# Sanden and Unicla form strategic alliance on heavy-duty compressors

Sanden International and Unicla International signed a strategic alliance under which Unicla's heavy-duty compressors will be co-branded and sold through Sanden's global distribution network. The alliance was finalised in February 2018.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2018-02-01
- Status: announced
- Products: heavy-duty compressors, air conditioning compressors, UWX660 swashplate compressor, UX380 compressor
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md), [HVAC and Industrial Refrigeration](https://endata.com/sectors/hvac-refrigeration.md)

## Companies

- [Sanden International](https://endata.com/companies/3703.md) (partner)
- [Unicla International](https://endata.com/companies/3704.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [sandenaftermarket.com](https://sandenaftermarket.com/articles-press-releases/sanden-and-unicla-enter-strategic-alliance-two-great-compressor-brands-prepare-for-the-global-transport-revolution/), 2018-08-07: "Leading automotive compressor manufacturers Sanden International and Unicla International have signed off on a strategic alliance."

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