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LG India Launches 77 New AC Models
LG Electronics India said it has recorded order-based sales of one million units of air conditioners in the first 100 days of 2024 to retail partners, indicating strong demand momentum for cooling pro...
Voltas AC Records 35% YoY Growth in FY 2023– 2024
Voltas said it recorded 35% year-on-year sales growth in India, reaching over two million units in FY 2023– 2024 ending March 2024. With this, it became the first company in the domestic market to cross the two million mark, with a performance helped by consistent demand for cooling products during the year and a strong offline and online distribution network, the Tata Group company said. ...
Blue Star Aims to Sell 1. 3 million RACs in FY 2024–2025
According to B. Thiagarajan, MD of Blue Star, the company wants to sell 1.3 million RACs in FY 2024–2025 in order to gain a 15% market share of the RAC industry in India. “We sold 800,000 RACs in the previous year and because of the severe heat, we plan to sell 1 million this year. We intend to sell 1.3 million units next year,” he said. Blue Star is targeting the sale of 100,...
Ortus HVAC Inaugurates Hisense HVAC Showroom
Ortus HVAC, the exclusive channel partner of Hisense HVAC in the Hyderabad region in India, announced on April 22 the grand opening of its exclusive showroom showcasing products from Hisense HVAC. Lea...
CEAMA Reports CAC Market Growth
The Indian commercial air conditioner (CAC) market holds significant promise and is witnessing growth, driven by rapid urbanization, infrastructural development, and growing emphasis on comfort in commercial spaces, said Sunil Vachani, president of Consumer Electronics and Appliances Manufacturers Association (CEAMA). The CAC segment is witnessing a shift with its wide array of applications wit...
Bosch to Use Honeywell’s Lower-GWP Refrigerant
On April 16, Honeywell announced that Bosch’s latest heat pump series will use Honeywell’s Solstice R454B refrigerant to replace R410A refrigerant. As part of this, Bosch technicians will also receive training in how to safely handle the mildly flammable (A2L) refrigerant. The equipment itself will feature leak detection sensors to detect R454B refrigerant vapor. If refrigerant vapo...
Trane Announces New Residential Product Portfolio
Trane announced that it is upgrading its residential portfolio of HVAC products to deliver higher efficiency and use R454B refrigerant with lower GWP. With the transition from R410A to R454B refrigerant, the models will come factory-equipped with Trane’s refrigerant detection system technology, including sensors and mitigation panels. Trane is delivering efficiency upgrades together with ...
Panasonic Announces New WhisperGreen Select Ventilation Fan
On April 15, Panasonic Eco Systems North America, a division of Panasonic North America, announced the launch of eight new WhisperGreen Select ventilation fans that provide greater flexibility and des...
Copeland’s Smart Thermostats Receive Energy Star Certificati
On April 17, Copeland announced that its Verdant VX3 and ZX smart thermostats have received Energy Star certification in the United States and Canada. Verdant smart thermostats are a heating, ventilat...
Carrier Announces Lineups Compatible with Lower-GWP Refriger
Carrier recently announced the launch of residential and commercial lineups available with refrigerants that have a lower GWP than conventional refrigerants. The move comes ahead of regulatory changes...