Sarco Stopper has a worldwide reputation for innovative line stopping & bypass solutions. Producing under pressure stopper bags for over 40 years, including the only Kitemark GIS/E4 Gas Bag in the world to suit Ferrous & PE Pipelines. Sarco has also produced and pioneered the Hydro Stopper Bags to deploy with the award winning WASK Aquastop and Hydrant Wizard pipeline isolation equipment for water mains. Being quality manufacturers since 1877 and now incorporating the Thomas Bugden Denmar brand established 1856, this private family owned business is audited by BSI twice a year to cover the company’s dedication to its quality policy that will ensure that its products and services fully meet the requirements of its customers at all times. The goal of the company is to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction with its commitment to the implementation of supporting managerial and business operational systems is essential to realising that goal. Sarco Stopper is also committed to safeguarding the health, safety and welfare of all its employees whilst at work, and to provide, so far as is reasonably practicable, working environments which are safe and without risk to health. In 2012, the company moved to new larger premises in Broxburn, which are highly resource efficient, demonstrating Sarco Stopper’s commitment to minimising its impact on the environment.Sarco Stopper has developed and maintains an integrated management system that meets the requirements of ISO9001, ISO14001 & OHSAS18001.
Thomas Bugden & Co Ltd was established in 1856. The Company had shops in London from this date until 1965 when the property at 187 Goswell Road was subject to a compulsory purchase order. At this time, Thomas Bugden re-located to Aylesbury and continued to operate till 2012, where production was moved to its current location at Sarco Stopper’s facility in Broxburn where the Denmar Inflatable Pipe Stoppers continue to be manufactured.
