Samsung Electronics Expands HVAC Manufacturing with AI Data Center Cooling Focus in India and Korea

Samsung Electronics Accelerates HVAC Expansion with Dual Manufacturing Push

Samsung Electronics has completed its first HVAC manufacturing facility in Pune, India, while simultaneously announcing a KRW 240 billion (USD 158 million) investment to establish a second production line in Gwangju, Korea by 20281

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. The strategic dual-facility approach positions Samsung Electronics to capture the rapidly growing demand for AI data center cooling across the Asia-Pacific region. The Pune facility became operational in August following Samsung's November 2025 acquisition of FläktGroup, a global HVAC specialist2

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. This marks the first new FläktGroup manufacturing facility to open since the acquisition, representing a critical milestone in integrating the two companies and expanding Samsung's HVAC business globally.

Pune Facility Delivers Advanced Cooling Solutions for AI Infrastructure

The Pune HVAC manufacturing facility spans approximately 13,826 square meters and transitioned from equipment installation to mass production in just six months3

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. FläktGroup plans to progressively expand production to up to 6,500 HVAC units annually at this location. Strategically positioned near Mumbai and major logistics infrastructure, the plant will manufacture a comprehensive portfolio of FläktGroup solutions including Air Handling Units (AHUs), Fan Wall Units (FWUs), and Computer Room Air Handlers (CRAHs) for AI data centers and other critical infrastructure4

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. AHUs use chilled water to cool indoor environments while maintaining air quality in data centers and large commercial buildings. FWUs deploy multiple high-capacity fans to efficiently remove heat from server environments, while CRAHs provide precision temperature, humidity, and air-quality management for mission-critical IT equipment.

Korea Production Line Targets Regional Market Dominance

The planned Gwangju, Korea facility will occupy 21,500 square meters at Samsung's existing operations site and serve as the company's 15th manufacturing facility worldwide1

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. Samsung Electronics aims to leverage this production line as a strategic springboard for full-scale expansion into the Korean market, with particular emphasis on the surge in demand for AI data centers. "Samsung's acquisition of FläktGroup last year puts us in a unique position to expand the HVAC business and transform it into a new growth engine, to become a global top-tier company by 2030," said Cheolgi Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of Digital Appliances Business at Samsung Electronics1

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. The facility will produce advanced cooling solutions for AI data centers and supply HVAC facilities across various industrial sectors in Korea.

Platform Technologies Meet HVAC Expertise for Next-Generation Solutions

The integration of Samsung's AI and platform technologies with FläktGroup's specialized HVAC expertise creates a powerful synergy for developing next-generation cooling solutions. "By combining Samsung's AI and platform technologies with FläktGroup's HVAC expertise, we will deliver exceptional value to a diverse range of customers, including AI data centers," stated Cheolgi Kim during the ceremony at the Pune facility attended by over 100 people on August 125

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. David Dorney, CEO of FläktGroup, emphasized that this combination positions the companies to become an HVAC partner of choice in Korea and across Asia. The Pune facility builds on FläktGroup's existing plants in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, strengthening local manufacturing and improving customer responsiveness across the Asia-Pacific region2

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Market Implications for AI Infrastructure Growth

Samsung's HVAC business expansion directly addresses the escalating cooling demands of AI infrastructure as data centers grapple with heat management challenges from high-performance computing. With FläktGroup's global network now encompassing 14 manufacturing facilities actively supplying products across the U.S., Europe, and India, the addition of facilities in Pune and Gwangju extends reach into high-growth Asian markets1

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. The rapid six-month timeline from installation to mass production in Pune demonstrates Samsung Electronics' operational efficiency and urgency in capturing market share. Industry observers will watch whether Samsung's combined manufacturing capacity and technological integration can challenge established HVAC players in the specialized AI data center cooling segment, particularly as hyperscalers and cloud providers seek reliable suppliers for mission-critical cooling infrastructure across emerging Asian markets.