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Survey launched on Natural Solutions for Developing Countrie
03 June 2013 The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), together with shecco, has launched a survey on the availability, benefits and challenges of natural refrigerants and HFC-fr...
Canadian Wholesaler HVAC/R Sales Up 4%
Jun 3, 2013 Canadian wholesaler sales in the HVAC/R product group were up 4.0% in April 2013 compared to April 2012, according to the latest PHCP Wholesalers’ Sales Report from the Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating. Year-to-date, the HVAC/R segment is down 0.7%. April 2013 HVAC/R sales, compared to April 2012, were up in all Canadian regions as tracked by the report except for the Wes...
Ontarians are Stripping Down to Stay Cool
5/29/2013 Ontarians are Stripping Down to Stay Cool Direct Energy survey finds three-quarters of Ontarians wear minimal clothing and one-third sleep naked when it’s hot outside TORONTO, May 29, 2013/-- According to a recent survey conducted for Direct Energy, Ontario homeowners will do just about anything to stay cool throughout the summer like sleep naked (32 per cent) or wear fewer clothes (73 ...
2.7 Latin America: Chile
Because of the high cost of energy, the Chilean market focuses strongly on high-efficiency products for air conditioning solutions. Most offices and hotels in Chile are now being equipped with VRFs. The market is defined by solutions that provide cooling and heating functions simultaneously. In Chile, the combined market size of VRF systems, unitary air conditioners, and chillers accounted ...
1.10.3 Mexico
Real GDP growth in Mexico came to 3.9% year on year in 2012. While the economic growth rate tends to underperform and income disparity is another problem, with a population of more than 100 million and a large youth population, Mexico is a promising market expected to show higher consumer activity in the future. The county also has the geographical advantage of being located between the United Sta...
1.10.2 Argentina
Argentina is the second-largest air conditioner market in Latin America after Brazil. Argentine air conditioner market size is estimated at more than 1.2 million units in 2012, a slight increase over ...
Sagtani Exim launches IFB Titan-Gold AC
2013-05-23 Kathmandu: Sagtani Exim -- the sole importer of IFB products for Nepal for 12 years selling front-load washing machines, microwave ovens, domestic and commercial dishwashers and commercial-professional laundry machines and domestic dryers -- launched IFB’s air conditioner in the market. The new air conditioner consists of Titanium Dioxide technology which ensures self cleaning by...
1.2.2 Canada
According to the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute (HRAI) of Canada, commercial air conditioning shipments increased 9% from 39,275 units in 2011 to 42,873 units in 2012. Commercia...
Ductless Air Conditioning Latest Trend in Toronto Canada
May 13, 2013 Ductless Air Conditioning in Toronto Portable air conditioners are suitable for certain properties: rentals, apartments and spaces that only require them. With technology advancements in ...
Mitsubishi brings Mr Slim, City Multi air conditioners
2013-05-11 KATHMANDU: Airtech Industries -- sole distributor of Mitsubishi Electric in Nepal -- has launched two models of air conditioners -- Mr Slim and City Multi -- in the Nepali market. Mi...
