Gilkes is a global name in hydropower and pump systems, supplying specialist equipment to a highly technical international market. With over 170 years of heritage, the business needed a new website that could reflect both its legacy and its position as a future-focused engineering leader. The platform had to support a clear and accurate presentation of complex products and services while giving internal teams full control of content updates.

We worked closely with the Gilkes team to define the site structure around their two core divisions: Hydropower and Pumps. The new platform was developed to be technically robust but easy to manage, with a custom content management system tailored to the needs of the in-house team. To help shape the copy, we spent time understanding the detail behind each part of the business, translating complex product information into clear, confident messaging. We also supported content planning and photography to bring consistency across the full site experience.

The homepage was designed with flexibility in mind, giving the team the ability to shift focus between different parts of the business as needed. Whether highlighting a new project, product area or business priority, the structure allows for this to happen without the need for a complete redesign.

The result is a refreshed online presence that represents the full depth of the Gilkes offer. It gives equal weight to the company’s engineering expertise and its rich heritage, while presenting a confident and forward-looking message to global customers and partners. The platform is fully manageable in-house, allowing the team to keep content fresh and relevant across all areas of the site.