Conex Bänninger hires new regional technical sales manager

Mark Burgess, who has more than 35 years sales experience in the heating industry, has joined fittings manufacturer Conex Bänninger as a regional technical sales manager.

World Plumbing Day

Helping to make the plumbing world a better and safer place for all

Young Apprentice of the Year named

Alex Bilclough rewarded for his terrific results and hard work.

BiKBBI shares its delay phase contingency plan

With the government moving its strategy to deal with the COVID-19 virus from the initial containment phase to the second of a three-phased plan, The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) has prepared a contingency plan.

Skills shortages loom over the industry

Only when we have a world class training system in place will we be able to train a highly skilled workforce at the levels we now require, say CIPHE

Scalding and burns data shows ongoing risk

Scalding injuries caused by heating appliances, radiators and pipes continue to pose a serious issue for the young and elderly

Wirquin announces van competition winner

Wirquin has officially announced the results of its installer competition to win a van and £250 worth of branded goods.

WRAS clarify the common misconceptions made by installers…

… about notification of proposed work to water companies

Support for skills “more important than ever”

Scotland’s trade body for plumbing and heating professionals has renewed its call for government support to prioritise funding for apprenticeships.

Industry matters

Chris Vallance, sales and marketing director at UK shower pump manufacturer, Salamander Pumps, has seen some interesting statistics on homeownership that the plumbing and heating industry needs to take on board