Air Conditioner TURKEY: Japan-based air conditioning manufacturer Daikin announced plans to invest €100 million ($114.8 million) in Türkiye, aiming to leverage the country’s production capacity and engineering infrastructure as a regional hub for its Middle East and Africa operations. Daikin entered the Turkish market through the acquisition of Airfel and has been expanding local production, particularly for specialized products. Speaking to Anadolu, Hasan Onder, CEO of Daiki

Air Conditioner INDIA: Air-conditioner and commercial refrigeration systems manufacturer Blue Star Ltd reported a 2.83% increase in its consolidated net profit for the September quarter of FY26. Revenue from operations rose by 9.3% in the year-ago period. Despite this growth, the company faced challenges during the quarter, including an extended monsoon period and disruptions in sales channels resulting from the rationalization of the GST slab for compressor-based cooling pro

China Flag CHINA: WF International Limited, a leading provider of integrated electromechanical solutions including the supply, installation, and maintenance of HVAC systems, floor heating, and water purification systems, announced it has received official one-year distributor qualification from Qingdao Hi-Sense Hitachi Air-Conditioning Systems Co., a joint venture of HITACHI, LTD, the globally recognized Japanese technology leader. This new qualification enables WF Internatio

water heater USA: A federal appellate court ruled Tuesday in a 2-1 decision that the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) rules, which effectively phase out the sale of non-condensing gas commercial water heaters and consumer furnaces in favor of more efficient condensing models, can move forward. These DOE regulations, first proposed over a decade ago and finalized in 2023 (water heaters) and 2024 (furnaces), set a 95% efficiency standard for gas-fired commercial water heaters

Air Conditioner SAUDI ARABIA: Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker Co., Saudi Arabia’s leading manufacturer, importer, and distributor of air conditioners and home appliances, has announced its financial results for the first nine months and third quarter of 2024, marking its highest Q3 and 9M performance since 2017. Shaker’s results reflect strong momentum in its HVAC solutions segment and improved operational efficiency. The HVAC segment recorded significant growth, offsetting a

UK UK: The UK government has launched a new Heat Training Grant offering up to EUR 500 (USD 574) to support engineers and tradespeople in gaining the skills needed to install air source heat pumps (ASHPs), a critical technology in the nation's drive toward net zero emissions. This initiative aims to expand the skilled workforce required to meet the government’s target of installing 600,000 heat pumps annually by 2028. As demand for these low-carbon heating solutions continues

Hornback Holding Serbia: The German DIY chain HORNBACH Holding AG & Co. KGaA is advancing its international growth strategy by preparing to enter the Serbian market, signalling further expansion into Southeast Europe. The company, already present in eight European countries, has indicated at its annual press conference that it expects to announce a new country entry “relatively soon”.   The company has just reaffirmed it is continuing to invest in new stores, digitalisation o

Bosch India: The board of Johnson Controls‑Hitachi Air Conditioning India Ltd. has approved a proposal to change the company’s name to Bosch Home Comfort India Ltd., following its transition into full ownership under the German group Robert Bosch GmbH. This strategic rebranding aligns the Indian arm with Bosch’s global home comfort business vertical, reflecting its growing role in the residential light-commercial HVAC segment. The change is accompanied by a formal postal ball

Exquisheat Europe: The newly launched three-year EU-funded project EXQUISHEAT brings together nine partners from six European countries with the objective of developing standardised, ready-to-implement heat pump solutions specifically for the food and drink manufacturing sector. By analysing industrial heat demand processes such as sanitation and hot-water supply, pasteurisation, evaporation and refrigeration, the consortium aims to target major efficiency gains and facilitat

Daikin US: Daikin Industries Ltd. has achieved a significant turnaround in the U.S. market, having overcome two previous unsuccessful attempts to establish a foothold. The company now operates a major production facility near Houston, Texas, featuring 23 production lines and an annual capacity of 4.7 million air conditioners. Key to its success has been the acquisition of Goodman Global Group in 2012 and the subsequent integration of four factories, enabling Daikin to leverag

Caleffi Group Germany: The Italian Caleffi Group, a global manufacturer of components and solutions for heating, plumbing, air conditioning, and renewable energy systems, has inaugurated the new headquarters of its German subsidiary, Caleffi Armaturen. The facility spans over 1,000 m² and includes an advanced training area and an in-house laboratory.  The investment underscores the group’s commitment to the German market, which it considers a key territory not only because of

Beijer Ref Scotland: Beijer Ref UK has announced plans to establish a third training academy in Scotland, underscoring its commitment to skills development in refrigeration and HVAC servicing. The new academy will support technician training, product knowledge dissemination and servicing standards across the UK market, helping to meet rising demand for skilled personnel in the evolving HVAC sector. Source: Refindustry

European Commission Europe: The European Commission has officially abandoned the previously envisaged Heat Pump Action Plan, which had been announced to accelerate heat pump adoption across member states as part of the EU Green Deal and REPowerEU objectives . The decision comes amid a reassessment of regulatory priorities and industry readiness; the move may delay certain policy-driven incentives for heat-pump deployment in industrial and commercial applications. The cancella

Southeast Asia Transitioning to Low Global Warming Potential Refrigerants Over the past decade, Southeast Asia’s cooling industry has been undergoing a profound transformation. Once dominated by high global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants such as R22 and R410A, the region is now steadily transitioning towards lower-GWP alternatives, led by R32 and other next-generation blends. This analysis focuses on the five major ASEAN markets, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia,

Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Limited INDIA: Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Limited (KPCL) has announced plans to enter the commercial air conditioning segment, aiming to tap into a market valued at over ₹5,000 crore (~US$602 million). The company’s Board has approved filing a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme application to support this venture.  The initiative is part of KPCL’s broader strategy to diversify its portfolio beyond its core air, refrigeration, and gas compres

ScottishPower and Panasonic UNITED KINGDOM: ScottishPower and Panasonic have announced a new partnership aimed at making green home heating more accessible and affordable for UK households. Customers purchasing a Panasonic heat pump through ScottishPower will receive a £1,000 (~US$1312.4) discount, along with an additional £300 (~US$393.7) energy bill credit for those who also get their energy supply from ScottishPower. The promotion includes a heat pump optimizer and smart r

UK Government Raises “Boiler Tax” as Heat Pump Quota Increases from 6% to 8% by 2026 UK: Ed Miliband has announced an increase in the “boiler tax,” expected to add about EUR 117 to the cost of replacing household boilers. From April 2026, boiler manufacturers must ensure 8% of their sales are heat pumps, up from the current 6%. For every 92 boilers sold, eight heat pumps must be sold, with fines of EUR 585 imposed for each shortfall. The additional costs are passed on to cons

TruTankless Expands Operations with New 14,000-Square-Foot Phoenix Facility U.S.: TruTankless celebrated the grand opening of its new 14,000-square-foot facility in Phoenix, which will function as a distribution center and training hub, among other purposes. The company, a leader in electric tankless water heating, remains focused on delivering efficient, reliable, and eco-friendly residential water heating solutions. The new facility will support the launch of TruTankless’s

Bosch Postpones Construction of Planned Heat Pump Factory in Poland Poland: Bosch has announced the suspension of its planned heat pump manufacturing facility in Dobromierz, Lower Silesia, citing slower-than-expected growth in European demand for heat pumps and increasing political and economic uncertainty across the region. The factory, originally intended to expand Bosch’s existing European heat pump production network, which includes facilities in Portugal, Germany and Swe

Mitsubishi Electric Expands HVAC and IT Cooling Operations in Southern Africa South Africa: Mitsubishi Electric has strengthened its collaboration with Intramech to expand its applied HVAC and IT cooling operations across southern Africa. The partnership will integrate Mitsubishi Electric’s product portfolio with Intramech’s local expertise in sales, service, and engineering to deliver comprehensive one-stop solutions. The collaboration aims to enhance capabilities in system