Armstrong International, a global leader in thermal utility solutions, is updating its plans for the expansion of its manufacturing site in Herstal, Belgium.
Initially planned for an annual production of 50 MW of industrial high-temperature heat pumps, the project is being adapted to double its capacity to 100 MW per year by 2027.
The decision to further expand the project follows continued market momentum in industrial decarbonization, supported by the European Commission’s Innovation Fund, which plans to subsidize €1 billion to decarbonise industrial process heat by supporting projects that will electrify process heat using heat pumps and waste heat recovery.
Armstrong International CEO, Kurt Armstrong, said as demand for industrial high-temperature heat pumps continues to grow, the Herstal expansion strengthens the company’s position as a global manufacturer capable of meeting demand.
It also complements the company’s production capabilities in the United States and India, as well as our established operations in China and Mexico.”
Armstrong finalised the acquisition of the industrial site this summer, which included a 3,700 m² production area scheduled for refurbishment as part of the project. The updated design expands this area to 7,000 m² to accommodate the new production line.
The refurbishment and expansion of the facility, located across from Armstrong’s current site in Herstal, will begin in 2026.
Designed as an exemplary industrial site for the sustainable solutions offered by the group, the future factory will integrate sustainable technologies (geothermal energy, solar panels, water recovery, etc.).
The facility will also include administrative offices, a high-temperature heat pump test bench and a training centre; all demonstrating Armstrong's commitment to innovation and energy transition.
The new facility is expected to create approximately 77 direct jobs in Herstal and an additional 300 indirect jobs across the European value chain, supporting regional industry growth and the broader clean-energy transition.
By 2027, Armstrong’s worldwide manufacturing capacity for industrial high-temperature heat pumps is expected to reach 250 MW/year, positioning the company to meet growing global demand for decarbonization solutions.