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Brown Lane in Leeds becomes next Graham and Curzon “super-branch”

Graham, the plumbers merchant, has relocated its Leeds branch from the present site in Kirkstall Road, Leeds to brand new premises in Brown Lane to create the latest of the company’s new heating and plumbing “super-branches”. The new super-branch can now provide everything a heating engineer or plumber in the Leeds area will need, all under one roof.

The relocation is part of Graham continuing development and is the latest of the new super- branches to open following the successful launch of the new Edinburgh and Birmingham branches earlier this year.

Paul Teesdale, Manager of the new branch explains the rationale behind the relocation: “Our business in the Leeds area continues to grow and that growth is based on giving our customers what they want and that has been the driver behind the decision to relocate the Leeds branch. The concept of our super-branches is to provide an even better service by giving our customers access not only to a wider Graham product range but now also to the full range of heating parts offered by Curzon and to the specialist products of Ashworth – all in one place. There is no doubt that Brown Lane will now be the first choice for every plumber and heating engineer in Leeds.”

The new Graham branch is located at Brown Lane West, Leeds LS11 0DN. Telephone number is 0113245 1200.

Triton COMPETITION!

Strengthening its online presence even further, Triton Showers has launched eight ‘Good Clean Fun’ viral videos to encourage the nation to ‘get daft, get messy and get filming'. And there is a £1,000 stake on offer for those ready and willing to take up the challenge. To get readers inspired, HIP! has teamed up with Triton to offer one lucky reader the chance to scoop a new Sony camcorder worth over £250 plus one of its latest T80Z Chrome electric showers.

Each of the clips, which can be seen on YouTube, Triton’s website or on the Triton Showers Facebook Fan Page, show people of all ages finding simple ways to have ‘Good Clean Fun’ – before setting the challenging for people to create their own fun videos.

Clips include students sliding through curry to someone waterskiing through a muddy field behind a quad bike and children enjoying their party food on a bouncy castle - all in the knowledge they can get clean in their Triton Shower afterwards.

Those inspired to make their own films can simply upload them to www.tritongoodcleanfun.tv. The video with the most views by 31st August 2010 will scoop the fantastic £1,000 prize.

Lorna Fellowes, managing director of Triton Showers said:

“As more people turn to the internet as a source of information and entertainment, Triton’s ‘Good Clean Fun’ viral campaign aims to engage with our customers, installers and merchants on a new level. We hope to encourage people to break from their routine and simply have fun, without worrying if it means they get a bit messy.”

The ‘Good Clean Fun’ campaign brings a fun and engaging element to the 2010 campaign and follows Triton’s investment in the development of its new look website, You Tube channel, Facebook fan page and Twitter feed.

For further information on Triton Showers and the viral video campaign visit www.tritonshowers.co.uk or upload your ‘Good Clean Fun’ video to www.tritongoodcleanfun.tv .

Terms and conditions

• Prize included 1 x Sony camcorder to the value of £250 plus 1 x T80Z Chrome electric shower 8.5kW
• Prize is as stated and no cash alternative, substitute or upgrade is available
• Prize includes delivery but not removal of an existing shower or installation

For further press information, please contact:

Louise Fisher / Jo McCarthy
Willoughby PR
Tel: 0121 456 3004
Email: louisef@willoughby-pr.co.uk / jom@willoughby-pr.co.uk

HIP-EX and SPARKS-EX 2010 Exhibition report

HIP! Plumbing in Practice DVD released!

HIP! is proud to announce the release of the new Plumbing in Practice DVD plus Support pack. Watch the online trailer and order your copy now on our DVD page.

TOOLS INSURANCE FOR PLUMBING STUDENTS - JUST £40!

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For more information go to Trade Direct Tools

NEW OIL AND RENEWABLE HEATING SHOW

An exciting new expo will take place at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on 28th and 29th October this year. The Oil and Renewable Heating Show is supported by OFTEC, and for the first time will bring together oil heating and renewable technologies at the same show.
 
Exhibitors will include major oil equipment manufacturers supplying tanks, boilers, cookers and ancillary products. There should also be a range of renewable energy solutions on offer such as solar thermal, air and ground source heat pumps and wood pellet boiler manufacturers. Complementary services for technicians such as insurance, vans and government agencies will also be at the show.
 
Commenting on the new show, OFTEC Director General Jeremy Hawksley said: “Oil is the perfect partner for renewable technologies such as solar thermal, and with the launch of a new liquid bio-kerosene, the show will be an essential event for anyone installing energy efficient products in off gas main areas.”

For more information or to register go online at www.oilandrenewableheatingshow.co.uk