PHAM NEWS | JULY/AUGUST 2025 10 Merchant & Distributor News


New branch opens in Wolverhampton


Independent builders’ merchant, MKM Building Supplies (MKM), has opened its 135th branch in Wolverhampton. The new branch is designed to be a one-stop shop for anyone working on a project – whether a builder or plumber – and is stocked with everything from bricks, timber and plumbing essentials to landscaping and kitchen products. Led by branch directors David Wint, Dave Horton, and Dan Mansell, who together bring over 100 years of industry experience, all three were born and bred in Wolverhampton and are passionate about creating a merchant that truly understands what the local community needs. ◼ phamnews.co.uk/725/12


Teaming up to promote heat pump brand


A new partnership has been announced between plumbing and heating merchant City Plumbing and Midea Cooling & Heating (UK & Ireland), the manufacturer of air-to-water heat pumps. The agreement, which will give installers easier access to the brand’s price-competitive renewable heating solutions, was officially signed at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium, where Midea is a global partner, and. Hemal Morjaria, MD for Energy Efficiency & Electrical at City Plumbing, comments: “Midea’s emphasis on installer support, product performance and warranty assurance has made it a very compelling brand in the UK heat pump sector


today. We are committed to making sustainable heating accessible to every installer across the UK. This partnership allows us to offer an even stronger proposition in-store and online, ensuring that our customers have the tools, products and service they need to deliver exceptional low-carbon solutions to homeowners.” Midea’s offering includes a three-year service option, where installers are rewarded for taking care of the company’s products. The company says it is confident that the new partnership will help to accelerate the adoption of low-carbon heating across the UK. ◼ phamnews.co.uk/725/13


Backing for renewables


Wolseley Group has opened its second Renewables Centre, designed to help trade professionals meet the growing demand for low-carbon installations. Based in Swansea, the new facility follows the launch of the first Renewables Centre in Shrewsbury earlier this year and is the latest of several planned openings in locations across the UK. Conveniently located next to the Swansea Plumb Centre site, the building was opened during a discovery day, where local installers were invited to meet experts and learn more about the training courses, installation support and design guidance available. Dan Marsden, director of renewables at Wolseley Group, comments: “Since launching earlier this year, we’ve


seen overwhelming


enthusiasm from installers looking to enhance their skills and capitalise on the rapidly growing renewables market. The government is making significant investments into the low-carbon sector and we want to help installers play their role by providing the training, skills and confidence needed to succeed.” ◼ phamnews.co.uk/725/14


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