About us

Eurovent is the voice of the European HVACR industry, representing over 100 companies directly and more than 1.000 indirectly through our 18 national associations. The majority are small and medium-sized companies that manufacture indoor climate, process cooling, and cold chain technologies across more than 350 manufacturing sites in Europe. They generate a combined annual turnover of more than 55 billion EUR and employ over 200.000 Europeans in good quality tech jobs..

What makes us who we are

We are a manufacturers’ association. Eurovent represents the companies that make HVACR equipment. We do not claim to speak for installers, utilities, refrigerant producers or the many other business interests along the value chain, whose priorities do not necessarily align with those of equipment manufacturers. Eurovent is, and always has been, an organisation by manufacturers, for manufacturers.

We are genuinely European. Our members make, invest, innovate and employ right here in Europe. There is a difference between representing companies that manufacture in Europe and companies that simply want to sell into the European market. Our members have a direct stake in Europe’s manufacturing future, regardless of where their headquarters are located. We are committed to the success of European manufacturers, both in our home market and in key export markets around the world.

Our national associations are the foundation of Eurovent. Our 18 national associations remain at the heart of Eurovent today. Unlike many European trade associations, our national associations govern and determine our strategic direction. Manufacturers are directly involved too: through our working groups, they develop common positions, contribute to European standards and help shape the legislation that affects our industry.

We are an industry association, not an interest group. Eurovent represents the vast majority of manufacturers across HVACR technologies. Our processes are designed to reconcile competing interests and build consensus. We bring manufacturers around the same table, work through differences and develop positions that reflect the interests of the wider industry, rather than specific interests or the positions of a few powerful companies.

We represent the full breadth of HVACR technologies and applications. Eurovent brings together manufacturers of heat pump, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, serving everything from small residential systems to large-scale industrial installations. Our technologies share common engineering foundations, our manufacturers often work across product families, and our products increasingly come together in integrated building systems. We advocate for the success of the whole industry, not just one part of it.

We are an established institution. Founded in 1956, Eurovent has brought manufacturers together and contributed to shaping the European HVACR industry for seventy years. We are a community with deep roots, built on lasting relationships and a shared commitment to European manufacturing excellence. We have shaped our industry’s past, and we will continue shaping its future together.

Our collective expertise

Our expertise combines the knowledge and experience of our team with that of hundreds of professionals from our members. Together, we have unmatched expertise in the technologies, legislation and markets that shape the European HVACR industry.

Technical expertise: We bring together engineers, product specialists and R&D professionals to solve common technical challenges, contribute to European and international standards, and develop Eurovent Recommendations and technical guidance. Eurovent Certification complements this work by independently verifying HVACR product performance through third-party certification and awarding the globally recognised Eurovent Certified Performance mark.

Policy expertise: We bring together public affairs, sustainability and regulatory compliance professionals. Our authority, credibility and longstanding relationships make Eurovent a trusted interlocutor for EU policymakers, with direct and regular engagement throughout the legislative process. We translate industry priorities into credible regulatory proposals and work constructively with EU institutions to develop effective legislation that works for our industry.

Market expertise: We bring together sales, marketing and strategy professionals with detailed knowledge of European HVACR markets. Eurovent Market Intelligence operates 20 market intelligence programmes with data from over 500 participating companies, compiling aggregated market statistics across EMEA. This provides manufacturers with insight into market size, structure and trends, while also supplying evidence for European legislative studies.