Clivet has started production at a new heat pump manufacturing facility in Feltre, Italy, as the company responds to growing international demand for heat pumps and high-efficiency air-conditioning solutions. The new facility covers approximately 14,000 sq m and represents a total investment of €24 million. It is dedicated to large-scale heat pump production, with a focus on commercial applications and natural refrigerants.
The newly built production lines assemble several Clivet ranges, including the SHEEN series in 30, 60 and 90 kW capacities, the R290-based THUNDER range, STORM, SHEEN 130 kW and Modular HP products for the American market. At full capacity, the facility is expected to produce up to 8,800 units annually. The plant currently employs 30 office staff and 50 production workers, with further recruitment planned as production expands.
Energy efficiency has also been incorporated into the facility’s design. A photovoltaic system comprising 1,008 panels provides a total capacity of 805 kWp and is expected to cover 67% of the plant’s energy consumption. Clivet estimates a self-consumption rate of 87%, with surplus electricity supplied to the grid. The facility has also been designed around Lean Manufacturing principles and can accommodate collaborative robots and automated guided vehicles.
The new production facility, for which LEED Silver certification has been applied for, has been designed in accordance with the principles of Lean Manufacturing and is equipped to accommodate collaborative robots and AGVs. At full capacity, it will be able to produce 8,800 units per year. The new production facility, for which LEED Silver certification has been applied for, has been designed in accordance with the principles of Lean Manufacturing and is equipped to accommodate collaborative robots and AGVs.
