Instantor Celebrates Double Award Win

Instantor Celebrates Double Award Win

Instantor has celebrated a double victory at Ireland’s Plumbing & Heating Awards 2025. The company secured the Innovative Product of the Year award for its newly launched R-Press fittings and also earned the title of Manufacturer/Supplier of the Year, further cementing its standing as one of the most respected names in advanced heating and plumbing technology.

Since 1926, Instantor has supported Ireland’s plumbing and heating industry, growing into a trusted brand recognised for reliability, compliance, and installer-driven product design. The Manufacturer/Supplier of the Year award highlights Instantor’s dedication to premium-quality products, strong technical expertise, and its proactive approach to meeting evolving market needs.

Neil Gaffney, Managing Director said: “We are incredibly proud to be named Manufacturer/Supplier of the Year at Ireland’s Plumbing & Heating Awards 2025. With almost a century of experience behind us, Instantor has built its reputation on continuous innovation, reliability and a commitment to raising standards across the industry. This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire team. At Instantor, supporting professionals with high-performance products and expert technical guidance is at the heart of everything we do.”

Instantor’s commitment to innovation is also evident in its win for Innovative Product of the Year, awarded for the R-Press fittings. Offering a safer and faster method for connecting pipework, these fittings are engineered for high-pressure environments up to 48 bar, covering applications such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pumps (refrigeration side), and VRF systems. The R-Press range provides clean, dependable joints without the complexity or time demands of flame-based installation processes.

Shifting to press fittings can significantly benefit ACR installers, as the flame-free system removes the need for hot work permits, fire watches, and extensive risk assessments. This leads to quicker installation times, reduced downtime, and safer working environments, particularly in confined areas. Neil comments: “R-Press is our first-ever range of press fittings developed specifically for refrigeration and air conditioning applications, so we are thrilled to win this award. The new R-Press range embodies the DNA and core values of the Instantor brand, combining innovative engineering, installer-focused design and robust safety advantages. Having this accolade behind us will help build confidence with ACR installers who are considering press fittings for the first time.”

With its two award wins at Ireland’s Plumbing & Heating Awards 2025, Instantor further solidifies its reputation as a leader in high-performance plumbing and heating technology. Neil concludes: “As we continue our development in the UK market, these accolades underscore the strength of Instantor’s offering, supporting our mission to provide installers across Ireland and the UK with reliable, future-ready, fit-and-forget products.”