By building a network of qualified installation and service engineers, the academy plays an important role in supporting the company’s global B2B expansion strategy. This form of training also exists in Hungary, since it is important for LG, which plays a decisive role in the market of air conditioning solutions, to be able to regularly share up-to-date technological knowledge with the professionals of the industry, following continuous product innovation.
The LG HVAC Academy, which operates at 62 locations around the world, including Hungary, provides comprehensive training in the installation and maintenance of LG residential and commercial HVAC systems, including high-efficiency refrigeration equipment. The academy effectively builds the skill and knowledge base of local technicians, equipping them with the knowledge needed to optimally configure and ensure the performance of the company’s advanced HVAC solutions for a differentiated customer experience.
The LG HVAC Academy is expected to provide training to around 37,000 people this year. The academies have integrated showrooms and training rooms throughout, where participants can gain hands-on experience with the company’s B2C and B2B products. In addition to equipment installation and maintenance training, LG’s academy presents the company’s new HVAC solutions, and also offers special regional training programs, technical forums, and customized on-site courses held at customers’ offices.
Hungary is no exception to all of this, as the LG Klíma Academy was launched as a unique initiative in our country in 2007, with free lectures specifically designed for air conditioning company specialists, building mechanical designers, architects, investors, salespeople, commercial specialists, as well as university and college students. During the training sessions held at LG’s headquarters in Budapest, professionals can learn about topics such as the operation of the company’s state-of-the-art heat pump systems and air conditioners, as well as the professional aspects of installation.
The instructors are not left out of continuous training either. Last April, the LG HVAC Academy held a five-day “Train The Trainer (TTT)” program at LG’s headquarters in Seoul. The purpose of the program was to further develop the skills of HVAC instructors, give them tools related to customer management, and provide an opportunity to exchange valuable ideas and experiences with their colleagues from different regions and subsidiaries.
With the rise of artificial intelligence, there is an increasing need for high-efficiency, high-performance cooling systems, especially in data centers and semiconductor manufacturing plants, where effective thermal management is essential to ensure server efficiency. LG expects the global HVAC market, which is estimated to be worth approximately $58.4 billion in 2023, to continue to grow, and the company is capitalizing on this with its high-efficiency heat pump HVAC systems that incorporate the latest electrification and environmental protection technologies. designed with trends in mind. The company also aims to more than double its residential and commercial HVAC revenue by 2030 and strengthen its position as the global leader in air conditioning.
“The LG HVAC Academy plays a key role in developing the skills of engineers working in each region”
said James Lee, head of LG Electronics’ home appliances and air conditioners business.
Source: www.technokrata.hu
