# Emerson purchases 7AC Technologies

Emerson completed the purchase of 7AC Technologies, a US-based start-up developing energy-saving air conditioning technology using liquid desiccants. The technology enables single-step cooling and dehumidifying for commercial buildings.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2020-11-01
- Where: United States
- Status: completed
- Products: liquid desiccant air conditioning technology
- Sectors: [HVAC and Industrial Refrigeration](https://endata.com/sectors/hvac-refrigeration.md)

## Companies

- [Emerson](https://endata.com/companies/355.md) (acquirer)
- [7AC Technologies](https://endata.com/companies/51428.md) (target)
- [7AC](https://endata.com/companies/56667.md) (target)

## Sources

- [coolingpost.com](https://www.coolingpost.com/world-news/emerson-invests-in-liquid-desiccant-technology/), 2020-11-24: "With liquid desiccant technology, 7AC provides a one-step solution that demonstrates better energy efficiency and air quality than current best-in-class products."
- [nrel.gov](https://www.nrel.gov/news/detail/features/2021/emerson-acquisition-of-7ac-propels-nrel-hvac-technology-to-market), 2021-07-26: "In November 2020, multinational powerhouse Emerson acquired a startup company, 7AC."

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