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The new drain housing, DallFlex from Dallmer revolutionises drainage technology. It can be combined with a total of seven different Dallmer shower trays.

Until now, shower trays and drains in ground-level showers were usually a fixed unit. Drainage specialist Dallmer has developed a system which separates the drain housing and shower channel. This ensures both easier cleaning and the possibility of cutting the shower tray so that it can always be integrated into the shower area. In this way, Dallmer offers a drainage system that allows craftsmen, retailers and planners as well as builders the greatest possible choice and flexibility for drainage in the shower area and is also DIN 18534 compliant.

Aestus, leading manufacturer and supplier of designer Radiators and Towel Warmers keep it simple with Jazz : a modern towel warmer design available in four convenient heights. 

Building on last year’s very popular Nordic inspired interiors, 2018 is championing the ‘Barely-there’ trend which adopts the same muted colour palette that is brought to life with simple, yet strong accessories. 

Jazz from Aestus would make the perfect addition to a ‘barely-there’ interior scheme, designed with distinct square tubing and a brushed or polished stainless steel finish that will naturally enhance a lighter backdrop.   

Steve Bartin, from Taunton, has been crowned the 2018 UK Plumber of the Year, in the nationwide competition run by JT, Bristan and Wolseley UK.

The 2018 competition saw hundreds of plumbers enter from all over the country, receiving a record number of applications, with Steve taking the crown and his part of a £10,000 prize pot.  

A judging panel made up of experts from JT, Bristan, Wolseley UK and WaterSafe shortlisted three plumbers in each region across the UK (North England, South England, Midlands and West, London, Wales and Scotland) based on their skills, qualifications and experience. The lucky 18 then went head-to-head to win public votes where the six individuals with the highest number of votes went through to the final stage. 

The partnership formalises a working relationship between both organisations with the aim of developing industry qualifications, courses, learning materials and other appropriate areas in order to help raise skills and standards across the plumbing and heating industry in England and Wales.

Both organisations are not-for-profit and led by employers.  BPEC (British Plumbing Employers Council) supports those who work within the Building Services Engineering sector to increase their knowledge and skills through providing qualifications, assessments and learning materials via a network of colleges, private training centres and industry stakeholders.