From our humble beginnings in Melbourne to becoming a trusted partner for mission-critical facilities like data centers and hospitals, it's been an incredible journey as pioneers of oil-free, magnetic bearing compressor technology.
Danfoss Turbocor® compressors have set a new standard for sustainable HVAC/R, enabling commercial buildings to meet decarbonization and energy efficiency goals. Since Turbocor’s founding in 1995, the company’s impact has expanded globally, with production facilities in the U.S. and China and a third production facility in Nordborg, Denmark scheduled for completion in 2026.
Once a pioneer, oil-free compressor technology has become a mainstream solution.
Explore the timeline and key highlights
Before 1995 - It started with drawings
1995 - First Turbocor® oil-free compressor created in Melbourne, Autralia
2001 - First launch of TT300 oil-free magnetic bearing centrifugal compressor
2003 – Innovation award
2004 – Danfoss Turbocor ® 50/50 joint venture
2006 – First Turbocor ®‘s produced at Tallahassee
2007 – Opening of Tallahassee
2012 – First application of a compressor using HFO-1234ze
2013 – Danfoss acquires 100% ownership of Danfoss Turbocor ® Compressors
2015 – Launch and award of VTT series for large water-cooled chillers
2017 – Opening of Turbocor ® in Haiyan, China First Turbocor® compressor built at Haiyan
2018 - Launch and award of TTH/THG series, world‘s first oil-free compressor optimized for high lift application
2019 – Danfoss Turbocor team
2020 – Launch and award of TG5490, world‘s first oil-free compressor using low GWP, non flammable R515B
2022 – AHR Innovation award for low-density compressor
2023 – 10-year anniversary as a Danfoss company
2024 – Opening of Turbocor® Center in Nordborg, Denmark
2025 – 30 years of Turbocor®