Platmech Launches Exclusive Irish Partnership with TCL 

Introduction

Platmech officially launched 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.

Platmech’s €2 million capital investment has positioned the company as one of Ireland’s most ambitious growth players in HVAC and heat pumps. The funding is enabling rapid expansion, a strengthened leadership team, and the delivery of world-class solutions to developers, consultants, and building owners nationwide.

A New Standard in Heat Pump Technology

Through this exclusive partnership, Platmech introduces the Tri-Thermal ATW R290 heat pump range to Ireland for the very first time.

Using breakthrough natural refrigerant R290, with a Global Warming Potential of
less than 3 & SCOP ratings above 5.0, the range offers exceptional efficiency, setting unrivalled benchmarks for performance in the Irish market. 

Added to these outstanding performance metrics the TCL R290 range has also been recognised with an impressive duo of awards this year – the prestigious 2025 Red Dot and iF Design Awards.

Thus creating a perfect storm of unrivalled performance, beautiful design and sharp pricing through our lean delivery model.

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Voices from the launch

Donal Summers, Managing Director of Platmech

“Developers and consultants are under pressure to deliver sustainable systems that meet current and future regulations without inflating costs. Through this partnership, we’re offering a complete solution that is reliable, cost-efficient, and future-proof.”

Gerry McDonagh, Chairman of Platmech

“This is a milestone moment. TCL is an incredible company to be partnering with, the launch was a proud day for our team. Together, we are making this technology accessible at scale across the Irish market.”

Arya Hu, Deputy Director of TCL Heat Pump Europe

“TCL brings world-class engineering and the strength of a global Olympic partner brand. Platmech adds the local expertise and market insight to deliver these solutions at scale across Ireland.”

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Looking Ahead

With TCL’s award-winning technology and vertical integration, combined with Platmech’s local expertise and proven delivery, the partnership represents the perfect combination of global innovation and trusted Irish execution accelerating the future of the HVAC industry in Ireland to new heights.