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

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;

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

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

Frontline Bathrooms Secures Exclusive UK Partnership for Royo UK: Frontline Bathrooms will once again become the exclusive UK distribution partner for Royo following a strategic review by Roca, with the headline Frontline Bathrooms Reclaims UK Distribution for Royo included in the update. Under the renewed arrangement, all Royo stock will be stored at Frontline and orders processed through its sister company Smiths Briten, supported by a nationwide fleet of more than 70 vehic

Norcros plc Reports Strong First‑Half Performance in UK & Ireland UK/Ireland: Norcros plc, the leading branded bathroom products business in the UK and Ireland, reported a 1.3% increase in revenue to £184.3 m (USD 240.7 million) and a 7.4% rise in underlying operating profit to £21.9 m (USD 28.6 million) for the first half of 2025. Strategic initiatives including the acquisition of Fibo Holding AS in Norway and the closure of Johnson Tiles SA have positioned the company for f

Nordic Climate Group Expands into United Kingdom and Ireland Through Strategic Acquisitions UK/Ireland: Nordic Climate Group is expanding into the United Kingdom and Ireland via three strategic acquisitions with combined revenue exceeding EUR 50 million, establishing itself as the market leader in Ireland and securing a starting position in the UK. This expansion builds on the Group’s growth in the Nordics and the Netherlands and strengthens its presence in key sectors includ

UK Government Seeks Views on Alternative Low-Carbon Heating Technologies UK: The UK government has opened a consultation to gather evidence on alternative low-carbon heating technologies beyond heat pumps and heat networks. While heat pumps and heat networks remain central to the UK’s decarbonisation strategy, the government aims to identify additional solutions suitable for different types of buildings to ensure consumer choice. The consultation forms part of wider efforts t

Swegon Group Appoints Interim CEO Following Leadership Transition Sweden: Swegon Group has announced that its current Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Andreas Örje Wellstam, will move to the role of Chief Investment Officer at Investment AB Latour, the company’s owner. In response, the Board of Directors has appointed Eva Karlsson as interim CEO, effective 1 February 2026. Karlsson currently serves as Vice President of the Business Area Air Handling, Cooling & Heating and previ

Scottish Government Withdraws Green Heating Legislation Again Scotland: The Scottish government has withdrawn its proposed legislation on low-carbon heating systems for a second time this year. The heat in buildings bill, initially developed by former green minister Patrick Harvie, aimed to support the transition from gas boilers to alternatives such as electric heat pumps. The original proposal was abandoned earlier in the year due to concerns that it could increase fuel pov

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

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

Sustainability GERMANY: NIBE Industrier AB’s interim report for the third quarter of 2025 indicates a continued market recovery, with sales rising to SEK 29,841 million (US$ 3.1 million) and operating profit strengthening to SEK 2,865 million (US$303 million). Despite headwinds from political uncertainty and currency volatility, the company has sustained solid performance, supported by its broad international footprint and disciplined cost control. The heat pump market in Eur

Vitra Italy: Vitra Italia has appointed Marcello Martinelli as its new Country Director. He has over twenty years of experience in roles involving sales leadership and management of Italian operations in companies such as Sharp Electronics, Fluidmaster and Piab AB. He will oversee the strategic development of Vitra in the Italian market, focusing on strengthening business relations and expanding the company presence. The company plans to continue growing its product portfolio