Clivet Opens €24 Million Heat Pump Plant in Feltre, Italy

Clivet has begun production at a new heat pump manufacturing plant in Feltre, Italy, a €24 million investment covering approximately 14,000 sq m and dedicated to large-scale commercial heat pump production with a focus on natural refrigerants.

Product range and output

The new lines assemble several Clivet product families: the SHEEN series in 30, 60 and 90 kW ratings, the R290-based THUNDER range, STORM, SHEEN 130 kW, and Modular HP units destined for the American market. At full capacity the plant is expected to produce up to 8,800 units per year.

Energy and sustainability

A photovoltaic array of 1,008 panels with a total capacity of 805 kWp is expected to cover 67% of the facility's energy consumption. Clivet estimates a self-consumption rate of 87%, with surplus electricity fed to the grid. The plant has applied for LEED Silver certification.

Manufacturing approach and staffing

The facility is designed around Lean Manufacturing principles and is equipped to accommodate collaborative robots and automated guided vehicles (AGVs). It currently employs 30 office staff and 50 production workers, with further recruitment planned as output scales.

Source: Cooling India.