RAC/PAC
Changing Marketing Channels for ACs

Large changes are underway in the marketing of home appliances and electronics. To give a few examples, companies are withdrawing from or spinning off businesses at the manufacturer level, the share o...
Panasonic to buy Hussmann for $1.2bn

December 21, 2015 JAPAN/USA: Panasonic is said to have agreed to buy a majority stake in US display case and refrigeration systems manufacturer Hussmann for $1.2bn. Unconfirmed reports say that...
Daikin Establishes Technology and Innovation Center

On November 25, Daikin held an opening ceremony for its new Technology and Innovation Center (TIC) established within Yodogawa Plant in Settsu City, Osaka. More than 300 Japanese and overseas customer...
New LG Air Conditioning Systems Headquarters Opens

LG Electronics USA celebrated the opening of its new LG Air Conditioning Systems Headquarters outside of Atlanta on November 11. At 40,000 ft2 (3,700 m2), this state-of-the-art facility is poised to s...
Open Innovation Model Drives Haier Product Innovation

Recently, JARN interviewed Wang Ye, vice president of Haier Appliance Industry Group and general manager of Haier Global Research and Development, to learn about Haier’s experiences and achievements g...
Johnson Controls named Top Employer in China for fifth conse

18 December 2015 For the fifth consecutive year, Johnson Controls has been honored as a "Top Employer" in China by the Top Employers Institute, which certifies excellence in conditions companies creat...
New construction in the residential, commercial, and industr
21 December 2015 PUNE, India - The global HVAC market is forecast to grow steadily at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7 percent from 2016 to 2020, according to a new report available from ReportsnReports. Rapid growth in the construction and real estate markets worldwide is having a positive impact on the HVAC market. In addition, urbanization and industrialization have been on the rise in...
Carrier(R) Awards Infinity(TM) System to Facebook Sweepstake

Dec 17, 2015 Indianapolis Carrier, the inventor of modern air conditioning, is pleased to announce the installation of a Carrier Infinity system awarded to a North Carolina family who recently won its...
New Data Reveal Holiday Season Fleet Activity across the US
December 18, 2015 DUBLIN and BOSTON - Fleetmatics Group PLC, a leading global provider of fleet management solutions, announced the results of a KRC Research survey that uncovered how many Americans call for home repairs during the holiday season, and their experiences with residential service providers including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical. According to the survey results, over 44 perce...
ACR Show announces CPD accredited seminars

18 December 2015 Registration is now open for the UK’s only dedicated exhibition for the refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation, heating and heat pump sectors, taking place at the NEC, Birmingha...