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Key backing for new heat pump event

ITALY: Over 50 companies are said to have signed up for the inaugural Heat Pump Technologies (HPT) exhibition and conference in Milan in April.

The event from RX Italy, organiser of Mostra Convegno Expocomfort, will take place on April 2 and 3, 2025, at Allianz MiCo in Milan. It will include leading manufacturers of heat pumps and suppliers of components, valves, refrigerant gases, metering systems, heat exchangers, accessories and more.

“This critical response from the leading companies in the heat pump market for the inaugural event in Italy highlights the importance of the project and the urgent need for collaboration in discussing the future of this sector in the coming years,” emphasised Massimiliano Pierini, Managing Director of RX Italy, organiser of HPT.

The event has received strong support from leading European trade associations, including Aicarr, Angaisa, Assistal, Assoclima, Assogriforisti, Assotermica, Associazione Tecnici del Freddo, AVR, Anima, CNA, CNCC, Eurovent, Green Building Council Italia, and KNX National Italia.

The European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) is co-organising the conference.

Further information on the Heat Pump Technologies website.

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