1. It's Showtime! The IPG Make a real event of it!

    On 1st October, members, and suppliers of The IPG gathered at The Mermaid Theatre London to address The Changing World of Business. Stepping into the theatre was like being in the heart of Covent...

  2. Ballcock & Bits dual-brand their store with The IPG

    Ballcock & Bits in Bracknell, Berkshire has become one of the latest IPG members to dual brand their store. The IPG team are continuing their work to become a recognised brand amongst ALL...

  3. The IPG's 200th Member

    The IPG, the largest and fastest growing membership group for plumbing, heating and bathroom specialists is pleased to welcome its 200th Member – Thompson & Leigh. All new additions...

  4. Why you should discover your nearest member of The IPG today

    The IPG was founded in the summer of 2013 by Robin Beal, when he identified there was a real need and an opportunity to strengthen and support independent businesses. It is now the largest and...

  5. Together we are stronger...

    The past few months have been difficult for us all, but we have so many reasons to be optimistic. At The IPG, we have witnessed firsthand the resilience of our members — many have gone above...

  6. Supporting independent plumbing, heating and bathroom stores

    The last few months have been difficult for us all, but we have so many reasons to be optimistic. At The IPG, we have witnessed first-hand the resilience of our members and suppliers - many have...

  7. BMN - The IPG Special Supplement

    In line with its stated vision of “supporting independents,” The IPG strives to make life for its independent members as easy and as successful as possible. Every year, The IPG grows...

  8. New Year... A new dawn

    As the sun rises in 2021, we can reflect on some of the positive changes that the previous year has brought to our lives, one of which is an appreciation of the local independent business, within...

  9. BMN & Bristan round table event

    Builders’ Merchants News and Bristan, the UK’s largest supplier of showers, taps and bathroom accessories, jointly hosted a virtual round table on 10 November 2020, in which Robin Beal,...

  10. World Plumbing Council Newsletter November 2020

    The IPG has two great articles published by the World Plumbing Council in the latest newsletter November 2020. Business as usual for Gill's Plumbing & Heating Gill’s Plumbing &...

  11. Announcement - Innovation Competition – 2020

    We would like to congratulate John Lovejoy from Bracknell who won the runner up prize of £500 in The IPG Innovation Competition 2020. We received many innovative ideas from entrants but...

  12. Local Shops for Local People ...

    During the current pandemic, now more than ever local retailers (and businesses) need your help to continue to serve the community. Small and independent retailers are important to the economic...

  13. Level the Playing Field

    The IPG is the largest and fastest-growing membership group in its sector, it provides independent plumbing/heating stores and bathroom showrooms with access to improved purchasing terms from...

  14. Business as usual for Gill's Plumbing & Heating

    Gill's Plumbing & Heating, an IPG member based in Welwyn Garden City has continued to respond to the current business landscape Gill's began the year by rebranding their store inside and out,...

  15. Safe Selling, Safe Working campaign and guides

    Lakes has created this simple guide to help installers and their homeowner customers navigate the challenges of fitting bathroom products in the ‘new normal’. Over the last few months,...

  16. Multipanel Make it British

    What did companies that saw significant growth during and after the previous recessions have in common? In these challenging times, we need to look at those IPG suppliers who are not just flying...

  17. An insight into Roman

    Europe’s leading shower designer and manufacturer, Roman, has released its brand new company video, which offers a whirlwind tour around Roman’s facilities in Newton Aycliffe. Founded...

  18. COVID-19 impacted some trades more than others

    The current UK government advice is for everyone in the UK to practice social distancing - limiting face-to-face contact with people who are not in your household and maintaining a two-metre...

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