NAIROBI, Kenya- LG Electronics is set to train 37,000 individuals globally on its Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems in 2024.
This initiative aims to build a robust network of skilled installation and service engineers, supporting the management of LG equipment as the brand’s popularity continues to rise.
Operating in 62 locations worldwide, the LG HVAC Academy offers comprehensive training on installing and maintaining LG’s residential and commercial HVAC systems, including high-efficiency chillers.
In Kenya, the LG HVAC Academy is run in partnership with the University of Nairobi.
This collaboration enhances the skill set and knowledge base of local technicians, ensuring optimal setup and performance of LG’s advanced HVAC solutions.
The Nairobi academy features an integrated showroom and training rooms where attendees gain hands-on experience with LG’s products.
Training includes product installation and maintenance, as well as introductions to new HVAC solutions, specialized regional programs, technical forums, and customized on-site classes at clients’ offices.
James Lee, head of the Air Solution Business Unit at LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company, emphasized the importance of the academy.
“The LG HVAC Academy plays a key role in enhancing the capabilities of engineers in each region. We will continue to increase customer engagement to deliver more value and drive our global HVAC business forward,” James stated.
LG is aiming for continued growth in the global HVAC market, which was valued at approximately $58.4 billion in 2023.
The company’s high-efficiency heat pump HVAC systems address the growing need for high-performance cooling systems in AI data centers and semiconductor plants.
Effective heat management is essential for maintaining server efficiency in these facilities.
LG aims to more than double the revenue generated by its residential and commercial HVAC business by 2030, reinforcing its position as a worldwide leader in air conditioning.
