Some in the industry were surprised: Many did not expect that the US manufacturer of air conditioning systems Carrier Global apparently wanted to take over the Hessian heating manufacturer Viessmann. Even if there were some signs: In retrospect, it has been remarkably quiet around the group in the past few months, according to insider circles. The US newspaper Wall Street Journal had reportedthat the American group is in advanced talks about taking over the German family company. Viessmann will be valued at around eleven billion euros including debt. An agreement is likely in the coming days. It is reportedly about the air conditioning solutions division, which also includes the heat pump business and which accounts for 85 percent of sales.
Viessmann apparently before sale: the heat pump race has begun – economy
