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Gaffney Mechanical and O’Connor Heating and Plumbing are teaming up with support from Waterland Ireland to become the biggest provider of eco-friendly plumbing and heating systems in Ireland. The government wants to install 400,000 heat pumps and deliver 500,000 home energy upgrades by 2030, and this new partnership aims to support that plan. Gaffney, which was acquired by private equity firm Waterland in November 2023, doubled its revenue in 2022 to €70m and made a €4m profit. Niall Gaffney, Managing Director of Gaffney Mechanical, said, “Combining our expertise in mechanical engineering with O’Connor Heating and Plumbing’s proficiency in plumbing and heating services creates a powerhouse capable of driving positive change in the industry.” O’Connor Heating and Plumbing specialises in plumbing and heating services. Managing Director, Shaun O’Connor said that the new partnership signifies a “significant step forward” in the journey toward a “more sustainable and eco-conscious future for Ireland.” GAFFNEY AND O’CONNOR MERGER CREATES ECO- FRIENDLY ‘POWERHOUSE’
Mike Pitt, Spirotech Technical Adviser UK.
Water quality expert Spirotech UK recently welcomed two technical sales engineers from Eurogas Ltd in Co Wicklow, Ireland for a day-long fixed gas training presentation. Mike Pitt, Spirotech Technical Adviser UK, covered a range of commercial and domestic topics geared at the application of equipment and the science behind it all. Topics included deaeration, liberating gases, tracing faults within existing systems and the design of systems. Attendee Dylan Ryan from Eurogas said, “The training was tailored to match our specific needs and carried out at our own pace. Michael provided in-depth training of the Spirotech product range and the principles behind their application. “It was very useful to be taken through the whys, wherefores, and principles of everything because, as a salesman, once you understand the application then the choice of product becomes easy. “Every question we had was answered clearly to our satisfaction and understanding. When we ventured out from the training, Michael was more than happy to explore further with us.” www.spirotech.co.uk CO WICKLOW FIRM HOSTS FIXED GAS TRAINING PRESENTATION
MEBSCA AND M&ECA ANNOUNCE NEW LEADERS
The joint AGMs of the Mechanical Engineering & Building Services Contractors Association (MEBSCA)and the Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) convened at the Construction Industry Federation’s headquarters on January 25, followed by the Mechanical and Electrical Contractors Association (M&ECA) AGM. Eamon McGrattan, CJK, stepped down as President of MEBSCA and M&ECA Chair; Paul Nicholls from Designer Group was elected MEBSCA President and Mark Hodson from Laminar Engineering became MEBSCA Vice Chair. Sean Greally from Designer Group assumed the role of M&ECA Chair and was re- elected ECA President, while Joanne Cluxton from Mercury Engineering retained the Vice President position in a historic first for female leadership. Both associations expressed gratitude
to outgoing President and Chair Eamon McGrattan for his dedication, especially in representing the Irish mechanical sector on a European level. The M&ECA looks forward to Sean Greally’s leadership, highlighting his support for fair procurement practices. The AGMs were followed by the M&ECA Annual Dinner at FX Buckley Steakhouse, Dublin 2. www.cif.ie
President Eamon McGrattan (right) hands over chain of office to Paul Nicholls at the MEBSCA AGM.
Sean Greally, newly elected Chair of M&ECA.
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