An investment of $6 million has been announced by Lennox, an HVACR solutions business, to expand its Global Capability Center (GCC) in Chennai. Now that the building is 150,000 square feet in size, it can accommodate 1,500 workers instead of just 900.
Modern amenities are available at Chennai’s extended GCC, which is intended to support Lennox’s worldwide HVACR activities. In order to improve teamwork, creativity, and worker well-being, the new office has larger Controls & IT laboratories, modern collaborative workstations, a gym, a play area, privacy pods, recharge rooms, a mother care room, and training rooms.
Since its founding in 2010, the Chennai GCC has become into a vital strategic location for Lennox, drawing elite engineers and IT professionals. Its importance in international operations has grown over time as its scope has extended beyond technology to support Finance, Marketing Communications, HR, Legal, Customer Experience, and Sourcing.
Lennox’s growth scales all of its essential operations and fortifies its worldwide operations. Additionally, the investment supports Tamil Nadu’s business-friendly policies by utilizing the infrastructure and skill pool of the state to spur innovation.
Chennai is the perfect place for Lennox to drive cooperation, sustainability, and cutting-edge HVACR developments for its worldwide customers because of its vibrant industrial ecosystem and inclusive work culture.
Leadership Comments
Prakash Bedapudi, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, said at the launch:
“Chennai remains a vital hub for our global operations. Over the past 15 years, Lennox has invested $14 million in India, reinforcing our commitment to innovation, job creation, and sustainable development. Chennai’s skilled workforce and dynamic business ecosystem align perfectly with our mission to drive technological advancements and deliver next-generation HVACR solutions.”
Lennox’s expansion strengthens its global operations and scales all key functions. The investment also aligns with Tamil Nadu’s business-friendly policies, leveraging the state’s talent pool and infrastructure to drive innovation. With a thriving industrial ecosystem and an inclusive work culture, Chennai provides the ideal environment for Lennox to accelerate collaboration, sustainability, and cutting-edge HVACR advancements for its global customers.
