Qvantum establishes French subsidiary

Swedish heat pump and energy system company Qvantum continues to expand its operations with the addition of a French subsidiary.

After previously setting up companies in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland and Hungary, the manufacturer has now established Lyon-based Qvantum Energy Technology.

Jesper Jarnhäll, Head of Commercial at Qvantum, said: “France is a very important and interesting market for us, both for our products for one-family houses and for our system solutions. France has a strong district heating culture, making it easy for people to embrace our ideas on low-temperature grids.”

Christian Blanc, who has extensive experience in the French heat pump industry, has joined Qvantum as a senior advisor. He says heat pumps combining heating and cooling from one appliance are perfect for the country.

He added: “We have already begun to set up a network of distributors for our heat pumps. We look for distributors with a strong local presence and a technical mindset. Qvantum’s products are smart and different, and we want sales staff who can explain the clever ideas well. We also want companies with strong pre-sale and after-sale support.”

Blanc also sees big potential in Qvantum’s ambient loop systems and the company’s apartment heat pump. “The trend away from gas burners is very strong, and we are in dialogue with the big French energy companies. They have an understanding of hot district heating and really see the potential in our low-temperature systems with decentralised production of both heating and cooling.”