China

2016.07.24

Dong Mingzhu Leads Gree’s Road to Innovation

On June 8, ’Research and Application of D-CTFP Quality Innovation Drive Theory’ proposed and created by Dong Mingzhu, chairperson of Gree, was announced in the ‘Global Industry Innovation Conference 2...

2016.07.24

Panasonic & BAIC to Produce AC Compressors for Electric Vehi

Panasonic will set up a joint venture (JV) with BAIC Motor Corporation to produce parts for electric vehicles (EVs). BAIC will hold 54% of the JV, and Panasonic will hold 46%. The factory is scheduled...

2016.07.24

Haier R290 ACs Installed at Beijing United Nations Building

Beijing United Nations Building has installed Haier R290 (propane) air conditioners. On June 15, a handover ceremony was attended by persons from the Foreign Economic Cooperation Office (FECO) under t...

2016.07.24

Huayi Compressor Embraces Rapid Growth

Sales of Huayi compressors amounted to 38.8 million units in 2015, thus maintaining the company’s global leadership. After two-decade development, Huayi has secured a 20% market share, owning three su...

2016.07.24

Rechi Jiujiang Compressor Plant Comes into Operation

Rechi’s new plant in Jiujiang has come into operation, and is expected to reach an annual production capacity of 700,000 compressors this year. According to Rechi, the company will adjust the production schedule to meet market demand, and also plans to build a second compressor production line with an annual production capacity of 2 million units after 2017. Rechi has set up two compressor plants ...

2016.07.24

Exports of Refrigerator Compressors Enjoy Double-Digit Growt

According to China Customs, exports of refrigerator compressors from China amounted to 4.2 million units in April, indicating 22.9% year-on-year growth. The top three export destination countries were...

2016.07.24

Sales Volume of Scroll Compressors Drops by 25% in April

The total sales volume of scroll compressors in China amounted to 300,000 units, indicating a 25% year-on-year decline in April. The export volume also showed a 15% year-on-year decrease.   Brazil is the largest export destination market for China, and this market also presented a large-scale year-on-year decrease in April. Other major export destination regions including the United States, S...

2016.07.24

Regulation Covering Medical Cold Chain Technology Approved

On May 26, a state standard review meeting involving the Medical Cold Chain Logistics Temperature Control Facility and Equipment Performance Verification and Technology Regulatory Stakeholders was org...

2016.07.24

DunAn Releases Four New Air Conditioners

DunAn has developed four new air conditioners.   The first new product from DunAN is a magnetic bearing centrifugal chiller with a first-grade coefficient of performance (COP) and integrated part...

2016.07.24

Midea Smart Production Line Comes into Operation in Wuhan

On June 13, Midea’s 130-meter-long smart production line for air conditioners came into operation in Wuhan. The production line adopts 46 robots for welding and assembling tasks. According to Midea, o...