# Kulthorn Kirby starts production of Bristol Compressors in Thailand

Kulthorn Kirby has officially commenced production of Bristol Compressors in Thailand after acquiring the US manufacturer in 2018 and transferring operations to Bangkok. The facility produces compressors for air conditioning and refrigeration applications.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2020-09-14
- Where: Bangkok, Thailand, Thailand
- Starts operating: 14 Sep 2020
- Status: completed
- Products: compressors for air conditioning and heat pump applications, commercial refrigeration compressors
- Sectors: [HVAC and Industrial Refrigeration](https://endata.com/sectors/hvac-refrigeration.md)

## Companies

- [Kulthorn Kirby](https://endata.com/companies/30747.md)
- [Bristol Compressors International](https://endata.com/companies/2694.md) (target)

## Sources

- [coolingpost.com](https://www.coolingpost.com/world-news/bristol-compressors-completes-switch-to-thailand/), 2020-09-14: "Kulthorn Kirby has officially commenced production of Bristol Compressors in Thailand following its acquisition of the US manufacturer in 2018 and subsequent transfer of operations to Bangkok."

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