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Southampton franchisee of Drain Doctor Plumbing completes the company's one millionth job
The Southampton franchisee of Drain Doctor Plumbing has completed the national company’s one millionth job after being called out to unblock a WC for a customer in Hedge End, Hampshire. As a result, a Hampshire couple is set to enjoy a luxury holiday. The momentous Drain Doctor milestone was reached earlier this month when the Drain Doctor Southampton franchise was called to the home of Mr and Mrs Perkis to deal with a blocked lavatory. All... [more]
Saniflo endorses Cut the VAT coalition
The Experian report, launched last month at the House of Commons, indicated that a VAT cut to 5% for the labour element of repair maintenance and improvement would encourage home improvement, discourage the black economy cowboy operators and encourage the rehabilitation of empty homes to habitable green standards. Saniflo has endorsed the aims of the ‘Cut the VAT’ coalition as they believe it would lead to a dramatic improvement in older UK ho... [more]
Geberit’s Monolith sanitaryware can be installed using existing connections and drains
Geberit will be heading to KBB 2010 armed with a whole raft of new products and innovations ready for launch to the industry. The main obstacle in converting to the desirable Continental-look of wall-hung sanitaryware is that you need to re-tile or re-plumb a bathroom. One of the many highlights of the Geberit stand will be the launch of the Monolith. The Monolith offers a neat solution to this problem for WCs. Geberit’s Monolith is a slim... [more]
The Story of Thomas Crapper traces the story of the development of the modern water closet
Thomas Crapper, the Victorian plumber and sanitaryware manufacturer whose name has become synonymous with the water closet, is commemorated in a new edition of Flushed With Pride: The Story of Thomas Crapper to mark the centenary of his death on 27 January 1910. Although the founder of the Thomas Crapper company did not actually invent the toilet he did much to popularise it. Based in Chelsea, he opened the world’s first bathroom showroom in t... [more]
Eden Project wins national Loo of the Year Award for the high standards of its washrooms
The Loo of the Year Award scheme, run by the British Toilet Association, recognises the best ‘away from home’ toilets in locations ranging from supermarkets to service stations. The Eden Project, with its 245 rainwater harvesting toilets, has won a national Loo of the Year Award for the high standards of its washrooms. Judged on a surprise visit by an inspector, Eden’s facilities were given the maximum five-star rating for the seventh consecut... [more]
