Nilan Ireland

What Nilan Ireland does

Nilan Ireland is the Irish sales, specification, and service subsidiary of Nilan A/S, a Danish private ventilation and heat pump manufacturer founded in 1974. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Abbeydorney, Co. Kerry with seven employees, the subsidiary distributes and supports Nilan's indoor climate solutions across the Irish market, working closely with architects, developers, and installers to deliver residential, commercial, social housing, healthcare, and cleanroom projects.

The core product portfolio integrates mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (HRV) and heat pump technology. Flagship offerings include the Compact P multi-unit (ventilation, domestic hot water, and heat pump integration, Passive House certified), the Comfort counterflow exchanger series (up to 5,300 m3/h), the VPM/VPR/VPL commercial heat pump and heat pipe series (up to 35,000 m3/h), and the patented VPM Cleanroom range (up to 22,000 m3/h, near-100% heat recovery versus 40-50% for conventional run-around systems). Supporting technologies include the Nilan Gateway for LAN/WiFi connectivity, the Nilan App for mobile control, Nilan Service Center for remote monitoring, and Modbus RTU RS485 for building automation integration. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, Passive House Component, and Smart Grid Ready certifications, and participates in the Passive House Association of Ireland and International Passive House Association.

Nilan Ireland operates a sales-led, B2B go-to-market model. Revenue is generated from hardware sales of ventilation and heat pump units, recurring service call-outs (€369 incl. VAT), repair call-outs (€210 + VAT plus €60/hour), and replacement filters (€37-€102 + VAT). Equipment pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed. The sales motion is specification-driven via professional partnerships, supported by BIM data in AutoCAD and Revit formats, technical documentation, and project consultation from design through commissioning. The company shows no direct-to-consumer retail channel, instead relying on the installer and developer network to reach end customers.

Name

Nilan Ireland

Legal name

Nilan A/S

Website

https://nilanireland.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nilan Ireland is the Irish subsidiary of Danish HVAC manufacturer Nilan A/S, distributing and servicing heat recovery ventilation and heat pump systems for residential, commercial, social housing, healthcare, and cleanroom projects across Ireland via architects, developers, and installers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC and Ventilation Equipment

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC & Industrial Ventilation (Chillers, AHUs, Exhaust, Filtration) (EUAEAFAE), Waste Heat Recovery & Heat Integration (HRSG/ORC, Pinch Analysis, Heat Exchangers) (EUABAJAF), Heat Exchangers, Coils & Hydronic HVAC Components (IMADANAF), Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB), Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC)

Keywords

• Ventilation systems
• Heat pump solutions
• Heat recovery ventilation
• Indoor climate control
• Mechanical ventilation equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Hedensted

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ventilation and Heat Pump Equipment Sales: Sale of ventilation units, heat pumps, and accessories including Compact P, Comfort series, VPM, VPR, VPL systems with varying capacities for domestic, commercial, and industrial applications.
2. Service and Maintenance: Service call-outs at €369 incl. VAT, repair call-outs at €210 + 13.5% VAT plus €60/hour after first hour. Provides ongoing maintenance and support for installed systems.
3. Replacement Filters and Parts: Sale of replacement filters including Compact P standard filters (€37-€102 + 23% VAT), pollen filters, and other accessory components for maintenance of existing installations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nilan Ireland manufactures and distributes ventilation and heat pump equipment for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings in Ireland. Their integrated systems combine mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, active heating and cooling, and domestic hot water production in a single unit. They support projects from design through commissioning, providing BIM data (AutoCAD/Revit) to architects and installers, and offer ongoing service, repair, and replacement filter support for installed units.

Product overview

Nilan Ireland offers a comprehensive portfolio of indoor climate solutions spanning ventilation, heat recovery, heat pumps, and integrated multi-function systems. The product range includes three main categories: (1) Ventilation Units - the Comfort Series (residential to commercial, up to 5000 m3/h) and VR Series (commercial with rotary heat exchangers); (2) Multi-Function Units - Compact P/P2/S (ventilation + hot water + heat recovery), Combi Series (adds active cooling/heating), and VPM/VPR Series (high-capacity commercial with up to 35,000 m3/h); (3) Specialized Solutions - VPM Cleanroom (patented contamination-preventing technology) and DHW AIR/Air 9 (stand-alone hot water and backup heating). These are complemented by the Nilan Service Center monitoring platform, Nilan App mobile control, NilAIR air distribution, and MultiLink monitoring for multi-unit buildings, plus comprehensive accessories including sensors, filters, and control systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Compact P Multi-Unit Multi-unit combining ventilation, domestic hot water production, and passive heat recovery, with optional integration to geothermal or air source heat pumps. Recycles 100% of heat in exhaust air and is certified as a Passive House component. Aimed at residential low-energy and Passive House builds.
• Compact P2 Second-generation Compact P multi-unit combining ventilation, heat recovery, and domestic hot water production for residential applications.
• Compact S Compact ventilation unit with hot water production and heat recovery for residential applications.
• Comfort Series Ventilation Units Ventilation units with counterflow heat exchanger and passive heat recovery, including models CT150, CT200, CT300, CT500, 200 Top, 252 Top, 300LR, 302 Top, 350 Top, 350L/350R, 450, 600, 1200, and 5000 with airflow capacities up to 5,000 m3/h. Designed for residential and commercial spaces.
• Combi Series Ventilation units with integrated heat pumps combining passive heat recovery with active cooling and heating. Includes Combi 302 Polar Top and Combi S 302 Polar Top models that combine rotary and counterflow heat recovery.
• VPM Series Ventilation units with heat pump and heat pipe featuring airflow capacities up to 35,000 m3/h. The integrated heat pump can both cool and heat the incoming supply air. Suited to large commercial environments including offices, shopping centres, hospitals, hotels, and concert halls.
• VPR Series Ventilation units with rotary heat exchanger and reversible heat pump for cooling or heating supply air. Handles air volumes up to 22,000 m3/h.
• VR Series Commercial ventilation units with rotary heat exchanger for spaces requiring high airflow up to 6,500 m3/h.
• VPM Cleanroom Patented ventilation units that prevent supply air from contacting extract air, eliminating contamination risk. Achieves near-100% heat recovery efficiency versus 40-50% for conventional run-around heat exchangers. Designed for laboratories, operating theatres, and food industry with airflows up to 22,000 m3/h.
• VP Series Ventilation units with integrated heat pumps providing ventilation, hot water, and active heating.
• DHW AIR / Air 9 Heat Pump Air-to-water heat pump for domestic hot water production and heating. Serves as backup heating, distributing heat via underfloor heating during the coldest periods. Energy labelling A+++.
• Replacement Filters and Parts Replacement filters including Compact P standard filters (€37-€102 + VAT), pollen filters, and other accessory components for maintenance of installed Nilan ventilation systems.
• Service and Maintenance Call-outs Professional service and repair call-outs for installed Nilan ventilation and heat pump systems across Ireland. Includes scheduled servicing at €369 incl. VAT and repair call-outs at €210 + 13.5% VAT plus €60/hour after the first hour.

Quantifiable outcome

• Heating costs reduced to €155-€400 per year in residential passive houses
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nilan GreencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner for North of Ireland and Great Britain. Distributes Nilan products in UK markets.
• VestthermcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanish heat pump manufacturer merged with Nilan in 2004. Expanded Nilan's heat pump capabilities and product portfolio.
• VELUX GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEUDP project collaboration between VELUX Group, DTI (Danish Technological Institute) and Nilan to develop next generation indoor climate and energy control (Smart Green Indoor Climate Manager)
• Danish Technological Institute (DTI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEUDP project partner with VELUX and Nilan for Smart Green Indoor Climate Manager technology development and testing
• BisnodeminorOthersCreditworthiness certification provider. Nilan has received AAA rating from Bisnode for more than 10 consecutive years.
• Passive House Association of Ireland (PHAI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNilan Ireland is a member. PHAI promotes, educates and develops the passive house concept across the Irish construction industry.
• International Passive House AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNilan Ireland is a member. Works to promote the standard for passive houses and raise awareness of highly energy-efficient buildings.
• The Technological University of DarmstadtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for Solar Decathlon competition wins in 2007 and 2009. Joint development of innovative solar-powered housing solutions.
• Syntec Projects (UK)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSpecialist ICF (Insulating Concrete Formwork) contractor for Feltham apartment block project in UK. Installed Nilan Compact S, NilAIR ducting, and Multi-Link monitoring.
• ThermohousecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of ICF construction systems in Killarney. Multiple project collaborations in Ireland including Tipperary, Cork, Limerick, Bandon, and Kent UK projects.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Thermotechnology: Major European HVAC manufacturer offering heat pumps, ventilation, and heating systems through the Bosch, Buderus, and Worcester brands. Broad incumbent competing with Nilan on heat pump technology and increasingly on heat recovery ventilation.
• Groupe Atlantic: European HVAC manufacturer offering heat pumps, ventilation, and heating systems across residential and commercial segments under multiple brands. Broad incumbent with comparable heat recovery and integrated HVAC offerings to Nilan's portfolio.
• Daikin Europe: Global HVAC leader with extensive heat pump and ventilation portfolio across residential, commercial, and industrial segments in Europe. Overlaps with Nilan on heat pump and ventilation offerings but competes with much greater scale, distribution, and R&D resources.
• Stiebel Eltron: German manufacturer of heat pumps, ventilation systems, and domestic hot water solutions for residential and commercial applications. Competes with Nilan's Compact P and heat pump portfolio, particularly in DACH region and Passive House market.
• Vaillant Group: Major European HVAC manufacturer offering heat pumps, ventilation, and heating systems for residential and commercial markets. Overlaps with Nilan's heat pump and ventilation portfolio but with much broader product depth and significantly larger market share in conventional HVAC.
• Mitsubishi Electric (Europe): Global HVAC and heat pump manufacturer with strong presence in European residential and commercial markets, including air-to-water and air-to-air heat pumps. Broad incumbent competing with Nilan's Combi and VPL/VPM product lines.

Direct peers

• Zehnder Group: Swiss-headquartered leader in heat recovery ventilation (HRV) and indoor climate solutions, including residential mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR). Directly comparable to Nilan's core product range and Passive House segment focus, operating across Europe with established installer networks.
• Itho Daalderop: Dutch manufacturer of HRV/MVHR ventilation systems, heat pumps, and indoor climate solutions for residential and commercial buildings. Direct competitor in the Benelux and broader European Passive House segment with comparable product positioning.
• Vent-Axia: UK-based residential and commercial ventilation specialist offering MVHR, extract fans, and heat recovery systems. Direct competitor in Nilan's UK market (via Nilan Green partner) and overlaps on product technology and Passive House positioning.
• Brink Climate Systems: Netherlands-based specialist in mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) units for residential and small commercial applications. Direct competitor to Nilan's Compact P and Comfort series in the European Passive House and low-energy home segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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