THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE COOLING, SHAPED BY OUR PAST.
The Bet That Changed Chiller Design.
Smardt was founded with a single, clear objective: to lead the global HVAC industry in energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. Before oil-free centrifugal technology was proven in the market, our pioneers took a bet on an unproven concept. This is the story of how that bet grew into a global standard for clean, efficient cooling.
Turbocor Founded
Future founder of Smardt, Roger Richmond-Smith, & Ron Conry begin Turbocor oil-free compressor development in Australia.
First Field Prototype
First Turbocor oil-free compressor developed in Melbourne, Australia.
The Move to Montreal
Turbocor, Inc. relocated to Montreal. Some of the core development team would later help form Smardt.
Oil-Free Breakthrough
PowerPax supports early field installations of Turbocor compressors in Australia.
Award-Winning Innovation
Turbocor, Inc. wins the 2003 AHR Expo Energy Innovation Award.
Industry Recognition
Turbocor, Inc. becomes only the second HVAC manufacturer to receive the EPA's Climate Protection Award. Danfoss forms a joint venture with Turbocor, acquiring a 50% ownership stake.
Smardt Is Born
Roger Richmond-Smith founds Smardt in Montreal. Smardt and PowerPax join forces to form the Smardt Chiller Group.
US Manufacturing Hub Opens
Smardt opens its first US factory, in Plattsburgh, New York. Smardt establishes a sales and service facility in Singapore.
Expanding into Europe
Smardt acquires Stuttgart-based OPK Kältetechnik GmbH, a European pioneer in oil-free centrifugal technology.
China Manufacturing Begins
Smardt opens a manufacturing facility in Guangzhou, China.
Brazil Market Entry
Smardt partners with Brazilian chiller manufacturer, Transcalor.
Joining TICA Group
Smardt joins TICA Group, multiplying R&D resources and opening new markets across the Asia-Pacific region, Europe, and the Middle East.
Record-Breaking Capacity
Smardt delivers the world's largest capacity oil-free chiller.
South American Venture
Mecalor joint venture formed to serve the South American market.
New Ownership
TICA achieves full ownership of Smardt. Jiang Li, Chairman of TICA, assumes the role of Executive Chairman of Smardt.
Five-Year Milestone
Smardt and TICA celebrate their five-year anniversary.
AeroPure Goes Global
Smardt launches the AeroPure AF Series air-cooled platform globally.
Smardt ECO Launch
Smardt introduces Smardt ECO, a family of products built on conventional compressor technology, starting with the AeroMod™ ACC modular chiller.
Phoenix Growth & AIR Launch
Smardt expands its manufacturing footprint in Phoenix, Arizona, and introduces the Smardt AIR product line.
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ENGINEERING THE NET-ZERO FUTURE
As buildings decarbonize, Smardt keeps raising efficiency across its chillers, heat pumps and air systems, and develops products for lower-GWP refrigerants.
