SEOUL, November 06 (AJP) - Samsung Electronics said on Thursday that it had completed its acquisition of FlaktGroup, a German heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) company, in a move to strengthen its presence in industrial solutions.
FlaktGroup, founded more than a century ago, is one of Europe’s largest HVAC companies, supplying central air-conditioning and precision cooling systems for data centers, hospitals and large commercial buildings across more than 65 countries. The company operates over 10 manufacturing sites and manages subsidiaries such as Woods, SEMCO and SE-Elektronic, which specialize in ventilation, air-conditioning and building control technologies.
Samsung did not disclose the financial terms of the deal but said it plans to keep the Flakt brand intact, allowing the German company’s management and workforce to continue operating independently.
The acquisition signals Samsung’s intent to make HVAC systems a key driver of growth in its business-to-business portfolio. By integrating Flakt’s engineering expertise and global network with Samsung’s AI-powered SmartThings Pro building management platform, the company said it aims to offer more energy-efficient and intelligent solutions for industrial and commercial clients.
“The acquisition of Flakt is a strategic decision for Samsung to lead the global HVAC market and provide innovative solutions to customers,” said Noh Tae-moon, acting head of Samsung’s DX division, in a statement. “By combining Flakt’s technology with Samsung’s AI platform, we aim to become an industry leader in the global HVAC market.”
The move also positions Samsung to tap into the surging demand for precision cooling systems in hyperscale data centers — a sector growing rapidly as advances in artificial intelligence, cloud computing and telecommunications drive the need for more energy-efficient thermal management.
* This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP.
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