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Panasonic Advances in the Tertiary and Multi-Family Residential Sectors
09/05/2024
Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions has
announced an investment of €9 million at its Tillières-Sur-Avre site to
manufacture its new high-capacity air-to-water heat pump, the Big Aquarea M
Series. This move emphasises the company’s ambitions for growth in the European
heating and air conditioning market.
A milestone in the acceleration of Panasonic's
strategy in Europe
In November 2022, Panasonic announced the
acquisition of Systemair AB's air conditioning business, which included the
Tillières-Sur-Avre site in the European region, France. This acquisition has
enabled Panasonic to now offer one of the most extensive commercial and
residential heating & cooling ranges on the market. The portfolio includes
high-capacity heat pumps (PACi, Big Aquarea M Series), chillers (AQUA-G BLUE)
as well as VRF systems. With the Tillières-sur-Avre production site, Panasonic
becomes one of the first companies in its sector in France able to supply large
systems in a short timeframe from a local site.
Since the acquisition, Panasonic has developed
the Tillières-sur-Avre facility as part of its continuous improvement
programme. The company is also multiplying investments to strengthen its
positions, boosting production, fuelling growth of the division.
Thriving markets: residential and tertiary air
conditioning sectors
The market for residential and commercial air
conditioning and heating experienced notable growth in France in 2023.
Panasonic saw double-digit growth across all segments, including CO2
refrigeration and chillers. Notably, the residential air conditioning segment,
driven by remarkable momentum, witnessed a nearly 30% increase.
Building on its strong performance, Panasonic
is committed to sustaining its growth and addressing the challenges of energy
renovation and decarbonisation in the construction sector. Not only in France
but in Europe. To achieve these objectives, Panasonic plans to leverage its
expanded product range, which now includes hydronic solutions, manufactured in
Tillières-sur-Avre. With this enhancement, Panasonic can offer customers one of
the most comprehensive ranges of products on the market, featuring both standardised
products like its PACi and ECOi ranges, as well as highly customisable
solutions facilitated by the expertise of its "Special Business"
division at its Normandy plant, offering chillers and heat pumps, fan coils,
water loop heat pumps, and rooftop units. This increased workload will be
supported by investments in the Tillières-sur-Avre production site, enabling
Panasonic to serve the French and European markets with a focus on short supply
chains. Additionally, Panasonic's technological advantage with the R290 natural
refrigerant allows for the provision of numerous solutions, including the
AQUA-G BLUE range of chillers.
The multi-family residential market is on the
brink of a significant transformation, driven by the impending replacement of
aging systems and the shift from fossil fuel sources to more environmentally
friendly heat pump systems. Panasonic’s revolutionary new Big Aquarea M Series
heat pump, to be produced at the Tillières-sur-Avre site in 2025 is a key
solution for this evolving market. This innovative solution offers a versatile,
compact, and energy-efficient option for central heating and domestic hot water
installations in multi-family residences and commercial buildings. Emphasising
energy efficiency and environmental responsibility, Big Aquarea M Series operates
on R290 natural refrigerant, boasting a low Global Warming Potential (GWP) of
3. This provides a powerful alternative to traditional heating methods that use
environmentally harmful fossil fuels.
Speaking at a recent press conference to mark
the occasion, Thierry Ronat, Country Manager Panasonic heating & cooling,
France said: "The transition of collective and tertiary housing from
fossil fuels to sustainable solutions represents a huge challenge and we now
have the means to respond to them. With our site in Tillières-Sur-Avre we join
players capable of producing tailor-made solutions in France as well as
high-capacity machines, a strong argument to reconcile performance,
sustainability and made in France!”
To find out more about Panasonic, visit www.aircon.panasonic.eu/