Superior Plumbing Products for Professional Plumbers Since 1926
Instantor is renowned for innovative, quality assured plumbing solutions and has been supplying the trade in Ireland for almost 100 years. It all began at St James Gate, Dublin with the creation of the first brass compression fitting, Today, Instantor are market leaders in press solutions, delivering reliable and easy to install product to the plumbing and heating industry.
Our iconic brands include Instantor Brass Compression, Instantor Press System, Instantor Copper Press, Instantor Stainless Steel, Paktermo by Instantor, Tucson Pumps and many more. With unrivaled industry experience, in the stamping, casting and machining of brass and copper alloy components, we also offer a specialist OEM service to many industries including the electrical, automotive, plumbing, heating & furniture sectors.
Our Values
Teamwork
All departments within the business act as one team to make Sanbra Fyffe the best it can be.
Customer Focus
We commit to meet and exceed our customer’s expectations, by placing the customer at the centre of all our decisions.
Quality & Reliability
We focus on doing things the right way, the first time; delivering on quality, on time and on cost.
Expertise
We develop and manufacture solutions to provide our customers with maximum value.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to use our expertise and know-how to become the trusted supplier of quality and innovative products to our customers, to be a responsible and inclusive employer, and to deliver sustainable and profitable growth for our shareholders — all while actively integrating environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and strong governance into everything we do.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to be the leading manufacturer of quality and innovative solutions for the heating and plumbing industry, empowering our customers to create healthy, energy-efficient, and environmentally responsible built environments. We are committed to shaping a sustainable future through climate-conscious practices, social responsibility, and ethical leadership — for the benefit of future generations.
Our history
The Instantor trademark is first registered by Fyffe & Co Ltd.
Fyffe Couplings (Ireland) Ltd is formed to act as agents for Instantor Fittings with premises at Instantor Works, 42 James’s Street, Dublin 8.
Sanbra Fyffe Ltd is formed from a merger between Fyffe Couplings (Ireland) Ltd and Sanbra-Conex, a Delta PLC subsidiary manufacturing in Ireland since 1959.
The Sanbra Fyffe factory in Santry is officially opened by Jack Lynch, former Taoiseach of Ireland, and then TD for North Dublin.
Sanbra Fyffe introduces brassware to its product range.
The Eirline trademark is registered.
Instantor Brass Compression Fittings are certified to Irish Standard 239:1980. Now known as EN 1254-2.
The company goes through a management buy-out.
The current owners purchased the company.
Sanbra Fyffe achieves IS EN1254-2 NSAI Certification on Instantor Brass Compression Fittings.
Leisure Rangemaster appoint Sanbra Fyffe as agents in Ireland.
Tucson Circulating Pumps are introduced to the market.
The Tuscon trademark is registered.
Sanbra Fyffe Ltd celebrates its 80th Anniversary. The Sankel trademark is registered.
Sanbra Fyffe is the first company in Ireland to achieve NSAI certification to EN21003. The Instantor Press System is launched.
The Elemex brand of immersion heaters is acquired.
Sanbra Fyffe is the first to introduce Imperial Size Copper Press Fittings in Ireland. Tucson Pumps Ltd. is incorporated to the Sanbra® Group. www.tucsonpumps.ie
Sanbra Fyffe is awarded ISO 14001 Environment Management System Certification. Sanbra Fyffe is recognised as one of Deloitte Ireland’s Best Managed Companies. Sanbra Fyffe is named AIBF All-Star Plumbing & Heating Brand Of The Year by the All-Ireland Business Foundation.
Sanbra Fyffe is appointed as the lead distributor of Ariston water heaters within Sanbra Group. Sanbra Fyffe launch a brand new range of Instantor Stainless Steel Press Fittings and Pipe. Sanbra Fyffe is named as AIBF Dublin Enterprise of the Year by the All-Ireland Business Foundation. Sanbra Fyffe is recognised as one of Deloitte Ireland’s Best Managed Companies for the second year in a row.
Our history
The Instantor trademark is first registered by Fyffe & Co Ltd.
Fyffe Couplings (Ireland) Ltd is formed to act as agents for Instantor Fittings with premises at Instantor Works, 42 James’s Street, Dublin 8.
Sanbra Fyffe Ltd is formed from a merger between Fyffe Couplings (Ireland) Ltd and Sanbra-Conex, a Delta PLC subsidiary manufacturing in Ireland since 1959.
The Sanbra Fyffe factory in Santry is officially opened by Jack Lynch, former Taoiseach of Ireland, and then TD for North Dublin.
Sanbra Fyffe introduces brassware to its product range.
The Eirline trademark is registered.
Instantor Brass Compression Fittings are certified to Irish Standard 239:1980. Now known as EN 1254-2.
The company goes through a management buy-out.
The current owners purchased the company.
Sanbra Fyffe achieves IS EN1254-2 NSAI Certification on Instantor Brass Compression Fittings.
Leisure Rangemaster appoint Sanbra Fyffe as agents in Ireland.
Tucson Circulating Pumps are introduced to the market.
The Tuscon trademark is registered.
Sanbra Fyffe Ltd celebrates its 80th Anniversary. The Sankel trademark is registered.
Sanbra Fyffe is the first company in Ireland to achieve NSAI certification to EN21003. The Instantor Press System is launched.
The Elemex brand of immersion heaters is acquired.
Sanbra Fyffe is the first to introduce Imperial Size Copper Press Fittings in Ireland. Tucson Pumps Ltd. is incorporated to the Sanbra® Group. www.tucsonpumps.ie
Sanbra Fyffe is awarded ISO 14001 Environment Management System Certification. Sanbra Fyffe is recognised as one of Deloitte Ireland’s Best Managed Companies. Sanbra Fyffe is named AIBF All-Star Plumbing & Heating Brand Of The Year by the All-Ireland Business Foundation.
Sanbra Fyffe is appointed as the lead distributor of Ariston water heaters within Sanbra Group. Sanbra Fyffe launch a brand new range of Instantor Stainless Steel Press Fittings and Pipe. Sanbra Fyffe is named as AIBF Dublin Enterprise of the Year by the All-Ireland Business Foundation. Sanbra Fyffe is recognised as one of Deloitte Ireland’s Best Managed Companies for the second year in a row.
100 years of Instantor
At Instantor, we’re proud to say that 100 years of innovation, reliability, and service are built into every single product we make. We know that trust is everything, and when you’re out on a job, you need tools and fittings you can count on – and that’s where Instantor’s long standing heritage comes into play.
We’ve spent quite some time partnering with installers and listening to their needs. We’ve been through the industry’s ups and downs, and our products have been put through the paces time and time again. From generation to generation, Instantor tools have proven themselves to be reliable, resilient, and ready to tackle the toughest plumbing challenges.
From our origins in Dublin city nearly a century ago, to distributing Instantor products internationally today, we remain committed to guiding professionals like you towards unmatched excellence in plumbing and heating.