rod".[9]

References

  1. ↑ .The Guardian: British Gas homecare policy blocked loo
  2. ↑ "Dyno-Rod accused of bully boy tactics".
  3. ↑ "David Cameron: 'Jesus invented the Big Society'". 10 April 2014.
  4. ↑ "BBC NEWS - Business - Centrica snaps up Dyno-Rod group". news.bbc.co.uk.
  5. 1 2 3 "About Us". Retrieved 2017-03-10.
  6. 1 2 "Centrica acquires Dyno-Rod". Archived from the original on 2013-01-19.
  7. ↑ Watts, Mark. "Zockoll® Franchising since 1963". www.zockoll.com.
  8. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-03-13. Retrieved 2012-12-04.
  9. ↑ Withnall, Adam (10 April 2014). "David Cameron: 'Jesus invented the Big Society – I'm just continuing God's work'". The Independent.
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