Systemair SAUDI ARABIA: Systemair Saudi Arabia has inaugurated a fully owned manufacturing facility in Riyadh, covering a land area of 13,000 square metres with a 9,000-square-metre factory. The facility will manufacture a range of ventilation products for Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and the wider GCC. It includes dedicated areas for production, equipment servicing, and repairs, and aims to strengthen local manufacturing while supporting Saudi Arabia’s industrial and sustai

Copeland UNITED STATES: Copeland announced an agreement to acquire Sustainable Process Heat (SPH), a Germany-based industrial heat pump technology company. SPH will continue to operate independently until closing. The acquisition will expand Copeland’s Vilter industrial heating portfolio, providing additional heat pump technologies and solutions for industrial customers. SPH specializes in high-temperature heat pumps for industrial steam applications up to 180 degrees Celsius

New South Wales Government AUSTRALIA: The New South Wales (NSW) Government has extended the closing date for the US$1 million Heat Pump Feasibility Grant to November 24, allowing businesses additional time to apply. The grant provides up to US$30,000 to cover 75% of project costs for feasibility studies that assess the potential for switching to heat pump technology. These studies include site screening, heat pump design options based on energy data, and detailed analysis to

U.S. Boiler UNITED STATES: U.S. Boiler Company, a subsidiary of Burnham Holdings, opened a 45,000 sq.ft. Condensing Center of Excellence (CCE) in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The opening included a ribbon-cutting ceremony and facility tours for local and state officials, community partners, and employees. The expansion of the manufacturing facility is dedicated to the production of the company’s Alta boiler line.  The new production space is designed to support the company’s effo

Singapore Launches Largest Industrial District Cooling Network in Ang Mo Kio Singapore: Singapore Launches Largest Industrial District Cooling Network in Ang Mo Kio, supplying STMicroelectronics and cutting cooling electricity use by 20%. The USD 513 million project, developed by SP Group and Daikin Airconditioning, will reduce up to 120,000 tonnes of carbon emissions and save over 500,000 cubic metres of water annually. Covering 90,000 sq m, the system repurposes 4,000 sq m

Empower Expands District Cooling Capacity with New Plant in Jumeirah Village Circle UAE: Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) begins Construction of Second District Cooling Plant in Jumeirah Village Circle, set to deliver a production capacity of 37,000 refrigeration tonnes (RT). The project, overseen by Empower’s in-house team, is part of six advanced district cooling plants in the area with a combined capacity of 256,000 RT. The new plant will join the exi

Orlen Termika Launches Tender for Major Heat Recovery and Pump Project in Warsaw Poland: Orlen Termika has announced a tender for what is expected to become Europe’s largest flue gas condensation and heat pump installation at the Żerań Combined Heat and Power Plant in Warsaw. The system will recover approximately 145 megawatts of thermal power and is projected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by around 137,000 tonnes annually while cutting natural gas consumption by 33 mill

Enpal Secures Major Financing Deal to Expand Renewable Energy Solutions Across Europe Germany: Germany-based solar and heat pump provider Enpal has entered into a financing agreement worth EUR 700 million (USD 755 million) with M&G Investment Management to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy technologies across Europe. Supported by an additional EUR 600 million (USD 647 million) in senior loans from banks including Citi and Barclays, the funding will strengthen Enpal’

Saudi Arabia to Supply 5,400 Locally Made Smart Air Conditioning Units to Egypt Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia has entered into an agreement to export 5,400 locally produced air conditioning units to Egypt during 2025 as part of efforts to expand its non-oil exports. The units, manufactured at the York Manufacturing Complex in King Abdullah Economic City, will be supplied to a major real estate project in Egypt developed by ORA Co. in collaboration with Raya Corp. The complex, op

Go Geothermal Partners with The Merchant’s Choice to Expand Heat Pump Distribution in the UK UK: Go Geothermal Ltd, based in Newton Aycliffe, has entered into a trading partnership with The Merchant’s Choice (TMC) buying group to distribute CTC’s Swedish-manufactured ground source and air source heat pumps across the United Kingdom. The collaboration aims to make advanced renewable heating technologies more accessible to independent heating and plumbing businesses, strengthen

Tadiran Enters Italian HVAC Market as Part of European Expansion Strategy Italy: Tadiran, an international company operating in the battery, consumer electronics, and air conditioning sectors, has announced its entry into the Italian HVAC market as part of its wider European growth strategy. The company, which reported revenue of EUR 490 million in 2024 across more than 40 countries, aims to become one of the top ten HVAC players in Italy within five years. Tadiran Italia wil

Ariston Group Acquires Telangana Manufacturing Facility to Expand Racold Operations in India India: Ariston Group has signed an agreement to acquire a new manufacturing facility near Hyderabad, Telangana, from Hintastica Private Limited, a joint venture between Groupe Atlantic of France and Hindware Home Innovation Limited of India. The plant, inaugurated in January 2023, spans 23,100 square metres, with 13,000 square metres covered area, and has an annual production capacity

India Extends Application Deadline for PLI Scheme on Air Conditioners India: The Government of India has extended the application deadline for the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for white goods, specifically air conditioners, until 10 November 2025. The extension follows strong interest from industry participants and growing investment commitments under the scheme. Initially launched in April 2021, the PLI scheme for white goods has a total budgetary outlay of INR 6

Lacey Partners with Puget Sound Energy to Expand Heat Pump Rebates USA: Puget Sound Energy (PSE) has partnered with the City of Lacey under the 2025 Matching Rebate Programme to increase financial support for homeowners replacing natural gas heating systems with electric heat pumps. Under the initiative, Lacey will match PSE’s existing rebate of USD 4,000 (EUR 3,700), providing income-qualified households with a combined rebate of up to USD 8,000 (EUR 7,400). The programme is

Beijer Ref Acquires Majority Stake in Baltic HVAC Distributor Airwave Sweden/Baltic Region: Beijer Ref has entered into an agreement to acquire 80% of the shares in Airwave, a major HVAC distributor operating across the Baltic region. The Swedish-based group also holds an option to acquire the remaining 20% of shares in the future. The transaction, which remains subject to approval by Estonia’s competition authority, will expand Beijer Ref’s presence in Northern Europe. Found

European Heat Pump Market Shows Modest Recovery Amid Ongoing Challenges Europe: The European heat pump market has recorded a modest recovery in early 2025, with sales increasing across several countries compared to the same period last year, as per European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) latest data. However, overall confidence in the sector remains below the peak levels seen in 2022. The slow development of the market attributed the slower momentum to policy uncertainty, inco

Leading US Air Conditioner Exporter Thailand: Thailand is projected to become the leading exporter of air conditioners to the United States in 2025, surpassing China, following the US imposition of a 19% reciprocal tariff on imports from Thailand. The tariff, along with an additional 50% levy on steel components under Section 232, is expected to boost Thailand’s competitiveness against China, particularly for window-type (self-contained) air conditioners, which account for ov

Pathway to Platinum USA: LG Electronics has introduced “Pathway to Platinum,” a new program aimed at helping HVAC dealers enhance performance, training, and customer relationships through education, incentives, and business development tools. Unveiled at the 2025 LG Pro Dealer Summit in Orlando, Florida, the initiative expands on LG’s existing Pro Dealer framework by rewarding contractors for their commitment to training, marketing participation, and customer service excellen

Expands HVAC Parts US: Lennox has expanded its residential and commercial HVAC offerings through the acquisition of Duro Dyne and Supco, enhancing its ability to support customers across the entire HVAC value chain. The acquisition adds a robust portfolio of HVAC parts and supplies that complement Lennox’s existing products, responding to growing customer demand for comprehensive solutions. By integrating these respected brands, Lennox strengthens its distribution capabilitie

VASO by Eco Develops Recycled Glass Heat Pump UK: VASO by Eco, a composite innovation business based in southern Scotland, is developing a pioneering air source heat pump base made from recycled glass to transform installations in urban areas. The company’s composite material provides an alternative to concrete, offering better thermal insulation, vibration absorption, and resistance to cracking, while reducing carbon emissions and installation time. This week, VASO by Eco be