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Business
DANFOSS CELEBRATES 30 YEARS IN SOUTH AFRICA
By Eamonn Ryan
Danfoss , the multi-national Danish engineering company , is celebrating its 30th anniversary in South Africa , marking three decades of growth and expansion in the region .
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1 . Emil Berning , country manager for sub-Saharan Africa .
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Ziad Al Bawaliz , the regional president for Turkey , Middle |
East and Africa . |
The Danfoss team mingling with guests . |
As part of the celebration , it hosted a media event just ahead of its official gala evening at which RACA Journal was present . |
Ziad Al Bawaliz , the regional president for Turkey , Middle
East and Africa , highlighted the importance of engineering in driving society forward and addressing key global challenges
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Founded in 1933 by Danish engineer Mads Clausen , Danfoss has evolved into a global enterprise employing over 42 000 individuals worldwide . The company has recently focused on integrating its local presence in South Africa , following several strategic acquisitions , with the aim of leveraging its operations in the country to drive further expansion throughout Africa .
It has three business units : Climate Solutions , being HVAC and refrigeration ; Drives , being variable speed drives controlling electric motors and energy efficiency ; and Hydraulics .
Danfoss offers a wide range of energy solutions and expertise , with a strong commitment to energy efficiency and decarbonisation . The company ’ s portfolio includes solutions for reducing power consumption , minimising food loss and waste , improving cooling and heating systems , optimising wastewater treatment , and enhancing mining productivity . The company has embraced an ‘ energy efficiency first ’ principle and is actively working towards achieving carbon neutrality in its global operations by 2030 . In South Africa , Danfoss aims to be the preferred partner for decarbonisation initiatives .
such as urbanisation , climate change , food and water supply , digitalisation and electrification .
“ To mark 30 years of pioneering sustainable growth together , and looking forward to going from strength to strength , both locally and on the continent , we crowned this anniversary with a local celebration for our partners , customers and colleagues , in which Danfoss honoured local traditions within the ongoing priority of ‘ engineering South Africa ’ s tomorrow ,’” said Emil Berning , country manager for sub- Saharan Africa .
This mission aligns with the company ’ s core values of increasing machine productivity , reducing emissions , lowering energy consumption and promoting electrification . The celebration of this milestone reaffirmed Danfoss ’ s commitment to continued growth and innovation in South Africa and across the continent , he said .
Danfoss solutions find applications in various industries , including refrigeration , air conditioning , heating , power conversion , motor control , industrial machinery , automotive , marine , and off- and on-highway equipment . The company also
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