Danfoss will build a compressor and sensor plant in Nuevo León
By Elenne Castro
February 20, 2023
Danfoss is experiencing high growth in demand for cooling technology in the United States market, which is why it announced the construction of a new compressor and sensor manufacturing plant in Apodaca, Nuevo León.
The new expansion will produce medium and large scroll compressors , pressure sensors for HVAC/R and A2L leak detection sensors for residential and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning. The facility is expected to be ready by the end of 2024, starting with a capacity of 100,000 compressor units, 1.6 million pressure sensors and one million A2L leak detection sensors.
This move is part of Danfoss ' ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) strategy to offer localized production to customers. By expanding the global production footprint, the company is also ensuring supply chain flexibility and security for the future.
Fabio Klein, Senior Vice President of Scrolls and Reciprocating Compressors, said they are proud to launch production in Mexico to further support the market.
The Commercial Compressors unit is a significant growth journey, and this move will take us one step closer.
“It's exciting to be even closer to our US customers and help them improve the efficiency and safety of their cooling systems with a regionalized supply chain,” said Bert Labots, Vice President of Sensing Solutions.
Danfoss Commercial Compressors is a leading manufacturer of fixed speed scroll compressors, inverter scroll solutions with pre-qualified drives, reciprocating compressors, condensing units and oil-free centrifugal Turbocor compressors . These technologies are used in a variety of applications in the air conditioning, refrigeration and heat pump markets globally.
Danfoss Sensing Solutions offers a broad portfolio of advanced sensor technologies and application expertise to help the industries and people we serve embrace a digital-centric future with industry-leading insights, world-class support, and sensors. that allow a connection and a sustainable future.