Quilt Expands Availability of Ductless Heat Pumps to Canada Canada: Quilt has launched its ductless heat pump offering in Canada following its expansion across 15 states in the United States. The company stated that its system is designed to provide an efficient option for residential heating and cooling. The rollout marks Quilt’s entry into the Canadian market, where it aims to offer an alternative to existing home heating systems. The product is now available in five provin

Armstrong International Increases Planned Heat Pump Production Capacity in Belgium Belgium: Armstrong International has revised its expansion plan for its manufacturing site in Herstal, Belgium, doubling its intended annual production capacity for industrial high-temperature heat pumps from 50 MW to 100 MW by 2027. The update follows continued momentum in industrial decarbonisation and support from the European Commission’s Innovation Fund, which intends to allocate EUR 1 bil

Roper Rhodes Opens New Distribution Centre to Support Expansion UK: Roper Rhodes has relocated to a new 235,000 sq ft distribution centre as part of its ongoing expansion, following 15 years of consecutive sales growth and rising demand for its products. The company stated that it has outgrown its previous Portbury facility, which it first moved into in 2016. The new hub offers storage for 44,000 pallets and includes pick faces for 12,000 SKUs, aimed at improving operational

Geberit Group Posts Solid Sales Rise Despite Currency Headwinds Switzerland: The Geberit Group reported net sales of CHF 2,448 million (about EUR 2,652 million) in the first nine months of 2025, representing a 2.0 per cent increase year on year. Adjusted for currency effects, the sales growth rose to 4.4 per cent. Operating cashflow (EBITDA) reached CHF 753 million (about EUR 805 million), delivering an EBITDA margin of 30.8 per cent. The slight decline in margin (down by 60

HSK Duschkabinenbau Invests in Production Facilities in Germany Germany: HSK Duschkabinenbau has announced an investment of EUR 4.5 million in new glass production technology and an additional EUR 500,000 in water-treatment systems at its site in Olsberg, Germany. The company stated that the investment is intended to expand production capacity and strengthen its long-term commitment to manufacturing in Germany. According to the company, the upgraded facilities will support ri

Roca Plans Redevelopment of Former Alcalá de Henares Factory Site Spain: Roca has presented plans to redevelop its former manufacturing site in Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, which ceased operations in 2022. The project has been under discussion since 2023, when the company and the local council signed a letter of intent to transform the area. The mayor of Alcalá de Henares, Judith Piquet, recently outlined the initial concept for the redevelopment, which proposes converting the

Local Manufacturing Reshapes Demand for Bathroom and Kitchen Products in Thailand Driving Growth and Reducing Import Dependence Thailand’s bathroom and kitchen products market is undergoing a structural transformation driven by the rapid growth of local manufacturing. The market relies on domestic producers that offer affordable, high-quality, and design-oriented products suited to Thai lifestyles and living conditions. Rising incomes, urbanization, and government initiatives

Watts Water Technologies Completes Acquisition of Superior Boiler USA: Watts Water Technologies Inc. has completed its acquisition of Superior Boiler, a company that designs and manufactures steam and hot water boilers and related equipment for commercial, institutional and industrial use. Superior’s product range includes firetube, watertube and condensing boilers, and the company reports annualised sales of about USD 60 million. The transaction was funded using available ca

UK Government Expands Boiler Upgrade Scheme to Cover Air-to-Air Heat Pumps and Heat Batteries UK: The UK Government has expanded its Boiler Upgrade Scheme to include air-to-air heat pumps and heat batteries, offering households more options to decarbonise their heating. Previously, the scheme provided grants of GBP 7,500 (approximately USD 9,450) for the installation of air-source or ground-source heat pumps. Under the new rules, households can now claim a grant of GBP 2,500

BITZER and MEHITS Form Joint Venture for Integrated System Development Germany: BITZER and MEHITS have established a new joint venture, BITZER MEHITS Advanced Solutions GmbH, to strengthen their collaboration of more than 25 years. The venture will operate as a research and development centre, with a focus on aligning compressor and component development more closely with MEHITS system design. MEHITS, part of the Mitsubishi Electric Group, will contribute its expertise in sys

Navien Enters the US Heat Pump Water Heater Market with a New Stainless Steel Tank Model USA: Navien has entered the heat pump water heater market with the launch of its NWP 500 model, marking a shift from its established focus on tankless gas water heaters and boilers. The new model is fully electric and includes a stainless steel tank and an in-house manufactured recirculation pump, features adapted from the company’s existing gas water heater technologies. This product rep

Bathroom USA: At the World Architecture Festival in Miami, Grohe Spa—the luxury sub-brand of Grohe and part of building materials group LIXIL, unveiled a new partnership with Buster + Punch to launch an integrated bathroom concept. Framed as a “creative’s toolkit,” the collection is designed to enable architects and designers to achieve “harmonious interiors” with consistent fit, feel and finish. The initial collaboration showcases three Grohe Spa finishes, Brushed Warm Sunse