Today (22 August) Grafton GB has launched Plumbase Industrial aimed at mechanical contractors working on major building projects.
The company aims to offer mechanical and electrical contractors 'a new level of service and value engineered solutions to fulfil all the needs of the commercial heating market'.

Its first branch is located in Hayes, West London, and was chosen so that the company can capitalise on the fact that London is seeing the highest level of construction activity since the recession. There are plans to open additional branches this year.

Plumbase Industrial has secured agreements with high quality manufacturers to offer innovation and value across a range of products, but with a particular emphasis on pipeline and mechanical engineering supplies.

Managing director, John Rees, said: 'We are taking the existing service ethic, technical knowledge and reputation of Plumbase into the large commercial market and combining it with true value engineering solutions. This means that mechanical and industrial contractors will have access to high quality, technologically innovative products from manufacturers at a competitive price.'

He continued: 'We have made this possible through our exclusive relationship with internationally-renowned suppliers - such as Viega in Germany - which are offering an attractive and viable alternative to what is currently available to pipework installers and providers of mechanical services in the UK's commercial mechanical and industrial market.'

Mr Rees added: 'We intend to provide an unrivalled level of service to local contractors and installers and demonstrate that Grafton GB is investing in having the best people, reputable suppliers and products to give contractors the equipment they can have full confidence in deploying on major construction projects.'