EPEE Warns of Major Barriers to Heat Pump Deployment in Europe Belgium/EU: The European Partnership for Energy and the Environment (EPEE) has warned that the large-scale adoption of heat pumps in Europe is being constrained by high electricity-to-gas price ratios, limited grid investment, and inconsistencies in legislative frameworks. Responding to the European Commission’s public consultation on the upcoming Heating and Cooling Strategy, EPEE said the policy revision present

Announces Closure of Its Acrylic Factory Belgian: Ceramics producer Villeroy & Boch has announced plans to close its acrylic factory in Roeselare, Belgium, impacting approximately 60 employees. The closure will take place in several phases during 2026, with production expected to cease by mid-January and all current orders completed by mid-March, before the plant is fully shut down by the end of the year. The company stated that the decision aims to optimise operations, strea

Danfoss Expands Compressor Portfolio with Acquisition of Palladio Compressors Italy: Danfoss has announced the acquisition of Palladio...

Ideal Standard Bulgaria Renamed as Villeroy & Boch Bulgaria Bulgaria: Effective 9 October 2025, Ideal Standard – Vidima has officially changed its name to Villeroy & Boch Bulgaria, marking a key phase in the full integration of the Bulgarian operations into the Villeroy & Boch Group. The company stated that the rebranding reflects its unified identity within the Group while maintaining its commitment to customers, employees, and business partners.  Villeroy & Boch Bulgaria wi

Eurovent Launches Desert Certification for HVAC Equipment in GCC Region UAE/Middle East: Eurovent Certification has introduced a new...

Rising Energy Costs and Regulations Challenge Italy’s Ceramics Sector Italy: The Civita Castellana ceramics district, which accounts for...

UK Construction Sector Sees Decline in Project Starts Amid Mixed Performance UK: The UK construction sector faces a slowdown in Q4 2025...

Samsung Opens New Training Centre in Surrey to Support Installer Development UK: Samsung Climate Solutions has opened a new training...

UK Construction Sector Shows Continued Contraction in September UK: The UK construction sector remained in contraction in September,...

Viessmann to Install Heat Pumps at Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena Germany: Viessmann will supply 19 heat pumps to Bayern Munich’s Allianz...

Eurozone Construction Sector Shows Further Contraction in September Europe: The Eurozone construction sector continued to contract in...

Aurlane Acquires Allibert BENELUX: Aurlane acquires Allibert, an almost century-old brand well-known for its mirror cabinets and...

15% Tariffs on Kitchen, Bathroom & Furniture Imports Italy: The threat of 50% tariffs on imports from the rest of the world has been...

Heat Pump Trade Associations to Merge UK: The UK’s three main heat pump trade associations the Heat Pump Association, Ground Source Heat...

Hayley Cattell Appointed Managing Director UK & Ireland: Hayley Cattell has been promoted to Managing Director of wholesale group Beijer...

Appointment FRANCE: Inda France has appointed Emmanuel Turlin as its new Sales Director. The company, known for its range of bathroom...

Headquarter UK: Specialist tap manufacturer Quooker has inaugurated its new purpose-built headquarters and experience centre in...

Economic growth GERMANY: Germany’s unemployment rate is projected to decline over the next two years as the long-awaited recovery of...

IKEA UK: IKEA has introduced its range of renewable energy solutions in the UK, including solar panels, heat pumps, and EV chargers....

Heat Pump SWEDEN: AHU manufacturer IV Produkt has completed a significant expansion of its headquarters in Växjö, Sweden, adding more...