Chennai, Mar 23: Danfoss India, a global leader in engineering technologies for infrastructure, climate and energy sectors, made a strong showcase at ACREX India 2026 – one of South Asia’s largest exhibitions dedicated to HVACR innovation. They unveiled new products, premiered a next-generation drives solution, earned two industry awards, and hosted the prestigious ACREX Hall of Fame Awards with the Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE).
Hall of Fame 2026: Honouring India’s Greenest Data Centre
This year, the ACREX Hall of Fame – powered by Danfoss – turned its spotlight on a sector at the heart of India’s digital economy: data centres. As hyperscale and edge computing facilities proliferate across the country, the energy and cooling demands of the sector have never been higher. The ACREX Hall of Fame 2026 set out to recognise those leading the charge on sustainable, high-efficiency data centre design and operations.
Digital Connexion was honoured as the inductee into the ACREX Hall of Fame 2026, recognised for its significant contributions in implementing high-efficiency and sustainable data centre cooling solutions with minimal environmental impact. The recognition underscores the growing imperative for data centre operators in India to align infrastructure decisions with decarbonisation goals.
Mr. Ravichandran Purushothaman, President, Danfoss India Region, said, “India is witnessing rapid growth in digital infrastructure, urban development and industrial expansion, all of which are significantly increasing the demand for efficient cooling and energy infrastructure. As data centres and commercial buildings scale across the country, the HVACR sector has a critical role to play in delivering reliable, energy-efficient and sustainable cooling solutions. At Danfoss India, we are focused on enabling this transition through advanced technologies and collaborations with industry partners to help build resilient, future-ready infrastructure for India.”
New Products premiered and unveiled at ACREX 2026
Danfoss Power Drives premiered the cybersecure Ultra Low Harmonics Drive – iC7 HVACR – a next-generation drive technology engineered to reduce harmonic distortion and improve energy efficiency across large HVAC installations.
Speaking on the role of advanced drive technologies in enabling energy efficiency, Mr. Mandar Vaijanapurkar, Head of Drives Sales, Marketing & Services, Danfoss India, said, “Energy-efficient drive technologies play a critical role in optimizing motor-driven systems across industries. With the premiere of our Ultra Low Harmonics Drive solution, we are helping customers reduce power quality challenges while improving system efficiency and operational reliability in large infrastructure applications.”
Danfoss Climate Solutions introduced five new products at the event, each designed to raise the bar on system control, automation and operational efficiency in refrigeration and HVAC applications:
•Alsmart® Controller – enabling intelligent, automated control of HVAC systems for improved precision and energy management.
•PSG Compressor – delivering enhanced performance and reliability for refrigeration and cooling applications.
•Motorized Butterfly Valve – providing precise flow regulation for HVAC system optimisation.
•CoolTrain™ Customisable Valve Trains – modular valve train assemblies designed for flexible, efficient integration into data centre and industrial cooling systems.
•AK-CC 25 Pro Case Controller – an advanced case controller offering precise temperature management and real-time monitoring for refrigeration display cases and cold storage applications.
These products were launched by Mr. Sheetal Kulkarni, Vise President R&D, Blue Star Limited, Mr. Nithianand S, Vice President Procurement, Blue Star Limited, Mr. Munish Malhotra, Vice President Purchase, Blue Star Limited, Mr. Ganesh Newton, Product Manager – Commercial Acs, Blue Star Limited, Mr. Jitendra Bhambure, Technology Advisor, Blue Star Limited, and Mr. Santosh Puranik, Head of Thermal Engineering at Vertiv.
Highlighting the importance of advanced cooling technologies, Mr. Madhur Sehgal, Head, Danfoss Climate Solutions Sales, India Region, said,”The HVAC and refrigeration sector is undergoing a major transformation as industries increasingly prioritize energy efficiency, system intelligence and sustainability. Our newly introduced solutions are designed to provide enhanced control, improved operational reliability and greater efficiency for cooling systems across commercial and industrial applications.”
Two Honours at ACREX Awards of Excellence 2026
Danfoss India also earned recognition at the ACREX Awards of Excellence 2026, winning in two categories:
•Innovation category – for NeoCharge, Danfoss India’s complete solution to optimize industrial refrigeration systems.
•Smart Product category – for the NovoCon® Digital IoT Actuator, reflecting the company’s focus on intelligent, connected HVACR technologies.
These accolades add to a strong track record at ACREX: In 2025, Danfoss India won for its Bock HG series aluminium body compressors and the iC7 Automation Drive. The continued recognition reflects the company’s sustained investment in R&D and sustainable product development.
A Comprehensive Portfolio on Show
Danfoss India showcased a wide range of solutions across its portfolio, including Heat Exchangers, Danfoss Bock Compressors, Scroll Compressors, Turbocor® Compressors, Hydronic Floor Heating Solutions, Energy Meters, OFB solutions, Refrigeration and Air conditioning components, VLT HVAC Drive, DPS Liquid Cooling Rack, VLT HVAC Drives, VLT Automation Drive, VLT Liquid Cooled Drive, Ultra Low Harmonics iC7 HVACR, Condition Based Monitoring Demo Unit, and Vacon NX for Electrification. These technologies are aimed at helping businesses achieve reliable, energy-efficient cooling while supporting sustainability and decarbonization goals.
India’s infrastructure development – and Danfoss India’s Role
India’s rapid expansion in digital infrastructure, urban development and industrial output is creating unprecedented demand for efficient, reliable cooling and energy systems. ACREX 2026 served as a timely platform for Danfoss India to demonstrate how its technologies are positioned to meet these demands sustainably.
Through their participation at ACREX India 2026, Danfoss continues to strengthen its commitment to driving innovation across the HVACR ecosystem while supporting industries in their transition toward more energy-efficient and sustainable infrastructure.
