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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,...
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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 &...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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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The IPG Members Supporting Their Communities - COVID 19
The world has rapidly changed over the last 3 months, when we heard Big Ben chime and celebrated the arrival of 2020, who could have predicted not only a new year, but a new decade that by early...
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Support your independent merchant
The biggest small business challenge for generations We are finding ourselves in unprecedented times, who would have thought that when we celebrated the New Year just three short months ago that...
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Congratulations to Roman at KBB 2020
Europe’s leading shower designer and manufacturer, Roman, has revealed its delight at hitting record breaking numbers at the UK’s main bathroom event, KBB, earlier this month. The...
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The IPG supporting suppliers with a green mission
Every British business will be under increasing pressure over the next decade to take measures to meet the Government's zero emission target in 2050, with the aim to slow down and reverse the...
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The IPG congratulates MERLYN on turning 20 in 2020!
MERLYN has turned 20 in 2020 and The IPG congratulates one of their esteemed suppliers on this impressive business achievement. With innovation and design at the forefront of MERLYN’s...
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The IPG - Supporting Independents
The IPG is the fastest growing membership group in the plumbing, heating and bathroom sector. In 2013, it was founded on the belief that independents should have a better voice in today’s...
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75% of Plumbers at risk of losing out on work due to knee problems
Everybody has heard (and seen) the builder’s bum, but what about the plumber’s knee? Something that is rarely spoken about yet is impacting the health of more than 28,000 people in the...
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The IPG appoints new Managing Director
New year, new Managing Director The IPG, the largest and fastest-growing membership group for independent plumbing, heating and bathroom specialists, has today announced the appointment of its...
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The IPG unveils its brand new website
The IPG, the industry’s largest and fastest growing membership group for independent plumbing, heating and bathroom specialists, unveil its brand-new website, following five successful years...
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SNUG Underfloor Heating
One of the biggest commitments in our lifetime is purchasing a home. It is a significant investment for many and creating a safe and homely space, whilst maintaining property value, is the desired...
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The importance of buying from your local independent
Many tradespeople and customers alike have become accustomed to using large retailers and online merchants. But what about the great British independent retailer? You might be surprised to hear...
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New IPG survey finds 75% of plumbers have knee problems
New research has revealed that nearly 75% of working plumbers experience problems with their knees, yet only 41% have discussed the issue with their GP. The IPG, which surveyed 184 plumbers, also...
