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Dec 19, 2025


Systemair Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Riyadh
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
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Oct 23, 20251 min read


Saudi Arabia Signs Agreements with China and Korea to Develop 24,000 Homes
Saudi Arabia SAUDI ARABIA: Saudi Arabia National Housing Co. (NHC) signed agreements to develop more than 24,000 homes as part of a 100,000-home Saudi-Chinese plan to expand residential supply. The deals were finalized during an Asian tour by Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majid bin Abdullah Al-Hogail, who visited China and South Korea to strengthen partnerships in housing, infrastructure, and smart cities. “Al-Hogail emphasized that the tour is part of a comprehensiv
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Oct 23, 20251 min read


Copeland to Acquire Sustainable Process Heat to Expand Industrial Heat Pump Portfolio
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
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Oct 23, 20251 min read


Villeroy & Boch Maintains Performance Amid Market Challenges
Villeroy & Boch GERMANY: Villeroy & Boch recorded a 6.7% increase in revenue to €1,075.2 million (US$ 1249.3 million) in the first nine months of the 2025 financial year, supported by the acquisition of Ideal Standard. Operating EBIT rose to €65.1 million (US$ 75.6 million), slightly above the previous year. Sales growth was driven by the EMEA region and the fittings and shower systems business, while restrained consumer spending and investment in key markets such as China an
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Oct 23, 20251 min read


New South Wales Government Extends Heat Pump Feasibility Grant Deadline
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
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Oct 23, 20251 min read


U.S. Boiler Expands Condensing Center of Excellence in Lancaster
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
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Oct 23, 20251 min read


Singapore Launches Largest Industrial District Cooling Network in Ang Mo Kio
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
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Oct 23, 20251 min read


Lennox Reports Q3 2025 Revenue of USD 1.4 Billion
Lennox Reports Q3 2025 Revenue of USD 1.4 Billion U.S.: Lennox Reports Q3 2025 Revenue of USD 1.4 Billion with Strong Profit Margins Despite Volume Decline, as overall revenue declined 5% to USD 1.4 billion due to lower sales volumes. Operating income increased 2% to USD 310 million, with an operating margin of 21.7%. The Home Comfort Solutions segment saw revenue fall 12% to USD 913 million and segment profit decline 10% to USD 203 million, while the Building Climate Solutio
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Oct 23, 20251 min read


Empower Expands District Cooling Capacity with New Plant in Jumeirah Village Circle
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
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Oct 23, 20251 min read


Resolve Acquires South African Tile Supplier Tiletoria
Resolve Acquires South African Tile Supplier Tiletoria South Africa: South African investment firm Resolve, through its private equity fund and in partnership with the company’s management team, has completed the acquisition of tile and bathroom solutions provider Tiletoria. The company, founded in the mid-1990s, supplies tiles and related products to major retail chains, commercial developers, and large-scale projects across South Africa. Its operations focus primarily on pr
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Oct 22, 20251 min read


Orlen Announces Construction of Europe's Largest Gas Heat Recovery System at EC Żerań
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
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Oct 22, 20251 min read


Thailand Approves Fiscal Package to Revive Tourism and Support Growth
Thailand Approves Fiscal Package to Revive Tourism and Support Growth Thailand: Thailand’s Economic Cabinet has approved a fiscal stimulus package aimed at revitalising the country’s declining tourism sector and boosting economic growth. The Ministry of Finance is expected to present the proposal to the full Cabinet for approval next week. The decision followed the first meeting of the Economic Cabinet under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s administration, which focused o
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Oct 22, 20251 min read


Enpal Secures Major Financing Deal to Expand Renewable Energy Solutions Across Europe
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’
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Oct 22, 20251 min read


Saudi Arabia to Supply 5,400 Locally Made Smart Air Conditioning Units to Egypt
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
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Oct 22, 20251 min read


Go Geothermal Partners with The Merchant’s Choice to Expand Heat Pump Distribution in the UK
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
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Oct 22, 20251 min read


Tadiran Enters Italian HVAC Market as Part of European Expansion Strategy
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
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Oct 22, 20251 min read


Ariston Group Acquires Telangana Manufacturing Facility to Expand Racold Operations in India
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
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Oct 22, 20251 min read


India Extends Application Deadline for PLI Scheme on Air Conditioners
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
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Oct 22, 20251 min read


Lacey Partners with Puget Sound Energy to Expand Heat Pump Rebates
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
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Oct 22, 20251 min read


Beijer Ref Acquires Majority Stake in Baltic HVAC Distributor Airwave
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
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Oct 22, 20251 min read
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