The Niš facility will produce enamelled cylinders and heat pump components for the most demanding European markets – Germany, France and Italy – using state-of-the-art technology

Niš, 11 December 2025 – The Italian company Ariston Climate Solutions today formally opened its new factory in the North 2 industrial zone in Niš, in the presence of the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić. The foundation stone for the plant was laid in July last year.

The company invested 75 million euros in building the facility, which covers 30,000 m² of production space within a complex of 150,000 m², with planned employment of 300 workers.

The factory was officially opened with a joint press of a button by the President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić, the President of Ariston Group Paolo Merloni, and the Ambassador of Italy Luca Gori. The event was also attended by Ariston Group’s Chief Operating Officer Pierluigi Astorino, the Mayor of Niš Dragoslav Pavlović, Minister of Economy Adrijana Mesarović, and representatives of the Development Agency of Serbia.

The Niš facility will produce enamelled cylinders – a key component of renewable energy systems – as well as parts for heat pumps used for heating, cooling and hot water preparation, intended for the markets of Germany, France and Italy. The company emphasizes that the plant is equipped with “the latest technology” enabling operational excellence.

Ariston Group President Paolo Merloni stated that the Niš factory is a “capital investment” and a symbol of the group’s long-term development strategy:

“Construction of the Ariston factory in Niš represents a capital investment and an important milestone for us. In this facility, we will produce cylinders and heat-pump components, which are crucial for Europe’s energy future and the transition to sustainable technologies. The new factory is located on a 150,000-square-meter site, with a 30,000-square-meter building, equipped with the most advanced technology and fully aligned with the highest operational standards. We are opening a new phase in the development of industry, and Serbia remains at the center of our global growth strategy.”

Ariston Group’s Chief Operating Officer Pierluigi Astorino emphasized that the production process in Niš is organized according to the highest European standards and represents an example of operational excellence:

“In the Niš factory, we will produce enamelled cylinders intended for the most demanding European markets — Germany, France and Italy. We are proud to have built in Serbia a facility that represents an example of cutting-edge production technology, designed to ensure the highest levels of efficiency, sustainability and operational excellence. We are establishing here a factory of the future.”

The Ambassador of Italy to Serbia, Luca Gori, stated that the opening of the factory demonstrates strong confidence in Serbia:

“Today’s opening of the Ariston Climate Solutions factory is proof of strong confidence in Serbia, its successful economic transformation, European path, and stable business environment.” The Italian ambassador also announced the establishment of a Mechanical Development Center at the Niš Science and Technology Park (NTP Niš), as a new platform for joint Italian-Serbian projects.

The President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, stressed the importance of the investment for southern Serbia:

“The opening of the Ariston factory is important not only for Niš but also as support to the entire south of Serbia. This is a symbol of the sincere friendship between Serbia and Italy.”

About Ariston

Ariston Group achieved a revenue of 2.6 billion euros in 2024 and employs more than 10,000 people in 40 countries. It owns 28 production plants and 28 research and development centers worldwide, and distributes its products in over 150 countries.

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