The latest Builders Merchant Building Index report shows builders’ merchants’ value sales were down -0.4% in July compared to the same month in 2022, with volume falling -7.9% and prices up +8.1% – the last three months, May to July, value sales were +8.5% higher than in February to April …
Read More »Talon supports HIP Student plumbing Competition
Talon has announced its continued support for the HIP Student Plumbing Competition and the HIP Female Skills Competition in 2024, its commitment is a testament to Talon’s efforts to bridge the skills gap in the plumbing and heating industry. Recent figures from the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering …
Read More »Intergas appoints new managing director
Intergas announces it has appointed a new managing director, Gary Rudd. Rudd, who joined Intergas Heating Solutions this January as the UK Sales and Marketing Director, has been appointed with immediate effect. Rudd said: “I’m excited and delighted to be working for Intergas Heating Solutions, part of the Paloma Rheem …
Read More »Baxi appoints new Head of Public Health
Baxi announced it has appointed James Matthews as its new head of public health to lead its technical specification and sales team in supplying hot water solutions involving Heatrae Sadia and Andrews Water Heaters products. Matthews joins Baxi with a wealth of experience gained from previous roles within the construction …
Read More »VitrA welcomes six new recruits
VitrA announces the appointment of six new members to its growing team, further strengthening its expertise and market presence. Tyler Reid has been appointed as its contract sales manager, Dan Callaghan has been appointed as its contracts sales manager for the North and Scotland regions and Mark Washbrook has been named …
Read More »Dulux dog opens new Dulux Decorator Centre
Dulux Decorator Centre has added to its network of over 230 stores by opening a new site in Hailsham, the Dulux dog was amongst those eager to set foot in the new store and get their “paws” on its products. It will stock the full Dulux Trade range, including the …
Read More »Aqualisa hires new director of sales for specification division
British bathroom specialist Aqualisa has hired Glenn Payne as director of sales within its specification division. In this new role, Payne will report to Aqualisa sales director Tim Creedon, and will spearhead the expansion of its business in the specification, housebuilder and developer channels. Payne joins Aqualisa from construction materials …
Read More »Fortune favours Aqualisa
British shower manufacturer Aqualisa has been acquired by Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc from mid-market private equity firm LDC. Founded in 1977, Aqualisa invented the world’s first digital shower and is known for its commitment to innovation and new product development, particularly in the smart bathroom category. Mat Norris, …
Read More »PJH Accessories the Italian Way
PJH has extended its Bathrooms to love Collection by introducing a luxurious new range of premium, Italian-made bathroom accessories, suitable for coordinating with its comprehensive collection of bathroom products and the perfect finishing touch to any bathroom scheme. Boasting premium quality with a flawless finish, the contemporary new range includes …
Read More »VitrA Bathrooms to launch London showroom and creative hub in spring 2020
Next spring, VitrA Bathrooms will open a 5,600sq ft new flagship space in London’s Clerkenwell. VitrA London will be far more than just a showroom for its design-led bathroom products. Instead, it will be a creative hub – a social space for architects, designers and thinkers with dedicated areas for …
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