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2012.05.29

2.10.3 Mexico

Mexico’s annual GDP growth rate was 3.9% in 2011, less than the 5.5% in 2010. Mexico’s air conditioner market size is estimated at about 850,000 units in 2011, an increase of 10% over 2010. Window units and split units share the market. The major brands selling window units are LG, Carrier, Samsung, and York. Among splits, cooling-only types dominate the market and heat pump types are expanding th...

2012.05.29

2.10.2 Argentina

Argentina’s annual GDP growth rate was 8.0% in 2011, less than the 9.2% in 2010. Argentina is the secondlargest air conditioner market in Latin America after Brazil. Argentina’s air conditioner market size is estimated at 1.2 million units in 2011, an increase of 20% over 2010. Argentina continues to impose import restrictions on finished products for ductless air conditioners with capacities lowe...

2012.05.29

2.10 Latin America

The air conditioner market size of the Latin American countries is estimated at about 6.3 million units in 2011, an increase of 12% over 2010. Ductless split units account for 72%, with windows units accounting for the remaining 28%. PACs including VRFs are estimated at approximately 400,000 units. VRF systems are estimated at approximately 15,200 units in 2011, a 22% increase over previous year. ...

2012.05.28

2.7.3 Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a large consumer market with a population of nearly 150 million. The country maintained solid growth in 2011, backed by strong internal demand. Problems, however, including electricity s...

2012.05.28

2.7.2 Pakistan

Pakistan is a large consumer market with a population of nearly 180 million. Economic development has been held back, however, by political instability, damage from massive flooding in 2010, energy pr...

2012.05.28

2.2.2 Canada

According to the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute (HRAI) of Canada, commercial air conditioning shipments increased 1% from 38,777 units in 2010 to 39,275 units in 2011. Commercia...

2012.04.09

No One Likes Air Conditioner Repair Permits

Posted: 9:31 PM Apr 4, 2012 PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL- A new state law is adding to the bill for air conditioner repairs. It’s stirring debate among contractors. The debate centers around a $29 dollar permit to replace an existing air conditioning unit. Panama City Beach and Bay County officials issue the permits but say their hands are tied by state law. One air conditioning contractor says the proc...

2012.03.13

Fusheng Continues New Product Development

Fusheng continued to develop new products in 2011 to meet with the growing market demand for differentiated products. Fusheng launched the new BSR61 series R134a semihermetic screw compressors with co...

2012.03.19

Canadian Natural Gas Rises on Anticipated Higher Power Deman

By Gene Laverty - Mar 17, 2012 Canadian natural gas rose for a third day as warmer-than-normal weather in the U.S. boosted hopes for air-conditioner use that would increase demand for power-plant fuels.   Alberta gas for April delivery gained 1.4 percent. Chicago’s high March 19 may be 83 degrees Fahrenheit (28 Celsius), 35 above normal, according to State College, Pennsylvania-based forecast...

2012.03.02

Lukewarm response to energy-efficient appliance scheme

Mar 01, 2012 A government program aimed at cutting energy usage by encouraging consumers to get rid of old and inefficient home appliances and replace them with energy-saving models has met with a lukewarm response and a senior executive at a home appliance chain also questioned the logic of promoting energy-saving air conditioners in the middle of winter.   The Bureau of Energy under the Min...

2012.02.26

Daikin Argentina Celebrates 10 Years

Pioneer in Latin America Daikin Air Conditioning Argentina (DARG) was established as the first Daikin subsidiary in Latin America in 2001. The company has achieved a key position as a pioneer of build...

 
 
 
 
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