Last year, we introduced a new range of COMAP bathroom taps to our extensive portfolio. And we quickly followed this up by adding a selection of Chef and Mixer taps designed for the kitchen. Today, we’re delighted to announce that the latest COMAP Tap brochure is now available, with all the product information you need.…
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It’s fair to say that 2017 was a big year; for the world at large, and closer to home here at Westco. From humble beginnings, the Westco story began when our business first opened in 1977 from a small warehouse unit in Oldham, Lancashire. 40 years old this year, we celebrated our milestone birthday with…
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Earlier this month, the Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering (CIPHE) warned about the growing threat of Legionnaires’ disease. The caution came following the death of Mrs Brown, a 69 year-old grandmother from Liverpool who contracted the disease, along with another woman, while staying at a hotel. There has been an increase in the…
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Earlier this year, heating and plumbing product specialist Westco added to its extensive portfolio with a new line of ‘Clever’ bathroom taps. The taps, which are produced by Standard Hidraulica – one of the leading producers of taps and showers in Spain – are already proving popular with installers who want something stylish without high-end…
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In 2016, heating and plumbing product specialist Westco launched a fully paid apprenticeship scheme for 16-21-year-olds. Under this initiative, the ‘Westco Academy’ is now providing on-the-job learning, training, and qualifications. Just as importantly, the initiative is also offering the first step towards a long and successful career in the industry for local young adults. Helping…
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Last year, we were delighted to launch the new Westco Merchant Portal. In addition to our ecommerce site – which lets our customers purchase Westco products online at their usual prices – the portal offers a wide range of literature, helpful order forms listing all the products in a range, product images, and other key…
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Westco has donated over £1,200 to fund rehabilitation and support for children living with burns. The contribution resulted from our commitment to give a percentage of every Safeguard Thermostatic Mixing Valve (TMV) we sell to the Children’s Burns Trust. The funds will go towards purchasing much-needed rehabilitation and play equipment for paediatric burns units, provide…
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Heating and plumbing product specialist Westco is adding a new range of ‘Clever’ taps to its extensive portfolio. Clever was launched in 1998 by Standard Hidraulica; one of the leading producers of taps and showers in Spain. The company has a philosophy based on quality, service, innovation, design, and technological advancement. Westco has already introduced…
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Heating and plumbing product specialist Westco has become part of French industrial group COMAP. The move saw COMAP expanded its scope with the incorporation of five new companies across Europe – including Westco. Westco was acquired from Aalberts Industries Group (AI) NV, of which the COMAP Group is also a part. Commenting on the move,…
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Earlier this year, Westco launched a fully paid apprenticeship scheme for 16-21-year-olds. Under this initiative, Westco appointed two people to complete – what we hope will be -the first step towards a long and successful career in the industry. With the scheme now fully up-and-running, Westco Operations Manager, Darren Mercer – who himself worked his…
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