Pimlico reports growth but warns of second dip
Pimlico Plumbers has delivered strong financial performance in the third quarter of 2020, achieving a ‘V’ shaped recovery following the impact of the national lockdown in the quarter two
Supplier backs ‘Unblocktober’ campaign
In support of the global Unblocktober month-long campaign to improve the health of our drains, sewers, watercourses and seas, Drainage Superstore has asked people to change to their kitchen and bathroom habits
Majority of plumbers have reported tool theft
More than half of the UK’s plumbing workforce have fallen victim to tool theft, according to new research by Direct Line - Business
‘Boiler Man goes to Hollywood’ winner revealed
Ideal Heating has announced the winner of its ‘Boiler Man goes to Hollywood’ initiative as Lloyd Isherwood, a self-employed plumbing and heating engineer based in Selby
Polypipe Perks scheme launched
Installers can win a selection of top-of-the-range prizes by entering the new Polypipe Perks scheme, launched this month
Hep2O ‘State of the Nation’ delivers homeowner truths
Push-fit plastic pipe brand Hep2O has launched its ‘State of the Nation 2020’ after research delivered new findings on UK plumbers
Home working sends heating season off to an early start
New government advice recommending people should once again work from home where possible has led many Brits to start putting their heating on at the start of September
Graham adds clarity to new pricing structure
Graham Plumbers’ Merchant has simplified the pricing structure at its 16 Bathroom Showrooms, including the use of transparent pricing on all displayed products for more clarity
Burn admissions rise during lockdown
The number of contact burns from heating appliances has increased by 25% and scalding incidents from taps rise by 9% this year
JTL signs health and safety charter
National training provider for electrical and heating and plumbing apprenticeships JTL has signed the Civil Engineering Contractors Association’s (CECA) Health and Wellbeing Charter as part of its Stop.Make a Change campaign this month (10-23 October)