Category CEE

HVAC Energy Saving and CO₂ Reduction Strategies for Manufacturing Facilities

In Europe, rising energy prices and increasingly strict decarbonization targets have made HVAC energy efficiency and CO₂ reduction a critical issue for manufacturing facilities.
This article outlines practical HVAC energy-saving strategies, ranging from operational improvements to equipment retrofits and system upgrades, with a focus on factories and warehouses in Central and Eastern Europe.
In many cases, energy reductions of 10–30% can be achieved by optimizing existing operations and controls, even without large-scale equipment replacement.

Summary of New Investments and Expansion Trends in European Manufacturing

While Europe’s manufacturing sector is often portrayed as being in decline, investment activity tells a more nuanced story. In Central and Eastern Europe in particular, new projects in electric vehicles, batteries, defense, and high-value manufacturing continue to move forward. This article reviews major new investments and expansion projects announced between late 2025 and early 2026, with a focus on Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia.