Daikin Applied Germany has acquired Ganter Kälte- und Wärmetechnik GmbH, a company specializing in the installation and servicing of cooling and heating systems. Effective from October 2, 2026, the acquisition strengthens the technical expertise and service capabilities of the German organization in a market where the growing adoption of heat pumps makes qualified support throughout the entire system lifecycle increasingly important. The transaction represents a further step in the evolution of Daikin Applied Germany as a solution provider, capable of complementing equipment supply with the services required for installation, commissioning, and maintenance. This approach is fully aligned with the Daikin Group’s FUSION 30 strategic management plan, which identifies the development of integrated solutions and the strengthening of service capabilities as two key elements in addressing customer needs. For end users and contractors, this means access to an organization with greater resources to support both new projects and upgrades to existing systems. The growth of service activities in the German market is part of the broader development of Daikin Applied Europe, which closed the fiscal year ending March 2026 with revenues of €504 million, an increase of 7% compared to the previous year.
Industry continues to be a cornerstone of the German economy. According to Destatis data published in January 2026, the manufacturing sector generated 19.9% of the national gross value added in 2024, compared to a European average of 15.9%. A manufacturing base of this scale creates significant cooling and heating requirements, where energy efficiency contributes directly to business competitiveness. Economic prospects also point to a recovery. In its October 2026 forecasts, the federal government estimates real GDP growth of 1.3% in 2026 and 1.1% in 2027. In this context, investments in plant modernization provide opportunities to integrate decarbonization into production strategies for the years ahead. The Germany’s Roadmap for Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, published in September 2026, highlights the role of process heat electrification. The document describes a global landscape in which low-temperature industrial heat accounts for 26% of final industrial energy consumption and is closely linked to the potential of heat pumps, depending on the temperature requirements and characteristics of individual processes. Qualified installation and maintenance therefore become important considerations for German companies seeking to safeguard their operational and sustainability objectives.
The transformation also extends to building heating. According to the federal roadmap, heat pumps accounted for 48% of heating system sales in Germany in 2025. The projections referenced in the document indicate a share well above 70% in the coming years and decades. This figure refers to new sales and highlights the direction of the market rather than the existing installed base. Alongside comfort applications in offices and residential buildings, district heating represents another significant area of development. The Wärmeplanungsgesetz (Heat Planning Act) generally requires that at least 30% of the annual heat supplied by each heating network be generated from renewable energy sources or unavoidable waste heat by 2030, increasing to 80% by 2040. For new networks, the threshold has already been set at 65% since March 1, 2025. The scale of the infrastructure makes this transition particularly significant. According to the DHC Market Outlook 2025 by Euroheat & Power, Germany had more than 35,000 kilometers of district heating networks and approximately 40.7 GW of installed thermal capacity in 2023. However, the generation mix still shows a dependency of over 60% on fossil energy sources, including natural gas and coal. Heat pumps can support this transformation by harnessing ambient energy and recovered heat. Their successful integration requires engineering expertise, proper commissioning, and ongoing service support. The strengthening of Daikin Applied Germany’s service organization is intended to address these needs by supporting the growth of applications beyond individual buildings.
For network operators, project development must reconcile heat source availability with distribution temperatures and fluctuating demand. These considerations are accompanied by the need to plan maintenance activities while systems remain operational. A stronger service organization therefore becomes a valuable asset for managing installations designed to serve multiple buildings or entire communities.
Founded in 2000, Ganter Kälte- und Wärmetechnik GmbH is headquartered in Holzgerlingen, near Stuttgart, and employs 27 people. The company brings to Daikin Applied Germany extensive experience in cooling and heating systems for both comfort and industrial applications.Its activities include system design and installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair services. This expertise expands Daikin Applied Germany’s overall ability to support customers while also strengthening its presence in the Stuttg art region. The objective is to develop activities and services over the long term by combining application expertise with the resources and technologies available within the Daikin organization. For industrial site operators, access to qualified service support helps plan interventions and protect operational continuity. For contractors, it provides valuable support during the installation and commissioning of new systems. These capabilities will become increasingly important as the installed base of heat pumps continues to grow. From verifying operating conditions to performing scheduled maintenance, service plays a key role in maintaining long-term performance. The acquisition of Ganter therefore strengthens a critical component required to support the energy transition through professional field service.The experience gained from existing installations also provides practical insight into customers’ operational requirements. Making this expertise available throughout the organization helps create a closer connection between equipment selection and the activities required to manage systems effectively, fostering long-term relationships with end users.
As part of Daikin Applied Europe and the global Daikin Industries group, Daikin Applied Germany has built an organization that combines sales activities with after-sales service since 2017. This journey began with the acquisition of Kältetechnik Aircool GmbH, a Munich-based specialist, in April 2017, and was completed with its integration in March 2018. In May 2021, UNI Klima- und Gebäudetechnik GmbH, a Berlin-based company founded in 1997 with expertise in ventilation systems, electrical panels, controls, and building management, was acquired. The addition of Ganter in 2026 continues this development by expanding the resources dedicated to installation and service activities. Headquartered in Frankfurt, Daikin Applied Germany supplies and services chillers, heat pumps, and air handling units, as well as data center cooling solutions, including CDUs and CRAH units. Its portfolio covers cooling capacities from 10 to 11,000 kW and airflow rates from 200 to 144,000 m³/h. Prior to the acquisition of Ganter, the organization employed more than 170 people across four locations in Germany. Since 2026, the company’s offering has also included chiller and heat pump rental services throughout Germany, supporting emergency situations, scheduled maintenance, and temporary capacity needs. The service includes the possibility of delivery within 24 hours, subject to equipment availability and project conditions. The combination of equipment availability, technical expertise, and temporary solutions enables a wide range of requirements to be addressed within the same project, from replacing a system to providing temporary capacity during planned maintenance activities. The acquisition of Ganter strengthens this offering by adding further expertise to support customers in system selection and day-to-day plant management. To assess your project's cooling, heating, or service requirements, contact the Daikin Applied Germany team.