Annual Statement 2025

With a projected market volume of over USD 210 billion, the HVAC-R industry is set for significant growth in 2026. Urbanisation, the decarbonisation of buildings, and the expansion of data centres are drivingglobal demand for intelligent, energy-efficient systems. In this highly competitive environment, success will largely depend on meeting increasingly stringent sustainability regulations.

Güntner is your partner for efficient, reliable, and compliant components.

As the cornerstone of energy efficiency, our advanced heat exchangers deliver measurable performance improvements and a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. But we offer more than just hardware:

Planning certainty: Thanks to global production sites and robust supply chains, we guarantee predictability in a volatile market.

Holistic solutions: Combining high-performance components with digital tools and expert support ensures the success of your projects.
In 2026, together with our customers, we are focused on achieving even better, measurable results and actively shaping the transformation of the industry.
 

Michael Freiherr, Head of Technologies & Innovation

While large parts of the German mechanical and plant engineering sector are currently facing challenges, Güntner is sending a clear signal for growth. Through targeted investments in research and digitalisation, we are creating the technological foundation for our customers’ success in a demanding market environment.
We are investing in the future – and in technologies that deliver real added value for our customers.

Our strategy for 2026 is built on three key pillars of innovation:

Maximum efficiency through high-tech designs: Our continuously optimised heat exchangers ensure minimal energy consumption with high performance, reduce operating costs, and guarantee compliance with the latest standards and climate targets.

Digital intelligence and smart solutions: With the aicore™ IoT gateway and the myGüntner platform, we enable predictive maintenance, maximum reliability, and simplified planning – the answer to the skills shortage.

Sustainability in action with tangible results: Our entire product portfolio is available for use with natural refrigerants, making a direct contribution to reducing emissions and decarbonising the industry.
The year 2026 will be characterised by growing demand for ecologically and economically sound HVAC-R solutions. We look forward with confidence and rely on strong partnerships to set technically leading benchmarks in the HVAC-R world together.