HAIER EUROPE APPLIANCES HOLDING BV and KLIMA KFT officially completed the closing and handover ceremony in Budapest on June 3, 2025. This marks a pivotal step in Haier HVAC’s strategic expansion into the Hungarian market. The transaction encompasses all of KLIMA’s assets, channels, and expertise, further bolstering Haier’s presence in Central and Eastern Europe (hereafter CEE) and accelerating the promotion of sustainable HVAC solutions across the region.
Peter Lukácsi, Managing Director of KLIMA KFT:“We are delighted to join forces with Haier, a global leader in HVAC solutions. Haier’s global R&D and supply chain capabilities will infuse new innovation into our existing channels and services, delivering more diverse and efficient solutions for our clients. For our employees, this partnership opens up greater opportunities for growth and career development.”
The CEE region serves as both a gateway between Western Europe and the broader Eastern bloc and as one of the fastest growing markets within the EU’s new member states. Driven by rapid infrastructure upgrades and aggressive “green transition” policies, demand for high efficiency and sustainable HVAC systems is surging. Establishing a strong foothold here not only allows Haier to seize first mover advantages, but by leveraging KLIMA’s local network, we can align Haier’s cutting edge technologies with Europe’s carbon neutrality goals for sustained, long term growth.
“This acquisition marks a significant milestone in our ‘Zero Distance’ customer service strategy. ”Bob Cowlard, CEO of Haier HVAC Europe said“KLIMA’s deep project implementation expertise and well established service network in Hungary will enable us to better understand local customer needs and leverage Haier’s technical and service strengths across the broader CEE region, delivering higher quality, more efficient, and more customer centric HVAC solutions.”
Li Pan, Vice President of Haier Group and General Manager of Haier Smart Home Overseas Division summarized this event: “With KLIMA officially integrated into the Haier Smart Home family, we will build a more comprehensive HVAC value chain in overseas markets. Haier Smart Home will leverage synergies across air conditioning, and energy storage to deliver integrated, sustainable green home experiences to customers worldwide.”
This acquisition not only represents another successful milestone in Haier’s globalization journey but also underscores our steadfast commitment to sustainability and localized service. Moving forward, we will continue to uphold our “user-centric” values, increase investments across Central and Eastern Europe and global markets, and collaborate with more high-quality partners to drive industry innovation and shared ecosystem success.
