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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 ... -
Hansgrohe releases 2018 trend guide
Sanitary fittings manufacturer Hansgrohe has released its bathroom trend guide for 2018. In its guide, Hansgrohe states that natural material, lots of light and a clearly ... -
Pulling at a thread
Metallic fittings and end connectors used in water supply and gas systems have been under review in AS 3688 to tighten the thread profiles, Terry Nguyen explains. ... -
Submitting a professional tender letter
Andy Farrell explains that when it comes to submitting tender letters, it’s more than just a game of numbers. Quoting or ‘tendering’ for a project is a ...
