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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...

With the introduction of the ICF 20-2, the successor to the legendary EVRA (T) 15/20, Danfoss has engineered a future-proof solenoid valve boosted by tighter and safer performance and compatible with a wider range of applications. Easy configuration and installation   The EVRA(T) solenoid valve is a cooling legend known for its easy configuration and serviceability. But as the demand for sustainable and efficient cooling applications rises, so does the need for safer, greener, and more ve...

Presented by Danfoss North America, the Controller Talk podcast highlights best practices for using Danfoss controls in the supermarket and warehouse industries.  Every other week, Danfoss' food retail tech support experts David Yoder and Christopher Brown share information and field service best practices that listeners won't find in a manual. Their insight will help the audience solve problems, design energy management controls and troubleshoot systems they might not see every day. ...

Danish Prime Minister - Mette Frederiksen visited Danfoss’ headquarters to see how existing technologies have significantly reduced energy consumption and emissions. Danfoss CEO - Kim Fausing had the pleasure of hosting the Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen. The aim of the visit was to see with her own eyes how existing technologies can reduce energy consumption and emissions significantly in a time of rising energy prices and instability in energy supply. Achieve CO2 neutrality...

Danfoss has announced that business activities are being re-started in Ukraine. Since the war in Ukraine broke out, activities have been put to a halt, and the restarted business activities will be focused on restoring critical infrastructure in damaged cities and towns. Adam Jedrzejczak, President, Danfoss East Europe Region, says: “It is key for us to continue supporting our customers in Ukraine. It is not only the right thing to do, but our products are also key components for the crit...

The Optyma™ Cooler, the latest offering from Danfoss Climate Solutions, is specifically designed for quick and easy installation and high efficiency. This unit cooler features unique cross-rifling inside the heat exchanger tubing, maximizing air turbulence. High efficiency, easy maintenance A maintenance-free, factory-balanced variable-speed capable fan motor comes standard, ensuring high efficiency and food safety. Maintenance is easy thanks to the powder-coated aluminum-magnesium allo...

Mika Kulju, who until recently was the President of ABB Drive Products division, has been announced as the new President of Danfoss Drives, succeeding Vesa Laisi who will retire from Danfoss after eight years as the President of Danfoss Drives. Vesa Laisi became part of Danfoss’ Executive Team in December 2014 when the global AC drives manufacturer Vacon became part of the Danfoss Group. Today, Danfoss Drives is a pioneer in electrification and variable speed controls of electric motors....

Danfoss has named Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario, as its eleventh EnVisioneer of the Year. Sheridan College is using pre-engineered, factory-built Energy Transfer Stations (ETS) from Danfoss in its recently upgraded district heating system. Launched in 2010, the annual EnVisioneer of the Year award competition recognizes North American original equipment manufacturers, building owners, municipalities, contractors and end-users that have introduced a new product, opened a new facility, or...

Danfoss recently announced the ground-breaking of its new manufacturing facility in Tallahassee, Florida, on Sept. 21. The 167,000-square-foot building, scheduled for completion in early 2023, will host state-of-the-art manufacturing for the VTX line and two TT/TG lines for Danfoss’ Turbocor compressors. The new facility will triple the current manufacturing capacity to meet fast-growing demand from the American, European, and Asian Pacific markets for cooling and heating high-efficiency...

With a required 15% increase in seasonal efficiency looming in 2023, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are being challenged to design HVAC rooftop units (RTUs) that both meet the immediate efficiency requirements and also set the stage for a refrigerant transition in 2025 and beyond. Meeting the challenges requires that new hardware designs be more than ‘a little bit better’; rather, complete shifts in technology are called for. Insights on the changing technologies and regulat...

The focus on cutting energy consumption and reducing the carbon footprint has never been higher, but results are often achieved by compromising usability or efficiency. The Danfoss Heat Recovery Unit delivers strong environmental benefits, as well as significant reductions on heating bills - all delivered with a short ROI. The Danfoss Heat Recovery Unit (HRU) is designed to recover the waste heat from CO2 refrigeration installations. The reclaimed heat can be used for domestic heating purposes,...

Danfoss hosted the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of one of the world’s most energy-efficient supermarkets. The Smart Store supermarket will be filled with the latest and most energy-efficient refrigeration and heating technology. Instead of allowing the heat produced by cooling cabinets and freezers to go to waste, it will be captured and reused to provide heating for the supermarket and the local community through district energy. The cooling system in the new supermarket...

Danfoss extends the cooling capacity range of its Optyma™ condensing units and releases A2L-compatible MLZ and LLZ scroll compressors With the extension of the Optyma™ Slim Pack and Optyma™ Plus condensing units’ cooling capacity range—and the launch of the A2L-ready MLZ and LLZ scroll compressors (evolution B)—Danfoss continues its efforts to enable the transition to ultra-low GWP refrigerants with a complete portfolio of A2L-ready components and solutions....

As previously announced, Jørgen Mads Clausen has informed the Board of Directors that he will resign as Chairman of the Board of Danfoss A/S with effect from the Annual General Meeting to be held on March 25, 2022. Clausen will remain a member of the Board of Directors until the Annual General Meeting on March 25, 2022, when his current term expires. The Board of Danfoss A/S nominates the current vice chairman Jens Bjerg Sørensen to succeed Clausen as Chairman of...

Danfoss has entered a partnership with Ohmia Retail International AS and established a joint company in Sweden called Ohmia Retail Sweden AB to complement its current offering to the food retail customers in Sweden. Together, Danfoss and Ohmia Retail will offer the food retail market accelerated access to the latest, most energy-efficient refrigeration systems and optimized operations. By offering a monthly subscription-based service, the venture will prevent high upfront costs for customers an...

With the approaching HFC phasedown, the demand for environmentally friendly cooling systems is driving chiller manufacturers to innovate. Washington-based Pro-Refrigeration, Inc., a manufacturer, and supplier of chillers for the industrial and beverage processing market and a longtime customer of Danfoss, developed the idea of a CO2 chiller and determined that Danfoss components had the capacities and safety ratings to meet the needs of the project. The collaboration brought big dividends to a...

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 pack 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 flexib...

Danfoss VLT condition-based monitoring allows users to employ their AC drive as a smart sensor. With condition-based monitoring, internal sensors monitor activity beyond the drive, gathering data from multiple sources to generate vital, real-time insights to better understand what is happening in the entire system, enable real-time early detection of issues and minimize unplanned and costly downtime. Software functionality This software functionality embeds monitoring functions in the drive, a...