LG Electronics (LG) is expanding its manufacturing capabilities with the inauguration of a new scroll compressor production line at its Monterrey, Mexico factory. 

This strategic move aims to strengthen LG’s scroll compressor manufacturing infrastructure, allowing the company to enhance production of its acclaimed, eco-conscious solutions and establish a more efficient supply chain for serving customers throughout North America.

The decision to set up a production line in Mexico is particularly timely, considering the current challenges faced by many U.S. heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) manufacturers due to escalating logistical disruptions. By establishing a production base in close proximity to key North American markets, LG aims to create a robust production and logistics system that can promptly respond to regional demand, mitigating the impact of factors such as logistic issues on customers.

LG’s scroll compressors hold a significant role in the company’s HVAC components business. At the AHR Expo 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia, LG showcased its energy-efficient Gen 3 Scroll Compressors designed for residential air conditioners and heat pumps, along with large-capacity scroll compressors tailored for commercial system air conditioning.

The Gen 3 Scroll Compressors demonstrate LG’s commitment to HVAC innovation with a focus on environmental sustainability. Anticipating refrigerant regulations set to take effect in 2025, these compressors utilize low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants. With GWPs less than 700 – a substantial reduction compared to the 2,088 GWP of R410A – these refrigerants align with the latest eco-focused standards. 

Furthermore, the structure of the Gen 3 Scroll Compressors contributes to compliance with the latest efficiency standards by minimizing energy waste and heat loss. This forward-thinking approach showcases LG’s leadership in addressing environmental concerns within the HVAC industry.

“The new, state-of-the-art production line in Mexico will enable us to produce more of our eco-conscious scroll compressors and fortify our ability to service the North American market,” said Kim Yang-sun, head of the Component Solution Business Unit at LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company. “LG will continue to provide advanced technologies and components to meet the diverse needs of its global customers.”