The Independent Plumbing Group (IPG) has announced it has created two steering groups to focus and drive key areas of the business.

The Bathrooms & Kitchens and Plumbing & Heating steering groups will help shape the future for IPG's membership, which now totals over 140 specialist independent plumbers merchants nationwide.

"The two groups bring together forward-looking leaders from our membership who have innovative approaches to the market, as well as exciting growth and expansion plans," explained Robin Beal, managing director of The IPG.

"We are committed to delivering the right deals, products and innovations that will support the evolution and growth of our membership. I am confident that these groups - and the experience of those involved - will add even more value to our entire membership."

The two steering groups will explore products and practical approaches to help strengthen the position of The IPG's membership and help to focus on the right product offering, supplier relationships, standards and processes which the group now needs in order to deliver its strategy of building a stronger future together.

More details on The IPG can be found online at www.the-ipg.co.uk.