LG will open a commercial air conditioning (CAC) training academy in Chicago in fall 2011.

LG Electronics will continue to invest in the U.S. commercial air conditioning market. This investment is marked by the planned opening of a commercial air conditioning (CAC) training academy in Chicago in fall 2011.

LG’s goal is to provide architects, consulting engineers and building owners with a broader range of cost- and energy-efficient climate control solutions that do not sacrifice stylish design or quiet operation.

“This announcement is an example of LG’s commitment to the U.S. marketplace and a result of LG’s continued growth,” said James Lee, senior vice president, LG Electronics USA, Air-Conditioning and Energy Solutions business unit. “As we continue to bring innovative and energy efficient products to market it is critical that we support our brand with the right technology and training to ensure success.”

The new facility will provide training rooms for education on LG’s Multi-V applied commercial systems, duct-free mini split and PTAC systems, as well as layout and model selection software. Hands-on training will provide detailed experiences with LG’s products in diverse situations for full application training. Attendees can participate in half-day courses for a basic introduction or a more intensive five-day training sessions for detailed content.

The Chicago facility is LG’s fifth training academy in the U.S. and first in the Midwest.

LG opened its first CAC training academy in Georgia in 2009 and has since opened additional facilities in California, Texas and New Jersey.