China
3.2 China’s Cold Chain Market 2012
It is estimated that the total production volume of fresh produce in China was about 700 million tons in 2011, while that of frozen food was above 25 million tons. However, the current cold storage ca...
2.3 China
Chinese ATW Heat Pump Water Heater Market Air-to-water (ATW) heat pumps are mostly used for generating hot water in China. China’s ATW heat pump water heater market rose to RMB 4.8 billion (US$ 780 mi...
Haier America Becomes Wholly Owned Haier Group Subsidiary
Aug 15, 2013 Haier America reached an agreement with its minority joint venture shareholders to acquire their shares and make Haier America a wholly owned subsidiary of Haier Group. "The acquisition ...
Whirlpool Acquires Majority Stake in China's Hefei Sanyo
Aug 14, 2013 Whirlpool Corp. plans to buy a 51% stake in Chinese appliance producer Hefei Rongshida Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd. Whirlpool already sells appliances in China--mostly higher end units. In 2012 it formed a strategic alliance in China with retailer Suning Appliance Co., which has 1700 retail outlets in the country. The stake in Hefei Sanyo will give Whirlpool a larger distribution network a...
Average Operating Rate at Copper Tube/Pipe Producers Down to
Aug 14, 2013 Shanghai, Aug. 14 (Smm) -- A recent SMM survey of 22 major domestic copper tube/pipe producers (total capacity: 1.36 million mt) revealed the following insights: Average Operating Rate Down to 76.00% in July The average operating rate during July at the surveyed producers was 76.00%, down1.65% MoM, but up 3.1% YoY. This summer’s unusually high temperatures should stimulate dema...
Beat the heat: Maintenance and mobility on blazing days
2013-08-12 By Xu Xiao ( China Daily) New drivers adapt to challenges posed by the sweltering summer Like many newly empowered car owners in China, Shanghai biotech worker Liang Yu has more options an...
How do YOU escape Beijing’s summer heat?
2013-8-7 In this humid Beijing heat, it seems impossible to get away from the sweatiness of the city. In July, temperatures topped 40 degrees Celsius, the highest in 60 years. Some people look for shade and others try to relax under the freezing blast of an air conditioner. Following the example of Shanghai residents, certain people might even attempt to cook meat directly on the scorching-hot str...
Largest test centre for flammable refrigerant R290 launched
06 August 2013 The lab will be the main explosion-proof centre for R290 multi split air conditioner testing in China. First official explosion proof lab for R290 AC The lab is th...
Tips to cool down
2013-08-06 Stay indoors and turn on the air-conditioner. If you don’t have an air-conditioner at home, air-conditioned public venues such as cinemas, theaters, libraries and shopping malls may be good choices. If you have to go out, take plenty of water with you and try to stay in the shade. Wear a visor and use an umbrella to protect yourself from ultraviolet rays. Choose loose, light-colored cl...
JL MAG Rare-earth Industry Price Briefing 7-28～8-3
1. The important news release This week the metallic PrNd、DyFe and other RE materials keep on maintaining the trend of rapidly increase, among them only the metallic DyFe temporary slowdown on weeken...
