Bristan sponsors The IPG App prize won by a loyal Fords South West customer.
A Sidmouth plumber has become the first headline prize winner through The IPG App, claiming a £3,000 holiday to New York in a nationwide rewards campaign sponsored by Bristan.
Dave, a lifelong Sidmouth resident and regular customer of IPG member Fords South West, secured the prize after entering through The IPG App, which rewards installers for supporting their nearest independent member.
While Dave’s trip to New York is the biggest prize awarded so far, it joins a growing list of rewards already won through the platform. From a Nintendo Switch 2 console and Xbox Series X bundle to multi-tools, dashcams, a BBQ kit and stadium tour tickets, dozens of tradespeople across the UK have already picked up prizes through The IPG App, with even more competitions and giveaways still to come.
Dave said:
“I’m chuffed to bits, to be honest. It’s hard to take in that you’ve won something like this until it actually happens. When Tom from The IPG phoned to tell me I’d won, I thought it had to be one of my mates having me on. It’s only now that it’s starting to sink in.
“My wife has already started making plans for the trip, so we’re both really excited. We’d love to see a show while we’re out there and getting up to the crown of the Statue of Liberty is definitely on the list.
“I’ve always liked supporting local independent merchants because I’m local myself. You get looked after and if they haven’t got something in stock, they’ll do their best to get it in for you.”
Mark Millar, Brand Ambassador at The IPG, said:
“Dave’s win is a fantastic moment for everyone involved. As our first headline prize winner, it’s great to see such a fantastic reward go to a loyal customer of one of our independent members.
“What’s particularly exciting is that this is just one part of the story. We’ve already seen dozens of winners and with more supplier-backed competitions and major prizes planned, there’s plenty more still to come.”
Aaron Patch, Managing Director of Fords South West, said:
“It’s fantastic to have the first headline prize winner here at Fords South West. We’re really pleased for Dave and it’s great to see a loyal local customer rewarded in such a big way.
“The app has been really popular with our trade customers. Sometimes you need more than just a good price to bring people back and this gives people another reason to support their local independent.
“As a local business employing 55 people across the region, we know how important independent merchants are to their communities. The more support local businesses receive, the stronger those communities become.”
The app has already helped create winners across participating IPG member stores, with suppliers supporting a growing programme of competitions designed to drive engagement and celebrate customer loyalty.
Gemma McGruddy, Channel Director at Bristan, said:
“Bristan is proud to work in partnership with The IPG and its members, and it’s fantastic to be part of a campaign that rewards customers whilst supporting independent merchants across the UK.”
Bristan is the UK’s number one brand for taps and showers, building a reputation for reliable, high-quality products backed by an industry-leading lifetime guarantee and customer service. Trusted by homeowners, installers and specifiers across the UK, the brand is committed to making installation and aftercare as simple as possible.
As The IPG App continues to grow, installers can look forward to even more competitions, exclusive promotions and major prize giveaways in the months ahead.
About The IPG App
The IPG App rewards installers for supporting participating independent members of the group. Through supplier-backed competitions, promotions and exclusive offers, the platform helps strengthen relationships between stores, suppliers and customers while delivering added value to every visit.
https://app.the-ipg.co.uk/