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Editor’s COMMENT SUN COMES OUT FOR PLUMBEX BELFAST PLUMBEX Belfast has come and gone, and we hope you had a good show. It was great to see so many turning out during the mini heatwave that spanned the show, and a big shout out is due to Stan, the Instantor mascot, who brought a smile to all faces. If you missed out, next up is PLUMBEX Dublin at the National Sports Arena in Blanchardstown, Dublin over September 10-11, with further details on ps20-21. Also inside, you’ll find the latest industry news including a raft of new appointments and updates from industry organisations including OFTEC, NINGA and the Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors of Ireland, which has announced a major organisational restructure to strengthen its national voice and industry impact. Our features look at the latest trends and launches in Bathrooms, Heat Pumps and Pipes, Valves & Fittings, with merchant profiles of Niko Bathrooms in Dublin, Plumbmaster in west Belfast and Bassetts in Belfast East. Case studies include installations by Hanna Mechanical Services in Portrush and Kerrigan Mechanical in Dublin. Enjoy! Alyson Magee
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ISSUE 125 MAY/JUNE 2025
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24 In Focus: Our bathrooms feature includes a reveal of Niko Bathrooms’ new brand identity and Dublin showroom, delivering stylish bathroom solutions for everyday living. 36 Products: Innovative water softener AQUABION® has formalised its presence in Ireland with a new team in place including experienced installers Aaron Leddy and Gary Lawlor. 42 News & Views: Bassetts has unveiled a refreshed trade counter at its Belfast East branch and a new Pro Bathroom range, designed specifically with installers in mind. 59 In Focus: Kerrigan Mechanical has installed a sustainable central district heating system in The Gardens at Elm Park Green, a luxury apartment complex in Dublin City Centre. 65 News & Views: Addressing a skills shortage and gender imbalance, rising numbers of women are signing up to train as gas engineers with training and assessment centre CCTS. 74 Products: OEM’s Mark Mogey offers five reasons why installers should choose the Caleffi XS® under-boiler magnetic filter to protect domestic heating and cooling systems.
THE TEAM: Managing Director Karen McAvoy Editor Alyson Magee Media Manager Jacqui Fairley Media Advisor Louise Magowan Production Lead Julie Anne Guiney Head of Digital Creative Michael Joyce Creative Design Jo Hendron Office Manager Andrea Simpson
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