Danfoss acquires AAIM Controls

By Michael Garry, Nov 20, 2018, 01:09 1 minute reading

Danish component maker sees AAIM’s control automation solutions bolstering its position in industrial refrigeration.

Front row, from left:  Brian Davis, Danfoss Cooling; Kristian Strand,  Danfoss Cooling; Arthur Marshall, AAIM Controls.
Back row, from left: Henrik Moller Henriksen, Danfoss Cooling; Pat Ocker, AAIM Controls; Craig Cordell, AAIM Controls; Alan Izer, AAIM Controls.

Danish component manufacturer Danfoss on Monday announced the acquisition of AAIM Controls Inc, Waynesboro, Pa, a supplier of custom-designed regulation and control automation solutions, from motor starters to complete PLC systems, for industrial refrigeration. 

“By adding electronic regulation and control automation to our already-extensive portfolio of components for industrial refrigeration applications, we strengthen our global position by becoming a systems provider in the industrial refrigeration market,” said Jürgen Fischer, president of Danfoss Cooling.

Danfoss said the demand is increasing for “bundled solutions of products, as well as intelligent control and automation, that increase energy efficiency, ensure food safety, and help in the transition to alternative, climate-friendly refrigerants.”

“In the industrial refrigeration market, controllers are often seen as the central part of a system offering,” said Kristian Strand, president – refrigeration and A/C controls, Danfoss Cooling.

“By adding electronic regulation and control automation to our already-extensive portfolio of components for industrial refrigeration applications, we strengthen our global position."
– Jürgen Fischer, Danfoss Cooling.



By Michael Garry

Nov 20, 2018, 01:09




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