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LG to open Air Solution R&D lab in Germany

GERMANY: LG Electronics is establishing a new 930m2 Air Solution R&D lab in Frankfurt, Germany, focusing primarily on developing high-efficiency HVAC solutions for Europe’s varied local climates.

The new facility will join existing LG Air Solution Labs in South Korea and the USA. 

Research and testing will be carried out on a wide range of residential and light commercial HVAC systems, including heat pumps, energy monitoring systems and energy management platforms. 

Additionally, the new lab will collaborate with the company’s recently launched European Consortium for Advanced Heat Pump Research to develop heat pumps for Northern Europe’s harsh winters. 

To strengthen the capabilities of its European HVAC business, LG plans to nurture and actively recruit local talent in fields such as heat pump design and smart home technology. 

LG develops and manufactures key components such as compressors and motors, essential for air conditioning products and a variety of other appliances. The company also invests in R&D to enhance its industry-leading technologies, including heat exchangers, inverters and heat pumps. 

LG’s HVAC business is developing a local system network encompassing all operational areas, from R&D and sales to maintenance and customer service. As part of this initiative, LG has expanded its network of HVAC academies to 62 locations in 43 countries across North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia, training over 30,000 HVAC engineers annually.

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