Airvance Group expands its presence in Italy with an equity stake in France Air Italia
Airvance Group continues its European expansion by acquiring an equity stake in France Air Italia, the Italian specialist in the distribution and manufacturing of HVAC solutions, based near Milan. This strategic move demonstrates the Group’s commitment to strengthening its position in key markets, while valuing local expertise and entrepreneurial dynamism.
Airvance Group strengthens its presence in Italy with France Air Italia
Airvance Group continues its European expansion with an equity stake in France Air Italia, the Italian specialist in the distribution and manufacturing of HVAC solutions, based near Milan. This strategic move demonstrates the Group’s commitment to strengthening its position in key markets, while valuing local expertise and entrepreneurial dynamism.
A strategic step for Airvance Group’s development in Italy
Already recognised as a leading European player in air treatment and ventilation solutions, Airvance Group is taking a new step in Italy, a key market for the HVAC sector. By joining forces with France Air Italia, the Group is strengthening its local presence and ensuring industrial and commercial continuity.
Founded in 1994, France Air Italia became the exclusive franchise of the France Air brand in Italy in 2011. The company mainly serves HVAC installers and successfully combines distribution and manufacturing of air components, notably under its own brand. This dual expertise is a major asset, perfectly aligned with the Airvance Group model.
A partnership based on shared values and DNA
With this equity stake, Airvance Group aims to support and sustain the development of France Air Italia, based on shared values: customer proximity, technical expertise, a culture of innovation, and complementarity between distribution and manufacturing.
The governance of France Air Italia remains unchanged. Its leader, Enrico Garolfi, continues in his role, ensuring the strategic and operational continuity of the company as well as the stability of relationships with clients, partners and suppliers. This approach reflects Airvance Group’s philosophy, which favours business autonomy while fostering synergies within the Group.
Growth opportunities and synergies at the heart of the project
This new phase opens up numerous opportunities for France Air Italia as well as for Airvance Group:
- strengthening the product offering and HVAC solutions on the Italian market,
- sharing technical and industrial expertise on a European scale,
- developing commercial and logistical synergies,
- accelerating innovation to enhance energy efficiency and indoor air quality.
For the teams, this momentum strengthens their sense of belonging to a solid, committed European group with a forward-looking vision.
Collective pride serving a European project
This move is fully aligned with Airvance Group’s European development strategy, which aims to strengthen its international presence while respecting the identity, local roots and history of the companies joining the Group.
