- Enlargement fueled by market adoption from the pioneer in oil-free expertise
- Enlargement provides 145,000 square-feet to Tallahassee facility, doubling manufacturing capability
- Elevated capability will permit Danfoss Turbocor to assist demand for energy-efficient, low carbon emission air-conditioning
On Could 29, 2024, Danfoss Turbocor® celebrated the opening of its new 145,000 sq. foot manufacturing facility, pushed by market development and adoption of oil-free, magnetic bearing expertise. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by over 100 folks, together with prospects, group members, Danfoss President and CEO Kim Fausing and descendants of Danfoss founder Mads Clausen. The extra facility will host state-of-the-art manufacturing for TTS/TG/TH strains for Danfoss Turbocor compressors, doubling present capability with the flexibility to increase even additional. The $62 million funding can even create jobs within the Tallahassee space.
Reflecting Danfoss’ aim to turn into carbon impartial by 2030, the brand new manufacturing unit will make the most of low-carbon Turbocor compressors and a warmth restoration system to scale back carbon emissions and power utilization.
Danfoss management was readily available in Tallahassee to formally open the brand new Turbocor manufacturing unit. L-R: Kristian Strand, President, Danfoss Business Compressors; Mads Clausen, third technology of Danfoss founder Mads Clausen; Ricardo Schneider, President, Danfoss Turbocor; Kim Fausing, CEO, Danfoss; Jurgen Fischer, President, Danfoss Local weather Options; Mads Peter Clausen, third technology of Danfoss founder Mads Clausen.
“The elevated manufacturing will assist meet the rising market demand for cooling and heating high-efficiency compressors in North America, Europe and Asia,” stated Fausing. “The oil-free excessive effectivity compressor expertise is a key enabler for assembly the decarbonization targets of business buildings, cities and international locations. At present, North America is the most important market and area for Danfoss, with 34 websites, and we couldn’t be prouder of this newest chapter in Turbocor’s development.”
Turbocor compressors use magnetic-bearing expertise as an alternative of oil and supply a low-carbon and ultra-low world warming potential (GWP) cooling possibility for industrial air-con and warmth pumps. From innovation to market adoption, Danfoss has been the chief and pioneer of oil-free compressors within the HVAC/R trade and is dedicated to persevering with the event of the expertise as a way to scale back the carbon footprint of key important infrastructure like information facilities, hospitals, resorts and airports. The event of the expertise displays Danfoss’ dedication to decarbonization and inexperienced development, with options that scale back carbon emissions, decrease power consumption and allow electrification.
In November 2023, Turbocor celebrated its 10th anniversary of being a completely owned Danfoss firm. Initially based in 1994 and later changing into a three way partnership with Danfoss in 2004, the corporate has made its mark globally. Danfoss Turbocor is constant to develop its footprint, with an expanded facility in Haiyan, China opening subsequent 12 months, and the institution of a configuration heart in Nordborg, Denmark, at Danfoss’ company headquarters. The Nordborg website at present handles gross sales and repair for Turbocor’s European prospects; a brand new manufacturing facility is scheduled for completion in 2026.
“This funding isn’t solely a dedication to assembly the evolving wants of our prospects however underscores the significance of native manufacturing,” commented Ricardo Schneider, President of Danfoss Turbocor. “As a part of Danfoss’ inexperienced development technique, we’re regionalizing our provide chains as a way to manufacture merchandise nearer to our prospects, enhance service and decarbonize our operations. Increasing our capability in Tallahassee is vital to our development technique in North America.”
Attendees acquired a guided tour of the brand new manufacturing unit.
Domestically, Danfoss Turbocor gives scholarships, analysis assist and workforce improvement coaching to college students at two and four-year faculties in Tallahassee. Its proximity to the Nationwide Excessive Magnetic Subject Laboratory at Florida State College additional strengthens the connection between Turbocor and the group by enabling the corporate to learn from ongoing analysis and offering internship and employment alternatives for college kids.
“The journey to this second has been paved with the laborious work and dedication of our staff, leaders, prospects, and the area people,” stated Schneider. “By eliminating the necessity for oil, we aren’t solely lowering upkeep prices but additionally contributing to a cleaner, greener future. Turbocor compressors are usually not only a product; they’re a dedication to environmental stewardship and accountable manufacturing.”