Vahterus welcomed over 200 attendees from across the globe to Turku, Finland, on 16–17 June 2026 for its biennial Heat Pump Forum, where discussions focused on the future of industrial heat pumps and natural refrigeration technologies. To provide a broader outlook on heat pump development, we spoke with forum speakers and industry experts Martin Stage Pihl Andersen (DTI) and Antti Uusitalo (Lappeenranta University) in the below Q&A.

Meet Anders Donner, Strategic Purchaser at Vahterus. Anders started in his current position in 2023. He holds a degree in business administration but has a long background in the manufacturing industry.

Meet Liina Hyytiä, Product Design Engineer at Vahterus. Liina has been with Vahterus for nearly two years, starting her journey even before completing her degree in Industrial Management and Engineering.

Meet Sven Leimpek, Country Sales Manager at Vahterus in Germany, where he has built an impressive career of almost 21 years.

Rebecca Casale took a less traditional path into the world of engineering. Now, nearly four years into her role at Vahterus, she’s thriving as a Key Account Manager.

Meet Tommi Järvelä, Product Design Manager at Vahterus. Tommi's journey with Vahterus began nearly 20 years ago, back in 2006, when he started as a designer.

Vahterus' collaboration with Star Renewable Energy on Scotland's largest water source heat pumps, powered by eco-friendly ammonia, earned West Dunbartonshire Council the prestigious '2021 City of the Year' award from the European Heat Pump Association, showcasing a remarkable achievement in sustainable heating technology.

Vahterus' PSHE technology drives waste heat recovery in the petrochemical industry, as exemplified by a recent project at a European refinery, which recovered 20 MW of heat, reducing CO2 emissions by 21,000 metric tons annually and highlighting its pivotal role in fostering sustainability in manufacturing.

Revolutionising Urban Heating: How Vahterus Technology pioneers a transformative approach to heating in London's underground, marking the world's first project to extract waste heat from a subway network.

Pioneering Sustainable Solutions: GEA's partnership with Vahterus heralds a significant advancement in district heating for Gateshead, as the UK's largest capacity heat pump is poised to provide 6 MW of energy to the area.