Our Team

Behind the ERA brand stands a team of people who understand which products and services ensure the desired indoor climate in both winter and summer, reliable hot water supply, and low operating costs for customers.

ERA was founded on the belief that a heat pump must operate reliably and over the long term — and that this depends not only on a high-quality product, but also on proper system design, professional installation, maintenance, and fast service support.

Our team consists of people who truly understand heat pump technology.

We started our careers as installers, designers, and technical specialists, which is why we know how things should be done correctly..

ERA was created with a clear vision: to do things the right way, with maximum comfort for the customer as the top priority.

Jakub Ondráček

Division Director Heat Pumps

“I have been working with heat pumps for more than 17 years. I personally installed over 100 units, then worked for the Czech manufacturer Master Therm and for more than ten years at the Swedish manufacturer NIBE, where I held commercial positions. I have extensive experience in designing heat pump systems for both residential and commercial buildings. Today, I lead the ERA team, which was established thanks to the vision of PHOTOMATE s.r.o. — to offer customers top-tier heat pumps for residential and commercial buildings, along with complete and high-quality energy solutions.” 

Filip Poláček

Head of Technical Support

I have many years of experience in the development and technical support of heat pumps — including roles at companies such as Sinclair and Samsung.Over the years, I have seen firsthand the enormous difference made by the quality of development, software, service approach, and customer communication.

That is why I greatly value the opportunity at PHOTOMATE and within the ERA brand to do things in a way that was not always possible in the past —
honestly, thoughtfully, and with a strong focus on long-term reliability for the customer..

Everything we do — from hardware development and software to remote management and technical support — is built on our own hands-on experience.
Our goal is to deliver solutions that truly work and that customers can confidently rely on in their homes for many years.”.

Lukáš Frčka

Product Manager

“I have been working in the heating and ventilation industry for many years. I gained my experience at a company representing the WOLF brand on the Czech and Slovak markets, where I worked as a Product Manager and Technical Specialist for heating and ventilation systems.

I joined PHOTOMATE with a clear goal — to do things the right way and to fully use my potential so that customers receive truly high-quality and well-designed products.

The ERA brand represents an opportunity for me to combine technical expertise, a fair approach, and modern energy technologies into a single, cohesive solution. I want every customer to feel that ERA is not just another product, but a solution created with professionalism, experience, and respect for detail.”"

Josef Ondráček

Sales Manager CZ/SK

“I have been working in the HVAC industry for more than 20 years.
I started with heat pump installations in both the residential and commercial sectors and gained experience from more than 150 installations. Later, I focused on project management, and for the past 10 years I worked as a Sales Manager for the Swedish manufacturer NIBE.

Thanks to this experience, I understand the entire process — from system design to final implementation — and I know that the key to success lies in both a high-quality product and perfectly executed installation.

Within PHOTOMATE and the ERA brand, I fully utilize all of my experience. Thanks to an extensive network of contacts with proven installation partners, we are able to accelerate ERA’s market entry and ensure that every installation is carried out correctly, efficiently, and professionally..

This provides assurance that ERA heat pumps deliver exactly what customers expect — comfort, savings, and long-term reliability.”

Nico Hönel

Sales Manager DE

"I have been working in the HVAC industry for over 20 years. Starting with the traditional sale of heat pumps in new buildings (including at Rotex Heating Systems GmbH), in 2020 I expanded my expertise to include heat pumps for renovation projects (including at Daikin Airconditioning Germany GmbH) and large heat pumps (including at Samsung).

I bring comprehensive knowledge from a sales perspective, but also provide in-depth technical advice to tradespeople and end customers.

My focus is on comfort, savings, and long-term reliability.

In my role as Sales Manager at PHOTOMATE, I am helping to make the ERA brand THE brand for heat pump technology in Germany.

And I do so with the proven philosophy: 

ERA:   Efficient.Reliable.Affordable“

Pavel Černý

Junior Technical Support

“I am responsible for technical support of ERA heat pumps, focusing on the development of modern tools that make the work of installation and service teams easier. As the youngest member of the team, I bring a fresh perspective to the industry with a strong focus on modern technologies — especially digitalization, automation, and the use of artificial intelligence in system design and technical support throughout the entire system life cycle.

My goal is to implement solutions that simplify and improve the entire workflow related to ERA heat pumps — from design and installation to long-term operation and support. I believe that combining a technical approach, innovation, and close cooperation with installation partners ensures that customers receive not only an efficient and reliable system,  but also maximum user comfort.”."

“A heat pump is not just a product. It is a system that must be properly designed, professionally installed, and regularly serviced.

At ERA, we believe that this is the path to satisfied customers and long-term reliability.”