Embraco built its name in refrigeration—especially with fractional horsepower compressors used in light commercial and residential cold chain applications. Now, with the acquisition of Xecom, the brand is moving into HVAC. The new scroll line covers rooftop units, heat pumps, and central systems for both commercial and residential use. More importantly, Nidec appears to be positioning Embraco as a full-system brand, extending its reach beyond refrigeration and into broader climate control markets.
2025, July – Nidec Global Appliance (GA) announces that its brand Embraco, a global provider of refrigeration technology for the residential and commercial cold chain, will significantly expand its product offerings. As part of GA’s growth strategy, the company has acquired the scroll compressors manufacturer Xecom, and this acquisition extends Embraco’s capabilities to the heating and air conditioning (HVAC) markets while broadening its presence in the refrigeration segment, solidifying its position as a complete solutions provider.
Alberto Casnati, President of Nidec Global Appliance, shared: “This is a milestone for Nidec Global Appliance and Embraco, as it now becomes a brand for all climates. This acquisition positions us as a more robust player in scroll technology, empowered to deliver high-performance solutions for refrigeration, heating, and air-conditioning while enhancing our technological capabilities. The expanded scroll portfolio is tailored to meet the diverse needs of OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and the aftermarket in both residential and commercial segments and comply with strict international regulations.”
Scroll compressors, renowned for their reliability, energy efficiency, and extended cooling capacity, have already been part of Embraco’s portfolio, and this product offering expansion is a pivotal addition to the brand’s market position. Under the concept “One Brand, All Climates”, Embraco introduces a portfolio that extends its presence in refrigeration to heating and air conditioning. The new lineup includes solutions for commercial and residential applications such as cold rooms, heat pumps, rooftop chillers, packaged units, and central ducted home air conditioners. The newly integrated scroll compressors line ranges from 1.2 HP to 35 HP and supports multiple refrigerants, including R410A, R404A, low GWP options, A2Ls and R290.
Over the past 54 years, Embraco has built a reputation in refrigeration, known for its innovation and premium quality. This new chapter reflects the brand’s strategy to provide complete solutions for its customers. “This portfolio expansion is a planned and expected movement for GA. We will be taking advantage of our sales and distribution channels as well as of our expertise in energy-efficient and reliable technologies to better support our customers across a wider range of applications. Our ultimate goal is to do it while maintaining our unwavering values of trust, excellence and optimal service levels,” adds Casnati.
The new product lines cater for commercial applications such as cold rooms, heat pumps, rooftop chillers, and packaged units, as well as central ducted residential air conditioners.
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