We work with a number of supplier members who support APHC and the industry. These suppliers provide credible products or services to the pumbing and heating trade. Below is a list of supplier members who we work closely with.
Established near Stafford in 1988, we’ve built our reputation on supplying what our customers need now, while our dedicated technical team works on what you’ll need in the future. Today’s plumbing and heating components do much more than transporting hot water, and Altecnic’s range meets every requirement for every application and meets relevant legislation and environmental standards.
Our range covers commonly used components but includes specialist and rarely used parts, so you can depend on Altecnic being the only supplier you need. Our breadth and range of products, backed by relevant certification and approvals, mean you can be confident in your choice.
BDR Thermea has a portfolio of some of the best known and most respected brands in the UK heating industry: Baxi; Potterton; Main; Remeha; Heatrae Sadia; Santon; Valor; Andrews Water Heaters; Potterton Commercial; and Baxi-SenerTec UK. It has invested heavily in research and development to produce smarter, more energy efficient heating systems. This includes a comprehensive range of boilers and a market-leading portfolio of low carbon products, including solar, heat pumps, biomass and micro-CHP.
Bosch Thermotechnology Ltd. is the UK operation of the Bosch Group’s heating and hot water division.
Bosch Thermotechnology Ltd. includes two reputable brands - Worcester and Buderus. Worcester boilers, solar water heating and heat pumps are designed for domestic use, Buderus boilers, solar and heat pumps are designed for the commercial/industrial market. Both brands offer quality, highly efficient, durable products.
Bristan is the UK’s leading taps and showers expert and the largest supplier of bathroom and kitchen taps, showers, and bathroom accessories.
Combining exceptional design with value for money and smart features including ‘fast fit’, ‘easy to use’ and ‘easitherm’, Bristan products also come with the backing of solid guarantees. A dedicated after-sales service, Bristancare, also provides added peace of mind for customers.
Dolphin Water Solutions Ltd is a water treatment equipment company incorporating the resources of Softener Services and Ward (Saffron Walden). This establishes us as a strong market force combining manufacturing, design and maintenance in both the domestic and commercial sectors. The client base covers a wide spectrum from individual plumbing and heating engineers to national accounts which are household names.
As part of the EAS Group, EAS mechanical specialises in providing NVQ/QCF assessment services for colleges and training providers nationwide from full schemes to just the required on-site assessment. We can also provide tutor, lecturer, assessor and internal verifier services to help training organisations fulfil their programme requirements and to meet targets etc. Via the EAS Group (www.easgroup.org) we also provide services for the electrical (including NVQ assessment for JIB grading as the preferred supplier), engineering, BSE (project management) and Environmental Technology and Energy courses, such as solar pv and other short courses (17th Ed, Test/Inspect, Part P, PAT etc).
Fernox is Europe's leading brand and manufacturer of domestic and commercial water treatment products. The comprehensive range of products includes central heating protectors, limescale preventers, anti-freezes and filters, together with remedial products such as central heating cleaners, limescale removers and leak sealers. For more information please visit www.fernox.com or call 0870 601 5000.
GTi are a division of Linthwaite Ltd. We are a manufacturer of domestic insulation and building plastics for the construction industry. Our products are manufactured to the highest quality standards and are extremely competitively priced. We deliver on a direct supply basis via our central distribution centre in Hereford.
GTi offer the one stop shop solution to all your purchasing requirements.
Hyco specialises in electric water heating for domestic and commercial use. Our most popular product is the Speedflow unvented undersink water heater in 5, 10 and 15 litres in addition to our larger Powerflow water heaters in 30, 50 and 90 litres. We have an extensive product range, a focus on quality, service and innovation and an experienced technical team.
Ideal Standard International is a leading provider of innovative and design-driven bathroom solutions, producing sanitaryware and baths, as well as brass fittings, shower enclosures, valves and kits, bathroom furniture and vanity units.
With its long experience and history in bathroom design, Ideal Standard continues to invest in advanced technology to ensure that their innovative products work perfectly as well as look beautiful.
Multikwik is a brand renowned for its WC Connectors, but there is much more to Multikwik than you think – the range incorporates, concealed cisterns, traps, universal compression fittings, dual flush mechanisms and much more.
Mitsubishi Electric’s award-winning Ecodan® air source heat pump can help reduce fuel bills and emissions. The range now includes a British-built water cylinder which will help cut installation time by 70 per cent, and a self-learning new controller which speeds up commissioning and eases operation for homeowners.
In the world of plumbing and heating, Pegler Yorkshire has been leading the way in the specialist fields of fittings, taps and valves since 1888. This pedigree, combined with the company’s commitment to new product development and leading edge innovations, ensures Pegler Yorkshire remains a key manufacturer and major supplier in the global plumbing and heating marketplace.
With over 490 branches nationwide, Plumb Center is one of the UK's leading suppliers of plumbing and heating products including central heating systems, bathrooms, showers, drainage and renewable technologies.
Stocking over 45,000 products from the industry's leading names such as Mira, Worcester Bosch, Ideal Boilers, Grundfos, Baxi, Fernox and Ideal Standard, customers can always find what they need to get the job done.
Polypipe is one of Europe's largest and most innovative manufacturers of plastic piping systems for residential, commercial and infrastructure sectors.
With an enviable reputation for a broad product range, reliability and value, our customers, whether specifiers or end-users, know Polypipe can provide the ideal plastic piping system solution for whatever they need to carry - from water to telecoms, air to energy and chemicals. People trust Polypipe to deliver tried and tested, cost effective system solutions across the spectrum of construction projects and market sectors.
Reliance is a leading supplier to the sanitary, plumbing and heating industry, with ISO9001:2008 Quality Management System certification. Specialists in the design, manufacture and distribution of advanced water controls, our products ensure a safe and efficient water supply in domestic, commercial, or industrial buildings. Our key areas of expertise are the control of water temperature, pressure and flow.
Boiler and system protection specialist Spirotech is renowned worldwide for high performance, award winning and energy efficient products – including revolutionary dirt separator the SpiroTrap MB2. Its recently unveiled chemicals were created to work alongside the MB2 for a winning team.
Spirotech is committed to ensuring its range exceeds market expectations - over half a million Spirotech units have been installed since 2005.
Testo offer a range of instrumentation for many parameters; Temperature, Humidity, Velocity, Gas analysis, RPM, Pressure, Light, pH, Sound.
Testo instruments are used in the following sectors: HVAC-R: heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration. Process Industry: manufacturing industries, service companies and utilities. Food Sector: food manufacture, transport, storage, distribution and retail. Thermal Imaging: building surveys, maintenance, electrical inspections and production monitoring.
Tuffa UK manufacture a vast selection of liquid storage tank products, including plastic tank solutions and standard and tailor made steel tanks. We can offer liquid tank storage from 1350 to 100,000 litres, and each product has been engineered with pollution control in mind.
Vokera is a leading manufacturer of domestic gas boilers, water heaters, water cylinders, solar thermal, heat pumps and accessories and commercial gas boilers. Our products are backed by our first class support services in pre-sales, technical, service and marketing.
Wavin Limited is the UK’s leading supplier of water management, plumbing, heating and drainage systems for the Building, Construction and Utilities markets. Highly respected within the construction industry, Wavin has a reputation for innovation and leadership and has an extensive product portfolio under the OSMA, Hepworth, Hep2O, Thermoboard, Intesio and Certus brands.
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