The smart money is always on Seán
It employs 10,000 people worldwide, 470 of whom work in the Republic of Ireland. Best known for leading consumer appliance brands such as Morphy Richards and Dimplex heaters, this private company has become an increasingly important player in the energy sector. In December, it launched a new, smart electric heating system known as Quantum which promises major cost savings to consumers. It plans a couple more major product launches later this year, including a new ventilation heating system for buildings.
A century ago, Charles Duell, head of the US patent office, confidently predicted that “everything that can be invented has been invented.” This famous fallacy is contained in Glen Dimplex’s corporate DVD and serves as a constant reminder of how easy it is to get things badly wrong when it comes to foreseeing the future.
