Merchants forced to close as government announces lockdown

Following the government decision to lockdown the UK in a bid to battle the coronavirus outbreak, plumbing merchants have closed across the land.

GROHE adjusts production across Europe amid coronavirus crisis

GROHE has implemented action to protect employees across its manufacturing sites with the suspension of manufacturing at one of its plants in Portugal.

APHCI members preview Mira Elite SE

Members of the APHCI (Association of Plumbers and Heating Contractors Ireland) have been given an exclusive preview of Mira Showers’ Elite SE, which it said was the first dual outlet, silent pumped electric shower in Ireland.

RWC continues to operate for essential work

With the steadily increasing incidence of the COVID-19 virus in the UK and beyond, RWC said this week it was “closely monitoring the situation and evaluating the impact it will have on our employees, customers, operations and supply chain”.

Act now to future proof hot water systems

Regulations relating to non-condensing water heater replacement could well be changing in the near future. If businesses and organisations are to avoid costly, extended downtime in the months ahead, they need to start planning now, says Andy Green, technical director at Baxi Commercial Solutions

WRAS highlights uncertainty on compliance

There is a lack of knowledge around who is legally responsible for ensuring installed plumbing products and appliances are compliant with the Water Fitting Regulations or Scottish Byelaws, according to latest research

Unified Water Label sees renewed awareness

Homeowners are ready to ‘make water matter’ after being kept indoors for longer during the pandemic years, says UWLA MD Yvonne Orgill

Ignoring a leaky loo could treble water bills, warns WaterSafe

To mark World Plumbing Day, WaterSafe is warning people not to ignore a leaky loo

Wolseley announces Future Energy Transition roadshow

Wolseley Group announced that it is staging a series of Future Energy Transition events across the UK over the next three months

Talon Manufacturing agrees licensing deal with PipeSnug

Talon Manufacturing has agreed an exclusive licensing deal with PipeSnug