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Global bathroom industry trade bodies unite to forge partnership

In a landmark collaboration, global bathroom industry trade bodies have united to support the commitments outlined in th...

BathroomsNews Wed 20th Nov 2024

Interview: Andy Cottee – The IPG is much more than just a buying group

Andy Cottee, MD at The IPG, talks to Nicola Hanley about how the group is supporting independents by giving them a range...

InterviewFeatures Mon 18th Nov 2024

Williams Trade Supplies becomes latest business to join PHG

PHG Plumbing Heating Group, the plumbing, heating and bathroom buying group for the UK, has announced that Williams Trad...

IndustryNews Fri 8th Nov 2024

Interview: Lee Appleby on turning the fortunes of G&M Plumbing around

When local businessmen Lee Appleby, Chris Barnes and Russel Millar acquired Colchester-based G&M Plumbing & Heating in J...

InterviewFeatures Tue 5th Nov 2024

Victorian Plumbing Group reports record sales and 4% revenue rise

Bathroom retailer Victorian Plumbing Group has revealed that its revenue increased by around 4% in its latest trading up...

BathroomsNews Thu 17th Oct 2024

Tom Reynolds – We have an urgent need for skilled tradespeople

Tom Reynolds, chief executive of the BMA, highlights recent survey results confirming that the future of industries like...

InsightFeatures Thu 19th Sep 2024

Victorian Plumbing to shut Victoria Plum just months after acquisition

Just a few months after Victorian Plumbing announced the acquisition of Victoria Plum, the bathroom retailer has decided...

BathroomsNews Fri 16th Aug 2024

PHG Plumbing Heating Group celebrates excellence with Supplier Awards

PHG Plumbing Heating Group, the plumbing, heating and bathroom buying group for the UK, hosted the PHG Supplier Awards a...

BathroomsNews Wed 12th Jun 2024

Victorian Plumbing announces acquisition of Victoria Plum

Bathroom retailer Victorian Plumbing has announced the acquisition of online only UK bathroom retailer Victoria Plum, wh...

BathroomsNews Mon 20th May 2024

Tom Reynolds – Prioritising safety and professionalism in installation

Tom Reynolds, chief executive at the Bathroom Manufacturers Association, calls for tighter regulations in the plumbing a...

InsightFeatures Fri 10th Nov 2023

Duftons Plumbing & Heating Supplies expands operation with new branch

Duftons Plumbing & Heating Supplies has announced it is expanding its operation with the opening of its 11th branch in t...

BathroomsNews Tue 12th Sep 2023

Grohe gears up for HIP Female Skills Competition 2024

Building on its successful launch earlier this year, the HIP Female Skills Competition is already making preparations fo...

IndustryNews Mon 11th Sep 2023

G&M Plumbing & Heating is relaunched following change of ownership

Colchester-based retailer G&M Plumbing & Heating, which has been operating for over two decades, has been relaunched fol...

BathroomsNews Fri 16th Jun 2023

CIPHE's Jerry Whiteley: Engaging and inspiring the next generation

Jerry Whiteley, technical manager of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering (CIPHE), on the work the ...

InsightFeatures Thu 1st Jun 2023

Zoë Tanner: We need promotion of the trades as a rewarding career path

Zoë Tanner, MD of SNG Publishing – the home of the HIP, SPARKS and Concept Hair skills competitions – reveals why s...

InsightFeatures Fri 12th May 2023