AC Makers Brace for Q4 Demand Recovery in India Following Monsoon and GST Slowdown India: Room air-conditioner sales were impacted by a prolonged monsoon and muted retail demand, offsetting the GST reduction from 28% to 18%, with companies now targeting a recovery in the Q4 of FY26. Blue Star reported strong sales earlier in the season, but demand later slowed, leaving inventory at around 65 days of sales versus the ideal 45 days. Voltas noted subdued retail offtake due to th

Sensio UNITED KINGDOM: Smiths Briten has been appointed as an additional distribution partner to Sensio, a bathroom brand specialising in...

AC Demand in South Korea Surges South Korea: Sweltering summer temperatures in South Korea are driving a sharp rise in air conditioner...

AC INDIA: Air conditioner (AC) manufacturers may struggle to meet peak summer demand if it surpasses a certain threshold, as domestic...

South Korea: Novita, a bathroom solutions company, is expanding into the shower product market after establishing its presence with...

Indonesia Joins BRICS Indonesia: Indonesia has officially become the newest member of the BRICS group, joining Brazil, Russia, India,...

Tomoji Miki joins Daikin UK: Daikin UK has announced the appointment of Tomoji Miki as its new Managing Director, starting 1 January...

PJH Announces Partnership with Abode UK: PJH, a leading distributor of bathrooms, appliances, sinks, and taps, has announced an exclusive...

Expands with New Bath and Kitchen Showroom in Gilbert USA: Reece USA has opened a new bath and kitchen showroom in Gilbert’s Verde at...

Reflex Austria Expands Operations with New Vienna Facility Austria: Reflex Austria has relocated to a new 340-square-metre facility in...

Samsung Electronics South Korea/US: Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of its Eco Heating System (EHS) at CES 2025 in Las...

Handshake USA: Sila Services, LLC has announced its acquisition of John Nugent & Sons, a renowned family-owned HVAC, plumbing, and...

Air Conditioner THAILAND: Thailand is a key player in the global refrigeration industry, recognized as one of the world’s leading...

Mitsubishi Electric Ireland: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced the acquisition of Crystal Air Holdings Limited, an...

US Flag USA: Consumer spending in the U.S. grew by 0.4% in November, supported by robust demand across goods and services, reflecting the...

Australia: Infrastructure Australia’s latest market capacity report highlights ongoing challenges in the construction industry, including...

Mitsubishi Electric Europe Acquires Irish Air-Conditioning Company Crystal Air Ireland/Europe: Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. has...

Increased Funding Announced for Low-Carbon Heat Pump Installation in Jersey UK: The government has increased funding for residents...

USA: Mits Airconditioning Inc., based in Mississauga, Ontario, has secured master distribution rights for Clivet’s range of commercial...

Italy: Windows monoblock and decentralised Controlled Mechanical Ventilation pioneer Alpac Group has announced a substantial...