Bristan’s Saffron Basin Mixer, complete with Eco Start technology, has been shortlisted for Domestic Energy Saving Product of the Year at the Energy Saving Awards 2023. The Energy Saving Awards celebrate the very best professionals, products, and projects across the Plumbing, HVAC and Energy Management sectors and were created to recognise the …
Read More »Triton advises housebuilders to adopt more sustainable habits
Triton Showers has urged housebuilders to design more resource-efficient bathrooms that encourages consumers to adopt more sustainable habits. This comes as building regulations and legislation continues to highlight energy efficiency as a key priority, with the UK government recently launching a £1bn domestic energy efficiency scheme for existing homes. Karen …
Read More »Kudos make appointment at an “exciting time”
Kudos Shower Products has announced the appointment of Mark Batley as senior business development manager for the company. He will be focussed on working with distributor partners and growing the number of Kudos retailers and its displays, including those approved for Premium Collection products. Sales and marketing director at Kudos …
Read More »Green Bros joins NBG
Doncaster and Retford-based plumbing and electrical merchant, Green Bros Ltd, is the latest specialist independent to join National Buying Group – it is the seventh partner to join NBG this year. Founded in 2005, Green Bros is a family-run business with branches in Doncaster, South Yorkshire and Retford, Nottinghamshire. Led …
Read More »Clearwater Products introduces range of Volta PVD sinks
Clearwater Products has introduced a range of sinks with a PVD coating, for a durable, hygienic finish in the modern kitchen, it is available in black, brass or copper – the new Volta PVD sinks can be undermounted or inset. The bowls have 5mm radius corners and stylish pressed draining …
Read More »BMBI July report shows Builders Merchant value sales up 8.5%
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 »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 …
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