Manufacturer of high-quality plumbing products, Instantor has re-launched its website following a strategic redesign to deliver a more intuitive and user-focused digital experience. The updated platform reflects Instantor’s commitment to supporting installers, merchants, and specifiers with easy access to technical resources, product information, and practical tools, all within a streamlined, mobile-optimised interface.
A major focus for the website refresh was to create separate resource sections for installers, merchants and specifiers, which provides content produced specifically for each audience and so that they can quickly and easily find the most relevant and appropriate information. The new website also includes information on Instantor’s comprehensive training package including free training and competency sessions, and demo days at merchant trade counters. The new site provides further details with links to make an enquiry for booking a demo day, competency training or an apprentice session. Furthermore, the About us section captures an essence of the Instantor brand and details its rich history, dating back to 1926. Users can also download Instantor’s brochures and stay up to date with the company’s latest news.
With dedicated product pages for Instantor’s portfolio, including its latest products launched at InstallerSHOW 2025, the new website incorporates filters that allow for a smart, effortless search process whilst enabling users to quickly find the best product for any given requirement. For example, press fittings can be searched for by body material, operating pressure, operating temperature, size, profile and application. Technical specifications, certifications, warranty information and other product details are then available for the trade to make the correct product choices for any installation or project.
Ian Moss, Senior Divisional Digital Marketing and Projects Specialist at Sanbra Group, who project managed the development of the new site, comments: “The website refresh has been an extensive project that has spanned over eight months, and we are incredibly proud of what has been achieved. Our goal was to make life easier for the people who rely on Instantor every day, whether that’s on-site installers, busy merchants, or project specifiers. We’ve created a digital space that’s intuitive, informative, and tailored to the needs of the trade. From smarter product filtering to dedicated resource hubs and training support, the new platform is all about giving our customers quicker access to the tools and information they need to get the job done.”
Every installer understands the challenges of working to tight deadlines and the risks posed by missing a single pressed joint. One unsealed fitting can lead to water damage, customer complaints, and costly callbacks. With this in mind, Instantor has introduced a Leak Before Press (LBP) option to its Press System solutions – a smart, fail-safe feature that gives installers peace of mind on every job.
In water-based applications, LBP fittings are designed to visibly leak under low pressure, if they haven’t been pressed. This creates an immediate visual alert, allowing plumbers to identify and correct any missed fittings before leaving the site. It’s a straightforward yet highly effective safeguard that helps prevent small oversights from becoming costly issues.
The new LBP Press fittings are an alternative option to the original, trusted, Instantor Press fittings, with no compromise on the quality or durability expected from an Instantor product. Manufactured from CW617N brass and 304 stainless steel, these fittings are built to last and deliver a reliable, corrosion-resistant seal. They’re available in sizes up to 32 mm and pair perfectly with the Instantor Pex-Al-Pex pipe.
Neil Gaffney, Managing Director, Instantor, comments: “At Instantor, we’re proud to continually enhance and update our trusted and established solutions to improve the working standards for installers. LBP fittings enable installers to spot any issues before they cause problems, they are a simple enhancement that adds major peace of mind and ultimately reduces callbacks. Backed by a 50-year warranty (when used with the Instantor Pex-Al-Pex pipe), they are another example of how Instantor is committed to delivering smarter, safer, and more efficient plumbing solutions.”
Key features and benefits of Instantor Leak Before Press (LBP) fittings:
The Instantor team hit the NEC Birmingham in full force this year for Installer Show 2025, and what a show it was! From 24th–26th June, Stand 4F18 became a hub of innovation, engagement, and energy — and we’re proud to say it was our biggest and most successful appearance to date.
Each corner of our stand hosted a dedicated demo zone. Visitors could get hands-on with:
We believe there’s no better way to understand our products than to see them in action — and our demo stations were buzzing from open to close.
This year, we added a little friendly competition into the mix with the Instantor Grand Prix — a live game where visitors raced to collect Instantor and Tucson icons and rack up points on our digital leaderboard. It wasn’t just fun, it was fierce!
We were joined by renowned MC Paul Booth, who brought high-octane energy to the track.
We hosted a special press reception for top titles in the industry, including Construction Magazine, Installer, Heating & Plumbing Monthly, and more. With food, drink, and a showcase of the latest Instantor innovations, it was a great way to connect with media and industry voices shaping the trade.
It wouldn’t be a party without a mascot, right? Stan, our iconic brass nut mascot, made his UK debut and stole the show (and a few selfies) — even teaming up with the Installer Wrench for a mascot double act we didn’t know we needed.
We’ve already started following up with the brilliant installers who took time to visit us — they’ll be hearing more about our new products in the coming weeks. For our merchant partners, the wheels are already in motion, with conversations progressing quickly.
Next year marks 100 years of Instantor, and you better believe we’re planning something special. We’ll be moving to Hall 5 with an even bigger stand, more innovation, and (if Stan behaves) maybe even a centenary surprise or two.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by, asked questions, tried out products, or just had a chat. We’re proud to support the trade — and proud to keep growing in the UK.
Continuing to strengthen its infrastructure as the brand grows in the UK market, Instantor has expanded its sales team, bringing Dan Ternent on board as an Area Sales Manager. Dan covers the Northern sales region in the UK, working with key distributors, merchants and contract partners to provide their customers with tailored heating and plumbing solutions from Instantor and Tucson Pumps.
With over 20 years of experience in the heating and plumbing industry, Dan has previously held senior roles in account management, sales, and business development. Additionally, as an Opposition Analyst for several football teams including Aston Villa, Dan is well versed in utilising information and strategies to his advantage in a competitive environment.
Dan Ternent comments: “It has been a pleasure to join the Instantor team, and I have hit the ground running since starting my new role. An early highlight for me was the NMBS exhibition where I met valued partners and made various new connections. Instantor has an extensive product range, combined with comprehensive technical and commercial support for both existing and new customers, and a substantial UK stock holding. This ensures that we are exceptionally well positioned to meet all customer needs, requirements, and expectations – on time and in full.”
Dan Wild, UK Sales Director, Instantor, says: “It’s great to have Dan Ternent on board, with two decades of experience in the industry, he is a real asset to the team. As a small and agile team, we pride ourselves on our flexibility and customer-first approach. Like every member of our team, Dan is committed to being wherever he is needed, whenever our partners require support. Our priority is always to deliver exceptional service and responsiveness to our partners and their customers.”
Instantor and Tucson Pumps, both part of the Sanbra Group, will be showcasing their latest innovations at InstallerSHOW 2025 on stand F18, Hall 4. The full sales team, including Dan, will be available to meet across the three-day exhibition where Instantor is exclusively launching several new products, including a cutting-edge press tool and an expanded range of press fittings.
The Instantor brand is well known in the marketplace for its vast range of Press Fittings, offering versatile options that cover a wide range of applications.
You know as well as we do that when we tend to find a brand we like, we stick with them. At Instantor, our key focus is on customer relationships, delivering high-quality products at the right time and place, and cost-effective solutions. We recognise that merchants, plumbers, specifiers, and homeowners place a lot of trust in the Instantor brand.
The latest release of fittings came last year when Sanbra Fyffe announced the launch of Instantor Stainless Steel Press fittings and pipe. This range offers fittings that are both DVGW certified and WRAS approved, and gas fittings that bear the BSI Kitemark. Fittings are accompanied by 316L stainless steel pipe, which is also DVGW certified.
The qualities that stainless steel offers as a building material make it appealing for use in commercial and industrial projects. These include its durability (highly corrosion & impact resistant), long-term value and sustainability, cost and time savings, no hot works permit required, no use of hazardous welding gases making it hygienic, fire & heat resistance, and offers minimum load loss allowing for faster fluid flows.
Stainless Steel fittings and pipe are often attractive on large-scale projects for many reasons. As stainless steel is a reliable material, it offers a long lifespan which under proper conditions can be up to 50+ years, meaning it provides residual value when compared with other materials. Paired with the wide range of sizes available, Instantor Stainless Steel Press fittings range from 15mm to 108mm.
Sanbra Fyffe are proudly recognised as an ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) certified company. With this accreditation in mind, our team are striving for better practices as a market leader within our industry. With stainless steel being widely considered one of the most environmentally friendly metals used in construction as it is 100% recyclable, this is just the start.
Further product launches will see Instantor focus on the environmental impact of plumbing fittings, and how our company can lead the way down a path that places sustainability at the forefront.
Our vision is to be the leading manufacturer of quality and innovative solutions to the heating and plumbing industry, assisting our customers to create a healthy and energy-sustainable built environment for future generations.
Learn more about Instantor Stainless Steel Press here or reach out to our team anytime at sales@instantor.ie
In response to growing concerns over drinking water quality and associated health risks, Instantor has enhanced its market-leading range of compression fittings by introducing lead-free brass options.
The new lead-free compression fittings by Instantor are manufactured with CW511L brass*. This high grade material is used on all parts of the compression fittings that come into contact with the water supply. The material complies with the revised European Commission Drinking Water Directive, which aims to regulate the use of lead in components used in water supply systems. The current maximum limit for lead in drinking water is 10 μg/l. The revised directive states that by January 2036, the limit will decrease to 5 μg/l**.
Instantor has manufactured the original brass compression fitting since 1926 and continually refines its collections, paying close attention to industry needs and end-user feedback. The new compression fittings have been developed in response to increasing concerns over the impact that lead has on the quality of drinking water, which can result in health issues**. The lead-free compression fittings are suitable for use with copper and PEX tubes, and are available in imperial (½, ¾ and 1 inch) and metric (15, 22 and 28 mm) sizes to benefit both the UK and Irish markets.
What’s more, Instantor’s lead-free range of compression fittings is reassuringly approved by the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) and the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF). Additionally, as with all Instantor products, the new range has been exhaustively tested to ensure unrivalled performance and reliability. The fittings are available for immediate delivery to customers across the UK and Ireland.
Neil Gaffney, Managing Director, Instantor, comments: “For nearly 100 years, Instantor has been a trusted name in brass compression fittings, known for quality and reliability among installers, merchants, and specifiers. We are committed to providing innovative plumbing solutions that meet the latest market demands. Our dedication to engineering excellence is at the heart of our new lead-free brass compression fittings, ensuring the same trusted performance while adhering to the changes in legislation and improving the overall quality of drinking water.”
Manufacturer of superior plumbing products, Instantor is advancing its supply strategy by investing in warehouse facilities in Great Britain. The warehouse, based in Doncaster, supports Instantor’s growth in the UK and allows the company to supply merchants, installers and specifiers with speed and efficiency.
Since its launch into the UK market in 2024, Instantor has been servicing the UK through its warehouse based in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. Now that Instantor has gathered momentum in the UK, it’s expanding its infrastructure to ensure the demand for its products can continue to be met.
The Doncaster based warehouse currently has six months’ worth of stock available from Instantor and Tucson Pumps. It will operate a 72 hour standard delivery time and next day delivery will also be available.
Andy Burton, Head of Marketing, Instantor, says: “Our significant investment in further warehouse facilities marks a transformative milestone in Instantor’s UK growth strategy. This expansion ensures that we are well-equipped to swiftly serve the needs of merchants, installers, and specifiers, giving them reliable access to our premium heating and plumbing solutions.
“Instantor is renowned for its press solutions, which place ease of installation at the forefront of thinking. There has been a fantastic response to our products and we have built some wonderful partnerships in the UK. We therefore want to ensure that we can provide the best possible service to our customers and our new warehouse facilities takes our supply capabilities to the next level.”
The Instantor Press System, an all-in-one solution combining press fittings and multilayer Pex-Al-Pex pipe, removes the need for heating and plumbing engineers to use heat-based methods such as welding and soldering. Driven by profound confidence in the durability and reliability of its products, following years of rigorous research, testing and development, the Instantor Press System now comes with an extensive 50 year warranty.
The Instantor Press System is designed to be a quick and easy solution for plumbing projects on any scale; domestic, commercial and industrial. Using a press tool, the installer simply crimps the fitting securely on to the pipe in three easy steps: cut, calibrate and press.
Instantor Press Fittings are manufactured using high-grade CW617N brass and 304 stainless steel, which are corrosion-resistant materials that are built to be long-lasting and reduce the risk of leaks or contamination. The Press Fittings are available in sizes from 16 mm up to 63 mm.
The Instantor Pex-Al-Pex is a multilayer pipe for use in potable water, underfloor heating and all general heating and plumbing applications. Available in sizes up to 63 mm in straight lengths and up to 32 mm in coils, it is butt-welded providing a solid and resilient finish and is 100 per cent oxygen and water vapour tight.
Andy Burton, Divisional Marketing Manager – Heating, Plumbing & Kitchens Division, Sanbra Group, says: “At Instantor, we’re committed to delivering reliable solutions that empower heating and plumbing professionals to work more efficiently and safely. Launched in 2015, and underpinned by ongoing research and development, the Instantor Press System has gone from strength to strength. Not only does the Instantor Press System simplify the installation process, but it also provides peace of mind that the installation will stand the test of time with our extensive 50 year guarantee.”
What’s more, Instantor boasts unrivalled stock holding including over 1.4 million metres of Pex-Al-Pex pipe at any given time, supported by a state-of-the-art distribution centre and advanced logistical capabilities to provide merchants and distributors with assured supply.
Andy adds: “Our brand new Mobile Training Academy has started visiting trade counters across the UK and we encourage anyone considering press fittings to come and learn about the Instantor Press System. We can provide a deeper understanding and demonstrations of our press solutions, as well as the Tucson Pumps portfolio in a dynamic, hands-on environment. Keep an eye on our social media channels to see where the Mobile Training Academy is heading next.”
Key features and benefits of the Instantor Press System:
As part of its ambitious growth plans for the UK, Instantor has joined the National Merchant Buying Society (NMBS), the market’s most successful buying group for independent builders, plumbers, hardware and timber merchants. NMBS members can now stock Instantor state-of-the-art plumbing and heating products, and benefit from enhanced pricing and promotional offers.
Since 1963, NMBS has been committed to increasing the profitability of its members, aiming to add value and strengthen the members’ offerings by obtaining exclusive supplier offers and terms. By joining the NMBS, Instantor can offer its portfolio of products to members, directly communicating the benefits of its offering and of working with a market leader in the plumbing and heating industry.
Instantor is renowned for innovative, quality assured solutions and has been supplying the trade in Ireland and around the world for almost 100 years. It also offers a market-leading range of press systems including Instantor Press fittings and a multilayer Pex-Al-Pex pipe for use in drinkable water, underfloor heating and all general heating and plumbing applications. Instantor also manufactures copper press fittings for both water and gas based applications, stainless steel press fittings and pipe, a range of proven press tools and jaw sets, and supplies the time saving Paktermo by Instantor corrugated stainless steel pipe and fittings, which are perfect for connecting to gas meters, gas boilers and other gas related installations.
All Instantor Press Systems remove the need for heat based methods such as welding and soldering and provide easy installation that can be around 35 per cent faster than more traditional methods. Furthermore, Instantor offers reassuring guarantees including a 50 year warranty for its Instantor Press System. Also included in the portfolio is a range of Elemex and Immertec immersion heaters alongside a proven portfolio of shower, circulating and booster pumps from sister company Tucson Pumps Ltd.
Instantor has manufactured high-quality professional plumbing products with unrivalled reliability since 1926, rigorously testing products at its own facility to ensure durability is provided as standard. Instantor has also developed an experienced customer service team that can support NMBS members with any queries.
Dan Wild, UK Sales Director, says: “At Instantor, we have built the most comprehensive selection of press solutions available on the market, which we are delighted to now offer to NMBS members. By increasing the availability of our Instantor and Tucson plumbing and heating solutions through the NMBS, we can enable even more merchants and their installer customers to access our products which offer quicker and safer installations and assured fit and forget reliability.”
Manufacturer of superior plumbing products, Instantor has again been acknowledged as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies, after receiving the 2024 Gold Standard Winner accolade at a recent awards evening.
The programme, run by Deloitte, recognises privately owned companies who are operating at the highest levels of business performance. The 2024 award marks the fourth consecutive year that Instantor has been recognised by the initiative.
Ireland’s Best Managed Companies continues to be the mark of excellence for privately owned and managed companies across Ireland. Every year since the launch of the programme in 2008, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management skills and practices. Those who are successful are acknowledged for mastering their growth strategies across all key management functions.
Alan Hogan – Heating, Plumbing & Kitchens Divisional Managing Director, says: “We’re extremely proud of the recognition that we have received for the hard work undertaken by the Instantor team in recent years. Instantor has manufactured state-of-the-art products for professional installers since 1926 in Ireland and we have established ourselves as the market leader in press solutions. We also launched the Instantor portfolio into the UK market in June 2024.
“We have dedicated tremendous effort into expanding our plumbing and heating product range, entered a new market and implemented a number of strategic improvements to our infrastructure, capabilities and processes. Being awarded the Gold Standard Winner accolade is a demonstration of our commitment and investment in maintaining our position as a market leading brand, and providing our valued customers with quality, reliable products and exceptional service.”
Brian Murphy, Lead Partner for Ireland’s Best Managed Companies Awards Programme, said: “The Irish economic growth story has been extraordinary, and we see this evidenced in the success of Irish indigenous businesses and the confidence shown by Best Managed Companies. Ensuring Ireland’s entrepreneurs and the companies they start get the support they need to grow and scale is crucial.”
