France ties HP incentives to EU production France is contemplating a revision of its heat pump support structure to align financial incentives with its industrial strategy and enhance European manufacturing and supply-chain resilience. From 1 September 2026, the improved Coup de pouce Chauffage (“heating boost”) bonus as part of the Energy Savings Certificates (CEE) scheme will only be available for eligible heat pump models on a government-approved list. The new eligibility

Air Conditioner Prices Set To Rise In India India: Consumers in India are expected to face higher air conditioner prices, with manufacturers planning an increase of around 5 to 8 per cent from 1 October 2026. The price revision follows continued pressure from rising input costs, including copper, aluminium, steel, plastics and logistics expenses, along with currency movements. This marks another round of price adjustments during the year as companies respond to sustained cost

Hisense Expands UK Retail Presence Through John Lewis Partnership UK: Hisense has entered into a partnership with John Lewis & Partners to expand the availability of its products in the United Kingdom. The agreement includes the sale of ACs and selected major domestic appliances through online channels. The collaboration introduces Hisense’s product range to the retailer’s platform. The arrangement forms part of the company’s broader retail expansion in the UK, with in-store

Perge And Axen Establish Heat Pump Joint Venture In France France: PERGE and AXEN have established a joint venture, PERGE AXEN CO (P.A.C.), in Lyon, France, combining PERGE’s heating expertise with AXEN’s experience in heat pump technology. The facility has commissioned assembly lines for R290 air-to-water heat pumps, marking the start of local production. The current product range includes monobloc units with capacities from 4 to 16 kW, available in single-phase and three-ph

Ariston Partners With Keyline Sales to Expand Presence in Southern California USA: Ariston has entered into a partnership with Keyline Sales to manage sales, distribution and specification activities across Southern California and Wayne County, Nevada. The agreement focuses on expanding the availability of water heating and thermal comfort solutions in a market influenced by building decarbonisation targets and energy efficiency regulations. Through this collaboration, Aristo

HVAC Germany: The Bosch Group reported solid performance in the first half of 2026 despite a challenging economic and geopolitical environment. Revenue increased by 3.6% year on year to EUR 46.4 billion, compared with EUR 44.8 billion in H1 2025. The newly acquired heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) business of Johnson Controls and Hitachi contributed approximately EUR 2 billion to the increase in sales. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) stood at EUR 2.2

heat pump GERMANY: CTA AG has established CTA International GmbH in Germany as part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in the European market. Based in Mönchengladbach, the new subsidiary will take over activities that were previously managed directly from Switzerland. CTA International GmbH will be responsible for sales, consulting and service activities across the European market, including support for specialist and trading partners, product training, project assis

Gree Electric Strengthens European HVAC Presence EUROPE: China’s Gree Electric Appliances is expanding its presence in Europe as demand for energy efficient heating and cooling systems increases. The company reported a 92% rise in sales in markets including Norway and Denmark during the first half of 2026. Gree is promoting systems that provide both heating and cooling while using less energy than traditional oil and gas-based heating. Europe’s growing air conditioning demand

ReflexGroup Expands Degassing Solutions Through ExGas Acquisition GERMANY: ReflexGroup has acquired ExGas Technology GmbH to strengthen its position in the degassing market and expand beyond HVAC and commercial heating. The acquisition adds advanced degassing technology for cooling and process water applications, particularly in data centres and medical facilities. The companies aim to combine their expertise to deliver more reliable and sustainable water management solutions

District Heating Costs Could Increase by 20% in 2027 NETHERLANDS: More than 700,000 Dutch households connected to district heating networks could face higher heating bills in 2027 as European wholesale gas prices have risen sharply in 2026. The Dutch regulator, ACM, is expected to increase the maximum district heating tariff after assessing gas prices through measurements in September, October and November. Energy experts estimate that variable heating tariffs could rise by 4

Bay Area Water Heater Rules USA: A proposed rule by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District could tighten nitrogen oxide (NOx) limits for natural gas fired water heaters and boilers, potentially pushing many replacement products towards zero NOx technology. The proposal could increase costs, limit product availability and add paperwork for distributors, contractors and customers. Exemptions are available for situations such as limited electrical capacity, space constrain

Basque Government Sustainable Cooling Programme SPAIN: The Basque Government has announced US$ 136.5 million (€120 million) in support for sustainable cooling or air conditioning under its new “Eguzki Hotz” programme, which is expected to launch in October 2026. The initiative forms part of a wider US$ 386.8 million (€340 million) climate change package and will support households, healthcare and education centres, industries, service companies and other businesses. Funding w

Slovakia Redirects Household Renewable Subsidies Towards Heat Pumps SLOVAKIA: Slovakia is restructuring its household renewable energy subsidy programme, cutting the maximum rooftop solar grant from US$ 4578.42 (€4,025) to US$ 1308.1 (€1,150) and reducing the supported system size to 2 kW. The changes are intended to encourage households to use more of their solar electricity directly rather than exporting excess generation. At the same time, support for heat pumps is increas

Heiwa Expands into Spain and Belgium EUROPE: French HVAC brand Heiwa has begun its first international expansion, entering Spain and Belgium through exclusive distribution partnerships with Sonepar Spain and Cebeo. The company selected the neighboring markets for their heat pump potential and logistical proximity to France. Since launching in May 2026, Heiwa has trained nearly 500 installers in Spain and started training activities in Belgium, while its distributor networks c

Nimlas Expands HVAC Presence In Eastern Finland Finland: Nimlas has expanded its presence in Eastern Finland through the acquisition of LVI-Bioneerit Oy, Savonlinnan LVI-Palvelu Oy and LVI-Myller Oy from Bioneerit Group Oy. The three companies employ around 70 personnel and generate combined annual revenue of approximately EUR 12.0 million. Following the transaction, the businesses will continue operating under their existing names as part of Nimlas Finland, with current mana

Samsung Expands HVAC Production Hub In South Korea South Korea: Samsung Electronics has announced an investment of KRW 240 billion (USD 180.0 million/EUR 165.0 million) to establish a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) production hub at its Gwangju Integrated Special City facility in South Jeolla Province. The project includes the construction of a new production line with a total floor area of 21,800 square metres at the Gwangju Campus No. 3, with operations sc

ES Group Expands Distribution Partnership in Portugal Portugal: ES Group has signed a distribution agreement with Portuguese company Termomat for the sale of heat pump solutions under the ES Energy Save brand in Portugal. The partnership focuses on commercial real estate, with Termomat supplying HVAC and energy solutions for commercial buildings. The agreement covers heat pump solutions for both commercial properties and residential homes. As part of the partnership, training

Wholesale market USA: According to a study by the Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI), HVACR wholesale distribution in the U.S. directly supports more than 100,000 jobs and contributes nearly $33 billion in annual economic output. HARDI’s study, Keeping America Comfortable: A Baseline Economic Impact Analysis of HVACR Wholesale Distribution Across All 50 States, found that the sector supports 101,817 jobs, generates $32.9 billion in ec

Distribution Distribution major Ferguson Enterprises Inc. reported solid second-quarter sales despite an uncertain economic environment, a sluggish US residential market and challenging market conditions in Canada. During an August 10 earnings call, CEO Kevin Murphy and CFO Bill Brundage expressed confidence in the company’s outlook for the remainder of the year. Ferguson raised its guidance and now expects mid-single-digit sales growth in 2026, compared with its previous exp

Heat pump UK: North Devon College has opened a specialist heat pump training centre at its Sticklepath campus in partnership with heating technology manufacturer Vaillant Group UK. The Low Carbon Training Centre will provide apprentices with training on the latest heat pump technologies, while also offering upskilling courses for existing plumbing and heating professionals. The centre is Vaillant’s only training facility in South West England outside Bristol and one of only f