(BPT) - Every year, AHR Expo brings together the biggest names in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) to showcase their latest innovations and discuss topics of key importance for the industry, from new and emerging trends to current challenges and future direction. AHR Expo 2026, held in Las Vegas, Nevada, this February, centered on the themes of energy efficiency, sustainability, and system-level innovation - three areas of focus that are helping to shape the global HVAC landscape.
A regular exhibitor at AHR Expo and a company at the forefront of HVAC innovation, LG Electronics Inc. (LG) presented its core component technologies and shared its broader technology direction with event attendees, reinforcing its commitment to creating high-quality solutions for a better tomorrow.
Why Components Matter
LG's exhibit focused primarily on the role of core technologies: essential components that determine the performance, efficiency, and reliability of the products they are deployed in. John Kim, vice president and head of the Component Solution Sales & Marketing Division at LG Home Appliance Solution Company, emphasized that the performance of everyday appliances, such as refrigerators, air conditioners, and dryers, begins with the quality of the core tech inside them.
"Strong component technology is essential to enhancing the performance and reliability of finished products, which ultimately leads to better quality and user experiences," he explained.
Kim added that LG's advances in component technology are complemented and reinforced by its innovation in product design - a virtuous cycle that has given rise to continuous improvement across the company's solutions portfolio. The momentum generated by this has also enabled LG to significantly expand its component solutions business, which has grown rapidly since 2019, particularly in North America.
With a broad range of residential and commercial solutions leveraging its cutting-edge component tech - such as compressors, EC motors, EC fans, and drives - LG possesses an unmatched ability to respond proactively to the evolving needs of the HVAC market. Moreover, the company continues to strengthen its status as a total solutions provider.
Heat Pumps and the Compressor at the Core
LG's booth at AHR Expo 2026 also featured technologies such as heat pumps and compressors - essential elements that form 'the heart' of the company's HVAC systems. In the U.S., rising energy prices are driving growing interest in heat pumps, which provide an effective way for businesses and homeowners to help reduce energy consumption. Viewed as a critical transition technology across both residential and commercial markets, heat pumps are helping to lower global dependence on fossil fuel-based and electric resistance heating systems.
For any heat pump, the compressor is a critical factor in determining performance, both in terms of power and energy efficiency. Jerry Edwards, head of Sales Engineering for LG Component Solution, notes that one of the biggest challenges for heat pump systems is maintaining reliable heating performance in low outdoor temperatures. To address this, LG has applied its variable-speed compressor designs and vapor injection technology - a pairing that enables efficiency and sufficient heating capacity even in bitterly cold environments. These innovative compressor technologies, verified for their robust performance and stability under real operating conditions, are major contributors to the overall competitiveness of LG's heat pump systems.
Industry Perspectives on AHR Expo 2026 and LG's Component Solution
Akane Ka from JARN magazine, a renowned HVAC industry publication headquartered in Japan, attended LG's exhibition at AHR Expo 2026. Impressed by LG's latest technologies, and its approach to presenting them, she described the company as "very energetic and dynamic."
Ka also highlighted that LG's compressor and motor technologies are employed not only in HVAC solutions, but in a wide range of everyday appliances, including refrigerators and washing machines. This breadth of application speaks to LG's technological competitiveness across product categories and markets, and to its ability to bring value to almost every aspect of daily life.
She went on to note LG's effective use of internal synergies to create innovative products for customers worldwide, adding that LG is well positioned to meet the growing demand for energy-efficient products.
LG's Commitment to Elevating Appliance Quality Through Core Technologies
At AHR Expo 2026, LG put the spotlight on how crucial core technologies are to ensuring the quality, efficiency, and longevity of everyday appliances. Looking ahead, LG will continue evolving and refining its key component technologies in tandem with its differentiated product designs and features, delivering solutions that prioritize sustainability without compromising performance of usability.