﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:54:36 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>Halton Group Bolsters Executive Team with Two Strategic Appointments</title><link>https://news.cision.com/halton-group/r/halton-group-bolsters-executive-team-with-two-strategic-appointments,c4242919</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5224131</guid><description><![CDATA[New Executive Vice Presidents appointed to lead Halton’s Foodservice and Marine, Energy, and Infrastructure strategic business areas as the company accelerates its global growth strategy.
Sami Piirainen has been appointed Executive Vice President of Halton Foodservice. Currently serving as the Executive Vice President of Halton Marine, Energy, and Infrastructure division, Sami brings over 20 years of Halton experience to his new role. He combines deep technical expertise with proven success in leadership roles, including sales and business management.
“With a strategy fresh from the oven,]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Halton Membership Strengthens the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance’s Drive for Sustainable Operations</title><link>https://news.cision.com/halton-group/r/halton-membership-strengthens-the-world-sustainable-hospitality-alliance-s-drive-for-sustainable-ope,c4237004</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5216145</guid><description><![CDATA[London and Helsinki, 19 September 2025 – The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (https://sustainablehospitalityalliance.org/) (the Alliance) today announces that Halton (https://www.halton.com/contact-us/halton-group-our-company/) is its latest member, strengthening cross-industry collaboration to accelerate sustainability and resilience across global hospitality.
Halton is a recognised leader in indoor air solutions for demanding built environments, including professional kitchens and hospitality settings. Its expertise helps hotels and foodservice operators enhance energy efficiency,]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 06:34:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Halton Group publishes 2024 sustainability report: Innovation, transparency, and climate action in focus</title><link>https://news.cision.com/halton-group/r/halton-group-publishes-2024-sustainability-report--innovation--transparency--and-climate-action-in-f,c4157213</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5062669</guid><description><![CDATA[The report captures key actions over the past year to enhance energy efficiency, foster sustainable innovation, and promote employee well-being across Halton’s global operations.
Halton Group has published its 2024 Sustainability Performance Report, providing a transparent and detailed view of the company’s progress in environmental, social, and governance areas. The report indicates positive advancements in aspects such as employee engagement, renewable energy use, and global sales.
 

Highlights of the report include:
 

  · In comparison to 2023, solar power production at Halton]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 09:21:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Report Highlights Talent Crisis in Commercial Kitchens</title><link>https://news.cision.com/halton-group/r/new-report-highlights-talent-crisis-in-commercial-kitchens,c4143030</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5042868</guid><description><![CDATA[Chefs speak out on the physical and mental toll of their work – and explain what needs to change to boost staff retention and recruitment
April 30, 2025 – A groundbreaking new report, The Kitchen Condition, has been published by Halton Group and The Burnt Chef Project, in collaboration with 1473 Media. Based on extensive survey data from 146 chefs across North America, the report highlights how sub-optimal kitchen environments are significantly impacting staff wellbeing – and triggering a staffing crisis across the hospitality sector.

The rationale behind the project was clear: the]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Halton Group accelerates climate action by committing to set science-based targets</title><link>https://news.cision.com/halton-group/r/halton-group-accelerates-climate-action-by-committing-to-set-science-based-targets,c4093554</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4973010</guid><description><![CDATA[Halton, a global technology leader in demanding indoor air solutions commits to set a near-term science-based target as well as a net zero target aligned with the requirements of the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Halton’s commitment includes reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, and engaging with its suppliers to decrease its indirect Scope 3 emissions by 2035.
The SBTi is a partnership between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI), We Mean Business Coalition and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). It provides companies with a clearly-]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 06:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Krista Halttunen named CEO of Halton Ventures Ltd.</title><link>https://news.cision.com/halton-group/r/krista-halttunen-named-ceo-of-halton-ventures-ltd-,c4090293</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4968115</guid><description><![CDATA[Krista Halttunen, PhD has been named the first CEO of Halton Group’s parent company. Her task will be to develop Halton Ventures into a capable and active owner and investor as well as an attractive development partner.
Halton Ventures invests in startup companies, innovations, and investment funds that improve built and indoor environments in a sustainable way. Every investment is made with a long-term perspective. New ventures and investments support Halton’s core business and unlock opportunities for renewal.

 

The parent company was founded two years ago to be a responsible owner]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 06:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Halton Wales Achieves Prestigious ISO 19443 Nuclear Safety Standard</title><link>https://news.cision.com/halton-group/r/halton-wales-achieves-prestigious-iso-19443-nuclear-safety-standard,c4081427</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4956873</guid><description><![CDATA[Halton Wales is proud to announce that it has successfully attained the ISO 19443 certification, a globally recognized standard for quality management systems specific to the nuclear sector. This significant achievement underscores Halton Wales' commitment to excellence in nuclear safety and quality, positioning the organization at the forefront of the nuclear industry both in the UK and internationally.

ISO 19443 is a stringent standard that integrates the requirements of ISO 9001 with additional nuclear-specific requirements. It is designed to ensure that organizations involved in the]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 06:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Halton Group announces changes to its business area structure and Senior Executive Team</title><link>https://news.cision.com/halton-group/r/halton-group-announces-changes-to-its-business-area-structure-and-senior-executive-team,c4072481</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4947144</guid><description><![CDATA[Halton is renewing its strategic business area structure to strengthen its application-specific competitiveness and customer focus. The current SBA Halton Business Area will be restructured into two new business areas: Halton Buildings and Halton Health and Cleanroom. Meanwhile, the structures of Halton Foodservice and Halton Marine, Energy, and Infrastructure will remain unchanged.
“The target is to operate even more closely with our customers. The two new units will help sharpen our focus on specific application areas, accelerate implementations, and act more agilely in new markets,” says]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 06:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Andreas Weishaar appointed to Halton Group Board of Directors</title><link>https://news.cision.com/halton-group/r/andreas-weishaar-appointed-to-halton-group-board-of-directors,c4015469</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4879722</guid><description><![CDATA[Halton Group, a leading global technology provider of indoor climate solutions for demanding spaces, announces the appointment of Andreas Weishaar as its board member as of June 2024.
During his career of twenty-five years, Andreas Weishaar has led several major international businesses in different management positions. He is currently interim CEO of TAKKT AG, based in Germany.

“We are very pleased to welcome Andreas Weishaar to our board of directors. He brings decades of experience and leadership in the areas of great importance to Halton, such as digitalization and strategy]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 05:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Halton Invests Over 3 Million Euros to Establish New Manufacturing Facility in Anderson, South Carolina, USA</title><link>https://news.cision.com/halton-group/r/halton-invests-over-3-million-euros-to-establish-new-manufacturing-facility-in-anderson--south-carol,c4016050</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4872194</guid><description><![CDATA[Lahti, Finland, July 23, 2024 – Halton Group, a family-owned company specializing in indoor air products and solutions, announces an investment in a new manufacturing facility in Anderson, South Carolina, USA. This new facility will serve Halton’s clients in the Marine, Energy, and Infrastructure sectors across the Americas, with production expected to start in the autumn of 2024.
According to Sami Piirainen, Halton Marine’s Managing Director, the decision to establish the Anderson facility reflects Halton’s commitment to serving customers both globally and locally. With over 30 years of]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 05:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Halton Announces the Grand Opening of 55,100 sq ft (5119 m2) Manufacturing Facility Expansion in Scottsville, Kentucky.</title><link>https://news.cision.com/halton-group/r/halton-announces-the-grand-opening-of-55-100-sq-ft--5119-m2--manufacturing-facility-expansion-in-sco,c3954961</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4789950</guid><description><![CDATA[Scottsville, KY — April 2024 — Halton, the global technology leader in demanding indoor environment is excited to announce the grand opening of its expansion to their manufacturing facility located in Scottsville, KY, USA. The expansion highlights Halton's commitment to innovation, quality manufacturing practices, and the creation of job opportunities within the community.
To celebrate the opening, Halton will host a grand opening ceremony on Thursday, April 18[th], 2024, featuring tours of the new facility, demonstrations of our manufacturing process, and speeches from company executives]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 05:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Halton headquarters receives the WELL Platinum Certification</title><link>https://news.cision.com/halton-group/r/halton-headquarters-receives-the-well-platinum-certification,c3952157</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4783611</guid><description><![CDATA[Could this be the most comfortable office in Finland? Halton, the indoor air expert, has acquired the latest state-of-the-art solutions in its own premises in Tripla, Helsinki, to improve the well-being of its employees. One way of doing this is biophilic design, which imitates nature.
The International WELL Building Institute has awarded Halton headquarters with a platinum-level certificate. WELL certification scores properties according to how they affect the health and well-being of users. Platinum is the highest level in the system.

 

"We aimed for gold, but we got platinum! We are]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Halton Group nominates new Chief Sustainability Officer</title><link>https://news.cision.com/halton-group/r/halton-group-nominates-new-chief-sustainability-officer,c3912484</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4730532</guid><description><![CDATA[We are pleased to announce that Riikka Paarma, M.Sc. in Sustainable Enterprising, will join Halton as our new Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) March 1[st], 2024. She will be a member of Halton Group’s Executive Team.

Riikka has experience on senior sustainability transformation and sustainable business roles in multiple industries and in consulting. She joins Halton from EY-Parthenon, where she has worked as Partner and Nordic lead for Strategy and Transactions Sustainability services. Riikka completed her master’s degree at Stockholm Resilience Centre, University of Stockholm.

With]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2024 06:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Halton and Phononic's new technology cuts 15 percent of the carbon emissions of a high-value property in the center of Paris</title><link>https://news.cision.com/halton-group/r/halton-and-phononic-s-new-technology-cuts-15-percent-of-the-carbon-emissions-of-a-high-value-propert,c3884806</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4699132</guid><description><![CDATA[This is the first time in the world that a semiconductor-based HVAC system heats and cools an entire property. The new technology reduces carbon emissions by approximately 15 percent and costs by about 20 percent compared to traditional systems.
The innovative ventilation technology developed by Halton and Phononic was inaugurated yesterday in the Pierre Charron luxury property in the center of Paris. This is the first public project where TTAP technology (Terminal Treatment of Air with Peltier) has been installed. It is also the first time a semiconductor-based heating and cooling system]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Halton Marine delivers 20[th] energy efficiency retrofit solution on board a large cruise ship</title><link>https://news.cision.com/halton-group/r/halton-marine-delivers-20-th--energy-efficiency-retrofit-solution-on-board-a-large-cruise-ship,c3877298</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4683142</guid><description><![CDATA[Lahti, Finland, November 17, 2023 – The global cruise industry is undergoing a transformation after the Covid-19 pandemic and its major impact on the industry. Tighter emissions regulations, the increased cost of fuels as well as the general drive towards sustainability are also having a profound effect on the industry. Halton Marine, a technology leader in HVAC energy-efficiency solutions, has emerged as a key player in this industry shift by delivering a growing number of retrofit energy-efficiency upgrades to major cruise ships.
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Halton Marine delivers 20th energy]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 06:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Halton and Phononic Announce Strategic Licensing Agreement to Sustainably Transform Commercial HVAC</title><link>https://news.cision.com/halton-group/r/halton-and-phononic-announce-strategic-licensing-agreement-to-sustainably-transform-commercial-hvac,c3833580</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4625405</guid><description><![CDATA[Partnership Introduces Terminal Treatment of Air with Peltier (TTAP) technology in solid state HVAC platform
Halton, a global leader in HVAC innovation and indoor air comfort solutions, and Phononic, a global leader in sustainable solid-state cooling, today announced a strategic licensing partnership in relation to the commercial launch of Terminal Treatment of Air with Peltier (TTAP) technology, an HVAC solution that significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

Leveraging Halton’s experiences in indoor climate solutions to productize the concept, Phononic’s solid state technology]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2023 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Halton expands manufacturing facility in Kentucky, USA with $7.4 million investment creating 60 full-time jobs</title><link>https://news.cision.com/halton-group/r/halton-expands-manufacturing-facility-in-kentucky--usa-with--7-4-million-investment-creating-60-full,c3773944</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4546962</guid><description><![CDATA[Scottsville, Ky. (May 24, 2023) - Phil Meredith, Foodservice SBA Director Americas announced the expansion of Halton’s manufacturing facility dedicated to the commercial air handling segment. Halton, a leading maker of commercial kitchen ventilation and air distribution systems, invests $7.4 million to expand the company's facility in Allen County, creating 60 full-time Kentucky jobs. Works will start immediately and are expected to complete during 1st half of 2024.
The project will see the company expand its current manufacturing operation in Scottsville by 50,000 square feet (4650m2),]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2023 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Halton Ventures to invest in sustainable development</title><link>https://news.cision.com/halton-group/r/halton-ventures-to-invest-in-sustainable-development,c3701754</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4449166</guid><description><![CDATA[Halton's new parent company is the first Nordic investor in the German PropTech1 investment fund. Halton Ventures is also now the owner of the Halton Group.
Ownership of the Halton Group and its investment activities were restructured at the beginning of 2023, and the ownership is now completely under the new Halton Ventures parent company. It also manages the investment activities of the family business.

 

"The new parent company separates the operational functions from the investment activities. Halton Group continues its business operations as normal under Halton Ventures’s]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 06:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Halton completes acquisition of UK company, Flamgard Calidair</title><link>https://news.cision.com/halton-group/r/halton-completes-acquisition-of-uk-company--flamgard-calidair,c3700437</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4447472</guid><description><![CDATA[Indoor air company Halton Marine Oy has become the 100% shareholder in the UK-based damper and fire damper designer and manufacturer, Flamgard Calidair. The acquisition, which was completed mid-January 2022, is a follow-up to Halton’s purchase of a 55 percent holding in the company in September 2020.
Flamgard Calidair specialises in the design and manufacture of high-quality specialist HVAC dampers and the associated equipment for demanding industrial and energy production environments, such as nuclear power plants and underground construction (tunnels). Founded in 1981, the company is a]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2023 06:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Halton strengthens its market position in the healthcare sector by acquiring Swedish CRC Medical</title><link>https://news.cision.com/halton-group/r/halton-strengthens-its-market-position-in-the-healthcare-sector-by-acquiring-swedish-crc-medical,c3694337</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4439609</guid><description><![CDATA[The Swedish company CRC Medical is now part of Halton Group. CRC Medical operates in the Scandinavian healthcare and cleanroom sector.
CRC Medical offers tailored ventilation solutions for operating rooms and cleanrooms. Halton is a global technology leader in indoor air solutions for demanding spaces, including food service, healthcare, public spaces, marine, offshore, and more.

The acquisition strengthens Halton's presence in the Swedish HVAC market. The companies will become a market leader in operating room ventilation solutions.

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Kai Konola, Mika Halttunen, Tarja Takki-]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2023 06:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The first solar power plant was implemented in Halton's Reit im Winkl factory</title><link>https://news.cision.com/halton-group/r/the-first-solar-power-plant-was-implemented-in-halton-s-reit-im-winkl-factory,c3680976</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4424655</guid><description><![CDATA[Halton's Reit im Winkl production facility in Germany takes a significant step toward achieving environmentally friendly production by implementing a new solar power plant. This investment is a continuum of the factory's environmental actions that started several years ago. Back then, the factory began to choose suppliers that produced renewable energy to achieve lower emissions. The factory began using renewable electricity as an energy source and purchased district heating from a local heating plant that used biomass as fuel. With all these changes the CO2 emissions from the used]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 07:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The all-new Halton Modularchef Low Profile Capture Jet™ Hood saves greatly on energy bills</title><link>https://news.cision.com/halton-group/r/the-all-new-halton-modularchef-low-profile-capture-jet--hood-saves-greatly-on-energy-bills,c3589254</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4294212</guid><description><![CDATA[A perfect blend of kitchen performance and energy-saving
The key to running a successful commercial kitchen is to keep the kitchen as sustainable as possible. One of the most significant energy-consuming components in a commercial food-service facility is the cooking exhaust ventilation system. When it comes to outfitting the commercial kitchen with an exhaust ventilation hood, consideration should be given to equipment that will not only ventilate the kitchen, but also remove hazardous particles and maintain the air quality. In addition, will keep ventilation energy bill to a bare minimum.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Flamgard Calidair has secured high-integrity HVAC contracts for Hinkley Point C</title><link>https://news.cision.com/halton-group/r/flamgard-calidair-has-secured-high-integrity-hvac-contracts-for-hinkley-point-c,c3458661</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4121719</guid><description><![CDATA[The United Kingdom is undergoing a generational shift towards sustainable energy, and nuclear power is a key part of this new strategy due to its low-carbon energy production. Hinkley Point C is the first nuclear power station to be built in the UK for over 20 years, and is the flagship development for the new era of nuclear power.
Hinkley Point C will not only generate more energy than any other nuclear plant in the UK, its construction is setting the blueprint for a new age of energy production. With a great deal of experience in both new-build and decommissioning projects within the]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2021 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Halton’s sustainable kitchen ventilation solutions installed in the restaurants of La Samaritaine department store in Paris</title><link>https://news.cision.com/halton-group/r/halton-s-sustainable-kitchen-ventilation-solutions-installed-in-the-restaurants-of-la-samaritaine-de,c3409663</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4058692</guid><description><![CDATA[La Samaritaine department store in Paris, the icon of the Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements, sparkles again. After a seven-year renovation and 750 million euros to restore the splendor of this unique 111 year old building which now comprises luxury shops, stores of small French fashion labels, restaurants, offices, The Cheval Blanc five stars hotel, social housing and even a nursery. Halton designed, delivered, and commissioned the state-of-the-art kitchen ventilation solutions for 6 restaurants, from Ernest boulangerie bar restaurant to Le Cheval Blanc fine dining restaurant, headed by the]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2021 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>