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Essential updates on SPH: The latest news, milestones, and upcoming events at a glance.
SPH on TOP TENs list for energy efficiency 2025
SPH has been included in the TOP TENs for Energy Efficiency 2025. The list, initiated by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), recognises solutions that enable economically viable energy savings and deliver a measurable contribution to climate protection. The award highlights the relevance of high-temperature heat pumps for a future-oriented supply of industrial process heat.Read more→
AHEAD project wins DECA Award
The AHEAD project by Takeda, a globally operating pharmaceutical company, has received Austria’s DECA Award for innovative initiatives that enhance energy efficiency and drive industrial decarbonization. Our high-temperature heat pump ThermBooster™, a key component of the system, reduces CO2 emissions by 1,600 tons per year.Read more→
Copeland expands heat pump portfolio with SPH
Copeland has announced its agreement to acquire SPH Sustainable Process Heat GmbH. Together, the two companies plan to combine their technological expertise and global presence to broaden their customer base and application scope in the field of industrial high-temperature heat pumps.Read more→
TH Köln visits SPH
As part of the “Ready, Study, Go” project, around 30 international students from the University of Applied Sciences (TH Köln) visited SPH’s Overath site. Alongside insights into production, development, and the high-temperature heat pump ThermBooster™, the program focused on hands-on workshops and conversations about career paths and entry opportunities.Read more→
DENEFF Study: green process heat on the rise
A new study by the German Industry Initiative for Energy Efficiency (DENEFF) shows: green industrial process heat is rapidly emerging as a dynamic growth market. By 2050, the market could expand to 91 billion Euro. High-temperature heat pumps such as the ThermBooster™ already offer a commercially viable, ready-to-use solution for decarbonization.Read more→
SPH featured in KKA special issue on high-temperature and large-scale heat pumps
In the latest special issue “High-Temperature and Large-Scale Heat Pumps” of the trade journal Kälte Klima Aktuell (KKA), our Managing Director Dr. Tim Hamacher explores the potential and possible application scenarios of high-temperature heat pumps (HTHPs) for generating industrial process heat from low-temperature waste heat.Read more→
Test stand for all refrigerants
Since March 2025, our expanded test stand for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) has been operational. It allows us to test systems with all common refrigerants – synthetic as well as natural, including flammable refrigerants. Maximum safety for the protection of our employees is ensured at all times.Read more→
Anniversary: 5 years of SPH
For five years now, our dedicated and growing team has been developing and building the ThermBooster™ – our high-temperature heat pump designed for the sustainable use of industrial waste heat. Our technology reduces emissions and operating costs, thus helping industry decarbonize its processes. If that’s not a reason to celebrate!Read more→
New: Heat Pump Glossary
From COP value to waste heat: the new SPH glossary provides in-depth knowledge about high-temperature heat pumps for industrial use – covering everything from technical terminology to regulatory framework. Compact, easy to understand, and specially tailored for planners and decision-makers in industrial applications.Read more→
New career video online
Our new career video is online! Discover who we are, what drives us, and why SPH is more than just a workplace. Sustainability and innovation are deeply embedded in our corporate philosophy. Our company culture is defined by trust, openness, and a strong sense of community.Read more→