News
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Solving a toxic problem
Hazardous solvents are regularly used in the plumbing industry yet can cause serious damage if handled incorrectly. Simeon Barut outlines some appropriate measures to minimise the risks. It’s ... -
Going with the flow
WELS has had a significant impact on the plumbing supply sector, but is it enough to ensure ongoing compliance with standards? Terry Nguyen reports. The Water ... -
Three’s company for hot water
At a time when climate change and population growth are placing increased pressure on water resources, South East Water has developed a new rain-to-hot water system ... -
Plumbing Plus and Plumbtec to merge
Plumbing Plus and Plumbtec have announced they have agreed in principle to merge, subject to regulatory approval. As of 1 July 2018 the 58 members of Plumtec will become ... -
Waterlogic acquires Billi’s global business
Drinking water dispenser Waterlogic has signed agreements to acquire 100% of Billi’s business in Australia, the UK and international markets. The deal, announced on 13 March ... -
Australia to launch International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) project committee on water efficiency
Australia will be leading an international effort to help consumers choose water-efficient whitegoods and plumbing fixtures, and to enable manufacturers to compete on a global scale. ... -
2018 Queensland plumbing ambassadors announced
Two plumbers, David Keys from the Gold Coast and apprentice Sarah Condie from Brisbane, have been announced as the new Queensland plumbing ambassadors for 2018. The ... -
ASEA releases asbestos containment and stabilisation report
The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency (ASEA) has released a report that looks at ways of containing and stabilising asbestos. ASEA has examined current products and ... -
MPAQ advises of misinformation delivered to the public
The Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ) has released a statement in regards to comments regarding plumbers made by Nine News on 12 March 2018. The comments ... -
WorldSkills Australia and Velg Training announce Skills Pathway Expo
WorldSkills Australia and Velg Training have announced they will be partnering to deliver the Skills Pathway Expo as part of Skills Show Australia 2018. The skills and ...
