Glen Dimplex was founded in 1973 and is currently
the world’s largest manufacturer of electric heating appliances. It is also a leader in the implementation of innovative technologies in heating engineering,
and holds a recognised position in the ventilation and household appliances sectors. The group’s business philosophy
is to build strong and dynamic companies that operate in accordance with the highest standards of efficiency, quality
and ethics, with an emphasis on meeting customer needs. This strategy has transformed a small company,
which employed 10 people in 1973, into an international group that currently achieves an annual turnover of up to €2 billion
and employs as many as 8,500 people.
Glen Dimplex Deutschland headquarters in Kulmbach
"NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE"
The Glen Dimplex Group takes an entrepreneurial approach to managing its companies on an international scale, avoiding a bureaucratic management style. Thanks to a policy of continuous investment in building strong brands, introducing innovations and providing customers with products that meet their expectations, the Group has achieved spectacular success on the international stage. This exceptional growth is made possible by a ‘nothing is impossible’ approach to the tasks at hand and the tremendous support received from customers and partners.
MULTI-BRAND STRATEGY
The foundation of Glen Dimplex’s success is a policy of continuous investment, the introduction of technological innovations and providing customers with products that meet their expectations. When selling its entire product range, the Glen Dimplex Group adopts a multi-brand strategy. Each brand in the Group’s portfolio is positioned in a different market sector with a clear aim: to meet customer requirements at all times. Our brands have their own distinct heritage and hold leading positions in their respective sectors.
HISTORY
The company’s origins date back to the early 1970s; less than 10 years later, in the 1980s, Dimplex’s business grew rapidly in the United Kingdom, and Glen Dimplex became the market leader in all categories of electric heating appliances. The 1990s saw Glen Dimplex expand beyond Ireland and the United Kingdom. The 21st century has been a dynamic period of growth for the group, which expanded its operations to cover virtually the whole of Europe, as well as countries outside Europe.
- 1973
- In November 1973, Glen Electric commenced operations in Newry, Co Down, employing ten people.
- 1977
- Dimplex, the leading brand in the British market for electric heating appliances, was acquired, and the company Glendimplex was formed.
- 1979
- Bitech Engineering began operations in Dunleer, Co Louth.
- 1985
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Glen Dimplex acquired three British companies:
- Morphy Richards, the market leader in small domestic appliances,
- Blanella, a manufacturer of electric blankets,
- Burco Dean Appliances, a manufacturer for the catering industry.
- 1990
- The company acquired the German firm KKW, a key pillar of Siemens AG in Europe within the electric heating appliances sector. 1991
- 1991
- We acquired two companies operating in the electric heating equipment sector in Canada – the market leader, Chromalox, and Westcan, a subsidiary of Siemens AG.
- 1992
- We acquired Belling, a leading brand in the UK cooker market.
- 1994
- We acquired Roberts Radio, an exclusive brand in the UK radio market.
- 1995
- We acquired two companies: EIO, a German manufacturer of vacuum cleaners, and Seagoe Technologies, a British manufacturer of electric heating appliances.
- 1996
- We acquired a significant stake in Muller, a leading manufacturer of electric heating appliances in France.
- 1997
- We acquired Goblin Aqua Vac, a leading manufacturer of vacuum cleaners, and significantly strengthened our position in this product category in Europe.
- 1999
- We acquired the leading brands in the German market for portable electric heating appliances – AKO and EWT. We also opened procurement offices in Hong Kong and two in mainland China to build a high-quality, cost-effective base of Asian suppliers to support the Glen Dimplex Group’s operations worldwide.
- 2000
- We acquired Faber, a leading Dutch manufacturer of decorative gas and wood-burning fireplaces. Sales offices were opened in Italy, Spain and Poland.
- 2001
- We acquired Stoves and New World, two leading brands in the British cooker market.
- 2002
- We established a joint venture in China – Shenyang Dimplex Electronics – to manufacture storage heaters for the rapidly growing Chinese market. We acquired the global leader in built-in electric heating appliances in the Nordic countries – Nobø, along with Dimpco and Brownbrook, which distribute the Group’s products in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
- 2003
- We acquired Galaxy Showers, a manufacturer of electric water heaters for the UK market, and the Norwegian company Siemens Electrical Heating, the last subsidiary of Siemens AG in the electric heating appliances sector.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING FACILITIES
Dimplex has modern and professionally equipped training facilities located at the company’s headquarters in Kulmbach, Germany. We regularly invite our partner companies there for regular training sessions, during which specialists provide in-depth discussions on systems based on modern Dimplex equipment. These These include training on the use of modern heat pump systems, ventilation systems with heat recovery, as well as modern automation. The scope of the training is outlined below; we invite anyone interested in participating to get in touch.
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY IN THEORY AND PRACTICE
Our training programme covers a wide range of topics relating to innovative solutions used in heating, cooling and ventilation technology. It is aimed at distributors, sales representatives, service technicians, installers, designers, trainers and managers. A very important element of our sessions is the practical exercises. During these, the knowledge gained in the theoretical sessions is consolidated and applied in day-to-day work to the satisfaction of the users of our equipment.
MODERN TRAINING FORMAT
The format of our regular training courses on heat pump systems is divided into two levels. The scope of the first level covers, amongst other things, the basics of heat pump systems, such as the basics of how the system works, or the differences between installations using ground-source heat. The second level covers more in-depth knowledge regarding, amongst other things, distribution systems using ready-made Dimplex components, the basics of design, as well as information on control systems.
SMART SOLUTIONS AS STANDARD
In all the heating, cooling and ventilation systems we offer, Dimplex utilises the latest technical solutions. This is one of the reasons why they are unrivalled compared to other solutions, as they are characterised by high efficiency and economical operation, resulting in lower running costs. In addition, we equip them with control systems which, when the heating and ventilation systems are combined, enable comprehensive monitoring of the entire system. This not only ensures trouble-free and comfortable operation, but also offers vast scope for expansion with additional functions, such as remote control or system monitoring via Ethernet or a smartphone.
START WITH THE RIGHT CONCEPT
Dimplex guides you towards an informed decision when choosing innovative technologies in the field of heating and cooling. Among devices based on renewable energy sources, our focus is on heat pumps – in this category, we have the widest range on the Polish market! But our concept goes much further – we are always looking for the right solution that will be tailored to individual needs while making efficient use of energy. That is why, alongside innovative heating and cooling equipment, we offer energy-efficient ventilation systems designed for comfortable operation without unnecessary energy wastage.
40 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
For over 40 years, we have been gaining experience in implementing innovative solutions that combine efficiency, economy and care for the environment. We are not only the largest manufacturer of electric heating appliances but also a leading manufacturer of equipment utilising renewable energy sources, and like no one else, we combine diverse technologies in the fields of heating, cooling and ventilation. These can be seen on a daily basis in every device we manufacture; however, all elements of our development concept are primarily geared towards every unit we manufacture, yet all elements of our development strategy are subject to the needs of our customers, who have always been at the centre of our attention.
SUPPORT
Glen Dimplex is a company with vast experience, and we gain our knowledge through close collaboration with specialists from other sectors. This is one of the reasons why we are a competent partner, and we are happy to share the experience we have gained experience. With the continuous development of our partners in mind, we offer not only top-quality products, but also regularly produce up-to-date technical materials, information brochures and implement online tools, consultancy and training of the highest standard.
WITH US, NOTHING IS AS DIFFICULT AS IT SEEMS…
No matter how complex the system is to design or how time-consuming the project is to complete, you can always be sure that you can rely on Dimplex 100%. We we provide you not only with highly economical and efficient technology utilising renewable energy sources and top-quality equipment, but also a solid engineering team and the best specialists in the industry, ready to tackle even the most difficult tasks!
THOUSANDS OF READY-MADE SOLUTIONS
Anyone in need of professional advice can always count on us. In addition to expert advice, you can also make use of our online tools. In the ONLINE PLANNING section, you’ll find a practical operating cost calculator and a database of ready-made plumbing diagrams. But that’s not all – we are still working hard on new solutions that will make life even easier for designers and partners interested in innovative Dimplex solutions.
