Dublin’s Grange Castle Business Park is home to the sleek new headquarters of Mitsubishi Electric Ireland, located in Plunkett House. This sophisticated facility makes a clear assertion about the firm’s dedication to its Irish clientele, featuring cutting-edge training centres, interactive demonstration zones and the advanced technological infrastructure crucial for fostering innovation and project testing.
The relocation to the modern premises was necessary for multiple reasons, describes Ciaran Moody, the president of Mitsubishi Electric Ireland. Offering a superior workspace for employees, as well as the potential for expansion was paramount. An over fourfold increase in the workforce over the past decade signalled that their former location at Westgate Business Park had sadly reached its capacity.
Client satisfaction lies at the core of their business. Moody points out that the new premise allows both consultants and clients to familiarise themselves with their products and applications and verify their functionality in designated environments. Every aspect of the premise design reflects their commitment to both customers and employees. Their new premises has facilities such as a design room where concepts can be worked out with engineers and then practically tested in the demonstration area. The company already offers three to four regular training sessions for customers every month, a service that has seen an increased demand that their new establishment can accommodate.
Mitsubishi Electric’s journey in Ireland started in 1981, initially as a consumer electronics enterprise. Their portfolio expanded to include factory automation, a product line designed to streamline industrial manufacturing processes. Shortly after, they ventured into air conditioning solutions designed for commercial spaces like offices and retail outlets.
Presently, Mitsubishi Electric Ireland offers a comprehensive array of products and services. Their primary focus lies within HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning) systems, IT cooling and automation solutions. These are deployed throughout advanced manufacturing institutions across Ireland. “We operate two divisions in our Irish branch – living environmental systems and factory automation,” Moody elaborates.
Over the years, Mitsubishi Electric has consistently brought innovative and environmentally friendly technologies to the Irish market, as affirmed by their spokesperson. The company’s focus is on incorporating advancements in digital transformation such as IoT, artificial intelligence, and intelligent construction technologies. Known for their innovative spirit and high-quality products, Mitsubishi Electric has established itself as a leader in the Irish market.
In addition to this, the company is renowned in the residential heat pump sector. The Irish government has set a goal to upgrade at least 500,000 homes to a minimum B2 Ber rating, and Mitsubishi Electric has played a part in reaching this objective. The company produces air-to-water heat pumps that utilise atmospheric heat to provide heating and hot water for homes. They also create ventilation systems, which, along with being a crucial feature in residential retrofitting and the new construction industry, increases energy efficiency by warming up fresh air before it is distributed indoors, thus decreasing the load on the heating system.
Mitsubishi Electric has seen significant growth in its industrial automation sector, owing to advancements in AI, IoT, and other industry 4.0 technologies. As the spokesperson highlighted, products we regularly engage with, such as screens and air conditioners, usually have AI integration. The information gathered from learning how these products are utilised is then used to improve the next generation of products and enhance the user experience. The company’s aim is to create products that are more relevant, efficient, operate more smoothly, and consume less energy.
Moreover, factory automation has been instrumental in reducing waste in manufacturing processes. Industrial waste is an inevitable byproduct of factories, but Mitsubishi Electric’s solutions have been able to reduce it. The company’s solutions also assist users in understanding the production process and decreasing waste. Industrial robotics is another field that has seen tremendous growth over the past decade, primarily with the assistance of medical device companies in Ireland. As a result, Mitsubishi Electric’s robotics have been employed in the medical devices sector for the last 10 to 15 years.
The evolution of collaborative robots or ‘cobots’ as they are commonly known, constitutes the latest development in robotics technology. Historically, industrial robots required extensive protective measures, such as guard cells, to avert any human interaction, as elucidated by Moody. However, advancements have led to the creation of cobots that are adaptive and literally cooperate hand in hand with human workers. Furthermore, technologies such as AI, IoT and various Industry 4.0 inventions are facilitating the seamless incorporation of cobots into production landscapes.
You can witness cobots in action through a game of chess, exhibited at the demonstration area of Plunkett House headquarters. Observing the cobots in real-time operation genuinely illustrates their sophisticated capabilities.
Across all domains be it commercial, residential or industrial, our focus is strictly on providing solutions and comprehensive service from pre-sales to the commissioning phase as well as continuous on-site support. Our strategy involves integrating our own products and controls in combination with those from third parties to offer our clients holistic solutions. We also offer educational resources and training for those installing and using these technologies. Our differentiating factor is that we don’t just sell products, we offer solutions and full service, including essential on-site support, particularly when installing solutions in continuously operational systems such as data centres, medical device manufacturing facilities or homes.
Our solutions are designed prioritising customer needs. We have a dedicated pre-sales team that liaises with architects, engineers and end users to comprehend their challenges and guarantee a tailored solution matching their present and future needs. Our goal is to align solutions with a smart and sustainable future.
One of the recent innovations by Mitsubishi Electric Ireland is the InstallME app. The application has been specifically designed to support installers, technicians and customers during the installation process and configuration of Mitsubishi Electric HVAC systems. The app incorporates various easy-to-use features and tools that ensure a smooth installation and correct system setup. The remarkable fact is that some of our European affiliate companies have started utilising this app, a feat we take immense pride in.
The firm’s dedication to Ireland is not limited to its commercial associates and clients only. “Our participation isn’t just confined to areas we operate in. Our focus is on backing up charitable organisations and sports clubs that thoroughly promote diversity and inclusion. Our employees play an integral role in this process. We have lent our support to the Make-A-Wish Ireland Foundation due to our staff’s inclination towards it. Moreover, the opinions of our staff will continually be considered when resolving to back other philanthropic entities in the future. Ultimately, it’s all about reciprocating the support we receive.”
For additional information, please visit our webpage at ie.mitsubishielectric.com.