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While summer may be in full swing, the heating season isn't far away. Talon Manufacturing, is encouraging installers to prepare now by stocking up on five essential products for the busy months ahead.

KNIPEX, is highlighting the benefits of its SmartGrip® Water Pump Pliers, designed to save installers time with automatic adjustment, a secure grip and one-handed operation.

Air conditioning installers should prepare for sustained year-round demand as rising temperatures continue to drive homeowners towards cooling solutions. That's the message from leading copper tube manufacturer Lawton Tubes, which has seen orders from wholesalers increase by 60 per cent during the latest spell of hot weather.

Altecnic Ltd, the UK's leading supplier of hydronic solutions, has launched its new 2026/27 General Product Guide, introducing over 130 new products alongside an expanded heat pump section showcasing solutions designed to support the energy transition.

Triton Showers has appointed Guy Cowdry as product director to lead its innovation strategy, quality function and sustainability ambitions.

Guy will head up Triton’s product strategy from concept and development through to launch, optimisation and end-of-life, ensuring the UK manufacturer continues to deliver solutions that align with evolving customer needs, technical advancements and regulatory shifts.

The IPG has appointed highly respected industry leader Dean Jepson as its new Managing Director. Bringing nearly 40 years of experience across the plumbing, heating and smart controls sectors.

The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering’s 2025 Annual Report is now live on the website.

The Women’s Engineering Society (WES) has announced the winners of its annual Top 50 Women in Engineering awards (WE50) on International Women in Engineering Day (INWED). We at the Engineering Council would like to congratulate the registrants among these exceptional innovators on their incredible achievements.

Instantor, market leaders in press solutions, has expanded distribution of its R-Press fittings through RSL GROUP Wholesalers, giving ACR installers easier access to a safer, faster pipework joining solution.