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Warm Stream from Southern China— A Report on CR Expo 2009, G
About 900 exhibitors from 33 countries showcased their latest products in a 60,000 m2 exhibition area during China Refrigeration 2009 (CR’09), a world-leading HVAC&R trade show that has been serving the industry for 20 years.More than 30,000 visitors from some 70 countries and regions were drawn to the expo venue, Guangzhou, the largest city in Southern China. Refrigeration, air conditioning a...
2008 ATW Sales Jump in France
Air-to-water (ATW) heat pump sales are growing rapidly in European markets, and those in the largest market of France are expanding at an amazing rate.According to statistics announced by AFPAC (Assoc...
Daikin and Gree to Form JVs in China
Having received a direct hit in the fourth quarter of last year from the fierce waves of the global financial crisis, the entire air conditioning industry experienced a horrendous deterioration in results. Two manufacturers specializing in air conditioning, Daikin, a company with a history spanning more than 80 years, and Gree, a company having achieved incredible growth during a short span, ultim...
Air-to-Water Heat Pumps Booming in Europe
In European markets, where consumers have a sharp eye for energy-saving products, sales of heat pumps, which have a COP of 3 or higher, are steadily increasing. Two types of heat pump air conditioners are available. One is the air-to-air type, which is a traditional air convection direct expansion system for heating room air. The other is an air-to-water type using water as the heating and cooling...
