Daikin Expands Middle East Presence with New Manufacturing Facility in Jeddah Saudi Arabia: Daikin has opened a new manufacturing facility in Jeddah, managed by Daikin Applied Europe, to deliver locally made HVAC solutions tailored to the Middle East’s demanding climate and strengthen regional growth. Executives Claudio Capozio and Shinji Jodo highlighted the plant’s role in supporting major Saudi projects such as NEOM and the Red Sea development, while advancing Vision 2030

UK Boiler Upgrade Scheme Sees Record Heat Pump Grant Applications UK: The UK’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) has received over 102,735 grant applications, with 86,446 vouchers approved since its launch in May 2022, driven by strong demand in 2025. October saw 4,013 applications, 4% higher than October 2024, bringing the first ten months’ total to 37,700 applications, ahead of the previous annual record of 33,657 in 2024. BUS provides grants for air-source and ground-source heat

LG Electronics Advances Global Heat Pump Innovation Through Consortium Research United States/Norway/China/Saudi Arabia/South Korea: LG Electronics is accelerating the development of high-performance heat pumps through its Global Heat Pump Consortium, focusing on efficiency, reliability, and climate-specific performance across cold-humid to extreme heat regions. Since establishing the Consortium for Advanced Heat Pump Research (CAHR) in Alaska in 2023 with the University of A

Lowe's Reports Strong Q3 2025 Earnings Amid Strategic Acquisitions U.S.: Lowe's Companies, Inc. reports net earnings of USD 1.6 billion and diluted EPS of USD 2.88 for the quarter ended Oct. 31, 2025, compared to USD 2.99 EPS in Q3 2024. Total sales reached USD 20.8 billion, up from USD 20.2 billion a year ago, with comparable sales increasing 0.4%, driven by 11.4% online sales growth, double-digit growth in home services, and continued growth in Pro sales. The company reco

Grohe UNITED STATES: Grohe has introduced GROHE SPA, a new premium sub-brand focused on “Wellness through Water,” marking its latest move to elevate luxury bathroom experiences. Debuted at the World Architecture Festival in Miami, the brand reflects Grohe’s vision of integrating wellness principles into spatial design, transforming bathrooms into serene, restorative environments where form and water work in harmony. Developed specifically for architects and designers, GROHE S

Midea Malaysia MALAYSIA: Midea Malaysia has expanded its retail footprint with the launch of a new Midea Pro Shop in collaboration with Dynamic Air-Conditioners Sales & Service at No. 9A, Jalan Lychee, 96000 Sibu, Sarawak. The outlet offers a full showcase of Midea’s latest energy-efficient air-conditioning systems, including inverter models and smart solutions compatible with MSmartHome. With Dynamic Air-Conditioners’ established expertise in installation, maintenance, and t

The European bathroom market remained stable in 2024, declining marginally, navigating shifting consumer preferences, evolving housing dynamics, and broader economic pressures. Eastern Europe maintained a slight lead in overall activity, supported by consistent demand across core categories. Western Europe, while marginally behind in total installations, continues to set the pace for long-term growth, particularly in renovation-led upgrades. Housing RMI remained the dominant

Myra Partners with Panasonic to Equip New Shah Alam Development Malaysia: Myra, the residential division of Oriental Interest Bhd, has introduced Myra Senja, a mixed-use project in Shah Alam, alongside signing a memorandum of understanding with Panasonic Malaysia. Under the partnership, Panasonic will supply energy-efficient appliances for the project’s open-market residential units, including inverter air-conditioners, electric water heaters and induction hobs. Larger units

ROSHN and Geberit sign MoU to support sanitary technology and local manufacturing Saudi Arabia: ROSHN Group has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Geberit International Sales AG to support the development of sustainable sanitary technology and expand local manufacturing capabilities in Saudi Arabia. Under the agreement, Geberit will act as a principal supplier of sanitary products and related technologies for ROSHN’s ongoing and future residential and mixed-u

Chile Develops New Technical Standards for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Chile: Chile’s National Institute of Standardisation (INN) has begun developing two new Chilean Technical Standards intended to regulate practices in the country’s refrigeration and air conditioning sector. The process is being carried out by a technical committee led by the INN’s standards division, using proposals from the Ministry of the Environment. The Institute stated that both standards remai

Airzone Partners with Zeliatech to Expand HVAC Control Solutions in Italy Spain/Italy: Airzone, a Spanish provider of HVAC control technologies, has entered into a collaboration with Zeliatech Srl of the Esprinet Group to strengthen Zeliatech’s Smart Building division. Through this partnership, Zeliatech customers will gain access to Airzone’s temperature and air quality control systems, including multi-zone management integrated into leading home automation platforms. The co

As temperatures continue to rise and rapid urbanisation reshapes the Middle East, cooling demands have become central to national planning in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. With both countries launching large-scale residential, commercial, and industrial developments under their long-term visions, cooling is now positioned at the crossroads of sustainability, energy security, and economic diversification. Within this evolving landscape, decentralised cooling systems are eme

First Flagship Experience Centre India: Sternhagen, has opened its first flagship experience centre in Delhi, marking a significant step in its India growth journey. Conceptualized and engineered through its German subsidiary, the brand was created to fill a gap in artistic, design-driven bathroom products, built using distinctive 3D facets and Quartz a material positioned as more premium than ceramics. The company leverages German-engineered molds, materials, and processes t

Strengthen District Cooling Malaysia: In a major sustainability push, ENGIE and Sunway Property announced the expansion of their joint-venture, ENGIE-Sunway DCS Sdn Bhd, to supply up to ~3,000 refrigeration tonnes of cooling capacity to eight Sunway Education buildings, including new Engineering Annex, Faculty of Engineering & Technology and Graduate Centre. The move will meet up to 60% of the campuses’ peak cooling demand and approximately 75% of their annual cooling require

Energy Regulator Simplifies Conditions Ukraine: Ukraine has removed licensing requirements for producing thermal energy in cogeneration units when the energy is sold to a heat supply organization at a price not exceeding 50% of the single-rate population tariff, with businesses now only required to notify the Ministry of Communities and Territories Development, NKREKP, and local authorities within three working days of starting operations. The number of documents needed to ob

Expand UK District Heating UK: Veolia has announced a GBP 1 billion (USD 1.12 billion) project pipeline to be awarded by 2030 as part of its new Ecothermal Grid rollout in the UK, supporting the company’s goal to expand its district heating footprint using diverse energy sources to deliver carbon-neutral heating and cooling. With buildings responsible for 37% of the UK's CO₂ emissions and only 3% of national heat demand currently met by district heating far below the governme

Expands Into Home Cooling Malaysia: PRISM+ has expanded AC series, its Home & Living range in Malaysia with the introduction of the Luna Ultra, a 5-star rated smart inverter AC available in 1.0HP, 1.5HP and 2.0HP models, designed to cut energy consumption by up to 45% compared to basic non-inverter units and built specifically for local climate conditions. The unit features a corrosion-resistant GoldFin coating, advanced multi-layer filtration, a self-cleaning system, R32 ref

Push for German Subsidy Reform Germany: A new alliance of major European heating and climate technology manufacturers has jointly urged Germany to ensure that the upcoming push for subsidy reform of its Federal Funding for Efficient Buildings (BEG) strengthens domestic value creation. The coalition comprising Viessmann Climate Solutions, Bosch Home Comfort Group, Vaillant Group, and Stiebel Eltron from Germany; BDR Thermea Group from the Netherlands; Ariston Group from Italy;

New Efficiency Norms India: Blue Star notes that high inventory levels in the AC industry may ease by December as price-conscious consumers advance purchases ahead of new Bureau of Energy Efficiency norms taking effect in January, which are expected to push AC prices up by 5–7%. While tertiary sales have improved after GST was reduced from 28% to 18%, primary sales from manufacturers to dealers remain subdued. The company sees an opportunity in stricter efficiency requirement

France France: France’s latest refrigerant emissions inventory, released in September 2025 by AFCE (Alliance Froid Climatisation Environnement) and Citepa, shows continued progress in reducing fluorinated gas emissions. The report’s release comes as the updated European F-Gas Regulation (EU) 2024/573 enforces stricter requirements from March 2024 onwards, including expanded technician certification, updated GWP-based labelling from 2025 for all fluorinated gas systems (includ

District Heating in Germany Germany: Germany’s heating landscape is reshaping, with heat pumps and district heating now dominating new residential developments. Heat pumps have become the primary heating choice in new single-family and two-family homes, with three-quarters now equipped with these systems. In newly built apartments, heat pumps have outpaced gas heating since 2022, while district heating has become the second most common solution, particularly in cities like Ha

First New Jersey Showroom USA: Innovation Kitchen & Bathroom has entered the New Jersey market with a new 7,000-square-foot showroom at 1796 Route 27 in Edison, marking the company’s first location in the state. The newly opened showroom features kitchen and bath cabinets, countertops, flooring, and bathroom fixtures, and the long-term lease was arranged by NAI DiLeo-Bram & Co., which represented both the landlord and tenant. The company now operates four showrooms and a ware

HVAC and AI Home Systems UAE: LG Electronics is strengthening its business domain in the Middle East through expanded B2G transactions, announcing a strategic partnership with Expo City Dubai for the construction of a smart city. The agreement builds on discussions from the Korea-UAE business roundtable focused on AI technologies, application services, and enhanced cooperation in developing AI and energy infrastructure. Expo City Dubai is developing a 3.5-square-kilometer sma

DIY and Garden Centres Report Continued Decline Germany: The German DIY store association BHB reports that the sector has yet to see a turnaround in 2025, according to the latest GfK Total Store Report. DIY stores in Germany generated EUR 5.04 billion (USD 5.43 billion) in the third quarter, marking a 2.3 percent decline compared to the same period last year, with a 2.2 percent decrease on an adjusted area basis. After nine months, the sector remains below expectations, with