Danfoss supports France’s ambition to ramp up heat pump production and installation with €10 million investment in local production facility
Choose France Summit, Versailles, France.The facility in Reyrieux produces essential heat pump components for multi-family buildings, and commercial and industrial applications June 1, 2026Choose France Summit, Versailles, France.
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Danfoss today announced an additional €10 million investment in its Reyrieux, France production site, where Danfoss manufactures essential components for heat pumps. The investment builds on €61 million invested in the site between 2015 and 2025.
The announcement comes as France accelerates its national electrification strategy. In response to recent global energy shocks, the French government has reaffirmed its ambition to install more than one million heat pumps per year by 2030, alongside plans to triple domestic heat pump production by 2027 and train 30,000 installers. This strategy positions France as a potential European leader in heat pump manufacturing and deployment.
Announced at the Choose France Summit hosted by President Emmanuel Macron, Danfoss’ new €10 million investment will upgrade the Reyrieux facility with on site renewable power generation, enhanced energy efficiency measures, and modernized workspaces that strengthen both sustainability performance and workplace attractiveness.
Speaking from the Choose France Summit, Kim Fausing, President and CEO of Danfoss, said: “As a global technology leader, we are investing to strengthen our production capacity and our test and development centers to better serve our customers globally. This is a central part of our LEAP 2030 strategy. The investment in Reyrieux supports the growing demand we see for electrification and heat pump solutions. At the same time, investment in factories like Reyrieux strengthens our global footprint, brings us closer to our customers, and increases service levels, competitiveness, and resilience.”
The Danfoss Reyrieux site, comprising two facilities of 12,000 m² and 4,500 m² and employing around 410 people, reinforces Danfoss’ position as a leading player in the heat pump compressor industry through its strong manufacturing footprint globally. The upcoming refurbishment will modernize approximately 4,000 m² of office space and 600 m² of shop floor areas.
As part of the €10 million investment, €1 million will fund solar canopies covering 4,000 m² of parking areas which is expected to supply around 7% of the site’s total electricity consumption. The full façade renewal will significantly improve insulation and reduce energy use. The remaining funding will support a comprehensive upgrade of workspaces.
These upgrades are in line with Danfoss’ commitment to decarbonize its own operations by 2030. They come in addition to an already planned €6 million investment for 2026 which includes ongoing investments in R&D, including new laboratory and prototype equipment, as well as new production machinery, procurement improvements, and building modernization.
This latest commitment builds on a long track record of strategic investment in the Reyrieux site. Between 2015 and 2025, Danfoss invested significantly to establish one of Europe’s largest ATEX-certified laboratories, expanding Danfoss’ capacity to develop and test new products that meet stringent European safety standards and help accelerate the refrigerant transition. These capabilities have also been central to supporting Europe’s growing heat pump market.
“President Macron’s plan to triple domestic heat pump production signals a strategic investment in vital European technologies. I am here to support that ambition, and I urge other leaders across Europe to follow suit and double down on all critical technologies where Europe already leads. This is the fastest route to energy resilience and industrial competitiveness. Ultimately, this will also contribute to our shared climate goals,” Kim Fausing added.
