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Local Shops for Local People ...
During the current pandemic, now more than ever local retailers (and businesses) need your help to continue to serve the community. Small and independent retailers are important to the economic...
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Business as usual for Gill's Plumbing & Heating
Gill's Plumbing & Heating, an IPG member based in Welwyn Garden City has continued to respond to the current business landscape Gill's began the year by rebranding their store inside and out,...
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The IPG Members Supporting Their Communities - COVID 19
The world has rapidly changed over the last 3 months, when we heard Big Ben chime and celebrated the arrival of 2020, who could have predicted not only a new year, but a new decade that by early...
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Support your independent merchant
The biggest small business challenge for generations We are finding ourselves in unprecedented times, who would have thought that when we celebrated the New Year just three short months ago that...
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The IPG - Supporting Independents
The IPG is the fastest growing membership group in the plumbing, heating and bathroom sector. In 2013, it was founded on the belief that independents should have a better voice in today’s...
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Home for Christmas
The IPG has been working with over 55 of its members to support Missing People's ‘Home for Christmas’ Appeal. In the run-up to Christmas, The IPG gave its members customers the chance...
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The IPG opens new flagship stores
The IPG have united with three of their members, namely Newline Plumbing & Heating Supplies, Plumb Inn, and Gas & Plumb Bits to launch their newfound flagship stores across the UK, this...
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The IPG Orbit the Moon
In honour of The IPG’s partnered charity, Missing People #findeverychild, The IPG’s quest, through the help of their members, was to collectively cycle the circumference of the moon...
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The IPG peddle ahead
On Sunday 16th June 2019, The IPG team got in gear to participate in the London to Brighton Bike Ride in aid of their chosen charity partner, Missing People #FindEveryChild; a charity that supports...
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The importance of buying from your local independent
Many tradespeople and customers alike have become accustomed to using large retailers and online merchants. But what about the great British independent retailer? You might be surprised to hear...
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The IPG offers website support for its members
The IPG today adds online to its services for independent plumbing, heating and bathroom specialists. From this month, members can upgrade their online presence with a professional, mobile-friendly...
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IPG members celebrate double-digit growth
IPG members across the country have recently celebrated a combined annual turnover in excess of £400 million, and double-digit year-on-year growth since June 2017. Which? magazine revealed...
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Choose an independent for your next DIY project
Tony Dark, Director of Trading for The IPG, outlines the benefits of visiting one of The IPG plumbing, heating and bathroom specialists when planning your next DIY project Are you thinking of...
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Supporting your local independents
Robin Beal, Managing Director of The IPG, outlines the benefits gained from visiting an independent merchant. A job has just come in and you need new parts and equipment. Here's a quick checklist...
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Gas & Plumb Bits brings its personal approach to a second location
Gas & Plumb Bits, a plumbing, heating and bathroom specialist and member of The IPG has expanded into New Milton following the success of its original Bournemouth branch. The new store on Gore...
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The IPG speeds into action
The IPG’s first-ever conference took place at Mercedes-Benz-World on 3 November 2017 The conferences theme of which was “Unlocking the Future for Independent Plumbers Merchants’...
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The IPG Conference
Plans for The IPG’s first-ever Conference and Annual Dinner are well underway and the event that will be held at Mercedes-Benz World in Weybridge on November 3, will bring together...
