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*The Managing Director of Allpure Filters has announced that the UK company has split from Hydralectric Appliance and is now under his sole control. *

Don Bradford completed the management buyout in late October 2007 after the opportunity to purchase Allpure arose.

Following the amicable parting, Allpure moved from the site that it shared with Hydralectric to new premises in Hampshire. According to Bradford, the buyout will enable the filter firm to establish its own identity, instead of occupying a small role in a larger company. It will continue to be the official European distributor of Omnipure water filters, as well as offering Doulton filters, John Guest fittings and additional products such as tubing, valves and accessories for the POU and vending industries.

All of Allpure’s employees will be remaining with the company, including the Managing Director’s son Darren (below left), who will be taking charge of the UK market, while Don Bradford will be working closely alongside Allpure France to focus on the rest of Europe.