Danfoss has launched “The Cool Purpose: The Journey of Danfoss Turbocor in Engineering a Better Future” at its Turbocor facility in Florida. The book documents the development of the Danfoss Turbocor compressor, described by the company as the world’s first oil-free magnetic-bearing compressor.
Turbocor was founded in Australia in the mid-1990s by engineers seeking to replace oil lubrication and mechanical bearings in HVAC compressors. The company entered a joint venture with Danfoss in 2004 and became wholly owned by Danfoss in 2013.
Danfoss said the Turbocor business now employs roughly 450 people and operates centers in the US, Denmark and China. More than 200,000 Turbocor compressors have been installed worldwide.
The business historically doubled approximately every four to five years, according to Danfoss. Growth accelerated with increased data-center demand, reaching around 35% in 2025, while strong demand continued in 2026.
The book was written by Ricardo Schneider, who became president and CEO of Danfoss Turbocor in 2009 and led the business for 16 years. “This book is a tribute to the pioneers, engineers, and customers who put their trust in a technology long before the world understood how much it was needed,” Schneider said.
A second launch event is scheduled for July 6 at Danfoss’ headquarters campus in Denmark. The book is published by Renown Publishing, and revenue from sales will be donated to STEAM programs in Leon County Public Schools in Florida.
