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WRc Approved certificate: Blutop water pipes awarded WRc Approved certificate

(16/08/2010)

Saint-Gobain PAM UK has been awarded a WRc Approved certificate for its Blutop™ range of water pipes. This approval was particularly significant for both parties as it marks the 300th WRc Approved certificate awarded. Dr Andy Russell, Senior Consultant at WRc presented Dr David Smoker, Business Development Director and Paul Hancock, Product Manager (Water and Sewer) for Saint-Gobain PAM UK, with the WRc Approved certificate at the recent Wastewater seminar held by SBWWI (Society of British W... [more]

WinCan version 8 drainage inspection software: Drain Doctor Plumbing adopts the new WinCan version 8 drainage inspection software

(10/08/2010)

WinCan is the internationally accepted standard system for reporting on the condition of drains. It is widely supported by many of the major insurance companies and water utilities. Drain Doctor Plumbing has become the first national emergency plumbing and drainage repair franchise organisation to adopt the new WinCan version 8 drainage inspection software. Steve Peregrine of Drain Doctor’s franchise support team said: “WinCan V8's extensive toolkit lets us document critical inspection work r... [more]

wedi: The wedi system protects baths and showers from the threat of moisture and water damage

(02/08/2010)

Water nourishes health, but it can severely damage a home's shower area. Moisture helps to breed mold, mildew and threatening micro-organisms. Richmond Tile & Bath understands this. As a major source of wedi® products, the company protects bath and shower spaces from the threat of moisture and water damage. Once wedi products are installed, mold and mildew are no longer a concern. "Everybody has a potential disaster when it comes to their shower," said Tony Vanario, president of Richmond... [more]

Water Efficient Labelling Scheme: BMA discusses fake sanitaryware imports and stolen labelling

(29/07/2010)

Manchester’s prestigious Lowry Hotel was the venue for this year's AGM of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association. Fake sanitaryware imports and stolen labelling were amongst the discussions at the AGM. Other topics discussed included the rapid progress of the BMA’s Water Efficient Labelling Scheme, European funding for bathroom product innovation and proposals for Toilet Scrappage to reduce the country’s carbon footprint. “This was a busy and productive meeting,” commented Yvonne Orgill, ... [more]

Waipori: Deva launches Waipori range of brassware

(23/07/2010)

Deva's new Waipori range of brassware, a versatile addition to the series of new products being launched this year, is part of the company's expanding Designer Brassware Collection. The Waipori range includes three mono basin mixers; one standard, one mini and one tall, guaranteeing a model suitable for any size of cutting edge bathroom, cloakroom or en-suite. Each feature a sleek, flat lever and easy to use, tilt and turn temperature and flow control. The standard and mini mono basin mixers ... [more]

WorkSmart: WorkSmart enables accurate, professional quotes and invoices to be generated at the touch of a button

(14/06/2010)

WorkSmart is Estimation’s new all-in-one package for quoting, pricing and invoicing – specifically designed for the busy heating engineer and plumber to spend more time on the tasks that make money. Quick and easy to use, WorkSmart enables accurate, professional quotes and invoices to be generated at the touch of a button, saving time on everyday paperwork. Plus, with full integration to LUCKINS pricing data, WorkSmart ensures estimates are based on up to date information. WorkSmart also i... [more]