China
China’s AC Market Shows Buoyant Trend in 1Q of 2017
According to an air conditioning market report on the first quarter of 2017 from All View Consulting (AVC), China’s air conditioning market showed a buoyant trend. Offline sales reached 2.37 million units on a volume basis, a year-on-year increase of 22%, and RMB 9.18 billion (US$ 1.35 billion) on a value basis, a year-on-year increase of 29%. The online sales volume reached 2.08 million un...
Sales of Air Conditioners Boosted a Half Month in Advance
At the end of April, unexpected hot weather in northern China including Beijing has promoted air conditioner sales, a half month ahead of the usual sales season. According to sales data, Suning’s main...
Refrigeration Market Remains Stable
In March 2017, the production of refrigeration systems approached 1.96 million units in China, decreasing by 0.3% compared with March 2016. However, production during the first quarter of 2017 approached 5.43 million units, a year- on-year increase of 7.2%. In 2016, production approached 22.74 million units, a year-on-year increase of 12.3%. In 2016, domestic sales and exports of refrigerat...
Over Half of Beijing Citizens Considering Installation of Fr
Influenced by the harmful effects of haze, over half of Beijing citizens are considering installation of fresh air systems when renovating their homes, according to a survey conducted by 58.com. According to the survey data, over 80% of people are performing research online prior to decorating, and over 70% intend to renovate their homes based on advice received from the Internet. In Beijin...
Air Purification Industry Developing
In China, customers’ awareness of health has been heightened, and concerns about air quality are increasing. In addition, the implementation of new national standards for air purifiers provides import...
Xian Implements Strict Green Building Standards
To improve the environment and air quality, the Xian government requires that new residential buildings with a floor area of more than 200,000 m2 must be designed as two-star green buildings from 2017. According to the plan, green buildings will be extensively developed in Xian this year. Building energy saving standards will be strictly implemented and green building standards and energy s...
Midea & Electrolux to Form a JV to Provide AEG Brand Product
Midea has signed an agreement with Electrolux to establish a long- term strategic joint venture in China to promote and distribute the premium German brand AEG appliances for Chinese customers. Midea ...
Climaveneta Heat Pump Chiller Certified as Energy-saving Pro
Climaveneta water-source heat pump chiller was awarded a Certificate for Recommended Green and Energy-saving Products by the China Association for Engineering Construction Standardization (CECS), thanks to its excellent product quality and the efficiency and stable operating capacity of the unit. With more than 40 years of manufacturing history since 1976, Climaveneta water-source heat pump...
Danfoss Turbocor Compressor Service Center Opens in Hong Kon
On April 11, the first Danfoss service center for Turbocor magnetic bearing compressors was unveiled in Hong Kong during an opening ceremony. The Danfoss Turbocor Compres-sor Hong Kong Service ...
Price of Refrigerants Increasing
Since the fourth quarter of 2016, the prices of R22, R134a, R32, R125, and R410A refrigerants have been increasing in China, leading to an increase in costs within the downstream industry. The refrige...
