Midea and Frigicoll Forge Strategic Alliance to Lead the HVAC Market in Spain and France

Midea Group and its long-term European partner Frigicoll jointly announced that they have officially reached a joint venture agreement in Spain and France to establish “Midea Frigicoll HVAC Spain” (formerly known as FRIGICOLL HVAC, S.L.U.) and “Midea HVAC France,” aiming to comprehensively expand their HVAC market presence in both countries.

This strategic expansion marks a pivotal step in strengthening the long-standing partnership between the two companies and underscores their shared ambition to become leading players in the HVAC markets of Spain and France.

（From left to right: Juan Rigol and Anna Rigol, Frigicoll Chief Executive Officers; Louis Zhao, Midea Group Vice President and President of Midea Residential Air Conditioning and
Peter Guan, Midea Group Vice President and President of Midea Building Technologies.）

The Joint Venture aims to accelerate brand growth by offering innovative, energy-efficient, and environmentally responsible climate control solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The move aligns with both companies’ commitment to technological excellence and sustainability.

Frigicoll and Midea’s partnership spans over two decades, initially centered around the distribution of air conditioning systems. Their continued collaboration is rooted in mutual trust and a track record of successful results.

In Spain, Midea Frigicoll HVAC Spain will be supported by a dedicated team of more than 100 professionals, reinforcing the brand’s presence and ensuring comprehensive coverage across the country. In France, Midea HVAC France builds on Frigicoll’s existing operations, further enhancing brand visibility and consolidating market position.

Peter Guan, Midea Group Vice President and President of Midea Building Technologies, stated: “We are excited to take this next step with Frigicoll, a strategic partner with whom we’ve shared over two decades of trusted collaboration and strong results.”

“This new alliance reflects our shared commitment to strengthen and grow the Midea brand in these markets, enhancing our presence in Spain and France with efficient, technologically advanced, and environmentally conscious HVAC solutions”, said Louis Zhao, Midea Group Vice President, President of Midea Smart Home Business Group and President of Midea Residential Air Conditioning.

Juan Rigol, CEO of Frigicoll, stated: “With this dual alliance, we combine and strengthen the capabilities of two companies that share the ambition to become market leaders in Spain and France. Midea, as a best-in-class global manufacturer of HVAC solutions, contributes outstanding industrial capacity and continuous technological innovation. Frigicoll brings deep market knowledge, a strong distribution network, a specialized e-commerce team through FMF Technology — its dedicated affiliate for digital business —, excellent after-sales service, and proven logistics expertise.”

This deepened collaboration marks a new phase in Midea and Frigicoll’s strategic presence in the European HVAC market. Both parties will continue to meet evolving market demands through innovative products and high-quality services. Moving forward, Midea and Frigicoll will join forces to drive the industry toward greater efficiency, intelligence, and sustainability, creating a more comfortable and eco-friendly living environment for European users.