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Buderus Introduces Leasing and Financing Options for Heating Systems
Buderus Introduces Leasing and Financing Options for Heating Systems Germany: Buderus has launched new leasing and financing options for...
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May 26, 20251 min read


Ikea Introduces Air-to-Water Heat Pumps in Germany
Ikea Introduces Air-to-Water Heat Pumps in Germany Germany: Ikea has announced the introduction of air-to-water heat pumps in Germany...
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May 22, 20251 min read


Johnson Controls-Hitachi Reports Rise in Quarterly and Annual Profit
Johnson Controls-Hitachi Reports Rise in Quarterly and Annual Profit India: Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning India reported a...
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May 22, 20251 min read


Daikin Explores Local Partnerships For Production of R32 Refrigerant
Daikin Explores Local Partnerships For Production of R32 Refrigerant India: Daikin is considering partnerships with emerging domestic...
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May 22, 20251 min read


Rising Air Conditioner Costs Linked to Refrigerant Transition
Rising Air Conditioner Costs Linked to Refrigerant Transition USA: Consumers in the United States could face higher costs when replacing...
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May 22, 20251 min read


China Unveils National Action Plan to Boost Heat Pump Industry
Heat Pump CHINA: China’s National Development and Reform Commission has released an action plan aimed at accelerating the high-quality...
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May 21, 20251 min read


Daikin Begins Mass Production of Residential Air Conditioners in Indonesia
Daikin Begins Mass Production of Residential Air Conditioners in Indonesia Indonesia: Japanese manufacturer Daikin has commenced mass...
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May 16, 20251 min read


Rising Tariffs and Coolant Shortages Expected to Increase Air Conditioning Costs in U.S.
Rising Tariffs and Coolant Shortages Expected to Increase Air Conditioning Costs in U.S. USA: Heating, ventilation and air conditioning...
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May 16, 20251 min read


Carrier to Invest USD 1 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing Over Five Years
Carrier to Invest USD 1 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing Over Five Years USA: Carrier has announced plans to invest USD 1 billion (EUR 920...
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May 16, 20251 min read


Affordable Air Conditioners Drive Surge in Popularity of Chinese Brands in Brazil
Air conditioners BRAZIL: Brazilian consumers are increasingly drawn to Chinese products, particularly air conditioners, which are...
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May 15, 20251 min read
Jay’s Heating, Air & Plumbing Expands into Virginia with Acquisition of V & H Heating & Cooling
USA: Jay’s Heating, Air & Plumbing, a well-established provider of home comfort solutions in North Carolina and Virginia, has announced...
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May 15, 20251 min read


Samsung Buys FläktGroup for USD 1.68B to Expand Global HVAC Reach
Buys FläktGroup Korea: Samsung Electronics has acquired 100% of FläktGroup Holding GmbH, a German HVAC company, for EUR 1.5 billion (USD...
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May 14, 20251 min read


BDR Thermea Signs Strategic Agreements with Midea Group
BDR Thermea Signs Strategic Agreements with Midea Group China: BDR Thermea Group has entered into several strategic cooperation...
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May 14, 20251 min read


India Purchases 14 million AC Units Annually, Demand Continues to Rise
AC INDIA- India recorded an all-time high of 14 million air conditioning units sold in 2024, reflecting a surge in demand driven by...
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May 12, 20251 min read


NTI Boilers Appoints Steve Wieland as Director of National Accounts
NTI Boilers Appoints Steve Wieland as Director of National Accounts USA: NTI Boilers, a subsidiary of the Ariston Group, has announced...
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May 8, 20251 min read


LG Electronics Begins Construction of New Manufacturing Plant in Andhra Pradesh
LG Electronics Begins Construction of New Manufacturing Plant in Andhra Pradesh India: LG Electronics India Ltd (LGEIL) has...
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May 8, 20251 min read


Blue Star Reports Rise in Quarterly and Annual Profit
Blue Star Reports Rise in Quarterly and Annual Profit India: Blue Star Ltd reported a 21.47% increase in consolidated net profit for the...
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May 8, 20251 min read


Voltas Reports Rise in Profit for March Quarter and FY25
Voltas Reports Rise in Profit for March Quarter and FY25 India: Voltas reported a net profit of INR 236 crore (USD 28.3 million) for the...
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May 8, 20251 min read


Air Conditioner Prices in Russia Rise 10–15% Amid Currency and Logistics Issues
Prices in Russia Rise 10–15% Russia: The average cost of air conditioners in Russia increased by 10–15% over the past year, according to...
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May 7, 20251 min read


UK Government Proposes Expansion of Boiler Upgrade Scheme to Boost Heat Pump Adoption
Proposes Expansion of Boiler Upgrade Scheme UK: Households in the UK could soon benefit from expanded options to upgrade their home...
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May 7, 20251 min read
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