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2013.09.20

Mayekawa, a Global Leader in Refrigeration

Mayekawa Manufacturing specializes in refrigeration compressors, equipment, and systems for the food processing industry and refrigerated warehouses, and its products and after-sales service enjoy a s...

2013.08.21

MHIAE Looks to Promising Future in Europe

On April 1, 2013, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries began operations at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioning Europe (MHIAE), a new company established as its company responsible for AC&R in Euro...

2013.08.24

LG Aims to Achieve Global Leadership: Focuses on VRF Solutio

JARN last interviewed LG in March 2010 (‘LG’s Leadership in HVAC and Energy Solutions’). During the three years since then, LG has accelerated its business development and presence in global markets. ...

2013.07.18

Samsung, the Market Driven Company

Samsung Electronics’ air conditioner business has been moving ahead in global markets. Donghoon Shin, vice president of the Sales and Marketing Team, Digital Appliances, talked to JARN recently about ...

2013.06.20

Carrier Focuses on New Technology Development

Interview with Ross B. Shuster, UTC Climate, Controls & Security, Asia   On April 10, the last day of the China Refrigeration (CRH) 2013, JARN interviewed UTC Climate, Controls & Security...

2013.05.22

Fujitsu’s Key Success Factor: Structural Reform

Fujitsu General has forecast record-high net profit of ¥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 f...

2013.04.21

Goodman Prepares to Soar with Inverter Technology

Following Daikin’s acquisition of U.S.-based Goodman last year, JARN interviewed Takeshi Ebisu, Daikin member of the Board and senior executive officer. This year, JARN visited Goodman at the company’...

2013.03.20

Hitachi Bolstering Sales of VRF Products

Ten years ago, Hitachi Appliances turned its eye to the large Chinese VRF market and formed a joint venture with leading Chinese appliance manufacturer Hisense to undertake local production. After 10 ...

2013.01.22

Mitsubishi Electric: Expanding Globally Step by Step

It has been eight months since Yoshiomi Araki was appointed general manager of the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems Division, Mitsubishi Electric. JARN visited Mitsubishi Electric in mid-Dec...

2012.12.21

Hisense: Growing Steadily in China and Overseas --Interview

In 2003, Hisense and Hitachi founded the joint venture Hisense-Hitachi, and in 2007, Hisense acquired Kelon. How has the company developed between now and then? What are its plans for the residential ...