MBT Climate inaugurated its first Research & Development Centre, dedicated to Clivet and Sabiana brand products.
Andrea Ragona (Councillor of the Municipality of Padua), Gianmarco Russo (Confindustria Veneto Est), Hengyi Zhao (CHPA China Heat Pump Alliance) and Claudio Zilio (University of Padua) spoke at the press conference together with MBT Climate management and architect Claudio Crosato (project and construction management).
The event was also attended by Paolo Scaroni, president of AC Milan, who took the opportunity to present Stefano Bellò - President and CEO of MBT Climate - with the new AC Milan training shirt with the Clivet logo, a symbol of the collaboration between these Italian excellences.
The Innovation Centre represents a strategic investment to strengthen the European leadership in environmental comfort solutions.
The new state-of-the-art laboratories allow air conditioning units to be tested even in extreme conditions, from -30°C to +60°C.
The facility is equipped with performance test rooms, acoustic chambers and systems for testing durability, vibration, wear and corrosion.
The R&D area is flanked by a training area dedicated to heat pumps and digital solutions.
The R&D area is complemented by a training area dedicated to heat pumps and digital solutions.
Strategically located in Padua East, the centre is easily accessible from universities, motorways and the airport. The proximity to the University of Padua favours scientific partnerships and technology transfer.
The project enhances a former industrial area, now transformed into a hub for innovation, sustainability and technical excellence.
A decisive step towards anticipating the challenges of the energy transition.
