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VEAB Heat Tech, a pioneer in electric heating and ventilation solutions, has joined the 2025 EUROVENTSUMMIT as a Gold Sponsor. The sponsorship underscores its dedication to driving innovation, sustainability in the HVACR industry. VEAB Heat Tech is a Swedish manufacturer of duct heaters and coolers, fan heaters, heating and cooling fans, and dehumidifiers. With over fifty years of experience, VEAB delivers innovative and efficient solutions for heating, cooling, and a more comfortable indoor climate. As a Gold Sponsor, Veab Heat Tech reaffirms its commitment to industry collaboration, sustainability, and the advancement of energy-efficient solutions through its support for the Summit, which will take place from 24 to 26 September 2025 in Prague, Czechia. Showing VEAB Tech’s Expertise Mr. Hakan Ekelund, Sales Director at VEAB Heat Tech, stated: “VEAB Heat Tech is proud to participate in the Eurovent Summit, where we will showcase our expertise in air handling and energy-efficient solutions.” “With decades of industry experience, we develop technology that enhances performance and reduces environmental impact for a sustainable future." Spotlighting Sustainability and Circular Economy Principles Themed #ManufacturingForTomorrow, this year’s EUROVENTSUMMIT will spotlight sustainability and circular economy principles within the manufacturing sector. The agenda includes a curated seminar programme tackling pressing environmental challenges and advancing best practices in HVACR design, production, and deployment. Beyond technical sessions, the event will offer exclusive networking opportunities, enabling manufacturers, engineers, policymakers, and other industry stakeholders to connect and collaborate on the sector’s most critical topics. When & Where The 2025 EUROVENTSUMMIT will take place from 24 to 26 September 2025 at the Vienna House by Wyndham Diplomat Prague, near the city centre of Prague, Czechia. All meetings will take place at the hotel. Selected evening events will take place at external venues.

Eurovent is proud to announce J2 Innovations’ continued support as Gold Sponsor of the EUROVENTSUMMIT for a second consecutive year. Join them on 24-26 September in Prague, under the forward-looking theme #ManufacturingForTomorrow. J2 Innovations is a provider of control and management software specifically designed for HVAC and refrigeration equipment. J2 Innovations is a wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens and is known for creating the FIN Framework, a next-generation software platform for building automation and IoT applications. This platform enables partners to bring new products to market faster while leveraging the latest technology for a competitive advantage. Advancements in technology In relation to the sponsorship for the Summit, J2 Innovations Managing Director, Matteo Pierone, stated: "We are excited to support the Summit as it aligns with our commitment to innovation, sustainability and collaboration in HVACR industry." He adds, "Engaging with industry pioneers and sharing insights will help drive advancements in technology that benefit our partners, customers and society." Opportunities for HVACR professionals EUROVENTSUMMIT will spotlight the industry's journey toward greater sustainability and circularity This year’s EUROVENTSUMMIT will spotlight the industry's journey toward greater sustainability and circularity. A robust seminar programme will explore the latest advancements and strategies being employed to secure a more environmentally responsible future.  In addition, the Summit will offer valuable evening networking events, creating opportunities for HVACR professionals and stakeholders to connect and collaborate on trending industry topics. When & Where The 2025 EUROVENTSUMMIT will take place from 24 to 26 September 2025 at the Vienna House by Wyndham Diplomat Prague, near the city center of Prague, Czechia. All meetings will take place at the hotel. Selected evening events will take place at external venues. All participants receive beneficial rates at the Vienna House by Wyndham Diplomat Prague when booking their hotel rooms through this reservation link. Join Eurovent, Eurovent Certification and Eurovent Market Intelligence at the next EUROVENTSUMMIT to shape the future of HVACR manufacturing and sustainability. Let’s build a more sustainable and competitive tomorrow together!

The Eurovent Product Group ‘Energy Recovery Components’ (PG-ERC) unanimously re-elected Rikard Lindbom as its Vice-Chairperson. His appointment affirms his continued leadership in one of the pioneering European HVAC working groups. Rikard Lindbom, Product Area Director Energy Recovery at RECUTECH, brings over 16 years of experience in the energy sector, encompassing sales, production technology, and product management. Europe’s transition to a sustainable future Lindbom has been instrumental in advancing energy recovery within the HVAC industry Lindbom has been instrumental in advancing energy recovery technologies within the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Ventilation (HVAC) industry. The Vice-Chairperson election took place during the group's meeting on 03 April in Zug, Switzerland, and he will fulfil this mandate for a two-year term, concluding in 2027. Upon his re-appointment, Rikard Lindbom stated: “I am honored to continue serving as Vice-Chairperson of the Eurovent Product Group ‘Energy Recovery Components’. Over the past years, we have made significant progress in promoting high-quality, energy-efficient solutions that support Europe’s transition to a more sustainable future. I look forward to continuing this journey to drive forward innovation that paves the way to sustainability together with our committed members and stakeholders.” Eurovent standardization The Eurovent Product Group ‘Energy Recovery Components’ (PG-ERC) covers rotary heat exchangers, run-around coils and heat pipes.  The group is engaged with European and national legislation regarding the European air conditioning industry. It is also concerned with developing EN, ISO, and Eurovent standardization.

The HVAC market in Europe is expected to show sustained growth in the upcoming years, but with variation among product segments. The decarbonisation strategies in Europe stimulate a strong demand for energy-efficient heating and cooling solutions. The heat pump market in particular has done exceptionally well, with double-digit growth for several years in a row. That’s the outlook from Eurovent, Europe’s Industry Association for Indoor Climate (HVAC), Process Cooling, and Food Cold Chain Technologies. Its members from throughout Europe represent more than 1,000 organisations, the majority small and medium-sized manufacturers. Eurovent's Outlook “The growth perspectives of the HVAC market depend partly on the fate of the economy,” says Mr. Francesco Scuderi, Deputy Secretary General and Head of Heating and Cooling at Eurovent.  The erosion of multilateral trade relations has created uncertainty in the global economy, which is hampering investment. The issue most close to home for European businesses is the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. The issue most close to home for European businesses is the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union McKinsey Global Institute’s recent global survey of company executives shows that 75% of companies expect to change their strategy due to trade tensions and 33% consider trade uncertainty to be their top concern. “This is a regrettable development,” says Scuderi. “At Eurovent, we have always stood for closer integration and the free movement of goods without unfair trade barriers.” Because of the climate, comfort cooling needs in Europe have typically been dwarfed by the demand for heating, he notes. Still today, more than 60% of the final energy consumption in EU households is attributable to space heating, whereas space cooling represents only a fraction of that according to the latest figures from Eurostat. Expansion Of The European AC Market Even so, the AC market in Europe has significantly expanded. The International Energy Agency estimates that the stock of installed equipment has grown from 44m units in 1990 to some 110m in 2019 and is expected to grow further still to an estimated 275m units by 2050. “While it is hard to gauge precisely the effects of climate change on the need for comfort cooling, more and more frequent extreme heat events have undoubtedly boosted AC sales in Europe, especially in recent years,” says Scuderi. Installed equipment has grown from 44m units in 1990 to some 110m in 2019 The big-picture trends in AC demand follow patterns of economic development, including improved electrification and increases in disposable income. The growth of AC sales in Europe is quite modest compared to the global trends, which have steepened as a result of rapid development in emerging economies like China, India, Brazil, Indonesia, and Mexico. However, whether additional income is spent to satisfy comfort cooling needs will always depend on climate. “A more interesting potential for the European market is the uptake of heat pumps for space heating purposes,” says Scuderi. “Although the heat pump market has experienced tremendous growth, it still accounts for only a small fraction of all space heating appliances in the EU. Greater acceptance for air conditioners as a heating solution will require educating the market on its advantages, and further strengthening incentive programmes. Although efficient solutions have significantly lower costs over the life cycle of the product, the cost at the point of purchase is usually higher.” Panels discuss the importance of the expansion of the European HVAC industry Energy Efficiency In the EU The European Union has made extensive efforts to decarbonise the economy through a set of important regulatory instruments. The foremost ones for the HVAC industry are the Energy Efficiency Directive, the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, the F-Gas Regulation, and the Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Regulations. The European Union has made extensive efforts to decarbonise the economy Eurovent strongly supports these initiatives, says Scuderi. “They make the building engineering sector more sustainable, encourage the uptake of highly efficient products, and stimulate further innovation and investment in R&D activities. All of this ensures that the European HVAC industry has a role to play in the built environment of tomorrow. Already today, the most energy efficient equipment is marketed in the EU, and the European building stock is on track to become carbon neutral by 2050. We need to work together with our international partners to ensure that the best market-available technologies prevail in more vulnerable markets as well.” Based on objective and verifiable data, members of Eurovent account for a combined annual turnover of more than 30bn EUR, employing around 150,000 people within the association’s geographic area. This makes Eurovent one of the largest cross-regional industry committees of its kind. The organization’s activities are based on democratic decision-making principles, ensuring a level playing field for the entire industry independent from organization sizes or membership fees. Members of Eurovent account for a combined annual turnover of more than 30bn EUR, employing around 150,000 people within the association’s geographic area Who Are Eurovent? As one of the oldest industry associations, Eurovent looks back at more than 60 years of association history. Eurovent today is the result of the merger of the associations CECMA, the European Committee of Constructors of Air Handling Equipment, and CECOMAF, the European Committee of Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturers, in June 1996. Eurovent’s Member Associations are major national sector associations from Europe that represent manufacturers in the area of Indoor Climate (HVAC), Process Cooling, Food Cold Chain, and Industrial Ventilation technologies. The more than 1,000 manufacturers within the network (Eurovent “Affiliated Manufacturers” and “Corresponding Members”) are represented in Eurovent activities in a democratic and transparent manner. Eurovent invites everyone to the 2020 EUROVENTSUMMIT, the next edition of Europe’s major gathering for Indoor Climate (HVAC), Process Cooling, and Food Cold Chain Technologies. The 2020 EUROVENTSUMMIT will take place between 22 and 25 September 2020 in Antalya, Turkey. The event will seek to build bridges between manufacturers and consultants, planners, installers, trade associations and policy makers, between Europe, the East and beyond, towards more sustainable and circular products, towards more socially and environmentally responsible industry.