Daikin Applied Germany Acquires Ganter to Strengthen Service Presence in Industrial Cooling and Heating

Daikin Applied Germany has owned Ganter Kälte- und Wärmetechnik GmbH since October 2, 2026. The company specialises in the design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of comfort HVAC systems and industrial equipment. The acquisition strengthens Daikin's position in the Stuttgart region and expands its ability to support new projects as well as the modernisation of existing systems.

About Ganter

The company was founded in 2000, with its headquarters in Holzgerlingen, Germany, and a staff of 27 employees. Its service portfolio covers the full project lifecycle: from design and installation through commissioning, regular maintenance, and repair of both comfort HVAC systems and industrial equipment.

Market context

Daikin's expansion of service capabilities is driven by growing requirements for the integration and maintenance of heat pumps in industrial systems and district heating networks. The total length of district heating networks in Germany exceeds 35,000 km, with fossil fuels remaining the primary energy source. Germany's Heat Supply Planning Act mandates an increased share of renewable energy and unavoidable waste heat, creating conditions for integrating heat pumps into existing infrastructure networks.

Strategic trajectory

The Ganter acquisition continues the steady expansion of Daikin Applied Germany:

• 2017 — acquisition of Kältetechnik Aircool GmbH;
• 2021 — integration of UNI Klima- und Gebäudetechnik GmbH;
• From 2026 — launch of chiller and heat pump rental services across Germany for emergency situations, planned maintenance, and temporary needs.

The Ganter acquisition fits within Daikin Group's FUSION 30 strategic plan, whose priorities are comprehensive solutions and the expansion of the service business. Daikin Applied Europe's revenue for the fiscal year ending March 2026 stood at €504 million, up 7 % year-on-year.

Source: Refindustry. Refrigeration Industry.