Syclef Enters Strategic Partnership with Quinn Downes Group
The international refrigeration network Syclef has agreed terms to enter a strategic partnership with the Quinn Downes Group. This collaboration marks an important milestone for both organisations and is subject to approval by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Established in 1999, Quinn Downes has grown into one of Ireland’s leading providers of mechanical services, HVAC installation and commissioning services. As the business developed and demand for dedicated service and maintenance solutions increased, the Group evolved into two specialist companies, Quinn Downes Installation and Quinn Downes Service & Maintenance, which now employ more than 130 people across Ireland.
The Group’s leadership team will remain in place, with the existing directors continuing in their roles and remaining as shareholders in the Group. QDG will continue to operate as normal, maintaining its commitment to quality, reliability and strong customer relationships.
This strategic partnership represents Syclef’s entry into the Irish market and strengthens its growing European footprint. As a leader in refrigeration and HVAC design, installation and maintenance, Syclef intends to support QDG’s continued growth while preserving the Group’s identity, autonomy and longstanding culture of excellence.
Commenting on the new partnership, Derek Downes, Director Quinn Downes Group said:
“We are delighted with this new partnership with Syclef. As a team we have built the Quinn Downes Group into a customer focused business with a reputation for excellent work and a loyal and ever expanding customer base. In choosing to partner with Syclef, we believe we have selected a company that shares many of our traits – a focus on the team, excellent customer service and an ambition for the future. We look forward to working together.”
Guillaume Burvingt, Director International – Syclef, commented:
“The partnership with Quinn Downes Group marks an important step in Syclef’s development and our entry into the Irish market. Their recognised expertise and strong presence in Ireland further strengthen our international network. Beyond this strategic expansion, we share the same vision of our profession: delivering high-quality refrigeration and HVAC services with a strong focus on customers, people and long-term performance. We are delighted to welcome Quinn Downes Group to the Syclef network and to support their continued development.”
About Quinn Downes
Established in 1999, the Quinn Downes Group is a leading provider of mechanical services, HVAC installation, commissioning and maintenance services. The Group comprises Quinn Downes Installation and Quinn Downes Service & Maintenance and employs more than 130 staff. Its clients include leading Irish and international organisations, government departments and globally recognised institutions.
About Syclef
Syclef is an international network of companies specialised in industrial refrigeration, commercial refrigeration and HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning).
Operating in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, the Netherlands, Africa, the Indian Ocean Region, Poland and Ireland, Syclef designs, installs and maintains tailor-made, sustainable and high-performance technical solutions for a wide range of demanding sectors.
Thanks to its strong local presence, the complementarity of its expertise and hands-on operational support, Syclef combines the responsiveness and proximity of a network of SMEs with the strength and reliability of a large international group.
The Group now brings together 70 operating companies, more than 136 locations and 3,550 employees.