News: June 2010
21/06/2010
Campaign launched to get rid of rogue fitters
Industry comes together to improve the quality and safety of domestic heating installations.
21/06/2010
NAPIT welcomes new health and safety advisor
Lord Young will give recommendations to the Prime Minster in the autumn.
21/06/2010
Ductwork firms warned to stay strong when pricing jobs
ADCAS claims members are being bullied when tendering for contracts.
21/06/2010
Apprentice and journeyman plumbers awarded at ceremony
Certificates awarded for excellence in their field.
21/06/2010
Plumbfix introduces 'British Football Time'
Trade counters to open at 6am if England play in the afternoon during World Cup.
21/06/2010
kbb London to take place in May 2011
New show will give manufacturers the opportunity to display their products at a national event in the south of England.
21/06/2010
Showroom of the Year scheme launched
Retailers that best showcase Ideal Standard products will be rewarded.
21/06/2010
Multikwik launches new website
Users will have access to a site that is user-friendly, technically dependable, and comprehensive.
14/06/2010
Government offers chance for stability in domestic heating sector...
...but Keston urges government not to cut important infrastructure initiatives.
14/06/2010
Swale Heating applauds government’s new energy bill
Move will encourage home energy efficiency improvements.
14/06/2010
Tax rise fears hit small firms confidence
Rising costs and fears of tax hikes are hitting the confidence of small businesses ahead of Budget, says Forum of Private Business.
14/06/2010
Altecnic reports increased demand for TMVs
Recent rise in sales down to Part G introduced in April.
14/06/2010
Integrated future for Armstrong
Move will allow the company to further strengthen and accelerate its product development activities.
14/06/2010
Plumber second in Screwfix competition
Mark Nichols proved his professionalism, high standards and enthusiasm for his job to a panel of industry experts.
14/06/2010
Travis Perkins moves mountains for charities
Builders’ merchants group raises £32,000 after completing three peaks challenge in Yorkshire.
14/06/2010
heateam website makes life easier for customers
Product help sections and feedback areas now available.
07/06/2010
Stiebel Eltron calls for clarification over government’s green energy policy
Renewable energy firm responds to the scrapping of the Low Carbon Building Programme.
07/06/2010
Emap Connect to manage InstallerLive exhibition
Publisher pledges to bring new audiences in to the Coventry show.
07/06/2010
FPB responds to government’s regulation-busting action plan
… and warns that it must not create more bureaucracy to deal with red tape.
07/06/2010
Oil is the cheaper choice
Independent figures show that oil heating is still the cheapest choice for off gas main households.
04/06/2010
Williams & Co recognised for growth over past decade
Merchant features in Telegraph video series which highlights successful companies.
04/06/2010
Get on your ‘A’ game with Vokèra
Open to Vokèra Affinity members, those who register and buy a Compact A before the end of August will receive a free international football shirt.
04/06/2010
Gas Safety Trust unveils brand identity
Full details on new website, www.gas-safety-trust.org.uk.
01/06/2010
Travis Perkins in bid to take over BSS Group
Deal would create the UK’s largest plumbing and heating distributor.
01/06/2010
Low Carbon Buildings Programme scrapped
£3 million cut from budget mean no new applications are allowed.
01/06/2010
All vouchers snapped up within 36 hours
Scotland calls for an extension to the boiler scrappage scheme after all of the vouchers were allocated to homeowners a day after its launch.
01/06/2010
Small firms can show Whitehall how to do more with less
Forum of Private Business believes government bodies could follow the example set by SMEs when dealing with reduced budgets.
01/06/2010
Vent-Axia and Daikin UK sign supply agreement
Deal involves the delivery of renewable heat pump systems.
01/06/2010
New Scottish govt backed scheme launched by plumbing industry
Qualified plumbers will now be able to self-certify their work under a building warrant.
01/06/2010
Pimlico Plumbers to serve expat community
Permanent office to open in July and 12 engineers to be taken on to expand existing operation.
01/06/2010
New dates revealed for RAC11 and H&V11
October chosen as it offers better place in the buying season for the cooling and heating sectors.
