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PLUMBING CONTRACTING MARKET TO GROW 6% IN 2015, FORECASTS AMA RESEARCH
The plumbing contractors market is forecast to grow by 6% this year and could be worth £17.1bn by the end of 2019, according to a new report by AMA Research.
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The ‘Plumbing Contractors Market Report - UK 2015-2019 Analysis’ estimates that the market achieved a value of £14.7bn last year, having reaped the benefits from improved business confidence and construction activity, which increased sharply. It said indications for 2015 were ‘positive,’ with opportunities for growth in the new housing sector, which AMA Research director Keith Taylor said was “being driven by rising prices, increased mortgage lending, as well as a growing uptake of the government’s ‘Help to Buy’ programme.” The company said: “It is likely that as the economy improves and consumer confidence grows, an increasing number of consumers will begin to focus on higher value, big ticket projects such as kitchens and bathrooms.” To buy the full report visit: www.amaresearch.co.uk or call 01242 235724.
SCREWFIX EXTENDS NEXT-DAY DELIVERY SERVICE TO SUNDAYS GEBERIT REVEALS GIVEAWAY AT INSTALLER TRAINING
Tradesmen can get hands on products at time that suits them, says CEO Andrew Livingston
Screwfix has extended its next-day delivery service to include Sundays in a bid to give tradesmen access to tools and products “at a time and place that suits them,” according to CEO Andrew Livingston.
The hardware giant said the Sunday delivery service has been launched in response to feedback from the retailer’s trade customers. It allows tradesmen to take advantage of next day delivery – to their home, site or free collection in store – if they order by 7pm on weekdays and 4pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Livingston added: “We know from our customers that time is money and many are busier than ever.”
Screwfix 01935 385 685 www.screwfix.com
Geberit has revealed free goodies are up for grabs at its sanitary systems training days for installers.
Each trainee who attends the training will receive a Geberit Duofix framing system and flush plate – worth more than £250 – to take away with them and practice their new skills on. The training, which will take place at Geberit’s refurbished academies in Warwick and Dublin, offers the opportunity for installers to gain experience of fitting Geberit’s products. To book a place on any of the following training days, email training.gb@geberit.com or call 0800 0778 365: • Warwick on 11th March, 18th March, 9th September, 23rd September, 7th October, 21st October • Dublin on 26th March, 14th May, 16th September and 26th November
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WIRQUIN ANNOUNCES MORE BREAKFAST MORNING DATES
Wirquin has announced another date for its breakfast mornings, where customers can learn more about the sanitary equipment company’s product range.
In addition to a free hot breakfast, the event offers the opportunity to gain product advice, technical information and promotions from Wirquin’s business development managers.
CROYDEX DOUBLES PRODUCT RANGE IN NEW CATALOGUE
Croydex has launched more than 160 new products in its latest catalogue, which its commercial director Jon Langford says follows demand from consumers for products that can be “fixed with as little fuss as possible.”
The bathroom accessories specialist has more than doubled its new products for 2015 compared to 2014, with the introduction of flat pack Click ‘N’ Lock bathroom furniture, illuminated mirrors and rust-free wire ware.
The 150-page brochure also showcases a range of new vanity units and beauty stations, which has been added to Croydex’s Hang ’N’ Lock collection for 2015.
The next date is: • Turnbull Building & Plumbing Supplies, Newark, NG24 2ET on 14th May at 7.30am - 12.30pm
The company is giving customers the chance to win a VIP package to this year’s Rugby World Cup final – worth £2,700 – when they purchase the Macdee Wirquin products.
Each promotional box sold with the Motion dualflush siphon and the Slim shower waste contains a unique prize draw entry code to win the package, which includes Rugby World Cup final tickets, accommodation, return match day travel, merchandise vouchers and a Canterbury England World Cup 2015 jersey.
sales@wirquin.co.uk www.wirquin.co.uk Langford said that Croydex’s new launches “mean it has never been simpler or quicker to create smart new storage space in bathrooms of all sizes and styles.”
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