Johnson Controls spotlights high-temperature heat pumps and connected refrigeration at Gulfood Manufacturing 2026

As food and beverage manufacturers across the Middle East and Africa expand production and strengthen supply-chain resilience, Johnson Controls will demonstrate how integrated industrial refrigeration, high-temperature heat pumps and connected controls can help reduce energy use, improve uptime and support lower-carbon process heating at Gulfood Manufacturing 2026.

Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, will showcase its Industrial Refrigeration & Heating (IREF) portfolio at Gulfood Manufacturing 2026, a leading regional platform bringing together the food and beverage manufacturing ecosystem.

At the event, Johnson Controls will showcase the full value proposition of its Industrial Refrigeration & Heating portfolio for food and beverage manufacturing, dairy, cold storage and applications. Highlights will include its newly launched Sabroe HitemHP high-temperature heat pump, capable of delivering up to 122°C process heat and up to three times the energy efficiency of electric boilers, helping manufacturers lower costs and accelerate decarbonization efforts, the UNISAB Controller, and the expanded capabilities of OpenBlue Industrial Refrigeration (OBIR).

Johnson Controls will also convene technical discussions on designing efficient refrigeration and process-heating systems for food manufacturing projects in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Nov. 3-5, 2026

Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai – Johnson Controls Booth A3-10, Hall 3

Johnson Controls spokespeople are available for interviews on topics including:

• Food security and resilience: How efficient refrigeration and reliable cold-chain infrastructure can support expanding food production in MEA.
• Industrial heat electrification: Where high-temperature heat pumps can replace or complement boilers in food and beverage processes, including the technical and economic constraints.
• Digital operations: How UNISAB and OpenBlue Industrial Refrigeration can improve visibility, maintenance planning, uptime and energy performance.

Please contact the Johnson Controls media team in advance or visit Booth A3-10 during the event to schedule an interview.

MEDIA CONTACT: 

Kate Jones Sr. Manager, Public Relations & Media, Europe, Middle East and Africa
Direct: +44 (0) 7483 529509
Email: kate.jones@jci.com

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About Johnson Controls: 

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

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