SFA Saniflo Expands into Larger PREMISES and Opens New Training Centre UNITED KINGDOM: SFA Saniflo has announced a relocation to significantly larger facilities at the Watford Logistics Hub, providing an additional 10,000 sq ft of warehouse space to boost stock capacity and service delivery across the UK. The move, scheduled for early May 2026, also includes the launch of a dedicated on‑site training centre to deliver practical product training on installation, maintenance an

New US Tariffs Leave CUSMA Exemptions Unchanged USA: The US has introduced new global tariffs on imports, but goods qualifying under the Canada‑United States‑Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) will continue to be exempt, according to a statement from the White House. The decision follows a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down earlier emergency tariff measures, prompting the government to adopt tariffs under a different legal authority. Despite the broader tariff regime taking eff

Viessmann Climate Solutions and Nassauische Heimstätte Partner to Expand Heat Pump Adoption in German Rental Housing Germany: Viessmann Climate Solutions and Nassauische Heimstätte Group (NHW) have expanded their collaboration to support the transformation of heat supply in residential buildings across Hesse, Germany, through a cooperation agreement between Viessmann Climate Solutions and NHW’s subsidiary Medien-Energie-Technik GmbH (MET). The partnership aims to gradually re

DPIIT and Voltas Limited Sign MoU to Boost Industry–Start-up Collaboration in Cooling and Smart Appliance Ecosystem India: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (India), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Voltas Limited, a Tata Group enterprise, to strengthen industry–start-up collaboration in the cooling and smart appliance ecosystem. Under the initiative, DPIIT’s Startup India initiative

Large-Scale Heat Pump Projects in Austria, Finland, and Germany Accelerate Decarbonisation of Industry and District Heating Austria/Finland/Germany: Large-scale heat pump projects in Austria, Finland, and Germany are advancing the energy transition by decarbonising industrial processes and district heating networks. Companies including Turboden, Everllence (formerly MAN Energy Solutions), and MVV Energie are deploying large heat pump technologies across multiple projects. In

Diverso Energy and Dandelion Energy Partner to Expand Geothermal Heating and Cooling in U.S. Residential Communities U.S.: Diverso Energy and Dandelion Energy have partnered to support the deployment of fully electric geothermal heating and cooling systems in new low-rise residential communities. The collaboration combines Diverso Energy’s utility ownership business model and long-term operations platform with Dandelion Energy’s builder deployment capabilities and geothermal

Energy Save Surpasses 10,000 R290 Heat Pump Sales to Support Energy-Efficient Residential Heating Sweden: Energy Save has sold more than 10,000 heat pumps using R290 (propane) refrigerant within its residential heating business, marking a key milestone in advancing energy-efficient and climate-friendly heating solutions. Propane, a natural refrigerant with very low climate impact and significantly lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) compared with traditional refrigerants, ha

CIBSE and Heat Pump Association UK Sign MoU to Strengthen Collaboration in Low-Carbon Heating UK: Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and Heat Pump Association UK (HPA UK) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration and support the adoption of efficient, high-performing heat pump technologies across the built environment. The partnership aims to promote best practices, enable knowledge sharing, and contribute to the dev

Motorola India: Flipkart has launched a new range of air conditioners under the Motorola brand on its platform with prices starting from about USD 350. The new product line includes inverter-based air conditioners with multiple capacity options and energy-efficient configurations designed for Indian residential use. The listed price includes installation services and requires materials such as copper piping and an outdoor unit stand. The pricing model integrates installation

Daikin UK: Daikin Industries reported that 7333 installers completed its heat pump training programs during 2025, representing a 20% increase compared with the previous year. The training initiatives were conducted across the company's training centres in the United Kingdom and focused on installation, commissioning, servicing, and water regulation requirements for heat pump systems, including Altherma units. The company also introduced a heat pump training bootcamp that trai

Daikin India: Daikin Industries India plans to increase its annual manufacturing capacity of room air conditioners from about 3 million units to 4 million units by 2030. The expansion will include the establishment of a fourth manufacturing facility at Sri City Special Economic Zone in Andhra Pradesh, which is expected to support the company's capacity growth over the coming years. The company currently produces room air conditioners at one plant in Sri City and two facilitie

SBI India: State Bank of India has entered into a strategic partnership with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group to jointly structure and finance projects for Indian and global clients. The collaboration will focus on financing mergers and acquisitions, corporate acquisitions and real estate projects, while also supporting cross-border transactions between companies in India and overseas markets. The partnership combines the domestic banking network of State Bank of India with the

Xiaomi India: Xiaomi is reportedly planning to expand its home appliance portfolio in India with the introduction of several large appliances by the second half of 2026. The expansion may include smart air conditioners and refrigerators designed for the Indian market. The products are currently undergoing local testing and certification to meet regulatory requirements and operating conditions such as voltage fluctuations and climate variations. The company is also expected to

Competition Authorities Approve Caverion Denmark’s Acquisition of GK Denmark’s Service Business DENMARK: GK Group will exit the Danish market, transferring its Denmark service operations including Vagns VVS and around 200 employees to Caverion Denmark effective 1 May. The integration will strengthen Caverion’s national service network and expand capabilities across ventilation, cooling, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, security, and sprinkler systems. GK Denmark’s service d

West Asia Conflict Threatens AC Production in India as LPG Supply Tightens INDIA: Escalating tensions in West Asia are raising production risks for India’s air-conditioner manufacturers as LPG supply tightens. The conflict involving United States, Israel and Iran has disrupted maritime trade routes, with analysts noting a “de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz”, a key passage for nearly one-fifth of global LPG and PNG shipments. Supply pressure has intensified following Qa

University Closures to Reduce Energy Use Bangladesh: The Ministry of Education in Bangladesh has directed all public and private universities in the country to remain closed from 9 March 2026 as part of measures university Closures to Reduce Energyand fuel consumption. The decision was issued following instructions from the Cabinet Division. According to the directive, universities will remain closed until the start of their scheduled Eid-ul-Fitr holidays as indicated in thei

Philippines Directs Government Offices to Strengthen Energy-Saving Measures Philippines: The Philippine government has instructed public agencies to strengthen energy efficiency measures in response to global developments affecting energy supply. The Department of Energy, through the Inter-Agency Energy Efficiency and Conservation Committee, directed all government offices to follow the Government Energy Management Program and implement measures aimed at achieving at least 10

DOE Testing Milestone USA: Rheem has completed laboratory validation testing for commercial rooftop heat pump equipment under the United States Department of Energy (DOE) testing milestone Commercial Building HVAC Technology Challenge. The programme aims to support the development of heat pump systems for commercial buildings, including equipment designed for cold climate operation. Testing confirmed that the company’s rooftop heat pump in the 10–14 ton category met the DOE’s

Systemair Reports Third-Quarter Sales Decline Amid Currency Impact Sweden: Systemair reported third-quarter net sales of SEK 2,862 million (USD 270 million, EUR 248 million) for the period November 2025 to January 2026, representing a decline of 5.9% compared with the same period last year, mainly due to currency effects. Organic growth during the quarter was 1.0%. Adjusted operating profit reached SEK 199 million (USD 19 million, EUR 17 million), while operating profit total

Madison Air Files for U.S. IPO After Revenue Growth USA: Madison Air Solutions has disclosed financial details ahead of a planned initial public offering after revenue growth in the United States. The company reported net sales of USD 3,340 million (EUR 3,070 million) for the year ended 31 December 2025, compared with USD 2,620 million (EUR 2,410 million) in the previous year. Net income for 2025 reached USD 124.3 million (EUR 114.3 million). The company has not yet announced