Carrier plans new regional innovation & technology center in Lucerne, Switzerland
Lucerne - Carrier Global Corporation is planning a new innovation and technology centre in Lucerne. This strategic investment consolidates its position as a global pioneer for intelligent climate and energy solutions and emphasises the importance of Switzerland as an innovation leader.
Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, has established a new regional innovation and technology center in Lucerne, Switzerland - Carrier Innovation Technologies GmbH. The establishment of Carrier’s center in Lucerne will help the company take yet another step forward in its portfolio transformation, further positioning Carrier as the global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, with an even greater presence in the European market.
The strategic innovation and technology location in Lucerne will centralize the global management and prioritization of research and development investments, centralize operational functions that will support Carrier’s aftermarket growth globally, and enable Carrier to partner with local universities to develop and test innovative new technologies. Carrier Innovation Technologies will also centralize certain intellectual property, which is essential for continued innovation and new product creation.
Carrier is working to address the planet’s most urgent challenges while meeting the needs of customers. As the company expands its portfolio of intelligent climate and energy solutions, Carrier is accelerating the shift toward electrification, more connected technologies, and environmentally responsible refrigerants.
Carrier is also helping customers reduce their carbon footprint and meet their sustainability goals by improving energy efficiency in buildings, in homes and across the cold chain. The company is progressing toward its own ambitious ESG goals through sustainable practices and investments while fostering an inclusive and diverse team that is united by a common purpose and values.
It is fitting for Carrier to launch an innovation center in Switzerland, which is known to be a global leader in innovation and sustainability. For 13 years in a row, Switzerland was ranked the most innovative country in the world according to a study by the United Nations. It is also known for its highly skilled international workers as it topped the IMD World Talent Ranking for the tenth year in a row. The work of its universities frequently helps to create start-ups, including one that developed the world’s first commercial carbon removal technology.
