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Ballcock & Bits dual-brand their store with The IPG
Ballcock & Bits in Bracknell, Berkshire has become one of the latest IPG members to dual brand their store. The IPG team are continuing their work to become a recognised brand amongst ALL...
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Why you should discover your nearest member of The IPG today
The IPG was founded in the summer of 2013 by Robin Beal, when he identified there was a real need and an opportunity to strengthen and support independent businesses. It is now the largest and...
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Together we are stronger...
The past few months have been difficult for us all, but we have so many reasons to be optimistic. At The IPG, we have witnessed firsthand the resilience of our members — many have gone above...
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Supporting independent plumbing, heating and bathroom stores
The last few months have been difficult for us all, but we have so many reasons to be optimistic. At The IPG, we have witnessed first-hand the resilience of our members and suppliers - many have...
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BMN - The IPG Special Supplement
In line with its stated vision of “supporting independents,” The IPG strives to make life for its independent members as easy and as successful as possible. Every year, The IPG grows...
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New Year... A new dawn
As the sun rises in 2021, we can reflect on some of the positive changes that the previous year has brought to our lives, one of which is an appreciation of the local independent business, within...
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BMN & Bristan round table event
Builders’ Merchants News and Bristan, the UK’s largest supplier of showers, taps and bathroom accessories, jointly hosted a virtual round table on 10 November 2020, in which Robin Beal,...
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World Plumbing Council Newsletter November 2020
The IPG has two great articles published by the World Plumbing Council in the latest newsletter November 2020. Business as usual for Gill's Plumbing & Heating Gill’s Plumbing &...
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Announcement - Innovation Competition – 2020
We would like to congratulate John Lovejoy from Bracknell who won the runner up prize of £500 in The IPG Innovation Competition 2020. We received many innovative ideas from entrants but...
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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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Level the Playing Field
The IPG is the largest and fastest-growing membership group in its sector, it provides independent plumbing/heating stores and bathroom showrooms with access to improved purchasing terms from...
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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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Safe Selling, Safe Working campaign and guides
Lakes has created this simple guide to help installers and their homeowner customers navigate the challenges of fitting bathroom products in the ‘new normal’. Over the last few months,...
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Multipanel Make it British
What did companies that saw significant growth during and after the previous recessions have in common? In these challenging times, we need to look at those IPG suppliers who are not just flying...
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An insight into Roman
Europe’s leading shower designer and manufacturer, Roman, has released its brand new company video, which offers a whirlwind tour around Roman’s facilities in Newton Aycliffe. Founded...
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COVID-19 impacted some trades more than others
The current UK government advice is for everyone in the UK to practice social distancing - limiting face-to-face contact with people who are not in your household and maintaining a two-metre...
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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...
