04/24/2026
During a recent visit to China in support of the company’s growth strategy—previously discussed in Robertshaw’s last town hall—Barb Grzegorzewska focused on expanding Robertshaw Gas Controls products into commercial and residential applications. A key emphasis of the trip was supporting the market launch of two major NPIs: the 8500 and 3000 valve platforms.
Working closely with local Robertshaw cross functional teams, Barb visited several customers, including Vanward (BBQ grills, gas water heaters, wall hung boilers), Hyxion (gas ranges and BBQs), Xingbang (gas ranges for Haier), and Baxi (boilers).
She also attended the ISH China & CIHE exhibition in Beijing, which showcased energy efficient water heaters, heat pump water heaters, air conditioning systems, and smart controls. During the event, Barb met with new customers at the Robertshaw booth, marking the first time Robertshaw showcased products for these applications in the China market.
Customers demonstrated strong familiarity with the Robertshaw brand and expressed appreciation for its quality and innovation. Both the 8500 and 3000 valve platforms generated significant interest from OEM attendees, with the Robertshaw commercial team actively following up by providing detailed product information and samples to support next steps.
Beyond business engagements, one of the most meaningful moments of the visit was celebrating Chinese New Year with local colleagues. Spending time together outside of day to day work highlighted the strong sense of teamwork, dedication, and pride within the local organization. These moments reinforced the value of trust, relationships, and the people behind the company’s success—principles Barb is proud to share with such a committed and passionate team.
