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ISSUE#180May 2017

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GROHEWelcometo the family

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REECE GRANTJack’s heading for Indonesia

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Talentin fullbloom

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THE CRACKFirst class seats in the loo

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Last year, Andrew from NSW upgraded his tools as part of our 2016 tool promotion and drove away in a brand new Mitsubishi.

It could be you driving away with the grand prize. All that stands in the way is new tools – so hit the road!

UPGRADE YOUR TOOLS AND WIN LIKE ANDREW

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TAX BREAK

1 MAY TO 30 JUNE 2017. WHILE STOCKS LAST. ALL PRICES INCLUDE GST. BONUS PRODUCTS WILL BE DELIVERED TO CUSTOMERS WITHIN 6 WEEKS OF THE PROMOTION ENDING 30 JUNE 2017. TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY FOR THE UTE MAJOR PRIZE. SEE BACK PAGE FOR FULL TERMS AND CONDITIONS. THE MAJOR PRIZE FOR THE REECE GROUP TOOL PROMOTION IS A MITSUBISHI TRITON 4X4 GLX+ DOUBLE CAB 2.4L AUTO DIESEL (MODEL NO MQ4S47). ON ROAD COSTS (I.E. REGISTRATION, STAMP DUTY) WILL BE INCLUDED FOR THE MAJOR PRIZE. THE TOTAL MAJOR PRIZE VALUE IS $34,990 INC GST. TOTAL PRIZE VALUE MAY DIFFER STATE TO STATE. PERMIT NUMBER: ACT TP 17/00479, NSW LTPS/17/12502, SA T17/461

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Spend $200 or more on tools during

May or June and you’ll be entered

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Triton GLX+ valued at $34,990!

WIN A MITSUBISHITRITON

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The 2017 Reece tool promotion is now on. We’re giving one lucky account customer a Mitsubishi Triton GLX+

For a chance to win this awesome workhorse, spend $200 or more on tools during May or June and you’ll automatically go into the draw to win. With tax time just around the corner and the $20,000 tax break ending June 30 now is the perfect time to invest in new tools.

Valued at $34,990, the Triton GLX+ has everything you could want includinga 2.4L turbo diesel engine, 4WD auto, alloy wheels and a reversing camera.So load up on tools today and you could be driving it away.

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HI*Terms & Conditions apply, refer to reece.com.au/toolupPermit Number: ACT TP 17/00479, NSW LTPS/17/12502, SA T17/461.

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It’s a cruel irony that although thousands of gallons of rainfall in Indonesia each year, morethan 40 million people in theSoutheast Asian country lackaccess to clean water.

For many, the only safe option is bottled water, but this is an expensive and wasteful solution resulting in mass pollution of the seawater and surrounding countryside from discarded plastic bottles.

This July, Reece Grant recipient Jack Timmins will join his family’s initiative ‘LearnToLive’ in Likupang-Ambong to support the region’s desperate need of aid in healthcare, clean water and education.

Set to depart in a few short months, Jack’s busy making plans for the construction of the rainwater catchment and fi ltration system. The proposed system works to capture rainwater through a guttering system installed on the rooftop and

directing it into two 3,100L rainwater tanks. Utilising four layers of material – sand, gravel, carbon and silica – the rainwater is then fi ltered through to a secondary 225L tank. From here the water is pumped into portable bottles for community use.

“I’m looking forward to getting over there and starting the build,” said Jack.

“It’s great to see the families up and about for something positive happening in their community, which doesn’t normally see a lot of positive things.”

Read more about Jack and the other Reece Grantrecipients at reece.com.au/grant

Reece Grant update Plans for Indonesiaunderway

Recipients:Jack Timmins

Location:Indonesia

Duration:3 weeks

At the recent World Plumbing Day celebrations on March 10, Carlie Low was appointed as MPAQ’s new Female Plumbing Ambassador for 2017.

Hosted by the Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ), the industry’s biggest event attracted more than 350 people. The purpose of the female plumbing ambassadorship is to promote the trade to women and encourage them to consider it as a future career path.

Carlie is a licensed plumber, drainer and gasfi tter. After several years working in this fi eld, Carlie was appointed as a Brisbane City Council Plumbing Inspector in 2004.

A previous winner of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission’s Women in Plumbing and Gas Award, Carlie is passionate about encouraging women to get into a trade and her success has helped pave the way for other women to pursue careers in the industry.

Carlie’s ambassadorship role will include speaking at schools and colleges to encourage students to consider an apprenticeship and think about where a trade could take them.

MPAQ Executive Director, Penny Cornah, said “we are very excited to announce the second MPAQ Female Plumbing Ambassador in what will be a signifi cant step forward for an industry in which female participation has historically been low, but we see that changing for the better!”

Congratulations to Carlie on being appointed as this year’s Female Ambassador for Plumbing.

Meet the new face of plumbing

Back by popular demand, the Reece Roadshow will be heading around the country, kicking off on 11 May 2017 in Newcastle. The shows will feature all the latest products and tools important to your industry, along with having the manufacturers and product experts on hand to answer any questions you may have. There will also be working displays, hands on demonstrations and special training seminars hosted by industry experts.

Thanks to Rothenberger, you also have the chance to win some great prizes, including the major prize of a trip to Germany for two, just by completing the Roadshow challenge!

Be sure to come and visit us at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre.

KICKING OFF ON THURSDAY11 MAY 2017, 3:30–7:30PMNEWCASTLE ENTERTAINMENT CENTREBROWN ROAD, BROADMEADOW

THE REECE ROADSHOWS ARE BACK FOR 2017!

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Climate change is an international subject of controversy and shines the spotlight on many sources of pollution used in our everyday life.

In recent years, the topic of climate change has entered the world of HVAC-R, with hyrdofl uorocarbon (HFC) a key culprit of climate pollution. Currently an international agreement is in place to phase down HFC refrigerants and introduce natural alternatives.

China is leading the movement toward natural refrigerants, with their Foreign Economic Cooperation Offi ce (FECO) publishing The First Catalogue of Recommended Substitutes in 2015. These substitutes include C02, ammonia, hydrocarbons, air and water.

This shift is also occurring beyond China, with similar policies and negotiations happening around the globe.

So what does this mean for Australia?There is an expectation changes will begin to reach our shores over the coming years, with a phase-out of HFC refrigerants over a 15-year span.

Our federal government plans to reduce 85% of refrigerant emissions as part of the national emissions reduction plan.

For direct Australian Government communication on the phase-outprocess, download a pdf atenvironment.gov.au

The natural refrigerant movement

Joel Barnett took out second place in the Boutique Garden Competition. The 34-year-old from InStyle Gardens in Geelong themed his entry around a love of tropical foliage and a desire to create a holiday-type environment at home. He’s coined his submission ‘Lush’.

“I love plants with interesting foliage all year round,” Joel explained. “There is still a big push towards low-maintenance gardens and foliage plants are low-maintenance, much more so than lawns.”

Also featured in Joel’s garden was the Skydrop controller, keeping the vertical plants irrigated with WiFi connectivity for truly smart watering.

“There is not a better looking controller on the market than these!” Joel said.

The controller was supplied by Reece Irrigation in Bell Park and helped keep Joel’s garden looking fresh for the duration of the event.

Find out more at melbfl owershow.com.au

Talent in full bloomThe biggest event of its kind in Victoria, the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show took place last month in the Carlton Gardens with a fi ve-day display of gardens, fl oral arrangements, plant sales, gardening talks, demonstrations and awards celebrating some of Australia’s best landscapers and gardeners.

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW

If you think this move might affect your business, make sure you undertake further investigation. The process will contain many facets such as new training, education, standards and regulations.

GROHE Welcome to the familyOne of the world’s most famous bathroom brands is now exclusive to Reece.

Photo: Patrick Redmond, Gardens at Night

The world’s leading bathroom brand, GROHE, has teamed up with Reece to bring its outstanding product range to the local market. All GROHE products sold in Australia will now be available exclusively through the Reece network.

GROHE has a rich tradition of creating market-leading products and Reece is excited to bring an expanded range to the Australian market in the near future.

Famous for their innovative showers and bathroom tapware, GROHE is committed to creating exceptional experiences and to delivering “Pure Freude an Wasser”. Combining German craftsmanship with cutting-edge European design, GROHE has built a reputation for uncompromising quality – something they support with a full 15-year product warranty.

GROHE is committed to engineering,innovation and design, with all products manufactured by high-precision production engineering that retains the brand’s consistently high standard and ensures the rangelives up to the most uncompromisingdemands in terms of workmanshipand functionality.

Sustainability is also an important part of GROHE’s culture. And the company has pioneered many clever technologies that conserve water and energy in the home,

notably placing fi rst in “Germany’s most sustainable major companies” awards in 2016.

GROHE is universally known for being Masters of Technology, with an ongoing commitment to delight and exceed customers’ expectations with their market-leading products.

To fi nd out more about the GROHE range,visit your local Reece bathroom showroom.

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Brisbane International Airport has fi rst class seats...in the loo.

The Queensland airport won ‘the Total Facilities’ annual award for the “best bathroom facility” for its state-of-the-art wash basins, urinals, hand-dryers and touchscreen technology. The award-winning bathroom also displays stunning photography showcasing the state’s rich landscapes and enticing beaches.

Krishan Tangri, Brisbane Airport Corporation’s General Manager Assets, said the toilets created “the all-important fi rst impression of our city, state and country”.

“When international travellers set foot in one of our newly refurbished bathrooms, they’re taken on an aspirational journey around Australia — before they’ve even left the airport,” he said.

Now in its third year, the Best Bathroom Facility competition is in place to advocate washroom wellbeing.

“A grotty restroom environment can make or break a company’s reputation,” says Total Facilities’ Event Manager, Andrew Lawson. “Our awards were established to encourage awareness and pride among Australia’s facilities and workplace management professionals. And they set a great precedent.”

Supplier Products % Increase Date Effective

Aquaknect Flex (A/Asia) Stainless steel fl exible hoses Various% 1 May 2017Ausana Sheetmetal Heating & cooling componentry Approx 8% 1 May 2017Assa Abloy Australia Building & hardware Approx 5% 1 May 2017Carrington Products Copper fi ttings Various% 1 May 2017Fletcher Insulation (NSW) Pipe insulation 2-5% 1 May 2017Gameco Spares - hot water & heating 5% 1 May 2017HB Fuller International Silicone & sealants 3-4% 1 May 2017Icon Plastics Shower enclosures, bases & screens and downpipe accessories Various% 1 May 2017Macsim Fastenings Macsim & Eclipse products only 6% 1 May 2017Propipe Supplies Clips & heating & cooling componentry 3-5% 1 May 2017RBA Group Washroom equipment Various% 1 May 2017Rehau Assemblies only Approx 8% 1 May 2017Schneider Electric Aust Refrigeration componentry Various% 1 May 2017Selleys Silicone Approx 4% 1 May 2017Sika Australia Silicone Various% 1 May 2017Soudal Australia Sealants, adhesives & silicones Various% 1 May 2017Stramit Industries Zincalume, Galvanised, Deckform, Truecore & accessories 4-17% 1 May 2017Turner Hastings Washroom equipment Various% 1 May 2017AVK Valves Sluice & check valves Approx 5% 1 June 2017Emerson Climate Technologies Refrigeration componentry 3-4% 1 June 2017Holam Distributors Stormwater fi ttings & irrigation products Up to 8% 1 June 2017ISE (In-Sink-Erator) Food waste disposals 2-3% 1 June 2017Norma Pacifi c Clips & irrigation fi ttings Approx 4% 1 June 2017Philmac Plastic pipe & fi ttings (pressure) & irrigation products 2-5% 1 June 2017

Main Price Changes For the full list of price changes or if you have any queries, please see your Reece Branch Manager or visit reece.com.au/outlet for further updates.

Expanding the network

New StoresReece Guildford Building B2 141-151 Fairfi eld Road, Guildford, NSW 2161

PLUMBINGPh (02) 9681 8710 Fax (02) 9681 8729Email guildford.plumbing.nsw@reece.com.au

Reece Irrigation Mansfi eld 11 Secam Street, Mansfi eld, QLD 4122

IRRIGATIONPh (07) 3323 6640Fax (07) 3323 6659Email mansfi eld.irrigation.qld@reece.com.au

Brisbane International Airport should be fl ushed with pride after being crowned the best public toilet in the land, even beating the ritzy surrounds of a luxury hotel.

Source:https://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/news/brisbane-airport-toilets-named-the-best-in-the-country/

You heard right; it’s a park that loves a deluge, specifi cally designed to fl ood. Running through the centre of the city, the Trinity River is a large structural divide, prone to fl ooding. There’s been a long-term community demand for a permanent solution.

This project will utilise current space surrounding the river and turn it into a 10,000-acre nature district – designed to accommodate fl ooding within the area. When fl ooding occurs, the overfl ow will create a marsh-like waterscape. Mike Rawlings, elected mayor in 2011, has worked on the new phase of the project with bcWORKSHOP.

Brent Brown, director of bcWORKSHOP, acknowledges the odd nature of the local project.

“When we said we had to build a park that would fl ood, at fi rst people thought we were crazy,” Brown said.

However, after the reveal, it made sense to the public. Simmons Park will be a new portion of the Trinity River Project, which began in the early 2000’s.

Find out more about this project online.

A park designed to fl oodOver in Dallas, Texas, an alternative type of parkland is in the works, welcoming those extra rainy days.

“When we said we had to build a park

that would fl ood, people thought

we were crazy.”

Brent Brown

End of an eraand beginningof a new chapterAfter 15 years and 180 editions of Outlet, this issue willbe our last printed copy off the press. We’re proud that Outlet has been a great source of information, storiesand insights to our trade community and we plan to continue delivering this through various online platforms.

We thank you for your support and look forward to bringing this content to you in new and exciting ways in the future.

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