Clivet opens heat pump plant in Italy
Clivet has started production at a new heat pump manufacturing plant in Feltre, Italy. The European HVAC manufacturer is expanding its production capacity for heat pumps.
How will Clivet's new Italian heat pump plant affect supply in Australia?
HVAC technicians may see changes in Clivet product availability or lead times as European supply capacity grows.
Key takeaways
- Clivet has opened a new heat pump manufacturing facility in Feltre, Italy.
- The plant marks an expansion in European heat pump production capacity for the HVAC brand.
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