Danfoss Turbocor Opens New Turbocor Facility in Tallahassee
Increased capacity will allow Danfoss Turbocor to support demand for energy-efficient, low carbon emission air-conditioning
Danfoss Turbocor opened its new 145,000-square-foot production facility, driven by market growth and adoption of oil-free, magnetic bearing technology.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony in May was attended by over 100 people, including customers, community members, Danfoss President and CEO Kim Fusing and descendants of Danfoss founder Mads Clausen.
The additional facility will host state-of-the-art manufacturing for TTS/TG/TH lines for Danfoss Turbocor compressors, doubling current capacity with the ability to expand further. The $62 million investment will also create jobs in the Tallahassee area.
Reflecting Danfoss’ goal to become carbon neutral by 2030, the new factory will utilize low-carbon Turbocor compressors and a heat recovery system to reduce carbon emissions and energy usage.
“The increased production will help meet the growing market demand for cooling and heating high-efficiency compressors in North America, Europe and Asia,” Fusing said. “The oil-free high efficiency compressor technology is a key enabler for meeting the decarburization goals of commercial buildings, cities and countries.”
From innovation to market adoption, Danfoss has been the leader and pioneer of oil-free compressors in the HVAC/R industry and is committed to continuing the development of the technology in order to reduce the carbon footprint of key vital infrastructure like data centers, hospitals, hotels and airports.
In November 2023, Turbocor celebrated its 10th anniversary of being a wholly-owned Danfoss company. Initially founded in 1994 and later becoming a joint venture with Danfoss in 2004, the company has made its mark globally. Danfoss Turbocor is continuing to grow its footprint, with an expanded facility in Haiyan, China opening next year, and the establishment of a configuration center in Nordberg, Denmark, at Danfoss’ corporate headquarters.
“This investment is not only a commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our customers but underscores the importance of local manufacturing,” said Ricardo Schneider, president of Danfoss Turbocor.
Locally, Danfoss Turbocor provides scholarships, research support and workforce development training to students at two- and four-year colleges in Tallahassee. Its proximity to the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory at Florida State University further strengthens the relationship between Turbocor and the community by enabling the company to benefit from ongoing research and providing internship and employment opportunities for students.
