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Instantor Recognised As One Of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies For The Fifth Consecutive Year

Instantor, a trusted name in innovative heating and plumbing solutions, has been named one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies 2025. This marks the fifth year in a row that Instantor has been awarded this accolade, reaffirming its position as a leader in the Irish manufacturing sector. The announcement was made at an awards ceremony on Thursday, 25th September, which celebrated outstanding privately-owned businesses across Ireland.

Each year, the awards programme, led by Deloitte, honours companies following a rigorous judging process, assessing every aspect of their business strategy and management practices. Areas evaluated include strategic planning, governance, financial performance, culture, talent development, and innovation.

Commenting on the achievement, Neil Gaffney, Managing Director, Instantor, says: “This award is a testament to the dedication, skill and passion of our team. At Instantor, we believe our success is driven by our commitment to continuous innovation, quality craftsmanship and the strong relationships we have built with our customers over almost a century. Being recognised among Ireland’s Best Managed Companies for the fifth time motivates us to keep raising the bar for excellence in our industry.”

Founded in 1926, Instantor has established itself as market leaders in press fit solutions, renowned for innovative, high-quality and reliable products. All Instantor products undergo rigorous in-house testing to meet the highest standards. The company offers an extensive range of trusted plumbing solutions, including:

  • Instantor Press System – Press fittings and multilayer Pex-Al-Pex pipe for drinkable water, underfloor heating and general plumbing applications
  • Copper press fittings for both water and gas applications
  • Stainless steel press fittings and pipe
  • Time-saving Paktermo by Instantor corrugated stainless steel pipe and fittings, widely used in gas meters, boilers and related installations
  • R-Press fittings for refrigeration and air conditioning applications
  • Press tools and jaws that ensure reliable installations

Brian Murphy, Lead Partner for Ireland’s Best Managed Companies Awards Programme, adds: “Congratulations to all winning companies on their achievement. Irish indigenous businesses continue to impress, demonstrating unwavering resilience and commitment to excellence in an ever-changing economic landscape. The Ireland’s Best Managed Companies programme recognises the significant contribution these businesses make to our economy, communities, and the nation as a whole. It is essential that they are supported to grow and scale into the future, and the programme is proud to support them on that journey.”

With nearly 100 years of history, Instantor remains dedicated to developing plumbing solutions that combine tradition with innovation, ensuring lasting reliability for professionals across Ireland, the UK and beyond.

To find out more information about Instantor, visit the website here: www.instantor.co.uk. To make further enquiries, please email sales@instantor.co.uk or call 0121 737 2515.

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Image captions:
1. Instantor has been recognised as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies 2025
2. Left to right: Brian Tighe – Divisional Finance Director, Ciaran Beirne – Instantor Sales Office Manager, Deirdre Byrne – Divisional ESG & Certifications Manager, Alan Hogan, Divisional Managing Director, Neil Gaffney, Instantor Managing Director

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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2nd October 2025

About jmm PR:
jmm PR is an award-winning kitchens and bathrooms PR agency that offers a range of bespoke and innovative marketing services that can make a real difference to your business.

With decades of experience and proven success in raising the profiles and awareness of brands and businesses, jmm PR has extensive public relations and commercial knowledge, which can effectively contribute to the growth of your business. In addition, services include writing press releases, proof reading and copywriting, plus campaign and event support, social media and influencer planning and marketing.

jmm PR offers solutions for businesses of all sizes, including PR packages designed to support SMEs in addition to annual press office management to complement marketing plans of larger organisations.

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