1. IoT and AI Developments and Risks
The fourth industrial revolution is said to be underway with the development and ubiquity of the Internet. In Germany, the government’s Industrie 4.0 strategic initiative aims to bring high-tech advances to the manufacturing sector. These types of manufacturing innovations driven by information technology (IT) are also underway in the private sector in the U. S. and Japan as the manufacturing industry enters the digital age.
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2. Cooper&Hunter Concludes Strategic Partnership with Vino in China
Cooper&Hunter, an U.S.-based globally acclaimed manufacturer of a wide range of HVAC equipment, has entered into a definitive agreement for a long-term strategic partnership with Zhuhai Vino Environmental Technology Equipment, a China-based air conditioner manufacturer. The company stock share purchase is expected to accelerate growth for both companies on the global market.
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3. DecarbHeat to Lead to Sustainable Heating & Cooling
JARN is a Media Sponsor of DecarbHeat 2017 Forum to take place in Brussels, Belgium, from May 11 to 12,  a ground-breaking event that is expected to shape opinion and actions in Europe and beyond in the years to come. Prior to this forum, JARN interviewed Martin Forsen, president of European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) to hear about his aspiration for the success of this event.
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4. Midea to Expand Operations in Latin America and the Caribbean
Midea will invest US$ 30 million to expand its business in South and Central America, offering customized products for each country. The operation’s headquarters will be in Miami, the United States. The company intends to reach a key area of its global expansion strategy, Latin America and the Caribbean, which in 2016 alone had a sales volume of 12 million units, with average revenues of US$ 3.1 million.
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5. Hisense Starts to Procure Key Refrigerator Components from Panasonic
On March 20, Hisense and Panasonic reached a strategic cooperation agreement concerning the supply of inverter compressors and vacuum insulation panels (VIPs). Based on discussions on the technological aspects for almost one year, this cooperation aims to solve the technological problems involved in the achieving of energy savings in refrigerators.
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