Carrier partners with PIF company Alat to manufacture HVAC products in Saudi Arabia

Carrier partners with PIF company Alat to manufacture HVAC products in Saudi Arabia

The partners have announced their commitment to set up a manufacturing and R&D facility in Saudi Arabia for a range of HVAC products including variable refrigerant flow (VRF), air-cooled chillers, air handling units (AHUs) and rooftop units for MENA markets. The R&D division will focus on developing breakthrough technologies to meet region-specific requirements, such as high ambient temperature and natural/Low GWP refrigerant HVAC systems. The project could create more than 5,000 local jobs.

Carrier Global Corporation has partnered with Alat , a Saudi PIF company, to deliver advanced HVAC solutions to customers in the Kingdom, particularly giga-projects such as NEOM.

Alat was established in February 2024 to create a global sustainable technology manufacturing hub in Saudi Arabia focused on advanced industrials and electronics. Initially, the company will focus on key strategic business areas such as semiconductors, smart devices, smart buildings, smart appliances, smart health, advanced industrials and next-generation infrastructure technologies.

Amit Midha, chief executive officer, Alat, said: “We are proud to partner with a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, and bring to the Kingdom expertise and innovation in this field. We see Carrier as a long-term partner in our Smart Buildings line of business, which is solely focused on solutions