Copeland

Copeland is a global climate technologies company specialising in energy-efficient compression technologies and controls solutions for the heating, cooling and refrigeration (HVACR) industry. Founded in Detroit in 1921 by Edmund Copeland, the company has more than a century of experience in compression technology and has operated as a standalone business since 2023. It employs around 18,000 people across more than 40 countries.

Its product portfolio centres on compression technologies for heating, cooling and refrigeration, ranging from residential comfort to industrial applications, alongside controls solutions designed to improve the energy efficiency of HVACR systems and reduce carbon emissions. The company is also active in climate-friendly refrigerant technology and cold chain systems. Its technologies serve a range of sectors, including food and pharmaceutical preservation, data centres, and marine shipping.

Copeland describes its mission as resting on three pillars: Purpose, Performance and People. The company states a commitment to sustainability and to accelerating the transition to climate-friendly refrigerants, and characterises its working culture as combining the focus of a startup with the experience of a long-established industry leader.