Fujitsu General Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Paloma Rheem Holdings Co., Ltd., has changed its company name to GENERAL Inc. (Japanese: 株式会社ゼネラル, English: GENERAL Inc.) as of January 1, 2026.
For further details, please refer to the press release published by the company on October 1, 2025.
Paloma Rheem Holdings is one of the world’s leading air and water companies, operating both air conditioning and water heating businesses. The group is comprised of Paloma and GENERAL (formerly Fujitsu General) in Japan, and Rheem in the United States, and is primarily engaged in the manufacturing and sales of air conditioning, water heating, heating, and kitchen equipment. Since acquiring Rheem in 1988 and entering the North American market, the company has actively pursued M&A, particularly in North America and Europe, to drive business expansion. In 2025, with the acquisition of GENERAL, Paloma Rheem Holdings further solidified its position as a leading company in the air and water sector.
Paloma Rheem Holdings is dedicated to developing and promoting air conditioning and water heating products that meet customer needs, positioning itself as an essential support company that underpins comfortable living worldwide. The group currently has bases in 28 countries and operates in over 100 countries. Globally, it employs approximately 27,000 people, with 43 manufacturing sites and 25 research and development centers. For the fiscal year ending December 2024, group sales were approximately ¥1 trillion, and operating profit was around ¥100 billion (excluding GENERAL). For more details, please visit the website: https://www.pr-holdings.co.jp/
