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Carrier Launches Aqua- Flow Variable Water Volume System
Carrier China introduced its innovative AquaFlow variable water volume (VWV) system leveraging leading hydronic and variable refrigerant flow (VRF) technologies to deliver superior indoor comfort and maximum efficiency.
2.1 China
Photo Report of CRH 2013 in Shanghai
Ozone2Climate Roadshow and Industry Roundtable 2013 in Shanghai
Secop, compressor manufacturer

Japan More
Daikin Industries Yearly Profits Up
Daikin Industries, Ltd. (Osaka Japan) consolidated results showed net sales of 1,290,903 million yen (approx. US$12.7 billion) in its most recent fiscal year, which ended March 31, 2013. Daikin is the parent company of U.S.-based HVAC companies McQuay and Goodman.
2.3 Japan
Component Industry News in Brief: Haier
Component Industry News in Brief: Daikin
Component Industry News in Brief: Hitachi

Korea More
2.6 South Korea
Local manufacturers take 90% of the Korean VRF market, and LG and Samsung鈥檚 combined market share reaches 85%. LG launched its latest VRF system, the Multi V IV, in South Korea. Samsung has developed the new DVM S VRF system featuring an inverter scroll compressor manufactured in-house.
1.5 South Korea
Samsung Introduces Innovative DMV S
Samsung VRF Stepping up Efforts to U.S. Market
LG Electronics USA Launches LG Excellence Program for HVAC Contractors+

Brazil More
4.3 Brazil
Economic conditions were stable in Brazil in 2012, and the level of consumer confidence was good in general. As Brazil is a tropical country, there are sales improvements in the spring and summer, mainly in small-capacity air conditioning systems. Brazil is seeing large investments in the petroleum sector, which is promoting development in several economic segments.
2.7 Latin America: Brazil
1.10.1 Brazil
1.10 Latin America
Febrava / Conbrava 2013, Brazil September 17--20, 2013

Southeast Asia More
Mitsubishi Smart Meters Will Include Echelon Smart Grid Protocol
Mitsubishi Electric Corp. will integrate Echelon Corp.'s Open Smart Grid Protocol (OSGP) into its line of smart meter products, which are designed for international markets. Mitsubishi is a Tokyo-based conglomerate that produces home appliances and is active in a number of other industries.
4.4 Indonesia
Component Industry News in Brief: Sumitomo Light Metal
1.6.6 The Philippines
1.6.5 Vietnam
USA More
HRAIs Annual Meeting Theme: Succeeding Through Leadership
"Succeeding Through Leadership" will be the theme for the 45th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Conference of the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI). The 2013 AGM will be held August 21-24, at The Westin Bayshore in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Existing Home Sales Up in April
DOD Challenge Announces Final Call for Energy Solutions
Manual S Residential HVAC Standard Available for Review
Building Energy Labeling Program Expanded

Europe More
Liebherr Wins Good Design Award
Liebherr announced in May 2013 that its integrated (built-in) ECBN 5066 refrigerator was awarded the international Good Design award for the first time in the United States.
Wigan the centre for Japanese-led heat pump study
Market Trends by Country: Spain
Market Trends by Country: Germany
Market Trends by Country: The United Kingdom

India More
4. Special Contributions: 4.1 India
The year 2012 witnessed a continuation of the economic slowdown that started in 2011 with the market for air conditioners remaining stagnant and declining marginally over 2011. Increased input costs for raw materials such as copper and steel, the weakening of the rupee versus the dollar and delays in real estate projects have all contributed to the stagnation in the air conditioner market.
2.5 India
1.7 Indian Subcontinent: 1.7.1 India
Power demand touches 4,949MW
Panasonic aims 20% market share in split AC sector

Russia More
4.2 Russia
Russia鈥檚 GDP in 2012 grew 3.4%, while official inflation stood at 6.6%. Consumer expectations had a serious impact on the market, as nominal wage growth was accompanied by faster growth in food prices, household running costs, and transportation costs.
Market Trends by Country: Russia
1.3.8 Russia
Russia to ban disposables in bid to stop illegal imports
Climate World 2013 in Russia -- Photo Report

Middle East More
Component Industry News in Brief: Sharp
Taking steps for expanding the home electric appliance business in the Middle East, the company intends to extend the line of products for users in the upper class, centering on air conditioners with a Plasma-cluster ion emitter, air purifiers, refrigerators, washing machines and LCD TVs.
1.9.3 Iran
1.9.2 UAE
1.9.1 Saudi Arabia
1.9 Middle East
Cover Story
Midea鈥檚 Centrifugal Cuts Refrigerant 40%
In March, a high energy-efficiency two-stage, full falling- film centrifugal chiller developed by Midea passed accreditation by a committee composed of members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, members of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and experts from the Architectural Society of China (ASC), China Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Industry Association (CRAA), and China Association of Refrigeration (CAR).
Top Interview
Fujitsu鈥檚 Key Success Factor: Structural Reform
Fujitsu General has forecast record-high net profit of 锟10 billion (about US$ 100.6 million) on a consolidated basis in fiscal 2012 (end March 2013), representing a year-on-year increase of 93%. To find out what is behind this impressive performance, JARN visited Fujitsu General headquarters and interviewed President Junichi Murashima on end of February.
Events
鈥淲orld Exposition / Conference Scheduled in Year 2013 -- 2014鈥
Statics
Statistics 2013-5.2
Statistics 2013-5.1
Statistics 2013-4.2
Statistics 2013-4.1
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