LG Announces Ambition to Become Top-tier Global Hvac Solution Provider
'HVAC demand is rising in tandem with the growing number of data centers being built worldwide,' said James Lee, president of the LG ES Company. 'Leveraging decades of experience and core technological excellence, LG is committed to becoming a leading HVAC solution provider in the AI era.'
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While maintaining a strong presence in North America and Europe, the company is now accelerating its B2B expansion in emerging regions by delivering tailored solutions and strengthening its on-the-ground India, LG is launching a new product development organization this year and establishing a new production line at its Sri City plant, scheduled to open in 2026. This new line will support regional demand with an annual capacity of up to 1.5 million air conditioning LG is leveraging its HVAC Academy training centers to cultivate top-tier service, sales and engineering talent, while also using these facilities as strategic hubs to support regional expansion. The company currently operates HVAC Academies in 65 locations across 43 countries and plans to expand the network to 70 locations by the end of 2025. 'HVAC demand is rising in tandem with the growing number of data centers being built worldwide,' said James Lee, president of the LG ES Company. 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