Johnson Controls Triples European Commercial Heat Pump Production with Turkish Plant Expansion

Johnson Controls expansion of has expanded production capacity at its plant in Izmir, Türkiye following a US $3 million investment in response to increased European market demand for commercial heat pumps.

The new production lines have been supported with upgraded infrastructure for pressure and leak testing, and charging stations to support faster deliver of heat pumps and chillers to customers.

YORK® YMAE and YORK® YCPB commercial heat pumps will now be produced in Izmir, with stocks of the YMAE model being maintained at the plant and tailormade solutions being made available for customers.

The YMAE and YCPB are air-sourced heat pumps for heating and cooling designed for commercial applications such as shopping centres, hospitals, hotels, office buildings and schools.

Both products use R-454B, a low-GWP refrigerant that cuts climate impact by nearly 80 percent compared with R-410A refrigerant, and which has already proven its efficiency within Johnson Controls’ YORK product ranges.

Heating and cooling are a significant factor in the carbon footprint of commercial buildings. Optimising efficiency within these facilities through HVAC solutions such as commercial heat pumps is critical...

Jens von Ebbe, the company's vice president and general manager - HVACR for EMEA and India, comments: “Heating and cooling are a significant factor in the carbon footprint of commercial buildings.