An Insight into the History of LG’s Compressors Through The Eyes of a Senior Researcher

By thoroughly examining the main points and customer needs regarding the thermoelectric element-based water purifiers, we were able to develop a compact BCA compressor and turn it into a blue ocean product.

We resolved customer complaints in the water purifier market, monopolized by slimming using thermoelectric elements. By providing a compressor that can be slimmed down, our compressor delivered an opportunity to our client to secure a large quantity of products in a short period of time.

Meanwhile, we promise a win-win for our customers in the outdoor market of DC power, which is newly advancing. LG compressors have established their status in the portable and vehicle refrigerator market, and our clients have emerged as a leader in outdoor products, producing 1 million units in 5 years.

Above all, we have recognized the need for trust to be the foundation of our relationship with the client. Based on these experiences, we are continuing our research and development in order to produce more suitable compressors for refrigerators that will be installed as essentials in the upcoming electric vehicles.

Due to ESG management, which has become a hot topic recently, replacement of R134a with high ODP is expected to be quicker with alternative refrigerants, and the expansion of Chinese companies, a manufacturing powerhouse, will continuously accelerate. We, LG, believe that we need to stay one step ahead in the future by understanding our client's entire journey, and competing with new values.

With a compressor like BCA compressor that has never existed in the past, we believe that we need to be able to provide a refrigeration solution that can be applied more easily in various industrial fields, while providing a valuable experience for customers at the same time. We are preparing for the future by actively participating in research work.

As I said before, I have been developing everything from large to ultra-compact as a researcher for 35 years, and my retirement age is not far off. However, with the passion left in my heart, I want to become a role model for my juniors by continuing to develop products that can be sustainably developed despite rapid environmental changes.