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Collaboration With Expo City Dubai Marks a Major Step in Company’s B2G Expansion
SEOUL, Nov. 25, 2025 — LG Electronics (LG) is accelerating its qualitative growth strategy in the Middle East by expanding its business-to-government (B2G) portfolio.
On November 19, LG signed a strategic partnership with Expo City Dubai – a city borne out of the Dubai government-backed 2020 World Expo – to collaborate on the development of a next-generation smart city. The agreement was signed by William Cho, CEO of LG Electronics and Ahmed Al Khatib, Chief Development and Delivery Officer, Expo City Dubai.
The partnership builds on discussions at the Korea–UAE Business Roundtable, where both governments agreed to deepen cooperation in AI-powered service development and AI infrastructure. It also further deepens LG’s long-standing relationship with Expo City Dubai, an innovation-driven, people-centric community and the new center of Dubai’s future. The company previously supplied LED signage for Expo 2020 and later committed to providing built-in home appliances – including refrigerators, dishwashers and ovens – for 3,000 households currently being built within the smart city.
As a provider of Space as a Service – offering holistic, space-optimized solutions – LG will support the project with innovative infrastructure across multiple areas, including AI data center cooling solutions and smart home systems powered by the company’s AI Home Hub platform.
Through this latest partnership, LG aims to strengthen its position as a comprehensive solutions provider across the B2C, B2B and B2G sectors in the Middle East.
“With our differentiated HVAC technologies and AI Home Hub-based smart solutions, we are committed to contributing to sustainable growth in the Middle East,” said William Cho, CEO of LG Electronics. “We will accelerate efforts to capture new B2B and B2G opportunities with solutions built around each country’s future direction.”
Accelerating B2B and B2G Growth Across the Middle East
LG continues to expand its presence in major markets such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The company has operated in the UAE for 30 years and manages regional headquarters overseeing operations across 75 markets in the Middle East and Africa.
In September, LG signed an MoU to supply cooling solutions for the Middle East’s largest net-zero AI data center – currently being built in Oxagon, the advanced industrial district within Saudi Arabia’s NEOM gigaproject. The agreement – made in partnership with ACWA Power, SHAKER Group and DATAVOLT – positions LG as a strategic contributor to next-generation data center infrastructure.
In Saudi Arabia, LG began its air conditioner partnership with SHAKER Group in 1995 and formed a joint venture in 2006, expanding its B2C and B2B businesses. In recent years, the company has expanded its participation in government-led initiatives, driving consistent growth in B2G revenue. Looking ahead, LG aims to increase the share of its B2B business to around 45 percent of total revenue by 2030.
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At LG, we are committed to nurturing expertise, collaboration and innovation in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry. As part of this commitment, we continue to create opportunities for professionals around the world to learn, share knowledge and grow together. Earlier this month, we welcomed 14 of Brazil’s leading HVAC installers to South Korea for the LG Brazil Installer HVAC Academy.
Designed to strengthen participants’ technical capabilities and reinforce our partnership network, the program combined hands-on learning with site visits and in-depth technical sessions. Participants also had the chance to present their own case studies and explore how LG’s advanced, eco-conscious HVAC solutions are shaping a smarter, more sustainable future.
The Academy began with a visit to a local reference site showcasing LG’s latest residential air conditioning systems. The visit offered participants a close-up look at how our technologies are applied in real-world settings to deliver comfort, energy efficiency and reliability.
The following day, experts from Hi-M Solutek – an LG subsidiary specializing in total HVAC services including maintenance, engineering and building management – led an immersive seminar. The session explored advanced installation methods and shared best-practice cases from across South Korea’s HVAC industry.
Brazilian participants also took the stage to present their own successful installation projects, sharing valuable insights and field expertise that sparked meaningful exchanges with peers and LG engineers alike.
The program concluded with a visit to LG Smart Park in Changwon, our world-class manufacturing site for residential and commercial air conditioners. Attendees toured the state-of-the-art HVAC showroom and participated in a dynamic Q&A session with LG’s product development team – discussing future innovations, trends and the evolving role of smart, sustainable technologies in HVAC.
The LG Brazil Installer HVAC Academy is part of our broader effort to foster collaboration and continuous learning across the global HVAC community. Alongside this initiative, we’ve hosted a series of HVAC Leaders’ Summit events for consultants from Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Most recently, in July 2025, we brought together 30 leading consultants from Central and South America in Panama for a regional summit focused on innovation and partnership.
Under our Global South growth strategy, we will continue to expand our programs aimed at strengthening long-term partnerships with HVAC consultants and installers – empowering them to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions to customers while enhancing the reputation and reach of LG HVAC.
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With a Complete Portfolio of Advanced Air Solutions, Company Continues to Reinforce
Longstanding Leadership in Region’s Fast-Growing RAC Market
SEOUL, Oct. 29, 2025 — LG Electronics (LG) has reaffirmed its status as Latin America’s number one residential air conditioner (RAC) brand. According to Euromonitor International, a respected data analytics and market research company, LG has been the region’s top-selling air conditioner brand for ten consecutive years (2015 to 2024). The company also continues to lead the Brazilian RAC market with solutions that combine its proprietary Dual Inverter technology, advanced design and now, AI-powered features at competitive prices.
The Latin American RAC sales grew by 30 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year. Within the region, Brazil has shown particularly strong momentum, with annual sales nearly tripling since 2015. With RAC penetration in Brazil currently around 20 percent,1 the country’s market is projected to expand by more than 20 percent from 2024 by 2029.2 LG plans to build on this growth potential to further strengthen its leadership in Latin America.
Earlier this year, LG expanded its lineup of next-generation air conditioning solutions in Latin America with the launch of new AI-equipped RAC products: the DUALCOOL AI Air (marketed as DUAL INVERTER AI Air in Brazil) and the ARTCOOL AI Air. Powered by LG’s advanced AI core technology, these solutions are designed to enhance user comfort by sensing room conditions and automatically adjusting airflow, temperature and fan speed. The latest models also support more efficient energy use with features such as the AI kW Manager and Window Open Detection. In addition, the ARTCOOL AI Air was awarded the winner of the Red Dot Design Award and the International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) while the DUALCOOL AI Air received the winning product of the iF Design Award this year.
“Being recognized as the number one RAC brand in Latin America for the past ten years is a testament to the quality of our products and the strong trust we have built with customers throughout the region,” said Jang Seok-hoon, head of the Residential Air Conditioners Business at the LG ES Company. “We will continue to strengthen our position by introducing innovative products tailored to the diverse needs of local consumers.”
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1 According to the Brazilian Association of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Heating (ABRAVA), only 20 percent of Brazilian households own an air conditioner.
2 Euromonitor International, Forecast Sales of Air Treatment Products by Category: Volume 2024–2029.
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Company Exhibits Latest Energy-Efficient Innovations at Major Tradeshow in Orlando,
Aims to Boost Profitability and Growth in North American Market
SEOUL, Aug. 25, 2025 — LG Electronics (LG) is presenting its advanced commercial laundry solutions at Clean Show 2025, North America’s largest commercial laundry industry tradeshow, in Orlando, Florida (August 23–26). LG’s exhibit features a wide range of professional and commercial laundry products tailored to the diverse needs of laundromats, hotels, healthcare facilities and other commercial operators. Equipped with AI-driven precision washing technologies, the company’s latest solutions deliver powerful performance, excellent energy efficiency and significant operational savings.
LG’s showcase demonstrates its unmatched ability to meet both industry demand for high-efficiency equipment and consumer expectations for convenience and premium service. By leveraging these strengths, the company aims to further improve its position in the North American commercial laundry market.
Flagship Professional Lineup: Performance Meets Efficiency
At the LG Professional AI Zone, the spotlight is on the flagship LG PROFESSIONAL LAUNDRY lineup. Though not yet distributed in the U.S., the series makes its debut at Clean Show 2025, highlighting LG’s dedication to the industry and its technology expertise. Engineered for high-volume environments, these solutions combine durability with advanced efficiency.
The PROFESSIONAL LAUNDRY Combo units employ LG’s cutting-edge AI technology, which intelligently adjusts water usage and optimizes wash/dry times based on load size. Completing a full cycle in just 60 minutes,* they minimize energy consumption while maintaining the high-quality results professional operations demand.
Additionally, the PROFESSIONAL LAUNDRY products utilize LG’s Ball Balancing System, which enables the laundry drum to spin stably at speeds of up to 1,100 RPM (with a g-force of 520). It also contributes to reduced vibrations, enhanced water extraction and shorter cycle times. Another innovation applied is the Dual Action Heat Exchange System, which ensures fast, even drying by efficiently transferring heat to fabrics and lowers energy usage without compromising performance. In addition, a ductless design allows for flexible installation, helping businesses save on setup costs and operate more efficiently in space-constrained environments.
Full-spectrum Portfolio for Real-world Applications
In the LG Commercial Laundry Zone, visitors can explore the full range of front- and top-loading washers, dryers and combo units designed for hotels, hospitals, student housing and more. Modeled after real laundromats, the zone demonstrates the scalability and spatial adaptability of LG’s solutions, showcasing their ability to meet the needs of a wide range of commercial businesses. This comprehensive display underscores LG’s commitment to providing premium solutions for every stage of the laundry process.
Smart Laundry LAB: Connectivity for Operational Excellence
LG is also spotlighting connected innovations in its Smart Laundry LAB, presented in collaboration with Rinse, a leading North American laundry and dry-cleaning delivery service. The two companies are exploring new opportunities to deliver innovative laundry and dry-cleaning solutions to a wider customer base.
The Smart Laundry LAB highlights LG’s approach to connected operation with the convenient Laundry Crew 3.0 and the Smart API. Laundry Crew 3.0 provides an integrated interface that connects store managers and end users, enabling real-time product monitoring and coordinated support. A simulated online-to-offline (O2O) service illustrates how LG’s solutions facilitate seamless digital-to-physical workflows. Visitors can attend live demonstrations of these customized systems to gain a better understanding of LG’s connected strategy for streamlining management and enhancing efficiency in commercial laundry operations.
In addition to providing a complete lineup of solutions, LG is strengthening its position in the North American market through strategic partnerships. The company’s recent agreements with leading commercial laundry service providers, including CSC ServiceWorks and WASH, reflect a deep commitment to fostering customer engagement and bolstering operational excellence across the region. Building on its successful appearance at Texcare 2024, LG’s participation in Clean Show 2025 reinforces its determination to achieve product excellence and brand leadership in the commercial laundry market.
“We are proud to be a part of Clean Show 2025, where we are showcasing next-generation commercial laundry solutions with AI-driven technologies and industry-leading energy efficiency,” said Lyu Jae-cheol, president of the LG Home Appliance Solution Company. “These innovations reveal LG’s commitment to helping businesses operate more sustainably while delivering the performance and value our brand is known for.”
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* Based on an IEC standard load of 7 kilograms for washing and drying courses. Actual results may vary depending on usage environment and washing conditions.
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Accelerating B2B HVAC Leadership Through Industrial Solutions,
Strategic Acquisitions and Localized Value Chains
SEOUL, July 8, 2025 — LG Electronics (LG), at a press conference held on July 8 at LG Sciencepark in South Korea, presented a strategic roadmap aimed at transforming its ES Company into a top-tier global provider of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions by 2030. To achieve this goal, the company plans to drive growth by expanding its industrial and commercial B2B revenue – including from AI data center cooling – and by providing regionally tailored heating and cooling solutions. In line with its “3B strategy” (Build, Borrow, Buy), LG will also pursue serial acquisitions to enhance core capabilities and diversify its business portfolio.
By strengthening its competitiveness in both high-efficiency HVAC hardware and non-hardware solutions, LG aims to achieve KRW 20 trillion in HVAC revenue by 2030 as part of its mid- to long-term growth strategy.
Boosting Industrial B2B Sales as Demand Surges in the AI Era
LG continues to scale its presence in the B2B sector, supplying advanced chiller systems for data centers and large-scale commercial buildings. With the global chiller market expected to reach USD 12 billion by 2027, the company aims to reach USD 720 million (KRW 1 trillion) in sales within two years, establishing the business as a core future growth driver.
LG’s portfolio includes diverse data center-specific cooling technologies – such as liquid cooling systems using coolant distribution units to directly cool server chips, chiller-based air cooling systems and HVAC solutions compatible with direct current power environments. In 2025, LG expects to more than triple orders for its data center cooling solutions compared to the previous year, marking it as a key growth engine.
To develop optimized solutions for AI data centers, LG established a dedicated testbed – the LG AI Data Center HVAC Solution Lab – at its Pyeongtaek chiller plant earlier this year. The facility simulates a wide range of AI server environments to conduct systematic performance testing of LG’s advanced cooling solutions. Most recently, the company began pilot testing its liquid cooling technology in collaboration with LG U+, a leading South Korean telecommunications and digital services provider, to further validate and refine its thermal management capabilities.
Strategic Acquisitions Fueling HVAC Capabilities and Portfolio Expansion
As part of its growth strategy, LG is actively pursuing strategic acquisitions to reinforce its HVAC expertise and broaden its portfolio. Most recently, the company acquired a 100 percent stake in OSO, a leading Norway-based water heating solutions provider, to solidify its position in the European heating market.
Guided by its 3B strategy, LG is simultaneously building internal capabilities through initiatives like the Air Solution Lab and HVAC Academy (Build), forming R&D partnerships with academic institutions (Borrow), and continuing to identify high-impact M&A opportunities (Buy).
Expanding B2B Reach via Deep Localization and Non-Hardware Revenue Growth
LG is rapidly expanding its presence in the commercial HVAC market, delivering solutions to logistics centers, retail complexes and other large infrastructure projects. Recent highlights include the installation of its high-efficiency Multi V i system at a major logistics hub in Tuas, Singapore, and the supply of 28,000 RT of chillers to The Avenues-Riyadh, a major mixed-use complex in Saudi Arabia. These projects showcase LG’s ability to meet local regulations and customer requirements through tailored, region-specific solutions.
The company is also accelerating growth in non-hardware revenue, aiming to increase its share from 10 percent to 20 percent. This includes offerings such as Building Energy Control (BECON), an AI-based integrated building management platform that provides real-time energy analytics. LG is also nearing commercialization of a digital twin system for data centers that can accurately predict server heat generation and optimize HVAC efficiency using AI-powered control systems.
Strengthening Global South Presence to Achieve Global Leadership
With strong localization at its core, LG is strengthening its presence in the rapidly expanding markets of the Global South through end-to-end localized operations that encompass R&D, manufacturing, sales and maintenance. While maintaining a strong presence in North America and Europe, the company is now accelerating its B2B expansion in emerging regions by delivering tailored solutions and strengthening its on-the-ground capabilities.
In India, LG is launching a new product development organization this year and establishing a new production line at its Sri City plant, scheduled to open in 2026. This new line will support regional demand with an annual capacity of up to 1.5 million air conditioning units.
Globally, LG is leveraging its HVAC Academy training centers to cultivate top-tier service, sales and engineering talent, while also using these facilities as strategic hubs to support regional expansion. The company currently operates HVAC Academies in 65 locations across 43 countries and plans to expand the network to 70 locations by the end of 2025.
“HVAC demand is rising in tandem with the growing number of data centers being built worldwide,” said James Lee, president of the LG ES Company. “Leveraging decades of experience and core technological excellence, LG is committed to becoming a leading HVAC solution provider in the AI era.”
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