Our Credentials and Accreditations
For over 100 years, Instantor has built its reputation on delivering products that installers, merchants, and specifiers can trust with complete confidence. Our credentials and accreditations provide independent assurance that every Instantor product is designed, manufactured, and supplied to the highest recognised standards.
Quality, safety, and compliance are not afterthoughts. They are embedded into every stage of our process. From initial product design and material selection through to manufacturing, testing, and distribution, our dedicated procurement, certification, and research and development teams ensure that every component meets or exceeds the requirements of relevant UK and EU legislation.
This commitment provides our customers with confidence that Instantor products are safe, reliable, compliant, and built for long-term performance in demanding plumbing and heating applications.
Our Credentials and Accreditations
Instantor provides customers with the reassurance of knowing that they are working with a quality assured supplier.
Our dedicated procurement, certification and R&D teams help to ensure that the development, manufacturing and distribution of every product and component satisfies the requirements of relevant EU legislation.
Gold Standard Award – Ireland Best Managed Companies
This award recognises organisations demonstrating exceptional business performance, strong leadership, effective governance, and clear strategic direction. Achieving Gold Standard status reflects sustained excellence over multiple years.
Manufacturer of the Year – Irish Plumbing & Heating Awards 2025
This award recognises outstanding manufacturing capability, innovation, and contribution to the plumbing and heating industry. It reflects Instantor’s continued investment in product development, quality assurance, and installer-focused engineering.
Business Working Responsibly Mark
Ireland’s national Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standard recognises organisations that operate responsibly and sustainably. This certification reflects our commitment to environmental responsibility, ethical business practices, and long-term sustainability.
EcoVadis
EcoVadis recognition demonstrates a commitment to sustainability, ethical business practices, and responsible supply chain management, highlighting continuous improvement across environmental, social, and governance performance standards.
Accelerate
Accelerate recognition demonstrates a proactive commitment to reducing environmental impact, supporting climate action, and embedding sustainable practices across business operations, helping drive meaningful progress towards a more responsible future.
BESA
membership demonstrates a commitment to industry best practice, technical excellence, and professional standards across the building engineering services sector, providing confidence in quality, compliance, and ongoing industry development.
OFTEC
OFTEC certification demonstrates compliance with recognised industry standards for heating and plumbing systems, ensuring products and practices meet high levels of safety, efficiency, and professional quality.
Product Certifications and Compliance
Instantor products are independently tested and certified by recognised national and international approval bodies. These certifications ensure compliance with safety, performance, and regulatory standards required for use in modern plumbing and heating systems.
WRAS (Water Regulations Advisory Scheme)
WRAS approval confirms that Instantor products comply with UK Water Supply Regulations and are suitable for use with potable water systems, helping to protect water quality and public safety.
KIWA Certification
KIWA certification demonstrates compliance with rigorous European standards for safety, durability, and performance, ensuring reliability in professional installations.
NSAI (National Standards Authority of Ireland)
NSAI certification confirms compliance with recognised Irish and European standards, ensuring consistent product quality and performance.
GASCERT Certification
GASCERT approval confirms suitability for gas applications, providing assurance that products meet strict safety and performance requirements for use in gas systems.
SKZ
SKZ certification demonstrates compliance with rigorous international standards for quality, safety, and long-term performance, providing assurance that products are independently tested and continuously monitored for reliability and durability in demanding plumbing and heating applications.
These independent certifications provide installers, merchants, and specifiers with reassurance that Instantor products meet recognised regulatory and performance standards.
Business Certifications
Instantor operates in accordance with internationally recognised management systems, ensuring consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement across all areas of the business.
BS EN ISO 9001 – Quality Management System
This certification confirms that Instantor operates structured quality management processes, ensuring consistent product quality, traceability, and continuous improvement.
BS EN ISO 14001 – Environmental Management System
ISO 14001 demonstrates our commitment to minimising environmental impact through responsible manufacturing, efficient use of resources, and sustainable operational practices.
IQNet Certified Management System
IQNet certification provides global recognition that our management systems meet internationally accepted standards, reinforcing our commitment to quality, reliability, and operational excellence.
These management systems ensure that every Instantor product is manufactured under controlled, audited, and continually improving processes.
Professional Memberships and Industry Engagement
Instantor maintains active membership of leading professional organisations within the plumbing and heating industry. These memberships ensure we remain aligned with industry best practice, regulatory developments, and installer requirements.
Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE)
Membership demonstrates our commitment to technical excellence, professional standards, and continued support for the plumbing and heating industry.
Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (APHC)
Supporting alignment with contractor needs, industry best practice, and high standards across the plumbing and heating sector.
Scottish & Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers Federation (SNIPEF)
Supporting workforce development, technical standards, and the continued progression of the plumbing industry.
Through active participation in these organisations, Instantor contributes to the advancement of the industry while ensuring our products remain aligned with real-world installer requirements.
A Trusted Partner for Over 100 Years
Every Instantor product is developed with a clear focus on safety, performance, and long-term reliability. Independent certification, internationally recognised management systems, and active industry engagement provide assurance that Instantor remains a trusted partner to merchants, installers, and specifiers.
This commitment to quality has defined Instantor for over a century and continues to underpin everything we do today.