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L-R: Brian Murphy - Group Chairman, Brian Tighe - Divisional Finance Director, Neil Gaffney – Instantor Managing Director, Shane O Neil - Group Finance Director, Alan Hogan – Divisional Managing Director, and Martin Murphy – Group Managing Director.
A FULL PROGRAMME OF CELEBRATIONS IS PLANNED THROUGHOUT 2026 TO MARK THE CENTENARY, RECOGNISING BOTH INSTANTOR’S RICH HERITAGE AND ITS ONGOING COMMITMENT TO THE INDUSTRY… Instantor celebrates 100-year milestone
Instantor, a market leader in press solutions, officially celebrated its 100th anniversary on February 4, 2026, marking a century of innovation that has helped shape and transform the plumbing and heating industry. Founded in 1926, Instantor began operations from a foundry at St James’s Gate in Dublin, close to the iconic Guinness Brewery. From the outset, the company established a reputation for engineering excellence and innovation. That same year, Instantor patented the original brass compression
fitting, setting a new benchmark for reliability and ease of installation – a legacy that continues to influence the industry today. Over the past 100 years, Instantor has consistently driven progress within the plumbing and heating sector, evolving from a pioneering manufacturer into a premium brand synonymous with installation efficiency, safety and performance. Innovation remains at the heart of Instantor’s DNA. In 2025 alone, the company launched six ground- breaking new products, including a revolutionary new press tool, a
dedicated range of press fittings for ACR applications, and lead- free brass compression fittings fully compliant with the revised European Commission Drinking Water Directive. Instantor has played a pivotal role in simplifying plumbing and heating installations, championing solutions designed to save installers both time and money. Its comprehensive portfolio of press solutions delivers a safer, faster and more reliable way to join pipework, providing quality-assured, fit-and-forget installations backed by guarantees
“Innovation remains at the heart of Instantor’s DNA.”
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