Ireland's Plumbing & Heating Issue 117 Jan-Feb

NEWS

MARK DODDS CELEBRATES

NIKO Bathrooms is now an authorised distributor of Geberit’s complete bathroom portfolio.

Plumbmaster Store Manager Mark Dodds marked his 40th year with the company on November 15. Mark began his journey in 1983 working at the plumbing counter, before taking the next step in his career as store manager in 1992. A well-known face amongst customers and an integral part of the team, he has played a crucial role in managing the Plumbmaster trade counter in Newry. Eamonn McCarthy, Plumbmaster Director, said, “We are incredibly grateful for Mark and take great pride in celebrating our employee achievements and milestones. “Mark has played a key part in our growth and success, and I would like to thank him for his contributions. Our employees allow us to connect with a wide customer base and continue to provide the high-quality service that customers keep coming back for. Forty years is an incredible achievement, and we wish Mark a very happy work anniversary.” www.haldane-fisher.com FOUR DECADES AT HALDANE GROUP

UPPERCROSS ENTERPRISES ANNOUNCES ROI DISTRIBUTION PARTNERSHIP WITH GEBERIT

Uppercross Enterprises, a leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, heating, and bathroom products, has announced a new strategic partnership with bathroom manufacturer Geberit. This collaboration signifies a key milestone in Uppercross’s journey, as it now proudly represents Geberit as its distributor in Republic of Ireland. Since October, the NIKO Bathrooms division is the authorised distributor for the complete Geberit portfolio, which includes renowned brands such as Twyford. This partnership solidifies Uppercross’s commitment to providing high-quality plumbing and bathroom solutions to its valued customers across Ireland. One of the key benefits of this partnership is the seamless accessibility of Geberit products to both retailers and specifiers. Uppercross Enterprises will stock the entire Geberit product range at its new headquarters and

warehouse. Alan Maguire, Retail Sales Director for NIKO Bathrooms division - Uppercross Enterprises, said, “The team at Uppercross Enterprises is very proud to embark on this exciting journey with Geberit. We are dedicated to nurturing and expanding our network of retailers and specifiers across Republic of Ireland, delivering innovative plumbing and bathroom solutions to meet the diverse needs of our customers.” Pat McAreavey, Head of Sales for Ireland at Geberit, added, “One of the key benefits of this partnership is being able to provide retailers and specifiers in Republic of Ireland with easy access to the entire Geberit product range. From ceramics to furniture, all Geberit solutions will be available at their fingertips.” For further enquiries, please contact your Niko Bathrooms area sales manager:

L-R: Mark Dodds, Store Manager of Plumbmaster in Newry, is congratulated on reaching 40 years with the Haldane Group by Eamonn McCarthy, Plumbmaster Director.

T: +353 (0)1 400 0000 www.nikobathrooms.ie

NEG8 Carbon, based in Waterford, has teamed up with Jones Engineering Manufacturing (JEM) to speed up the creation of a new Direct Air Capture (DAC) system. The partnership between NEG8 Carbon and JEM, an engineering company known for Integrated Modular Solutions, is a step towards combating climate change. By using JEM’s expertise in simpler manufacturing and smart design, they hope to fast- track the development and installation of NEG8 Carbon’s innovative DAC system. Their focus is on managing emissions, improving logistics and making the system easier to maintain right from the start. By streamlining the manufacturing process and making each part more standard, they aim to make DAC technology more efficient and scalable. NEG8 Carbon aims to capture millions of tonnes of CO2 annually by 2035. Adrian Costigan, CCO for NEG8 Carbon, believes that teaming up with JEM will help refine their technology. Ian Davy, General Manager of JEM, expressed their commitment to collaborating with NEG8 Carbon in creating a strong, customised solution. CARBON CRUNCH: NEG8 CARBON AND JEM JOIN FORCES IN INNOVATIVE ALLIANCE

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