Trade Local Day 2025

About The IPG

The IPG is a membership group that helps to bring independent plumbing stores and bathroom showrooms together, giving them a voice and a better chance to compete in a challenging market. The IPG has ensured that the trade can buy the best brands from a local independent, at great prices.

The IPG Members

Independent plumbing stores and bathroom showrooms are at the heart of The IPG – local businesses ranging from family-run trade counters to boutique bathroom showrooms. With deep industry knowledge and a commitment to personalised service, these independents care about their customers. They offer trusted advice, expert service and competitive pricing, ensuring you can buy the best brands locally at great prices.

Join a network built for success

If you’re a plumbing store or bathroom showroom looking to improve margins, attract new customers, stand out online, or connect with trusted suppliers, we’re here to help you grow stronger while staying proudly independent.

Curious? Discover how we help stores and showrooms like yours grow!

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Independent Alliance

A powerful relationship between The IPG and IBC to support independent plumbing stores, bathroom showrooms and builders’ merchants across the UK. Continuing to maintain their own identities, both groups are working together to unite under one strategy to boost visibility, attract customers and empower both members and suppliers through national campaigns, shared insights and co-branded promotions – proving that when independents thrive, communities flourish.