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Why CABÜ Chose TCL Heat Pumps Delivered Through Platmech
CABÜ is a growing well-being hospitality brand built around beautifully crafted cabins designed to help guests reconnect with nature. Developed by London-based Silvertown Properties, the concept combines considered architecture, natural materials and curated interiors with exceptional natural settings. The brand operates across Ireland and the UK, including sites in Killykeen Forest Park, County Cavan and Kent, with a significant new development underway in the Cotswolds.
Platmech Launches Exclusive Irish Partnership with TCL
Platmech officially unveiled their partnership with TCL at Ella House, Dublin on September 11th, 2025, marking a major milestone for the HVAC industry in Ireland. Guests were treated to an evening of insight with the European TCL leadership team, sector networking, and the celebration of a partnership that introduces world-class heat pump technology to the Irish market.

Why R290 Is Quietly Redefining Heat Pump Performance
The conversation around refrigerants is changing fast. What’s inside a heat pump now plays a huge role in how efficiently it runs and how future-proof it is. Most heat pumps on the Irish market still use R32, a synthetic refrigerant with a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of 675. By comparison, R290, also known as propane, has a GWP of just 3, which is more than two hundred times lower.
Inside TCL: How World-Class Manufacturing Powers Platmech’s Heat Pump Advantage
In June 2025, the Platmech team had the opportunity to visit TCL’s state-of-the-art heat pump factory in Guangzhou, China...
The Growth in Heat Pump Adoption Globally
Heat pump adoption is experiencing significant global growth, with Europe leading the charge as part of its broader decarbonization and energy security goals.
Platinum Air Conditioning rebrands as Platmech
Platinum Air Conditioning Limited, founded in 2014 by Donal Somers, has rebranded as Platmech, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey.
The Future of Heat Pumps: Innovation Driving the Next Generation of Heating
Heat pumps are no longer just a cleaner alternative to fossil fuel heating, they’re fast becoming the foundation of intelligent, low-carbon heating systems for a changing world. Innovation in this space is accelerating globally,
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