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Platmech & TCL launch a new era of heat pump technology in Ireland
WITH RISING ENERGY COSTS AND AMBITIOUS CLIMATE TARGETS INCREASING DEMAND FOR PERFORMANCE, RELIABILITY AND VALUE, THE EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP OFFERS A SOLUTION FOR THE IRISH MARKET…
Fresh from winning both the Red Dot and IF Design Awards in 2025 and trusted to deliver unrivalled performance, TCL’s R290 Trithermal ATW Heat Pump represents the pinnacle of heat pump innovation. Through Platmech’s exclusive partnership, this world-leading technology is now available for the first time in Ireland. Ireland’s drive toward sustainable housing and commercial development is placing new demands on heating technology. Rising energy costs and ambitious climate targets mean developers and consultants alike need solutions that balance performance, reliability and value. Through its exclusive partnership with TCL, Platmech is bringing precisely that solution to the Irish market. A GLOBAL MANUFACTURING POWERHOUSE - TLC Operating in more than 160 countries, with a turnover of $43.5bn and over 135,000 employees worldwide, TCL is one of the world’s leading technology companies. Its scale, advanced R&D capability and precision manufacturing span sectors
from display technology and consumer electronics to HVAC. This expertise comes together in the R290 Tri-Thermal ATW Heat Pump, a system that embodies engineering excellence, climate conscious design and outstanding performance. PLATMECH: IRISH EXPERTISE WITH GLOBAL BACKING Platmech is an Irish-owned company, formerly Platinum Air Conditioning, which has built its reputation over more than a decade of delivering high-quality HVAC solutions and maintaining long- term client trust. The rebrand signals a bold expansion backed by fresh capital investment, a strengthened board featuring industry leaders Kevin Stanley, Gerry McDonagh and Eoin O’Donoghue, and the exclusive partnership with TCL. Developers and consultants benefit from world-class technology, while knowing they have local accountability and Irish expertise on the ground. Donal Somers, Managing Director of Platmech, said, “TCL sets a new benchmark for heat pump performance
and design and through Platmech, that technology is now within reach for Irish projects. Our rebrand reflects a commitment to combining world-class innovation with local expertise, so our clients gain the best in performance, efficiency and support.” ENGINEERED EXCELLENCE In June 2025, the Platmech team visited TCL’s state-of-the-art factory in Zhongshan, China, to witness first-hand the precision engineering behind these systems. Unlike most heat pump brands that outsource key components, TCL manufactures practically all critical elements in house, including inverter boards, control software and motor systems. This vertical integration ensures tight quality control and delivers measurable gains in reliability, consistency and lifecycle performance. Independent testing in Irish conditions has confirmed superb results in performance and quiet operation. CROSS-SECTOR INNOVATION TCL’s expertise across multiple industries is directly evident in its heat pump design. Motor algorithms originally developed for
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