Johnson Controls Arabia to supply cooling system for Saudi EV facility

Johnson Controls Arabia has entered into a strategic partnership with Modern Building Leaders (MBL) to provide and operate a fully integrated YORK cooling system for the new CEER manufacturing facility in King Abdullah Economic City.

Johnson Controls Arabia is a global leader in HVAC systems, smart building controls, and energy efficiency.

The company said that its collaboration with CEER represents a significant advancement in Saudi Arabia’s industrial technology landscape and supports the Kingdom’s “trailblazing end-to-end electric vehicle brand.”

Under the agreement, Johnson Controls Arabia will deliver a state-of-the-art cooling solution powered by YORK technologies, featuring 12 chillers and various cooling units with a combined capacity of 33,000 TR.

The CEER facility, a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s electric vehicle industry, is designed to produce world-class electric cars, prioritising sustainability, efficiency, and cutting-edge technology.

The partnership aligns with the launch of the region’s first YORK air-cooled chiller production line, boasting a 600-ton capacity, at the YORK manufacturing complex in King Abdullah Economic City.

This milestone was accompanied by the opening of Saudi Arabia’s first AHRI-certified performance testing laboratory for air-cooled chillers of this capacity, cementing the Kingdom’s position as a regional hub for innovation in the HVAC and cooling sector.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by senior executives, including Tareq Telmesani, CEO of MBL, and Mohamed Fathy El-Bordany, Plant Facility and Maintenance Director at CEER.

This agreement underscores Johnson Controls Arabia’s commitment to supporting major manufacturing initiatives in Saudi Arabia, enhancing its role as a trusted partner in delivering high-efficiency, sustainable cooling solutions that meet global standards and bolstering the Kingdom’s industrial infrastructure.

Commenting on the milestone, Dr. Mohanad AlShaikh, CEO of Johnson Controls Arabia, stated, “We are proud to play a role in this ambitious national project that reflects our commitment to delivering smart, sustainable solutions aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. Our success in this initiative demonstrates the trust our partners place in YORK’s technical strength and reliability, and our ability to provide integrated solutions that rival the world’s leading providers, driven by expert engineering teams, fast execution, and excellent after-sales support.”