Connecting Minds, Inspiring Innovation: LG Brings Together Global HVAC Leaders at Annual Summit
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Strengthening Customer Value Via International Research Collaboration and
Comprehensive Field Testing Across Diverse Climates Over Two Years
SEOUL, Nov. 28, 2025 — LG Electronics (LG) continues to accelerate the development of high-performance heat pump technologies through its Global Heat Pump Consortium, expanding research across diverse climate conditions – from cold-humid regions to extreme heat. With a sharpened focus on efficiency, dependability and field-validated performance, LG is paving the way for the new era of energy-conscious heat pump innovation.
As global demand for cleaner heating intensifies and regions such as Europe phase out fossil-fuel boilers to support decarbonization targets, heat pumps are emerging as a key technology in the transition to more sustainable climate control. However, conventional heat pump often see reduced performance in low temperatures or cold-humid conditions, limiting adoption in some markets. To overcome this challenge and accelerate global deployment, LG is ramping up collaborative research initiatives to develop solutions optimized for diverse climates.
In 2023, LG established the Consortium for Advanced Heat Pump Research (CAHR) in Alaska, joining forces with the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) and the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) to undertake R&D for high-efficiency cold-climate heat pump solutions. Since then, LG has expanded this collaborative network – now comprising 12 universities across five countries – and broadened its research into climate-specific heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technologies.
These efforts are already yielding measurable results. At AHR Expo 2025 in the United States, LG and research partners from UAA and UAF presented findings based on long-term operational data from joint laboratories in Anchorage and Fairbanks, demonstrating improved low-temperature heating performance and efficiency by reducing thermal resistance in outdoor heat exchangers. The research contributed to the development of LG’s residential cold-climate heat pump, winner of the 2025 AHR Innovation Award in the Sustainable Solutions category.
Further momentum is coming from the European Consortium for Advanced Heat Pump Research (ECAHR), founded in June 2024. The consortium recently completed real-world testing of LG’s R32-based Air-to-Air Heat Pump (AAHP) in Norway. Results showed that energy use and carbon emissions reductions of approximately 60 to 80 percent, compared with an electric heater.1 These significant findings were published in the August and October issues of REHVA Journal,2 a respected publication for HVAC professionals.
To verify product performance in real-life environments, LG is conducting extensive field testing across seven global locations worldwide – including the United States, China, Norway and Saudi Arabia – spanning LG’s air-to-water heat pumps (AWHP), Multi V systems and residential air conditioners.
These field studies generate insights that directly influence product design. For example, observations that frost commonly accumulates on the lower section of outdoor heat exchangers in extreme cold led LG to introduce a redesigned structure that reduces frost buildup and enhances operational stability in severe winter conditions.
Strengthened by its global research collaborations and robust field-testing infrastructure, LG is advancing the development of next-generation heat pump technologies that deliver high efficiency and reliable performance in diverse climates. Recently, LG announced a partnership with King Saud University and Pusan National University to establish a tropical-climate testing facility in Saudi Arabia – reinforcing the company’s commitment to regionally optimized HVAC innovation.
“Through strengthened global research collaboration and extensive field validation, LG is accelerating the advancement of heat pump technology,” said James Lee, president of the LG ES Company. “We remain committed to delivering reliable, high-efficiency and sustainable heat pump solutions that meet the needs of customers around the world.”
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1 Level of reduction may vary depending on outdoor temperature.
2 Evaluating the Economic and Environmental Benefits of Air-to-Air Heat Pump Systems in Nordic Climates, and Performance Analysis of Air-to-Water Heat Pump Systems Using R290 Refrigerant Adapted to Nordic Climates.
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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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Kinetic OLED Installation Showcases Company’s Vision for
the Future of Immersive Display Technology
SEOUL, Oct. 28, 2025 — LG Electronics (LG) reaffirmed its leadership in OLED innovation with a breathtaking installation at APEC 2025 in Gyeongju, South Korea. LG showcased a kinetic media chandelier composed of 28 transparent 77-inch LG SIGNATURE OLED T TVs, mesmerizing global leaders and delegates from around the Asia-Pacific region.
First unveiled at CES 2025, the OLED chandelier returns to APEC 2025 with the pinnacle of visual storytelling made possible with transparent LG OLED TVs. The installation features the world’s first transparent and true wireless OLED TVs created into a technological splendor that is designed to be appreciated from every angle. Each panel gracefully moves – opening and closing like the petals of a kinetic sculpture – revealing LG OLED’s hallmark features of perfect black, vivid colors and slim design. In sync with hanging lights, the screens transition fluidly between transparent and opaque modes, transforming the atmosphere with immersive visual sequences: interstellar showers, drifting clouds, underwater landscapes and stained-glass finales.
Powered by LG’s True Wireless technology, the chandelier eliminates visible cables and delivers flawless 4K transmission without latency, blurring the line between display and artistic visualization.
The LG SIGNATURE OLED T demonstrates the versatility of OLED technology in immersive environments and reflects LG’s broader vision for OLED – transforming displays into premium, form-factor-free solutions that seamlessly integrate into everyday spaces. Also redefining home entertainment, the product has been recognized with major international design honors – including Red Dot, iF and IDEA Awards – and was recently named Best of IFA and Best in Home Entertainment at IFA 2025, affirming its global acclaim.
APEC 2025 brings together leaders and innovators from 21 Asia-Pacific economies to foster inclusive growth and innovation. LG’s presence at this influential summit highlights its commitment to shaping the future of display technology and driving meaningful progress across industries.
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New Partner-Operated Plant Highlights Company’s Strategic
Commitment to Emerging Markets
JAKARTA, Oct. 23, 2025 — LG Electronics (LG) has invested in a partner-operated production facility in Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia, dedicated exclusively to manufacturing LG air conditioners. As part of the company’s strategic efforts to reinforce its Global South strategy, the new facility will enhance LG’s presence in Indonesia, help strengthen its supply chain and serve as a hub for air conditioning innovation.
Coinciding with LG’s 35th anniversary in Indonesia, the Bekasi facility spans 32,000 square meters and commenced operation last month, starting with residential air conditioner production. In its first year, the factory is expected to produce approximately 700,000 indoor and outdoor units, with plans to double capacity in the near future.
All products manufactured at the facility will adhere to LG’s stringent global quality standards and embody the exceptional energy efficiency for which the company is renowned. Implementation of LG’s Korean Quality Control system – applied at all LG production sites globally – will support consistent performance and long-lasting reliability.
The facility also supports the Indonesian government’s initiative to harmonize Minimum Energy Performance Standards with those of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Furthermore, LG’s residential solutions employ R32 refrigerant,1 underscoring the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility.
Building on LG’s advanced technologies with localized production systems, the partner-operated plant is designed to deliver solutions optimized for the Indonesian market. In line with government policy on Domestic Component Level (TDKN2), LG aims to domestically source or manufacture more than 40 percent of key components used in production at Bekasi, contributing to local self-sufficiency and bolstering the supply chain. The plant will also create jobs, stimulate the regional economy and promote knowledge-sharing in air conditioning technology. These efforts will drive new growth opportunities for LG while advancing its goal of becoming a top-tier global HVAC provider.
LG has already played an important role in Indonesia’s industrial and social development through local manufacturing, sales and R&D. With facilities in Tangerang and Bekasi supplying both the domestic and regional markets, as well as a recently established R&D subsidiary, the company continues to create employment, facilitate knowledge transfer and support national industrial growth.
Now, through investment in the new partner-operated plant in Bekasi, LG will further expand production capacity and job creation, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable growth and community well-being. This move also reflects LG’s broader Global South strategy, which extends across R&D, manufacturing, sales and maintenance, while sustaining growth in North America and Europe. By establishing manufacturing plants in key markets such as Brazil, India and Thailand, LG is enhancing its flexibility to adapt to shifting global conditions.
“The new partner-operated facility in Indonesia underscores the tremendous progress we are making in advancing our Global South strategy,” said James Lee, president of the LG ES Company. “By strengthening local production capacity, we can better provide advanced air solutions that meet the needs of customers in Indonesia and surrounding markets, while driving growth across the region.”
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1 Global Warming Potential of R32 refrigerant is 675.
2 Tingkat Komponen Dalam Negeri.
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In mid-October, London once again became the global epicenter of artistic inspiration as Frieze London 2025 filled the city with creative energy and cultural dialogue. Joining the celebrations, LG showcased its passion for art and innovation through a stunning presentation that brought together the visionary legacy of Korean modern art and the cutting-edge power of LG OLED technology.
At Frieze London 2025, LG presented the renowned abstract ink paintings of Se Ok Suh (1929 -2020), a pioneer of modern Korean ink abstraction, digitally reimagined by his sons – renowned contemporary artist Do Ho Suh and visionary architect Eul Ho Suh.
Photo credit: LG
By combining traditional art forms with LG’s state-of-the-art OLED TVs, the Suh family transformed Se Ok’s iconic ink paintings into a dynamic, immersive digital experience. Do Ho reimagined the beauty and radical inventiveness of Se Ok’s “People” series on the OLED screens, animating marks that explore the philosophical relationship between humanity and infinite space.
Photo credit: LG
LG SIGNATURE OLED T transparent TV and LG OLED evo TVs served as the canvas for this immersive reimagining, presenting overlapping video animations of Se Ok’s black ink abstractions. Each brushstroke came alive with movement and depth, enhanced by the OLED’s perfect contrast and luminous clarity. Viewers were drawn into a rhythmic interplay of form and light – a seamless fusion of art and technology.
Eul Ho, who designed and curated the exhibition space, created an environment that reflected both the fluid motion of the artworks and the elegant transparency of LG’s OLED displays. The installation invited visitors to experience art not as something observed, but as something felt – a living, breathing interaction between tradition and innovation.
Photo credit: KCCUK
Extending beyond Frieze London, this exceptional exhibition continued at the Korean Cultural Centre UK (KCCUK), where Se Ok’s works – reinterpreted by his sons – were displayed on LG’s 83-inch OLED TV. This collaboration between LG and KCCUK formed part of a broader mission to celebrate Korean cultural heritage and bring Se Ok’s visionary artistry to a wider audience. Alongside the digital presentation, a documentary offered deeper insight into Se Ok’s creative journey and the philosophical ideas that shaped his practice.
Photo credit: Unexpected View 2025 at the National Gallery
© Ben Fisher
Adding to its expanding role in the art world, LG has also partnered with the National Gallery in London, one of the world’s leading cultural institutions. Reflecting a shared commitment to nurturing creativity, the collaboration includes LG’s sponsorship of the Gallery’s “Unexpected View” program – a monthly series where curators and contemporary cultural figures engage in thought-provoking discussions about iconic masterpieces.
Photo credit: Unexpected View 2025 at the National Gallery
© Ben Fisher
Through this initiative, LG and the National Gallery aim to inspire new ways of seeing and understanding art, connecting the past and present through dialogue and exploration. The program encourages audiences to rediscover the relevance of classic works and consider their influence on modern artistic expression.
“It is a privilege for the National Gallery to embark on this significant collaboration with LG, a globally recognized innovator, as we continue to honour our heritage and artistic tradition and pursue a new endeavour to connect and expand connect with and expand our engagement in modern and contemporary art,” said Daniel F. Herrmann, Ardalan Curator of Modern and Contemporary Projects at the National Gallery, London. “Together with LG, we aim to explore new approaches to our masterpieces, extend the reach of our world-renowned collection and foster engagement with the art of today and tomorrow.”
LG’s participation in Frieze London 2025 and its partnerships with leading cultural institutions demonstrate the company’s ongoing commitment to expanding the boundaries of digital art and technology. Through LG OLED ART, the company continues to empower artists, reimagine visual storytelling and invite audiences to experience art in new, inspiring ways.
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