Over the last 12 months, there has been a lot of talk over whether the bathtub has had its day. Indeed, only last month, Key Note’s latest Baths & Sanitaryware Market Report found that “one quarter of adults in the UK claim to never have baths, with the speed and convenience of showers fitting in…
DetailsHeating and plumbing product specialist Westco has backed calls for action over illegal pump imports. Following claims by the British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) that there is “growing evidence of illegal pump imports entering the UK”, Westco has expressed concern over the use of products that do not meet the demands of the EU Energy…
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At Westco, we understand how important time and resources are to our merchant customers. So, as well as introducing new product lines and doing our bit to raise the standards of our industry, we want to help you to maximise revenue for your own businesses through the provision of sales and marketing support. Over the…
DetailsHeating and plumbing product specialist Westco is to donate 50p for every Safeguard Thermostatic Mixing Valve (TMV) sold, to the Children’s Burns Trust. The Children’s Burns Trust is a national charity that works with NHS professionals and families to help fund rehabilitation and support for children currently living with burns. In addition, the Trust also…
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For merchants, the promotion of products to installers and other customers has always been an essential part of the sales process. However, despite the increasing availability and uptake of digital marketing channels and technologies, what happens in store remains crucial. From layout to special offers, packaging, posters and price promotions, visual merchandising can: Maximise the…
DetailsPlumbers called out by a customer faced with a cracked, corroded or otherwise damaged pipe, want to repair the pipe as quickly as possible, stopping it from causing any further, unnecessary damage. Revolutionising traditional pipe repair, push fit repair couplings allow plumbers to fix punctures permanently within minutes. Stopping water leaks in their tracks, without…
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To celebrate adding Pipeloc to its ever–growing range of over 5,500 product lines, heating and plumbing product specialist Westco is giving away Pipeloc repair couplings. Exclusive to Westco, Pipeloc combines high-quality plastic pipe with innovative push-fit and twist lock fittings in an end-to-end piping system. Lightweight, durable and safe to install, with greater burst resistance…
DetailsAfter kitchens, bathrooms are often the most costly rooms to remodel. However, a recent report by consumer group Which? revealed that installing a new bathroom at a cost of £8,400, can boost a home’s value by £10,000. It’s no wonder then, that bathroom renovations are a top priority for many homeowners. For people who want…
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Today, an estimated one billion people across the globe live without safe water supplies, 2.6 billion don’t have access to basic sanitation, and over three million children die each year as a result of preventable water-borne diseases. While the Water Supply Regulations help to ensure the safe and efficient supply of water across the UK,…
DetailsHeating and plumbing product specialist Westco has expressed its full support for World Plumbing Day by offering 4% off Pipeloc products purchased on the day. Exclusive to Westco, Pipeloc combines high-quality plastic pipe with innovative push-fit and twist lock fittings in an end-to-end piping system. With plastic pipe and fittings growing in popularity, Pipeloc is…
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