ASSOCIATION NEWS
A BUSY FEW MONTHS HAVE INCLUDED A TRADE NIGHT AT UEL IN TALLAGHT, VISIT TO BLANCHFIELD HEATING IN KILKENNY AND ATTENDANCE AT A GUARANTEED IRISH EVENT AT PIPELIFE IRELAND IN CORK… Update: APHCI reinvigorates membership engagement
contractors in strengthening Ireland’s supply chain by ensuring provenance, quality and sustainable practices. David Gilroy engaged in deep discussions on competitiveness, apprenticeships and green innovation. APHCI’s presence underlined its commitment to fostering strong regional networks as, when contractors, manufacturers and associations such as APHCI unite, the entire sector thrives. For further information, please contact: E: dgilroy@aphci.ie www.aphci.ie “The association has renewed its plans with vigour, highlighting the benefits of APHCI membership to the sector.”
UpperCross Enterprise Ltd (UEL) was the first venue for a new round of Trade Nights hosted by the Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors of Ireland (APHCI). As part of a strategy to strengthen strategic partnerships, APHCI members visited the UEL headquarters, training site and showrooms in Tallaght on April 29. Opening the very well-attended night, UEL CEO Paul Thompson welcomed APHCI members and highlighted the importance of such partnerships in meeting challenges within the plumbing, heating and renewables sector, as well as preparing to meet the opportunities of the future.
Association’s membership engagement journey. While the limitations imposed by Covid paused such activity, the association has renewed its plans with vigour, highlighting the benefits of APHCI membership to the sector. Engaging with members is regarded by APHCI as core to understanding the changing needs of the sector and places the Association central to meeting those needs. APHCI ATTENDS GUARANTEED IRISH APHCI was proud to attend a Guaranteed Irish Construction Supply Chain event at Pipelife Ireland’s Little Island facility in Cork in June, where over 40 industry leaders gathered to champion locally- sourced solutions. The event highlighted the indispensable role of local plumbers and heating
APHCI MEMBERSHIP CONTINUES TO GROW
APHCI Director John Reynolds and CE David Gilroy visited Blanchfield Heating in Kilkenny in May as part of the
Paul Thompson, CEO of UEL.
L-R: Rona Blanchfield, Blanchfield Heating, and John Reynolds, APHCI.
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