Samsung Electronics has acquired FläktGroup, Europe’s largest heating, ventilation and air condition (HVAC) company, to strengthen its global position in HVAC commercial and industrial markets.
“This marks a strategic move for Samsung, aimed at leading the global HVAC and data centre markets,” said TM Roh, President and Acting Head of the Device eXperience (DX) Division at Samsung Electronics. “By merging FläktGroup’s technological expertise with Samsung’s AI platforms, we aim to set a new benchmark in the industry.”
The acquisition brings together Samsung’s advanced technologies, including AI-driven building management systems (BIMS), with FläktGroup’s century-long expertise in air handling, ventilation and precision cooling.
The company said the deal will support its strategy to become a leading force in the global HVAC and data centre sectors.
“Joining Samsung will accelerate FläktGroup’s global market expansion and drive technological innovation,” said Trevor Young, CEO of FläktGroup. “The synergy between our companies will be a major turning point in developing future-oriented HVAC solutions.”
Under the agreement, FläktGroup will remain an independent subsidiary, maintaining its management, personnel and brand identity while operating under Samsung Electronics.
FläktGroup’s subsidiaries such as Woods Air Movement, SEMCO, and SE-Elektronic will also become part of the Samsung portfolio, enhancing the company’s presence in ventilation, air flow and automation solutions.
FläktGroup’s technologies are already deployed across diverse environments, including cleanrooms, hospitals, marine applications, biopharmaceutical facilities, and large industrial complexes.
All of these sectors are experiencing heightened demand for high-performance air management and contamination control systems.
Smart building HVAC launch
Building on its recent acquisition, Samsung has unveiled a new smart building HVAC initiative that leverages the combined strengths of its SmartThings platform and FläktGroup’s advanced climate control technologies.
Samsung's SmartThings Pro provides a hyper-connected smart home technology to business environments to enhance sustainability, automate operations and improve the overall business experience.
Under the acquisition, Samsung will integrate its SmartThings and b.IoT platforms with FläktGroup’s advanced control systems to deliver the next -generation of smart building and energy-efficient HVAC solutions.
The company expects these capabilities to support data centre cooling, energy optimisation, and sustainability goals across industries.
FläktGroup, which operates more than 10 production facilities worldwide, has established strong market positions in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia.
Its experience in precision cooling for hyperscale data centres and participation in initiatives such as the Stargate Project align with Samsung’s long-term strategy to capture opportunities in the AI infrastructure and advanced cleanroom markets.