L-R: Louise Duffy, host, with Eimear O’Neill, Roca (sponsor), Andrew Treacy Managing Director, Aoife Byrne, Sales Coordinator, Versatile, and Colm O’Regan, host.
L-R: Louise Duffy, host, with Richard O’Brien, WBC Plumbing Supplies, Brian Murphy, Instantor (sponsor), Andrew McMahon, WBC Plumbing Supplies, and Colm O’Regan, host.
WINNER: Bathroom Retailer of the Year
WINNER: Best Small Independent Merchant of the Year WBC PLUMBING SUPPLIES
VERSATILE
KINDLY SPONSORED BY: INSTANTOR
KINDLY SPONSORED BY: ROCA
WBC Plumbing Supplies impressed judges as a young yet dynamic and rapidly expanding business keeping up with sector developments from regulations, training and the latest products to social media marketing. A standalone business under the Wogan Build Centre Group, it is led by Andy McMahon, who helped establish the firm in 2011, and Richie O’Brien who has driven business development and supplier relations for over a decade. The firm distributes plumbing and heating supplies to domestic, commercial, and industrial customers. Knowledgeable staff offer exceptional service and unmatched product expertise across a portfolio of renowned brands including Ideal Energy, Joule, Sonas Bathrooms, Grundfos and Sanbra Fyffe. The sales team undergoes regular training to stay informed about the latest trends and technological advancements in the industry, as well as industry standards, codes and environmentally responsible practices. WBC invests in digital tools for inventory management, sales analytics and customer relationship management to streamline operations and enhance customer experience. And it is on the ball with marketing, targeting new and existing customers with email campaigns, in-store promotions and an active presence on social media platforms.
Attention to detail and a commitment to sustainability secured Bathroom Retailer of the Year for Irish family firm Versatile. Established in 1984, the business impressed judges with its commitment to buying only from European manufacturers and keeping ahead of the curve when it comes to delivery, quality and design. With a portfolio of some of the most exclusive bathroom and tile brands in Europe, its spacious bathroom design and tile gallery in Navan also showcases the latest offering in luxury home spas delivering a groundbreaking wellness offer. Customer care is a focus, as is sustainability and innovation with its range including eco products such as low-flow toilets and water-saving showers. The first company in Ireland to offer a 4D bathroom design theatre, all its solutions can be tailored to clients’ requirements from bespoke designs for small, challenging spaces to grander projects. Plans include an innovative tile range allowing clients to print their own designs on its tile range, while Versatile already offers an antibacterial, anti-odour, anti-pollutant and self-cleaning line. It also supplies luxury furniture, including exclusive lines offered bespoke in any size and colour. Its innovative offer has garnered national press attention from The Irish Times to The Pat Kenny Show on Newstalk. Versatile has also invested in its website and grown its presence on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
T: +353 (0)46 902 9444 E: info@versatile.ie www.versatile.ie
T: +44 (0)1 200 3004 E: info@wbcplumbing.ie www.wbcplumbing.ie
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