Drive Surge in Gas Water Heater Singapore: Condominium developers in Singapore are increasingly adopting gas water heaters, with 70% of new private homes connected to town gas now equipped with such systems. According to City Energy, installations in completed projects have risen by 210% between 2023 and 2025 compared to the 2020–2022 period, with more than 360 condominium developments currently using gas heaters. Instantaneous gas water heaters are now used in over 210,000 h

Doubles Production Capacity Mexcio: Danfoss inaugurated the expansion of its Monterrey factory in Mexico, doubling its production capacity to meet growing demand for energy-efficient HVAC equipment across North and Latin America. The investment, part of the company’s LEAP 2030 strategy to strengthen global supply chains and reduce delivery times, includes expanding the compressor laboratory from 500 m² to 1,000 m² and enhancing sustainability, safety, supplier diversity, and

Three-Year MOU to Strengthen Global HVACR Standards Europe and East Asia: Eurovent Certification and the Korea HVAC Testing Institute (K-HVAC) have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance collaboration in HVACR product certification and standard harmonisation, aiming to strengthen cooperation between Europe and East Asia. The partnership will focus on knowledge sharing, joint promotion of standards and certification programmes, and aligning European,

Issues Guidance on HFC Phase-Down Middle East: Eurovent Middle East has released its first industry guidance on the upcoming transition away from hydrofluorocarbon-based refrigerants (HFCs) in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, following discussions during the HVACR Next Generation Congress in Riyadh on October 28, 2025. This move follows Saudi Arabia’s ratification of the Kigali Amendment in September, mandating an HFC phasedown starting with a baseline freeze in 202

Bathroom Over the past few years, a quiet but meaningful shift has taken place in the Balkans’ bathroom products industry. Once dominated by multinational brands and imports, the market is now witnessing the rise of local players who combine cost efficiency, design adaptability, and regional identity into compelling offerings.  Croatia: Local Expertise Meets Market Maturity In Croatia, the bathroom products market has evolved from one dependent on imports to one where domesti

closed sign UK: Upmarket tile retailer Fired Earth has closed all of its high street stores after entering administration. The company’s 20 UK showrooms, located in affluent areas such as London’s New Kings Road and Islington, have been shut down, resulting in 133 job losses following the appointment of administrators from Leonard Curtis. According to the administrators, the collapse stemmed from prolonged financial strain on the business, which is known for its handmade tile

Samsung Logo SOUTH KOREA: Samsung Electronics announced that it has finalized the acquisition of FläktGroup, Europe’s largest HVAC manufacturer. With this acquisition, Samsung intends to leverage FläktGroup’s extensive production and sales infrastructure to enhance research and development capabilities, strengthen its supply chain, and progressively integrate products and services to generate synergies across operations. FläktGroup’s subsidiaries, including Woods Air Movement

Heat pump ITALY: Ariston’s shares rose 6.37% to €3.70 (US$ 4.26) following the release of its third quarter and nine-month 2025 results on November 5, which highlighted accelerated organic growth and continued margin improvement supported by a strong rebound in heat pump demand. The company reported net revenues of €668 million (US$ 768 million) for Q3 2025, reflecting 4.2% year-over-year organic growth. Adjusted EBIT reached €48 million (US$55 million), with a 7.4% margin on

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