Midea Completes Acquisition of ARBONIA climate

On February 26, 2025, Midea Group announced the completion of its acquisition of ARBONIA climate, a division of ARBONIA AG, for an enterprise value of 760 million euros. This powerhouse collaboration will significantly strengthen Midea’s strategic deployment across Europe.

The new management (from left): Alexander Kaiss, Senior Vice President of MBT Climate, Stefano Bellò, President of MBT Climate, and Kobe Peng, Vice President of MBT Climate

Together with Clivet S.p.A., which has been acquired by Midea in 2016, the group of companies will form a strong new alliance in the HVAC industry in Europe. The name of the new group will be MBT Climate. By integrating their strengths and diverse product offerings, this partnership will offer more comprehensive and efficient product solutions for users.

ARBONIA climate, which employs more than 3,000 people, develops and manufactures products and systems for sustainable heating and cooling generation, heating and cooling distribution, energy storage, ventilation and air treatment. It includes the system brands KERMI, PROLUX, SABIANA and VASCO as well as the focused brands arbonia, Britec, Brugman, Cicsa, PZP, Solius, Superia, Tecna and Termovent.

Midea Group is a global technology enterprise encompassing smart home, industrial technology, building technology, robotics and automation, healthcare, and smart logistics. It has been listed in the Fortune Global 500 for nine consecutive years. Its business spans over 200 countries and regions, with 33 R&D centers, and 43 major manufacturing bases globally.

This partnership underscores Midea’s determination to expand its global footprint. Leveraging ARBONIA climate’s and Clivet’s deep market presence and diverse product offerings in Europe, along with Midea’s strong technological capabilities and continuous R&D investment, MBT Climate will be well-positioned to respond swiftly to market demands. The alliance aims to develop products and solutions tailored to local needs, creating a smarter and more sustainable future together.