Bathroom Product Info & Training, Events, Tips & News

Caroma Dorf Care Tech Manual

Caroma Dorf launches it's new Care Technical Manual, covering the range of Care products which have been specifically designed for aged care, disabled applications and independent living.

Lucky Plumber Wins Toyota HiLux SR5 Ute Thanks to Caroma

Coffs Harbour plumber David Eather wins Toyota HiLux SR5 ute thanks to Caroma.

New Fowler Regent Inset Semi-Recessed Basin

The new Fowler inset semi-recessed basin is the latest addition to the Regent range.

Growing Your Business - Step Two

The next step in growing your business is to look at and, if necessary, improve your internal processes.

Employing People - Part Two

Find out about the obligations to employees and other people who work for you.

Dux Solar Hot Water Institute

Read about the Dux Solar Hot Water Institute, where tradespeople are trained in water heater installation.

Caroma Dorf Care range

Caroma Dorf puts Care into a special needs bathroom to help a Mt Druitt family.

WC-Blitz Toilet Auger

The ROTHENBERGER WC-Blitz Toilet Auger is a robust cleaning device, ideal for efficiently and effectively cleaning pipes of up to 1/2 inch in diameter.

New Enix Accessories From Dorf

The new Enix accessory range from Dorf will create the perfect finishing touch to any bathroom.

A Toilet Inspired House...

Read about the house in South Korea that was built to resemble a toilet for the head of the World Toilet Association.

Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme - Update

Read the latest information on the Federal Govt's Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme.

New Blue Range From Caroma

New blue range from Caroma helps care for vision impaired and Dementia sufferers

For plumbers

2009 Annual Plumbing Industry Dinner (hosted by the Master Plumbers Association of NSW)

Date: 31 October 2009

Location: Sydney

Venue:             Novotel Brighton Beach Hotel
   Cnr. Grand Parade & Princess St
   Brighton-le-Sands, NSW

Website: http://www.masterplumbers.com.au/annual_events/upcoming_dinner.htm

2009 Awards for Excellence (hosted by the Master Plumbers & Gasfitters Association of WA & Plumbers Licensing Board)

Date: 14 November 2009

Location: Perth

Venue: Burswood Entertainment Complex
Cnr. Great Eastern Highway & Bolton Ave,

Burswood, WA

Website: http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/events/other_upcoming_events.php

For builders

Sustainability information expos (hosted by the Master Builders Association of VIC)

Date: Throughout October and November, various dates and venues

Website: http://www.masterbuilders.asn.au/events.cfm

Industry Breakfast (hosted by the Master Builders Association of Victoria)

Date: 1 October 2009

Location: Melbourne

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
Brunton Avenue, East Melbourne, VIC

Website: http://www.mbav.com.au/vpLink.aspx?ID=7020&EVENT=403&STATE=&CAT=&DATE=

Annual Dinner and Housing and Construction Awards (hosted by the Master Builders Association of QLD)

Date: 9 October 2009

Location: Brisbane

Venue: Plaza Ballroom, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Merivale Street, South Brisbane

Website: http://www.masterbuilders.asn.au/events.cfm

HIA 2009 Housing Awards (hosted by the Housing Industry Association of SA)

Date: 10 October 2009

Location: Adelaide

Venue: Adelaide Convention Centre

North Terrace

Adelaide, SA

Website: http://hia.com.au/Training%20and%20Events/Details.aspx?Code=SEAHAW0901

HIA 2009 Pioneer NQ Housing, Kitchen and Bathroom Awards (hosted by the Housing Industry Association of Nth Qld)

Date: 16 October 2009

Location: Cairns

Venue: Hilton Cairns

34 The Esplanade

Cairns, QLD

Website: http://hia.com.au/Training%20and%20Events/Details.aspx?Code=PECHAW0901

HIA NSW Housing Awards (hosted by the Housing Industry Association of NSW)

Date: 24 October 2009

Location: Sydney

Venue: Darling Harbour Convention Centre
Darling Harbour, NSW

Website: http://hia.com.au/Training%20and%20Events/Details.aspx?Code=NESHAW0901

2009 HIA-NAB Perth Housing Awards (hosted by the Housing Industry Association of WA)

Date: 24 October 2009

Location: Perth

Venue: Grand Ballroom

Burswood Entertainment Complex

Burswood, WA

Website: http://hia.com.au/Training%20and%20Events/Details.aspx?Code=WEPHAW0901

HIA Townsville and Nth Qld Housing, Kitchen & Bathroom Awards (hosted by the Housing Industry Association of Nth Qld)

Date: 30 October 2009

Location: Townsville

Venue: Jupiters Hotel & Casino Townsville

Sir Leslie Thiess Drive

Townsville, QLD

Website: http://hia.com.au/Training%20and%20Events/Details.aspx?Code=PETHAW0901

HIA / CSR Tasmanian Housing Awards (hosted by the Housing Industry Association of TAS)

Date: 31 October 2009

Location: Hobart

Venue: Wrest Point Casino

410 Sandy Bay Road

Sandy Bay, TAS

Website: http://hia.com.au/Training%20and%20Events/Details.aspx?Code=TEHHAW0901

HIA VIC Housing, Kitchen and Bathroom Awards (hosted by the Housing Industry Association of VIC)

Date: 6 November 2009

Location: Melbourne

Venue: Palladium Ballroom - Crown Towers

8 Whiteman Street

Southbank, VIC

Website: http://hia.com.au/Training%20and%20Events/Details.aspx?Code=VEMHAW0905

HIA Brisbane / Queensland, Housing Awards (hosted by the Housing Industry Association of QLD)

Date: 6 November 2009

Location: Brisbane

Venue: Victoria Park Golf Club

Herston Road

Herston QLD 4006

Website: http://hia.com.au/Training%20and%20Events/Details.aspx?Code=QEBHAW0901

Master Builders Australia National Conference & Awards

Date: 5-7 November 2009

Location: Gold Coast

Venue: Conrad Jupiters
Broadbeach Island, Gold Coast, QLD

Website: http://www.masterbuilders.com.au/conference/

HIA Northern Territory Housing Awards (hosted by the Housing Industry Association of the Northern Territory)

Date: 15 November 2009

Location: Darwin

Venue: SkyCity Darwin

Darwin NT 8000

Website: http://hia.com.au/Training%20and%20Events/Details.aspx?Code=DEDHAW0901

Top 50 Builders Luncheon (hosted by the master Builders Association of NSW)

Date: 20 November 2009

Location: Sydney

Venue: Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre
Darling Harbour, NSW

Website: http://www.mbansw.asn.au/event-detail-page.asp?id=62&Event_id=690

Growing Your Business - Step Two

The next step in growing your business is to look at and, if necessary, improve your internal processes.

Employing People - Part Two

Find out about the obligations to employees and other people who work for you.

Growing Your Business - Step One

Thinking of growing your business? The first step is to analyse it to see if you are fully prepared for expansion.

Employing People - Part One

Good employees can be the best asset you have - find information here on how to hire them.

Caroma Steel Baths

Caroma steel baths are a premium yet affordable addition to a bathroom.

Fowler Icon Series II Toilet Suites

The Fowler Icon Series II concealed cistern toilet suites offer more physical space and less visual interruption.

Caroma Invisi Series II Toilet Suites

Add a whole new dimension to the design of the bathroom you are building through the installation of an Invisi Series II® in-wall toilet suite.

Standard Business Reporting (SBR) to be Implemented

On 1 July 2010, the Australian Government will implement Standard Business Reporting (SBR), which aims to reduce some of the reporting burden on small businesses.

WELS - Part Four

The last article in our series on WELS. Read about the difference between WELS and Watermark, and how to identify a WELS rated product.

NSW Plumbing Reform 2010

The NSW Government has undertaken a review of the plumbing regulatory framework in NSW, which will result in a number of changes in 2010.

WELS - Part Three

Part three of the information on WELS - expanding the WELS scheme.

WELS - Part Two

Part two on our series of articles on WELS. Learn about your legal responsibilities when offering a WELS rated product to customers.

WC-Blitz Toilet Auger

The ROTHENBERGER WC-Blitz Toilet Auger is a robust cleaning device, ideal for efficiently and effectively cleaning pipes of up to 1/2 inch in diameter.

Commercial Water Saving Calculator v2 Now Available

Caroma Dorf has released the new Commercial Water Saving Calculator - a sophisticated software tool designed to help businesses save water and money. Applicable to both the retrofit and new build of commercial office and public buildings the Water Saving Calculator is simple to install and easy to use

Heavy Duty Tool Bag

The brand new ROTHENBERGER large Heavy-Duty Tool Bag is a versatile tool bag for all trade professionals. Made from heavy-duty polyester, combined with a sturdy rubber base, these tool bags are ideal for any situation and all conditions, wet or dry.

Roturn Spanner Set

The Roturn Spanner Set is a combined ring and open-ended spanner set. The Roturn spanner is specially designed to minimize strain whilst maximizing pressure per turn, the set includes eight sizes, these being 10-11-13-14-16-17-19-22mm. The Roturn Spanner Set comes complete in a durable black plastic case and each spanner comes in a high shine chrome finish.

Featured Brand: Dorf

Learn the history behind Dorf, who have been supplying tapware to Australians for over 60 years. Also view some of our past flyers and brochures from the 1970s and 80s.

Featured Brand: Dorf - Part Two

Read about Dorf's product innovations over the last 50 years.

4.5 Star Rating in the Post for Southern Cross West Tower Bathrooms

The Southern Cross West Tower is among the first buildings in Melbourne designed to obtain a 4.5 star Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) rating, helped in this target through a number of Caroma products.

New Fowler Handbook BBQ Breakfasts Begin

The new Fowler Plumbers Handbook is now available. As per the Caroma handbook launch back in 2008, Caroma Dorf has planned a number of handbook events around the country.

Freeze-Pak Pipe Freezing Kit

The Freeze-Pak Pipe Freezing Kit can be used to freeze copper, lead, steel and plastic pipes that are less than 1” in diameter. In ideal conditions the unit will produce an ice plug in 10 minutes which can last up to 30 minutes. The kit provides efficient freezing in minimal space situations and is capable of reaching temperatures of -300C.

$200 NSW Govt Dual Flush Toilet Rebate

NSW Government announces $200 dual flush toilet rebate

Rocut 26TC Plastic Pipe Shear

The Rocut 26TC is a high-quality plastic pipe shear for all types of plastic tubes 6-26mm. With its innovative v-shaped knife blade, the Rocut 26TC delivers clean and straight cuts, without deforming the pipe, on waste, PP, PE, PEX, PB and PVDF pipes. Sturdy aluminium construction guarantees a long service life through professional use.

Super Fire 2 Brazing Torch

The Super Fire 2 Brazing Torch is fast and effective for all soldering and brazing applications. Possibly the world’s most popular brazing torch, it is suitable for use with disposable MAP/Pro Gas cylinders, and is capable of brazing and soldering up to 1½” copper, providing users with an efficient, lightweight alternative to the conventional oxy-acetylene set-ups.

Congratulations to Mr Adam Montone of NSW, winner of a Rothenberger WC Blitz Toilet Auger for his June Tip:

Tap Flange Removal - easily done without scratching

The use of a flush cone rubber around those hard to remove tap flanges will prevent scratching when using multi-grips or footprints! Great for those old taps with hardened putty.

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