Gripple has one of its industrial sales managers to thank for conceiving a revolutionary product which promises to make significant inroads into the worldwide plumbing market.
Mathias Perret, who worked for Gripple Europe before transferring to the UK, applied knowledge acquired in a previous job with a pipe clamp manufacturer and came up with the idea of an adjustable clamp to replace the 11 d ...[more]
Vent-Axia and Daikin UK have established a supply agreement to deliver renewable energy heat pump systems, as an extension to Vent-Axia's already product portfolio. The Daikin Altherma range of renewable energy heating systems will now be available from Vent-Axia, bringing Daikin's heating range to an even wider audience.
The Daikin Altherma product range available from Vent Axia will feature a ...[more]
According to Drain Doctor Plumbing, impregnated toilet papers, 'wet wipes' and similar innovations are leading to increasing numbers of blocked drains. The company says it is receiving an increasing number of calls from householders who may have happy bottoms but are unable to flush their toilets.
The problem is particularly significant in towns and cities with large areas of Victorian housing ...[more]
A new scheme will allow Scottish professional plumbing and heating installers to self-certify drainage, heating and plumbing work, including micro-renewable installations such as solar panels, which is subject to a Building Warrant.
The Approved Certifier of Construction Scheme is operated by SNIPEF on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. The new scheme was launched by the Minister for Transport, ...[more]
A new scheme will allow Scottish professional plumbing and heating installers to self-certify drainage, heating and plumbing work, including micro-renewable installations such as solar panels, which is subject to a Building Warrant.
The Approved Certifier of Construction Scheme is operated by SNIPEF on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. The new scheme was launched by the Minister for Transport, ...[more]
Plumb Center is giving customers the chance to earn 200 eXtra points when they take the new Nissan NV200 for a test drive.
Recently awarded International Van of the Year 2010, the New Nissan NV200 has rewritten the rulebook. With its unique space-efficient package, the NV200 takes practicality to a new level. Designed to be the most versatile and adaptable compact van on the market, it has a hu ...[more]
With record numbers of Brits taking advantage of the boiler scrappage scheme, which offered consumers GBP400 off a new, energy efficient boiler when replacing one which is G-Rated, hometeam engineers have uncovered several antique systems. Inspired by these discoveries, npower hometeam is launching a nationwide hunt to find Britain's Oldest Boiler. The owner of the oldest system uncovered will win GBP ...[more]
The BMA now represents over 75 well known and respected bathroom brands trading in the UK. It works closely with government bodies, NGOs and technical standards organisations throughout Europe. The BMA's technical, marketing and education committees meet regularly to discuss the important issues affecting the industry and it members rely on the BMA's full time staff to front their opinions with t ...[more]
The Trade Association Forum Awards recognise and celebrate the remarkable achievements of trade associations across the UK. They aim to foster the search for excellence, to recognise and reward achievement and to encourage the communication and adoption of best practice amongst Forum members throughout the last 12 months.
Now in the 8th consecutive year, the Awards are eagerly anticipated by T ...[more]
With Government focusing on energy efficiency, the need for effective system cleaning and inhibition will increase. Following the inclusion of water treatment in the Building Regulations Part L consultation, the time is right for domestic water treatment companies to demonstrate they make a valuable contribution in this field.
Domestic water treatment is the generic term for products preventing ...[more]