When you think about what a plumber does, do you think beyond the stereotypical butt crack and toilet jokes? Do you think about how important your local friendly plumber is to your standard of life? Do you think about the number of times a plumber has done something that helps protect the health and safety of you and your family?

The diversity and excellence of plumbers from across Queensland has been recognised with the announcement of the finalists for the 2018 Plumbing and Gas Industry Awards, shining a light on plumbing and gas excellence.

Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ) revealed the 2019 Queensland Plumbing Ambassador and two Queensland Plumbing Apprentice Ambassadors. The announcement was made in front of over 300 attendees at the World Plumbing Day Industry Breakfast, which was held at Sofitel Brisbane.

Multi-award winning couple, Andy and Angela Smith, are Australia’s leading authority on the transformation of trade businesses.

James Giles Plumbing has won the Elgas Commercial Type B Gas Installation of the Year award at the 2018 Plumbing and Gas Industry Awards.

James Giles Plumbing has won the Queensland Gas Association Type B Gas Installation of the Year award at the 2017 Plumbing and Gas Industry Awards, held on Friday night at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane.

Maxigas, a Logan City based company have taken out the Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland Domestic Gas Installation of the Year award at the 2017 Plumbing and Gas Industry Awards, held on Friday night at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane.

German brand Viega, a global market leader in press-fit technology, has launched its renowned Geopress K system into the Australian market.

MPAQ would like to warn people of water heater dangers and the importance of not performing plumbing work unless you are a licensed person after a recent report of a woman in QLD who received facial burns after a hot water system reportedly exploded.

The purported notion that a tradesperson who protects the health and wellbeing of the community is overcharging the public is preposterous. This is the scaremongering drivel reported by Nine News on Monday 12 March.

The plumbing, fire, gas, mechanical and hydraulic trades and professions have joined together to bring you one of the most unique joint trades based conferences in Australia. Clear your calendar, book your tickets and make your travel plans quick because you aren’t going to want to miss this!

Business administration has become even more convenient for simPRO customers within the trade service industry, thanks to a new integration with BGW Group in Australia.