유럽 살인적인 폭염..냉방기 업체 "바쁘다 바빠"(2026.7.10/뉴스데스크/MBC경남)

#EuropeanHeatwave #OmegaHeatDome #AirConditionersSoldOut #PortableAirConditioner #Welltem #LGElectronics #KAppliances ◀ Anchor ▶ Thousands of deaths have occurred in Europe due to a deadly heatwave exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. However, due to the so-called 'Omega Heat Dome' phenomenon, air conditioner installations are increasing significantly in Europe, and Korean companies are also getting busy. Reporter Lee Sang-hoon ◀ END ▶ ◀ Report ▶ A company that exports heating and cooling units to over 50 countries. The portable air conditioner production line is running busily. Since they only require a power connection without an outdoor unit, sales are increasing not only domestically but also in Europe. They are operating the production line at maximum capacity, producing over 500 units a day. ◀ INT ▶ Park Jung-woo, CEO of Welltem Sales from our existing clients in the UK, Italy, Belgium, and other countries are increasing by 15–20%, and we are continuously receiving contact from new buyers. As heatwaves exceeding 45 degrees Celsius persist in Europe, this company is also developing large-scale products capable of cooling even at higher temperatures. They have even equipped a separate facility to test whether the product performs well in temperatures as high as those found in deserts. ◀ INT ▶ Lee Yong-taek, Head of Welltem Research Institute It is a device that sets the ambient temperature to 50 degrees to test whether the product can withstand extreme environmental conditions, such as in deserts or the Middle East. Large corporations are in the same situation. Due to the deadly heatwave, LG Electronics has sold out all of its European shipments of portable air conditioners for this year. ◀ Phone INT ▶ Kim Ji-hye, Head of Broadcasting & Public Relations Team, LG Electronics As of June, sales of residential air conditioners in Europe, centered on Southern and Western Europe, have increased by double digits compared to last year. In particular, portable air conditioners have gained immense popularity, with existing stock selling out completely. Chinese companies are also enjoying a boom, with sales this year more than doubling compared to last year, thanks to products from some manufacturers that offer prices up to 30% lower than Korean-made goods. Meanwhile, the International Energy Agency forecasts that the number of air conditioners in Europe will increase more than tenfold by 2050. MBC News Lee Sang-hoon ◀ END ▶ [ Subscribe to MBC Gyeongnam NEWS ] Subscribe : https://www.youtube.com/c/MBC경남News?s... [ Send a Tip to MBC Gyeongnam NEWS ] We accept tips from our viewers. Listening to the voices from the field, we will always report accurate information promptly. Text, Phone Tip-off - 055.771.2580 / 055.250.5050 Website Tip-off - https://mbcjebo.com/?c=gn / https://mbcgn.kr/ KakaoTalk Chat Tip-off - http://pf.kakao.com/_tUxnZj/chat [ MBC Gyeongnam NEWS Website ] Website : http://www.mbcgn.kr KakaoTalk: http://pf.kakao.com/_tUxnZj Facebook :   / withmbcgn   Instagram :   / mbcgn_news