Adrian Thompson, chief executive of Aspen Pumps Group, said: 'This is an exciting new chapter in our long relationship with 2 Emme Clima.  It’s a very logical fit for us; enhancing our capability and product range for commercial and residential installation accessories. 2 Emme Clima’s founder and chief executive Michele Marini has built an excellent business over the past 13 years, and we are delighted that he and his team will be joining the Aspen family”.

Speaking at the Italian manufacturer’s Padova headquarters Mr Marini gave a positive reception to the announcement: “The relationship with the team at Aspen goes back many years and there is strong commercial logic in joining Aspen’s group of companies.  We have very high ambitions at 2 Emme Clima and working with Aspen will support the next phase in our business development. Our passion for the air conditioning sector has been at the heart of our success so far, and I look forward to continually improving our products, services and customer experiences for engineers everywhere.”

The deal for 2 Emme Clima coincides with a period of exceptional air conditioning growth across Europe in the increasingly important light commercial and residential sectors.  The complimentary product categories and a solid Southern Europe footprint is another building block in Aspen Pumps Group’s continued success.