LG’s ‘Hack For Heat’ Finale Points To Exciting, Sustainable Future For HVAC

LG’s ‘Hack For Heat’ Finale Points To Exciting, Sustainable Future For HVAC

Monday, February 5, 2024

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LG’s ‘Hack For Heat’ Finale Points To Exciting, Sustainable Future For HVAC  |   Company Empowers Young Talent in Europe to Reimagine HVAC for a Better Tomorrow.

SEOUL, 26 January, 2024 — LG Electronics (LG) announces that the grand finale of its first-ever heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)-themed student hackathon, Hack for Heat, will take place on January 26 at the LG office in Courbevoie, France. The groundbreaking event will see talented youth from across Europe competing in teams to help redefine the future of HVAC and create a better tomorrow for all.

LG is a company that understands the importance of transitioning to low-carbon heating systems and is fully committed to supporting the EU’s Green Deal. In line with this commitment, LG offers efficient and sustainable HVAC solutions. As part of efforts to foster the next generation of HVAC innovators and help bring about positive change, LG organised the Hack for Heat hackathon, inviting students to apply their passion and unique ideas to three key challenges facing the HVAC industry :

• HACK HEAT FOR DESIGN : Redefining HVAC design to seamlessly integrate into urban landscapes, with a focus on aesthetics, size and cost. 

• HACK HEAT FOR PLANET : Creating ‘zero carbon’ heat pump systems while addressing every aspect of the supply chain. 

• HACK HEAT FOR USERS : Crafting engaging educational content to connect with consumers and spread awareness about LG’s commitment to sustainable development solutions.  

The Hack for Heat grand final will feature six teams representing Spain, Portugal, the U.K., Hungary and France. Each team will have the opportunity to present their projects to a jury comprising LG executives from various business units. The winning team will be rewarded with an all-expenses-paid trip to Seoul, South Korea, where they will have the chance to immerse themselves in the local culture, explore the city’s renowned landmarks and enjoy an exclusive tour of LG headquarters.

Open to the public and media, the Hack for Heat finale will be held at Workstation, 25 Quai du President Paul Doumer, Courbevoie, France, on January 26 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Registration is required and can be completed on the event’s LinkedIn page.  

“Hack for Heat reveals LG’s strong commitment to innovation and firm belief in the power of young talent to shape the future of HVAC,” said James Lee, head of the Air Solution Business Unit at LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company. 

“We are thrilled to welcome the unique ideas of these passionate, young innovators, and look forward to seeing how their contributions will transform the industry and make people’s lives better.”  

For more information about the event, visit https://www.lg-hackforheat.com/en/challenges/2023-edition.

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LG’s Commitment to Innovation is Recognised with Numerous Awards at CES 2024

LG’s Commitment to Innovation is Recognised with Numerous Awards at CES 2024

Saturday, February 3, 2024

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LG’s Commitment to Innovation is  Recognised with Numerous Awards at CES 2024 |  LG Continues Long-Standing History of Honors at World’s Preeminent Consumer Technology Show With More Than 200 Awards & Accolades.

SEOUL, 26 January 2024 — At this year’s CES®, LG Electronics (LG) was honored with more than 200 awards and recognitions for a wide range of innovations and technologies across the home appliance, home entertainment and B2B categories.

The LG SIGNATURE OLED T – the world’s first 4K wireless transparent TV – led the way with countless honors as the Best TV or Best in Show from a wide range of press outlets.

With LG’s reputation as the global leader in OLED technology – the company continues to assert its dominance at CES, taking home the industry’s top awards and honors for its latest OLED TV lineup including the aforementioned LG SIGNATURE OLED T and the LG OLED evo M4, G4 and C4 TVs. Utilising the wireless technology introduced in last year’s M3 TV, LG’s 77-inch LG SIGNATURE OLED T is considered the next step in the evolution of OLED TV technology and was honored by major tech publications including CNET, Digital Trends, TechRadar, Tom’s Guide, Forbes, The Verge, Wirecutter, PCMag and Mashable.

The LG OLED evo series featuring a new 144Hz refresh rate and LG’s Alpha 11 AI processor was also applauded by CNET, TechRadar Pro, PCGamer and BGR. Additionally, Digital Trends highlighted the LG UltraGear OLED gaming monitor 32GS95UE in its lineup of best monitors seen at CES 2024 noting its one-of-a-kind ability to toggle between 4K at 240Hz and FHD at 480Hz with the press of a button.

LG also garnered accolades from top publications such as USA Today and Tom’s Guide for its new LG Wash Combo™ All-In-One with Heatpump™ Technology. Marking LG’s commitment to a greener world – the new Wash Combo uses 60 percent less energy than a vented model.1 The cutting-edge home appliance was widely recognised for its compact ventless design and ability to complete a wash-and-dry cycle in under two hours.

Named as a winner of Reviewed’s Accessibility Awards for CES 2024 –  LG’s Universal UP Kit – a collection of innovative home appliance accessories and add-ons embracing universal design has been crafted to enhance usability for individuals facing physical challenges. It was also recognised in Apartment Therapy’s Best Home Design Products from CES 2024.

From the Consumer Technology Association’s (CTA) CES Innovation Award program alone, LG won 34 CES Innovation Awards including two Best of Innovation Awards given to the LG 4K Transparent OLED T and the 83-inch 4K OLED Zero Connect TV (M4). 

Highlights from LG’s over 200 awards and recognitions earned at CES 2024 include : 

LG SIGNATURE OLED T (77-inch)  

• CNET : Best TVs of CES 2024  
• Digital Trends : Top Tech of CES 2024 Awards 
• PCMag : The Biggest (and Coolest) TVs at CES 2024 
• Engadget : Best of CES 2024 
• Reviewed : The Reviewed Awards : CES 2024 – Home Theater 
• TechRadar : Best Gadgets of CES 2024 – Best TV 
• The New York Times : Wirecutter : Best of CES 2024 
• Tom’s Guide : Best of CES 2024 Awards – Best Design 
• The Verge : The Verge Awards at CES 2024 – Best in Show 
• CNN Underscored : Best of CES 2024 – Best TV 
• NBC News : Best of CES 2024 
• Fox News : Top 10 Tech of CES 2024 
• The Hollywood Reporter : Best of CES 2024 – Best OLED TV 
• Variety : Best of CES 2024 – Best 4k TV 
• Popular Science : Best New Gadgets and Tech from CES 2024 
• Rolling Stone : Best of CES 2024  

LG OLED TVs (M4, G4, C4 and B4)  

• Tom’s Guide : Best TVs of CES 2024 – LG OLED evo G4 
• Reviewed : The Reviewed Awards: CES 2024 – LG OLED evo G4 
• TechRadar Pro : 2024 Pick Awards – LG OLED evo M4 
• Tech Advisor : Best of CES 2024 – LG OLED B4 
• Gear Patrol : Coolest TVs and Monitors Revealed at CES 2024 – LG OLED evo G4, C4, and OLED B4

LG QNED TVs  

• Tom’s Guide : Best TVs of CES 2024 – LG 98 inch QNED TV 
• Residential tech today : CES 2024 Reflections and Superlatives- LG 98 inch QNED TV   

LG gram Pro Laptops 

• Digital Trends : Best and Most Exciting Laptops at CES 2024 – LG gram Pro 
• Inverse : Best Laptops Announced at CES 2024 – LG gram Pro 2-in-1 
• Laptop Mag : Best of CES 2024 – Best 2-in-1: LG gram Pro 2-in-1
• Live Science : CES 2024: Best Laptops for Coding & Programmers – LG gram Pro 2-in-1   

LG CineBeam Qube Projector 

• PCMag : Best of CES 2024 – Best Projector  
• WIRED : Best of CES 2024 – Best Home Theater 
• Gizmodo : Best, Coolest, and Weirdest Gadgets at CES 2024 
• Yanko Design : Best of CES 2024    

LG UltraGear OLED Gaming Monitor 

• Digital Trends : Best Monitors of CES 2024 
• Inverse : Most Eye-Popping Gaming Monitors from CES 2024 
• The Shortcut : The Shortcut CES 2024 Awards 
• Windows Central : Best of CES 2024 – Best Gaming   

LG Wash Combo™ All-In-One with Heatpump™ Technology 

• Reviewed : The Reviewed Awards: CES 2024 
• Tom’s Guide : Best Smart Home Gadgets of CES 2024 – Best Smart Appliance 
• Tom’s Guide : Best of CES 2024 – Best Home Appliance 
• Good Housekeeping : Coolest Gadgets at CES 2024    

LG Smart Home AI Agent 

• Reviewed : CES 2024 – Top 9 New Gadgets You Need To See 
• Mashable : The Best of CES 2024 
• The Washington Post : The Best (and Strangest) Tech We Found at CES 2024 
• T3 : Best of CES 2024 Awards – T3’s Top Tech from This Year’s Show   

For more information on LG’s CES 2024 awards and honors and additional information about LG’s products announced at CES, please visit LG Newsroom.

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LG Opens New Scroll Compressor Production Line In Mexico

LG Opens New Scroll Compressor Production Line In Mexico

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LG Opens New Scroll Compressor Production Line In Mexico  | Increased Manufacturing Capacity to Strengthen Company’s Competitiveness,  Help It Meet Growing Demand from North American Businesses.

SEOUL, 22 January 2024 — LG Electronics (LG) announces the opening of a new scroll compressor production line at its factory in Monterrey, Mexico. The new line bolsters LG’s scroll compressor manufacturing infrastructure, enabling the company to produce more of its acclaimed, eco-conscious solutions while creating a shorter supply chain for servicing customers across North America.

LG’s decision to establish a production line in Mexico comes at a time when many U.S. HVAC manufacturers are facing challenges due to escalating logistical disruptions. The strategic move places an LG scroll compressor production base in close proximity to key North American markets; setting up a production/logistics system that will help the company better respond to regional demand and lessen the impact on customers of factors such as logistic issues.

LG’s scroll compressors play a major role in the company’s heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) components business. At AHR Expo 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia, LG showcased its energy-efficient Gen 3 Scroll Compressors for residential air conditioners and heat pumps, as well as large-capacity scroll compressors for commercial system air conditioning.  

Designed with the future in mind, Gen 3 Scroll Compressors are symbolic of LG’s continuing leadership in HVAC innovation. In anticipation of refrigerant regulations taking effect in 2025, 1 and in line with the company’s commitment to the environment and sustainability, the compressors utilize low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants. With GWPs less than 700 – far lower than the 2,088 GWP of R410A – these refrigerants easily meet the newest eco-focused standards for refrigerants. The structure of the Gen 3 Scroll Compressors also helps to ensure compliance with the latest efficiency standards2 by reducing energy waste and heat loss.  

“The new, state-of-the-art production line in Mexico will enable us to produce more of our eco-conscious scroll compressors and fortify our ability to service the North American market,” said Kim Yang-sun, head of the Component Solution Business Unit at LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company. “LG will continue to provide advanced technologies and components to meet the diverse needs of its global customers.”

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LG Captivates CCE 2024 Spectators With Immersive WebOS Experience Zone

LG Captivates CCE 2024 Spectators With Immersive WebOS Experience Zone

Thursday, February 1, 2024

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LG Captivates CES 2024 Spectators  With Immersive Webos Experience Zone  |  LAS VEGAS, 22 January 2024 — LG Electronics (LG) welcomes visitors to the company’s booth at CES 2024 with a wealth of entertaining and dazzling experiences through the webOS zone. Building on its legacy of showstopping installations on vivid self-lit OLED displays, LG’s Home Entertainment Company continues to redefine itself as a media and entertainment powerhouse. The webOS smart TV platform breathes life into immersive visuals and inspiring narratives, aligning with the company’s visionary transformation.

Thanks to the numerous OLED displays, the attention-grabbing webOS installation engrosses visitors in the world of infinite entertainment, each moment enlivened thanks to LG OLED’s unrivaled picture quality and unique form factors. This captivating experience highlights LG’s commitment to pushing technological boundaries and providing the ultimate entertainment experience. 

An invitation to explore the world of entertainment powered by webOS platform, the webOS Zone treats guests to an extensive collection of video clips from a diverse range of genres, sourced from content partners. Among the highlights is an exclusive experience of ‘Masters of the Air,’ the highly anticipated action-packed epic series from Apple TV+, produced by Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman. The compelling series preview teases viewers with breathtaking visuals and an explosive, dynamic soundscape. ‘Masters of the Air’ premieres exclusively on Apple TV+ on January 26 and will be available to watch on LG Smart TVs via the Apple TV app.

With impressive visuals and spellbinding storytelling, audiences will be enchanted by the live-action reimagining of ‘The Little Mermaid’ now streaming on Disney+, a story of a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure, brought to life by filmmaker Rob Marshall. Superb cinematography on OLED displays transports viewers to the seashore, with waves gently lapping at the feet and soothing sounds of the ocean in the background. 

Attendees can anticipate a mesmerizing exploration of space with exciting clips from the ‘Rebel Moon’ Netflix series, released last December, and a sneak peak of the highly anticipated series, ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ from Paramount+. Offering an enthralling glimpse into unexplored planets and otherworldly landscapes, the videos promise unprecedented encounters with intricate space battles and the cosmic frontier.

The webOS Zone also presents imaginative stories that are sure to captivate adventure lovers. Scenes from Prime Video’s ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ invite spectators to step into the epic landscape of Middle-earth and feel the irresistible allure of sweeping action, harrowing journeys and the rise of one of the greatest villains of all time: the Dark Lord Sauron. 

What’s more, fans of fighting games will be delighted with a clip of Tekken 8, set to be released on January 26, 2024 by Bandai Namco Entertainment and expected to be one of the best games of the genre this year.

Established in 2014, LG’s webOS platform has emerged as a global leader with its evolution into one of the most widely used smart TV platforms, with a continuously expanding user base. Boasting a compelling selection of content for LG Smart TVs around the world, the company delivers an extensive collection by maintaining valuable partnerships with more than 3,500 content providers. LG’s decade-long commitment to fostering strong relationships with streaming service partners has enhanced the home entertainment experience for millions of customers worldwide.

LG is dedicated to upholding its leadership position in the realm of viewing experiences with technological advancements and content curation. Through the ongoing evolution of webOS, LG strives to enrich lives by providing customers with infinite entertainment and endless inspiration.

LG’s awe-inspiring webOS zone will be on show at CES 2024 from January 9-12 in the company’s booth (#16008, Las Vegas Convention Center). For more information on LG products unveiled at CES 2024, please visit CES 2024 Press Kit.

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