Astorg‑backed IPCOM plans a majority purchase of French distributor Le Froid Pecomark, widening the Belgian group’s footprint in the HVAC‑R sector. The deal positions IPCOM as a stronger player across Europe’s refrigeration, heat‑pump and ventilation markets.

Le Froid Pecomark, known for supplying installers, contractors and OEMs, will keep a minority stake after the transaction. The move follows IPCOM’s strategy to consolidate distribution channels and tap growing demand for energy‑efficient climate solutions.

Regulatory approval remains pending, but the transaction could shift competitive dynamics in the French market. For investors, the deal signals IPCOM’s commitment to scale and deepening its product portfolio.

The acquisition underscores Astorg’s backing of IPCOM’s expansion and could boost the group’s market share in the rapidly evolving HVAC‑R landscape.