Mac Al Gurg Forms Partnership to Distribute Hansgrohe Sanitaryware in the UAE UAE: Mac Al Gurg has entered into a strategic partnership with Hansgrohe to expand the availability of the brand’s sanitaryware products in the UAE. Under the agreement, Mac Al Gurg will distribute Hansgrohe sanitary ceramics across the country, while also handling the distribution of Hansgrohe and AXOR faucets and showers in Abu Dhabi. The collaboration includes plans for a dedicated showroom in Ab

UK Government Seeks Views on Alternative Low-Carbon Heating Technologies UK: The UK government has opened a consultation to gather evidence on alternative low-carbon heating technologies beyond heat pumps and heat networks. While heat pumps and heat networks remain central to the UK’s decarbonisation strategy, the government aims to identify additional solutions suitable for different types of buildings to ensure consumer choice. The consultation forms part of wider efforts t

Johnson Controls-Hitachi Reports Wider Quarterly Loss Amid Seasonal Weakness India: Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning India Ltd. reported a larger loss in the second quarter of FY26, with its net result declining to INR 399.6 million (USD 4.79 million / EUR 4.54 million) compared with a loss of INR 300.5 million (USD 3.38 million/ EUR 2.95 million) in the same period last year. The company recorded modest growth in quarterly revenue, but demand softened sharply durin

Swegon Group Appoints Interim CEO Following Leadership Transition Sweden: Swegon Group has announced that its current Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Andreas Örje Wellstam, will move to the role of Chief Investment Officer at Investment AB Latour, the company’s owner. In response, the Board of Directors has appointed Eva Karlsson as interim CEO, effective 1 February 2026. Karlsson currently serves as Vice President of the Business Area Air Handling, Cooling & Heating and previ

Scottish Government Withdraws Green Heating Legislation Again Scotland: The Scottish government has withdrawn its proposed legislation on low-carbon heating systems for a second time this year. The heat in buildings bill, initially developed by former green minister Patrick Harvie, aimed to support the transition from gas boilers to alternatives such as electric heat pumps. The original proposal was abandoned earlier in the year due to concerns that it could increase fuel pov

Beijer Ref Acquires Two HVAC/R Distributors in the United States USA: Beijer Ref has acquired Key Refrigeration Supply and Dennis Supply Company, two HVAC/R wholesale distributors based in the United States with a combined annual turnover of approximately SEK 800 million (about USD 74 million). Key Refrigeration Supply, founded in 1999 and headquartered in North Kansas City, Missouri, operates six branches across Kansas and Missouri, supporting the company’s presence in exist

Home Depot Reports Higher Third-Quarter Sales for Fiscal 2025 USA: Home Depot reported sales of USD 41.4 billion for the third quarter of fiscal 2025, an increase of USD 1.1 billion compared with the same period of fiscal 2024. The results include approximately USD 900 million in sales from the recently acquired GMS Inc., reflecting around eight weeks of activity during the quarter. Comparable sales increased by 0.2 per cent overall and by 0.1 per cent in the United States. T

Quilt Expands Availability of Ductless Heat Pumps to Canada Canada: Quilt has launched its ductless heat pump offering in Canada following its expansion across 15 states in the United States. The company stated that its system is designed to provide an efficient option for residential heating and cooling. The rollout marks Quilt’s entry into the Canadian market, where it aims to offer an alternative to existing home heating systems. The product is now available in five provin

Armstrong International Increases Planned Heat Pump Production Capacity in Belgium Belgium: Armstrong International has revised its expansion plan for its manufacturing site in Herstal, Belgium, doubling its intended annual production capacity for industrial high-temperature heat pumps from 50 MW to 100 MW by 2027. The update follows continued momentum in industrial decarbonisation and support from the European Commission’s Innovation Fund, which intends to allocate EUR 1 bil

Roper Rhodes Opens New Distribution Centre to Support Expansion UK: Roper Rhodes has relocated to a new 235,000 sq ft distribution centre as part of its ongoing expansion, following 15 years of consecutive sales growth and rising demand for its products. The company stated that it has outgrown its previous Portbury facility, which it first moved into in 2016. The new hub offers storage for 44,000 pallets and includes pick faces for 12,000 SKUs, aimed at improving operational

Geberit Group Posts Solid Sales Rise Despite Currency Headwinds Switzerland: The Geberit Group reported net sales of CHF 2,448 million (about EUR 2,652 million) in the first nine months of 2025, representing a 2.0 per cent increase year on year. Adjusted for currency effects, the sales growth rose to 4.4 per cent. Operating cashflow (EBITDA) reached CHF 753 million (about EUR 805 million), delivering an EBITDA margin of 30.8 per cent. The slight decline in margin (down by 60

HSK Duschkabinenbau Invests in Production Facilities in Germany Germany: HSK Duschkabinenbau has announced an investment of EUR 4.5 million in new glass production technology and an additional EUR 500,000 in water-treatment systems at its site in Olsberg, Germany. The company stated that the investment is intended to expand production capacity and strengthen its long-term commitment to manufacturing in Germany. According to the company, the upgraded facilities will support ri