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Small-format food retail stores now have the ability to implement CO2 refrigeration systems without excess first-cost investments. Danfoss’ CO2 MiniPack Controller provides a complete packaging solution that makes CO2 approachable for small-format food retailers who would like to harness its benefits, even those with little CO2 experience. With the functionality of a dedicated CO2 controller, minimal complexity, and unique ease of use at competitive pricing, the MiniPack Controller is a f...
Danfoss kicks off COP27 global climate summit by highlighting the urgent action to address the growing demand for energy. Danfoss’ President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kim Fausing says the build-out of renewables will not be even near sufficient, if the world does not curb the demand for energy. Danfoss publishes new whitepaper Danfoss says it wants to offer practical policy recommendations for urgent action A new whitepaper from Danfoss, the Danish family-controlled engineerin...
On October 10, 2022, Danfoss announced the intent to acquire compressor manufacturer BOCK GmbH, headquartered in Frickenhausen, Germany. Developing compressors for the natural refrigerant CO2 since 1993, BOCK is a global technology pioneer in the field of environmentally friendly, economical compressors. semi-hermetic compressors With the acquisition, Danfoss adds the world's largest portfolio of semi-hermetic compressors for natural refrigerants such as CO2 (R744), hydrocarbons, an...
The Alliance to Save Energy presented Danfoss with the prestigious Innovative Star of Energy Efficiency Award for the company’s efforts to create solutions that decarbonize through energy efficiency. Alliance President, Paula Glover presented the award to Rick Sporrer, President of Danfoss North America, at the 30th annual Stars of Energy Efficiency Awards Gala at the International Spy Museum, in Washington, D.C., USA on October 4, 2022. energy efficiency The event brought to...
The second phase of the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) new efficiency standards is quickly approaching. In January 2023, the new standard will require commercial systems, including rooftop units, to achieve an additional 15% efficiency. While the new standards drive innovation and opportunity within the HVAC industry, they also adds stress, pressure, and complexity to product developers and manufacturers as they brainstorm how to meet and communicate the next set of efficiency stand...
Danfoss is turning down the heat in offices, factories, and warehouses. In Denmark alone, Danfoss says it could save the equivalent of heating up to 100 households by lowering the temperature. Winter is approaching and Danfoss is turning down the heat in offices, factories, and warehouses to help lower energy demand across Europe. Danfoss has decided to make its contribution by lowering the temperature at locations across Europe in a range of 3 to 4 degrees Celsius. The locations include factor...
Milestone reached with “topping out” ceremony for Danfoss House in Sønderborg. An important milestone was reached on in the construction of Danfoss House with the beam layer being laid and the roof structure erected. Known as “topping out”, this builders’ rite marks the finishing of the structure of a building and is a landmark in its overall construction. Since first breaking ground at the end of 2021, workers have been busy creating a highly modern and sus...
Danfoss has announced five new global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), alongside ten new Regional Inclusion Councils, where employees can come together based on shared characteristics, life experiences, or interests. The new Danfoss ERGs and Inclusion Councils reflect the company’s ambition to take a leading position on Diversity and Inclusion. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) ERGs are recognized as a central instrument for business growth. Danfoss ERGs provide employees with an outl...
For the second time within six weeks, the Danfoss-INSEAD senior leadership development program has been recognized for “Excellence in Executive Leadership Development”. Hot on the heels of receiving a special mention at the Merits Awards in July, the INSEAD program for Danfoss won a coveted Brandon Hall Group Gold award for excellence in the “Best Unique or Innovative Learning and Development Program” category. The key focuses of the Danfoss program include learning how...
Europe is in a severe crisis with the shutdown of Russia’s Nord Stream1 pipeline intensifying the energy squeeze on European economies ahead of winter, and yet there are 500 million radiators wasting energy all over Europe. The Regional President of North Europe at Danfoss is calling on Europe to utilize one of the lowest-cost solutions to stop wasting energy, which is to replace outdated and inefficient thermostats, a proven solution that has been widely used and effective in the Nordic...
The air source heat pump market size was valued at over USD 48 billion in 2020 and its annual installation is anticipated to exceed 17 million units by 2028. Increasing investment to develop green building infrastructure, along with improved technological upgradation, will propel market demand over the forecast years. policies and frameworks Developing countries have issued strict regulatory norms to limit the increasing carbon footprint and thus have introduced favorable policies and framewor...
The HVAC industry is warming up to use the heat from data centers. Data centers, the spaces, buildings, and campuses that house computer servers and related data-storage equipment generate enormous amounts of waste heat, which is often simply released into the atmosphere. But in an increasingly computerized world, in which billions of devices are connected to the internet and many companies opt to co-locate server functions at shared facilities, the need for more and ever-larger data cente...
Danfoss has named Pro Refrigeration, Inc., as its 13th EnVisioneer of the Year. The Washington-based manufacturer and supplier of chillers for the industrial and beverage processing market, and a long-time customer of Danfoss, used the company's components to develop its PROGreen CO2 Chiller system that brought big dividends to a California dairy farm and ultimately, to the environment. Launched in 2010, the annual EnVisioneer of the Year award competition recognizes North American original equ...
SEMIKRON and Danfoss Silicon Power are joining forces to establish the ultimate partner in power electronics. On August 22, less than five months after it was first announced, the new leader in power semiconductor modules started doing business as Semikron Danfoss. With an existing workforce of more than 3,500 dedicated power electronic specialists, Semikron Danfoss will provide world-class technology expertise to its loyal customer base. The merger comes with a strong growth plan and a firm co...
Danfoss have signed agreement to divest the business in Russia and Belarus to the local management. With the closing of the transaction, Danfoss will no longer operate in Russia and Belarus. Due to the tragic war in Ukraine, Danfoss decided to exit Russia and Belarus on April 1, 2022. Danfoss announces that Danfoss has signed an agreement to divest its business to local management. Monitoring the situation With the closing of the transaction Danfoss will no longer operate in Russia and Belaru...
As part of Danfoss’ controlled exit from Russia announced on April 1, 2022, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Armenia will become part of Turkey, Middle East, and Africa region as an independent Central Asia unit. This will take place with immediate effect. Working continues as usual Considering the effects of sanctions since the war in Ukraine started, supply chain disruptions, and other logistical challenges, Danfoss decided on April 1 to initiate a cont...
Danfoss, a manufacturer of high-efficiency electronic and mechanical components and controls for air-conditioning, heating, refrigeration, industrial, and water systems, has appointed Robert Gillis as Key Account Manager for its hydronic heating business in North America. Specifically, he will focus on supporting the growth of hydronic heating applications within the Northeast United States and Eastern Canada through Danfoss’ robust line of hydronic comfort controls, including valves, act...
Danfoss is bringing all of their DEVI and Danfoss electric heating resources together on the official Danfoss website. As the global supplier of electric indoor and outdoor heating solutions, Danfoss has mastered advanced, heat-control technology that optimizes user comfort, safety and energy savings. By providing the easiest, most effective, quality indoor comfort, as well as outdoor safety products and services at every level, Danfoss has beco...
Danfoss announces that its science-based target has been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated that the corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets submitted by Danfoss A/S are in conformance with the SBTi Criteria and Recommendations (version 4.2). Reduce GHG emissions The science-based target provides a clearly defined pathway for companies to reduce GHG emissions in line with the goals of the...
Danfoss is pleased to announce that Steven Lakin has joined the company as its new Director of public and industry affairs. Lakin, who began his new role on May 16, is accomplished government relations and public affairs professional with extensive experience working across multiple industries, with industry associations, and with policymakers at the state and federal level. Most recently, Steven was the deputy commissioner of labor and industry for the State of Maryland (2016-2022). Previously...
The Danish Business Authority approached Danfoss A/S and asked for clarification as whether JSC Ridan had supplied heat exchangers to the Russian military for military use following Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol. Danfoss A/S is the parent company of the Danfoss Group. The Russian subsidiary JSC Ridan is 100% owned by ISSAB Holding ApS, Denmark. ISSAB Holding ApS is 100% owned by Danfoss, Denmark. JSC Ridan does not have a board of directors, and the management of J...
IEA Global Conference on Energy Efficiency brings together decision-makers, as new analysis shows faster action could cut energy use, by equivalent of China’s total demand. Global energy and climate leaders are gathering in Denmark for a major ministerial meeting that could drive urgently needed improvements in energy efficiency, with new analysis by the International Energy Agency (IEA) showing that stronger efficiency measures can reduce energy bills, fuel imports and gr...
Global energy and climate leaders are gathering in Denmark for a major ministerial meeting that could drive urgently needed improvements in energy efficiency, with a new analysis by the International Energy Agency showing that stronger efficiency measures can reduce energy bills, fuel imports, and greenhouse gas emissions quickly and significantly. IEA’s 7th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency The IEA’s 7th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency in Sønderbor...
Danfoss is proud to provide private sector support to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) 7th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency, scheduled for June 7-9 in Sonderborg, Denmark, near Danfoss’ global headquarters in Nordborg. Organized jointly by the IEA and the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Utilities, the conference will focus on the concrete actions required over the next five to 10 years to achieve the CO2 reductions needed to continue on the global pa...
World pioneers from government and industry will meet in the southern Denmark city of Sønderborg in early June for the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) 7th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency at a time when energy efficiency solutions have never been more relevant, and needed. The conference is hosted by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Utilities, with private sector support from global engineering firm Danfoss. Str...
For eight decades DEVI Electric Heating’s innovative solutions have been improving the quality of people’s lives. Creating more comfortable indoor environments with floor heating applications in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and offices, in fact anywhere where warmth is required. In addition to these indoor solutions, DEVI's electric heating cable technology is also widely used in outdoor applications, ensuring safety in the winter period by minimizing the hazards of snow, frost, a...
Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Social Policy Konstiantyn Koshelenko informed Danfoss that Ukrainian experts had found a Danfoss component in a Russian military vehicle which fell into the hands of Ukrainian soldiers since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The letter included a photo of the military vehicle. Danfoss conducted a thorough internal investigation and within 24 hours replied to the deputy minister that the component in the picture of the military vehicle was presumably a Danfoss c...
Contractors, OEMs, and end-users are invited to attend Danfoss Climate Solutions’ RETHINK Live: Cooling in the Green Transition on June 9 and 16, 2022. This online event will explore sustainable cooling practices and provide an opportunity to learn from industry experts on how to transform cooling systems to lower emissions and improve efficiency. With the cooling sector accounting for roughly 8% of greenhouse gas emissions, adopting more sustainable practices can help the industry lead t...
With the rise of new online grocery fulfillment models, Danfoss has the application development facilities, industry expertise, and a comprehensive product portfolio, in order to support OEMs developing refrigeration solutions for new food retail models, such as outdoor refrigerated lockers. The acceleration in online grocery shopping, during the COVID-19 pandemic, has seen retailers look for viable alternatives to costly and labor-intensive home delivery models. Refrigerated Click-And-Collect...
John Galyen, president of Danfoss North America since 2011, has announced his retirement from Danfoss later this summer. Rick Sporrer, VP of Sales America for Danfoss Power Solutions, has been appointed to succeed Galyen. Over the next several months, Galyen and Sporrer will work together to ensure a successful transition, with Sporrer fully assuming the role on July 1. Galyen’s experience with Danfoss Galyen joined Danfoss in 2001 and held various management-level positions...
