Danfoss Turbocor is celebrating three decades of operation in 2025. Founded in 1995 in Australia by a group of engineers and later acquired by Danfoss as a wholly owned company, the organization has grown to 350 employees with operation centers in the U.S., Denmark and China. Over 140,000 Turbocor compressors have been installed globally as more customers seek to lower their carbon emissions and energy consumption.
The company is the pioneer in the development of oil-free, magnetic-bearing compressor technology. By eliminating oil in their design, Turbocor compressors provide a low-carbon and exceptionally reliable cooling option for commercial air conditioning and heat pump applications, enabling commercial buildings such as office buildings, hotels, hospitals, airports and data centers to meet decarbonization and energy efficiency goals.
Commenting on the technology behind Turbocor, Rogerio Federici, Vice President and Head of Danfoss Turbocor, said, “Turbocor was founded by professionals outside the field of HVAC. This allowed for the free thinking and creativity needed to develop this disruptive technology. They created something new that changed the industry and set a new standard for sustainability in HVAC.”
Turbocor compressors can achieve up to 40% better energy efficiency compared to traditional screw compressors, translating to significant savings on energy costs. The magnetic-bearing technology results in zero performance degradation over the life of the compressor, along with low noise levels.
