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The three most important rooms in a house – Mark Millar interview
Installer spoke to The IPG’s Brand Ambassador and TV construction expert Mark Millar about the latest industry trends, and why tradespeople trade local. Mark Millar is well-known in the...
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Santa’s Sack Brings Festive Fun to The IPG Stores for Charity
The holiday season is just around the corner and The IPG is spreading festive cheer with its 2024 Christmas charity campaign, Santa’s Sack. This heartwarming initiative has been created to...
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Heating Installer Awards returns for its 10th anniversary
The Heating Installer Awards 2025 has arrived, marking a remarkable decade celebrating hardworking installers across the UK. Entries are opening to installers on Tuesday, 8th October, and there are...
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The IPG is much more than just a buying group
Andy Cottee, MD at The IPG, talks to Nicola Hanley about how the group is supporting independents by giving them a range of marketing and digital tools to help them compete in today’s...
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Why you should always trade local and support independents
In a world where convenience often drives our decisions, it’s easy to overlook the impact of where we shop. Yet choosing to trade locally and support independent businesses offers benefits...
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Join The IPG: empowering independent plumbing stores and bathroom showrooms
In recent weeks, independent plumbing stores and bathroom showrooms across the country—even as far as the picturesque Shetland Islands—have been joining The IPG at an unprecedented...
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Celebrating the success of Trade Local Day 2024
Independent Plumbing Stores and Bathroom Showrooms Nationwide Unite for a Day of Support and Community Building Trade Local Day 2024 was a resounding success for The IPG network, reinforcing the...
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Why installers trade local
On Monday 9 September 2024, The IPG launched Trade Local Day®, a special event dedicated to celebrating independent businesses in the industry. Over 100 locations around the UK celebrated the...
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Here’s why tradespeople can’t miss The IPG’s Trade Local Day…
Here’s why The IPG’s Trade Local Day on September 9th is the can’t-miss event for UK tradespeople. Mark your calendarsSeptember 9th isn’t just any Monday; it’s The...
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The IPG launches Trade Local Day to support independent showrooms
Membership group The IPG has launched Trade Local Day to encourage tradespeople to buy from independent bathroom showrooms and plumbing stores. Taking place on September 9, the national initiative...
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Mark your Calendars for Monday 9th September...
...because it’s time to celebrate Trade Local Day! The IPG is excited to announce the launch of the first annual Trade Local Day, a special event dedicated to celebrating independent...
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Independent plumbing and bathroom business marks milestone anniversary
Since its inception in 2004, Unique Plumbing Supplies has been a cornerstone in the plumbing and bathroom industry, providing quality products, expert advice and unmatched service. Now, as the...
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The dyanamic partnership between The IPG and Bristan
Success often comes down to strong partnerships. The collaboration between The IPG and Bristan is a standout example, offering numerous benefits that directly impact your efficiency and your...
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Why you should buy from The IPG member stores
Established over a decade ago, The IPG has remained steadfast in its mission to support independent plumbing and heating stores alongside bathroom showrooms, providing them with a collective voice...
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Look out for this logo
The IPG was founded 10 years ago with one mission; to bring independent plumbing and heating stores and bathroom showrooms together to give them a voice and a better chance to compete in a market...
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The IPG sees in the New Year with a New Managing Director
Over the past decade, The IPG has acted as a dedicated advocate for fostering strong partnerships, leveraging group purchasing power and providing its members unparalleled advantages in sourcing,...
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Shopping at an independent merchant makes business sense, it's not just...
At The IPG conference, Installer spoke to Robin Beal – founder of The IPG – about why more and more installers are shopping at their local, independent merchants: The IPG has a network...
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5 key takeaways from The IPG Conference 2023
The IPG hosted its latest conference in Spain, with the theme of Livin’ la Vida Loca (Livin’ the crazy life), seeing what happens when business and social collide. The group’s...
