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Instantor Named A Preferred Press Fittings Brand by Professional Installers

Instantor has manufactured state-of-the-art products for professional plumbers for almost 100 years and is renowned for its press solutions, which place ease of installation at the forefront of thinking. As a market leader in Ireland, Instantor launched into the UK market in 2024. A recent survey of Professional Heating & Plumbing Installer (PHPI) magazine readers uncovered that Instantor is one of the preferred press fittings brands chosen by those surveyed*.

The survey also revealed that 94 per cent of respondents who have heard of Instantor think that the brand offers good to high quality products, while 57 per cent of those who favour Instantor do so because of its quality. Availability and excellent back up service were also key benefits recognised in the survey.

Andy Burton, Head of Marketing, Instantor, comments: “We supported the PHPI survey for a second consecutive year, as part of our commitment to understanding installer requirements, and to help us to continue to provide quality assured products that solve real life problems. The installers completing the survey mostly specify or recommend heating or plumbing products, and own their own business, so are exactly a primary audience for Instantor. The survey provided some fantastic feedback for us as a brand following our first year in the UK market and we are thrilled that our brand perception has increased impressively in just over 12 months.”

The PHPI survey questioned installers on whether they use press fittings and the main reservations that they have if not. Debbie Moloney, Brand Manager at Instantor adds: “There is still a proportion of installers that do not use press fittings and it’s our job as market leaders to champion the benefits to the plumbing and heating industry. Press fittings offer many advantages, providing a flame-free, quick and reliable solution for plumbing projects on any scale.”

As a press tool is used to crimp the fitting securely, and safely, onto the pipe the need for heat based methods, such as soldering, is removed. Press fittings save time and are up to 35 per cent faster compared to more traditional methods, they also eliminate fire risk testing and remove the need to purchase torches, flux, wire wool and other accessories. They are cost-effective by minimising labour time and the potential for callbacks arising from poorly finished joints, they also eradicate the potential for scorching or heat marks, resulting in a neater appearance. Debbie concludes: “With a growing reputation in the UK market, and a portfolio built on nearly a century of innovation, Instantor is committed to supporting installers with high-quality, reliable products, along with competency training designed to deliver best-in-class installations to drive the wider adoption of press fittings across the UK.”

To find out more information about Instantor, visit the website: www.instantor.co.uk. You can also email sales@instantor.co.uk or call 0121 737 2515 for further enquiries.

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Image captions:
1. Instantor Gas Copper Press Fittings
2. Instantor Press Tool

Notes for editors:
* The 2025 PHPI survey revealed that Geberit, BES and Instantor were the top three preferred press fittings brands/suppliers

About Instantor:
Instantor is a market leader in the manufacture, wholesale and distribution of superior plumbing products to merchants, specifiers and installers in Ireland and launched into the UK market in 2024. Instantor has manufactured state-of-the-art products for professional plumbers since 1926 and is renowned for its press solutions, which place ease of installation at the forefront of thinking. The Instantor UK portfolio includes press systems, press tools and jaws, Elemex and Immertec immersion heaters and a selection of easy to fit domestic and commercial pumps from sister company Tucson Pumps Ltd. Instantor is part of the Sanbra Group.

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19th September 2025

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