Lennox and Ariston Team Up for North American Launch of Water Heater Products
DALLAS, May 27, 2025 - Leading climate solutions provider Lennox and global water comfort leader Ariston Group have partnered to launch a joint venture that will bring a diverse range of residential water heaters to North American households.
The partnership combines Lennox's robust distribution network and extensive customer relationships with Ariston Group's cutting-edge water heating technology, R&D capabilities, and manufacturing footprint. The collaboration aims to boost both companies' market presence, foster innovation, and extend Lennox's product portfolio in the residential market.
"We are joining forces with Ariston Group, a globally recognized innovator in water heating solutions, to deliver growth and innovation in the North American residential water heater market," said Alok Maskara, Chief Executive Officer of Lennox. "With Ariston's advanced technology and our strong customer relationships, we look forward to providing homeowners with superior water heating solutions."
The new joint venture, named Ariston Lennox Water Heating North America, will operate following the completion of customary closing conditions. Products featuring Lennox branding will be available in Lennox stores and through the distributor and dealer networks beginning in 2026. Meanwhile, Ariston Group's existing customer base in North America will continue to be served through its US subsidiary under its own brands.
Ariston Group, representing over 10,000 employees worldwide, sees the joint venture as an opportunity to reinforce its presence in the North American market, having entered the region in 2016. Paolo Merloni, Executive Chairman of Ariston Group, expressed his excitement about the forthcoming collaboration: "We are proud to partner with Lennox, a respected industry leader in the HVACR sector. Through this joint venture, we can further expand our commercial presence and provide high-efficiency water heating solutions to customers under the Lennox brand".
Lennox, known for its energy-efficient climate control solutions, leads the field in innovation by offering cooling, heating, indoor air quality, and refrigeration systems dedicated to creating comfortable and healthier environments for customers while minimizing their carbon footprint. Additional details are available at www.lennox.com.
For Ariston Group, the joint venture marks a commitment to sustainability and technological innovation, providing cutting-edge solutions in heating heat pumps, water heating heat pumps, ventilation systems, and digitalization solutions. Further information can be found at www.aristongroup.com.
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- The collaboration between Lennox and Ariston Group, rooted in Lennox's strong distribution network and Ariston's cutting-edge water heating technology, aims to extend Lennox's product portfolio in the residential market and boost both companies' market presence.
- With the completion of customary closing conditions, the new joint venture, Ariston Lennox Water Heating North America, will introduce products featuring Lennox branding to North American households, available in Lennox stores and through distributor and dealer networks starting in 2026.
- The joint venture aligns with Ariston Group's commitment to sustainability and technological innovation, as they foray into the heating, water heating, ventilation, heating pumps, and digitalization solutions sectors, enhancing their presence in the North American market.
