Headline News Volume 234

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eJARN.com Headline News
Date: Aug 15th, 2014, Volume 234
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* USA (VRF)
U.S. VRF demand in 2013 was 28,000 units, a 22% increase compared with 2012. Nonetheless, this is a small share of the market compared with unitary systems and chillers, but there is potential for a larger portion of the U.S. unitary market to convert to mini VRFs, VRFs, and ductless PACs in the coming years.
http://www.ejarn.com/news.asp?id=29678&classid=3

1. Trends in ATA Heat Pumps
In a relatively stable overall market in France for air-to-air (ATA) heat pumps, sales of small units (less than 5 kW) are becoming a significant growth sector. The main reason, according to Jean-Philippe Fondeville of Hitachi, is the reduced energy demand of new residential buildings - a consequence of the much higher standards of insulation and air tightness.
http://www.ejarn.com/news.asp?id=30304&classid=18

2. North American AC Market to Grow to US$ 52.56 Billion by 2020
North American air conditioning market would grow to US$ 52.56 billion by 2020, said Grand View Research in its latest research report. Continuously growing construction industry is pushing sales of air conditioners in residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Monitoring measures on energy efficiency will also accelerate the market growth in the next six years
http://www.ejarn.com/news.asp?id=30307&classid=10

3. ATW Market Accelerated by Policies and Standards in China
Among the air-to-water (ATW) heat pump water heater industry development, 2012 and 2013 were the two years with great significance in China. In 2012, ATW heat pump water heater was included by the state energy saving subsidy for the first time in the country; in 2013, energy saving subsidy came to an end and new energy efficiency standard was enforced, leading the development of ATW heat pump products to a higher level. The government also delivered stronger assistance to ATW products.
http://www.ejarn.com/news.asp?id=30311&classid=18

4. Localization in the Face of Challenge
Localized production in Australia has become increasingly challenging in recent years with the strong Australian dollar and high labor costs. Auto industry giants including GM and Toyota have taken the step of withdrawing from local production. In the air conditioning industry, however, global leader Daikin is standing firm amid this challenging climate and choosing development along a different path. A JARN reporter visited Daikin Australia in the Southern Hemisphere to investigate its strategy.
http://www.ejarn.com/news.asp?id=30325&classid=7

5. Bitzer Plans to Ramp up Sales and Support Operations in Malaysia
In June 10, Bitzer announced that it is expanding its footprint in Malaysia to support the cold chain in the country. The Malaysian government is focused on public transportation and shopping malls, offering high growth prospects for the Malaysian HVAC&R industry.
http://www.ejarn.com/news.asp?id=30406&classid=17

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