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Hager FWB distribution board installation by Russell Fitzpatrick.
L-R: Jack Lyons, Stephen Morley, Robbie Burke, Russell Fitzpatrick, Kevin Curran, Jack Flood, John Crawley and Jamie Mooney.
RUSSELL FITZPATRICK IS SET TO ENJOY A MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE AFTER SCOOPING HAGER’S INSTALL OF THE YEAR COMPETITION JUDGED IN JANUARY 2024… Supporting industry excellence
A great installation showcasing Hager’s FWB range of distribution boards saw Russell Fitzpatrick named winner of Hager’s Install of The Year 2023 competition. The concept of the competition was to
second and Lee Murphy in third place. As winner, Russell and his partner will join Hager on a fabulous Mediterranean cruise in May 2024. Kevin Curran, Hager Head of Sales in Ireland, said, “It was really encouraging to see the incredible support for colleagues within our electrical
support excellence in our industry.” Kevin interviewed Russell to get an insight into his working life. Q: Congratulations Russell, on winning Hager Ireland’s Install of the Year competition. The response to the competition has been extremely positive. How did it feel to be voted Hager Ireland’s Install of the Year? A: I was genuinely over the moon winning the Install of the Year; it really was a feel-good moment. The recognition from peers and the industry has already been incredibly rewarding. Achieving this award has not only filled me with personal pride but has also underscored the value of hard work and dedication in our industry. I am immensely grateful for the positive response it has garnered and the support of my peers. Q: How did you initially become interested in becoming an electrician? A: Well, my father was an electrician, and I vividly remember him bringing me along
encourage and support electricians within the industry, with Hager selecting finalists and then inviting a public
“We consistently find Hager’s products to be of
industry. Hager also holds monthly competitions for electricians and apprentices on social media, and we get an extremely positive response to them. “However, the reaction to our Install of the
the highest standard, remarkably reliable, and appreciate the spacious and well- laid-out panels they provide.”
vote for first, second and third places through its Instagram and website www.hager.ie in January 2024. Each of the finalists provided a brief description of their work experience, along with a photo of their Hager installation. The reaction to the competition was outstanding with thousands of votes counted to determine the placings, which included Paddy Hegarty in
Year competition was on another level, as we
received over three times the volume of votes compared to 2022. It’s great to see electricians applauding and promoting the excellent standards of work within our industry, and this should certainly be nurtured. We need to promote and
“It was really encouraging to see the incredible support for colleagues within our electrical industry.”
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