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Small but mighty: Powys Plumbing & Heating Supplies puts local trade first
As the only independent plumbing and heating merchant within a 30 to 40 mile radius, Powys Plumbing & Heating Supplies is putting local tradespeople and homeowners at the heart of its growing...
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Why Independent Merchants Matter More Than Ever to The Trade
For installers and tradespeople, a good merchant has always offered more than somewhere to pick up materials. Product knowledge, availability, advice and importantly, a relationship with people who...
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Putting Wellbeing at the Heart of Trade Support
The pressures facing UK tradespeople are changing. According to a recent survey from On The Tools, 63.7% of tradespeople say rising material and tool costs remain their biggest concern, while 38.1%...
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Trade Local Day Returns with Even More to Look Forward To
Trade Local Day is back this September, with The IPG preparing its biggest campaign to date to support independent merchants, bathroom & Kitchen showrooms and the suppliers that work alongside...
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BK Supplies: Two Decades of Putting Customers First
Twenty years in business is a milestone worth celebrating. Since opening in October 2006, BK Supplies has grown from serving trade customers with heating packs and contract bathrooms to become one...
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Bigger Prizes. Stronger Trade. More Reasons to Shop Local
Bigger prizes. Stronger trade. More reasons to shop local. Three months after launching, one thing is clear: The IPG App has become much more than just prize draws. Designed to reward installers...
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The IPG appoints Dean Jepson as Managing Director
The IPG has appointed highly respected industry leader Dean Jepson as its new Managing Director. Bringing nearly 40 years of experience across the plumbing, heating and smart controls sectors,...
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Why Visit The IPG at InstallerSHOW 2026?
As proud sponsors of the World Plumbing Conference (WPC), The IPG is committed to being part of the conversations shaping the future of the plumbing, heating and merchant sectors. Key industry...
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Backing Independent Merchants to Support the Trade
Across the heating, plumbing and renewables sector, change is no longer a future consideration, it’s happening now. From the growth of low-carbon technologies to ongoing supply chain...
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Why the Trade is Turning to Independents
For today’s installers and engineers, choosing where to buy materials is about more than just price. Reliability, product knowledge and having a merchant that understands the realities of the...
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Steady Demand, Squeezed Margins: How Independent Merchants are Supporting The...
Plumbing and bathroom installers are moving through 2026 with workloads holding steady, but under increasing financial pressure from tighter margins and more cautious customers....
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Building on Experience - Nu Independent Wholesalers Feature
For James Cox, Director of Nu Independent Wholesalers, moving into merchanting was a natural progression after spending years working in the plumbing and heating trade. Having started his career...
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The IPG to Sponsor World Plumbing Conference 2026
The World Plumbing Conference 2026 has unveiled The IPG as its newest sponsor. Taking place on 23-25 June at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham during InstallerSHOW, the 14th World...
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The IPG Conference in Portugal
At The IPG Conference in Portugal in November, we welcomed Lee Wilcox, Co-Founder and CEO of On The Tools. We invited Lee because understanding changing customer behaviour is now essential for...
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The IPG Conference: A Celebration of Community and Collaboration
Preparations are well underway for The IPG’s biennial conference and this year’s event promises to be one of the most exciting yet. In November 2025, members and suppliers will trade...
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Making Independents Unmissable at InstallerSHOW 2025
InstallerSHOW 2025 was buzzing and The IPG was right at the centre, proudly championing its independent members. Our mission this year was clear, to make independents unmissable. From the moment...
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Making Independents Unmissable at InstallerSHOW 2025
InstallerSHOW 2025 was buzzing and The IPG was right at the centre, proudly championing its independent members. Our mission this year was clear, to make independents unmissable. From the moment...
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The IPG Strengthens its Board with the Appointment of Paul Hetherington
The IPG, the UK’s leading membership group for independent plumbing and heating stores and bathroom showrooms, is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Hetherington to its Board of...
