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Editor’s COMMENT Highlights from 80 years in plumbing Welcome to our February/March issue. With Plumbex Limerick just around the corner, we can’t wait to welcome you to the UL Sport Arena over March 31-April 1. And Plumbex Dublin returns to the National Indoor Arena in Blanchardstown over September 9-10. Keeping you up to date with the latest industry news and developments in the meantime, this packed edition includes features on Bathrooms, Heat Pumps and Commercial Heating & Plumbing. Also included is a profile of Dublin plumber Jimmy Hamilton, who boasts a career stretching back 80 years. We hope it is as much a treat for you to read about Jimmy’s multi-generation- spanning years in the trade as it was for us to visit with Jimmy and his son Paul and hear about his highlights and adventures in person. Congratulations to our cover star Instantor on reaching a milestone 100 years of trading – inside we take a look at its evolution over the years including a few fascinating historic images. Enjoy! Alyson Magee THE TEAM: Managing Director Karen McAvoy Editor Alyson Magee Media Manager Jacqui Fairley Media Advisor Grace McSherry Production Lead Julie Anne Guiney Head of Digital Creative Michael Joyce Office Manager Andrea Simpson Administration Laoise Boyle Photography Gordon McAvoy Printed by W&G Baird
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ISSUE 129 FEB/MAR 2026
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12 News & Views: A full programme of celebrations is planned throughout 2026 to mark a century of innovation, shaping and transforming the industry, for cover star Instantor. 32 In Focus: Dubliner Jimmy Hamilton reflects on his 80 years in plumbing and heating, while sons Paul and Thomas are keeping the family tradition alive at P&T Hamilton Engineering. 36 News & Views: OFTEC calls for bolder thinking from the Northern Ireland Executive, and greater stakeholder engagement, as the region seeks to adopt an energy strategy. 38 In Focus: Meeting the highest standards of performance and sustainability, Phoenix Mechanical has optimised comfort, efficiency and reliability at Ruby Molly Dublin. 46 Products: Our Commercial Heating & Plumbing feature includes the latest news from C&F Quadrant, appointed exclusive distributor for Enerblue heat pumps and chillers. 71 Products: Warmflow supplies a Zeno R290 air-source model with Warmlink technology to Castle Ward’s historic Gamekeeper’s Lodge as part of our Focus on Heat Pumps.
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