Johnson Controls-Hitachi trains 2,500 HVAC professionals across MEA
DUBAI, UAE, 16 May 2025: Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning announced through a Press Release that it has trained more than 2,500 professionals across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region through its training centres and showrooms.
According to Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning, the milestone reflects its commitment to advancing sustainable cooling solutions in support of the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative.
The company stated that its training programme is designed to equip engineers, consultants and industry professionals with the tools to deliver energy-efficient HVAC solutions that align with both national green building codes and broader sustainability frameworks.
Johnson Controls-Hitachi explained that the training covers HVAC technologies ranging from residential systems to advanced variable refrigerant flow (VRF) solutions, with content tailored to the MEA region’s climate challenges and urbanisation trends.
“We are proud to see the region setting the benchmark for sustainable building practices,” said Ahmed Aqel, General Manager, Johnson Controls-Hitachi MEA. He added: “Our training programmes are designed to accelerate that vision by equipping professionals with the tools and knowledge to implement HVAC solutions that not only reduce energy consumption but also support wider behaviour and design shifts needed to reach net-zero.”
Johnson Controls-Hitachi highlighted that in regions like the Middle East, where space cooling accounts for up to 70% of residential electricity use, scalable and efficient cooling technologies are crucial for reducing peak power demand. Aqel noted: “As the region’s cities expand and temperatures rise, scalable, efficient cooling technologies are no longer optional — they are essential.”
The company emphasised that its training initiatives are aligned with the International Energy Agency’s guidance, which states that achieving net-zero targets requires both the adoption of high-efficiency cooling systems and changes in building design and user behaviour.
With over a decade of activity in the MEA market, Johnson Controls-Hitachi said it continues to invest in training and knowledge development to support smarter and greener infrastructure across sectors including real estate, education, healthcare and industry.
