RAC/PAC
Contractor ditches 'expensive' foreign AC
May 29, 2016 AUSTRALIA: A Perth-based air conditioning contractor is refusing to install foreign brands, accusing them of being unsuitable for the Australian climate and expensive to run. Mike ...
MHI confirms AC split
May 28, 2016 JAPAN: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has confirmed an absorption-type company split agreement which will see its air conditioning and refrigeration becoming a a wholly owned subsidiar...
BSRIA World PAC Market Study
by BSRIA PAC market in this article refers to the windows/through the wall units, portables, splits (ductless, ducted, multi, and VRF), rooftops, and large packaged. The article is based on the latest...
JRAIA World AC Demand Estimates
by the Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association (JRAIA) This is a summary report of estimates of world demand for air conditioners conducted by the Japan Refrigeration and Air Con...
4.4 Indonesia
Reported by Yoshiharu Osumi, HVAC&R Advisor, Indonesia In 2015, Indonesia had a gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate of 4.8%, another decrease in the context of a GDP that has been dropping since 2010 when a level of 6.4% was achieved. The impact of such a drop in the economic growth rate is gradually making itself felt in the automotive and other industries, and in 2015 many indust...
4.3 Spain
Reported by Asociacion de Fabricantes de Equiopos de Climatizacion (AFEC) The general economic indicators for 2015 showed upturns in almost all economic sectors in Spain. The Gross Domestic Pro...
4.2 Russia
Reported by the Association of Professional Companies in the Industry of Climate (APIC) and Litvinchuk HVAC Marketing Research Agency, Russia In 2015 the air conditioner market in Russia continued to decline due to high market saturation and a financial crisis that aggravated the already difficult situation. Experts predict a further decline in sales in 2016. This decline will have minimal ...
4. Contributions：4.1 Italy
Reported by Carmine Casale, HVAC&R Consultant, Italy It is hoped that 2015 will prove to be the starting point of a substantial recovery for the general economy and the HVAC industry in Italy. A s...
1.11.4 South Africa
The air conditioner market in South Africa was estimated to be about 220,000 units in 2015, which was flat compared to 2014. Asian manufacturers have grown their RAC sales in South Africa by se...
1.11.3 Algeria
Algeria is the largest air conditioner market in Africa but continues to experience political uncertainty. Algeria’s market scale in 2015 is estimated at about 356,000 units. According to China Customs, imports of air conditioners from China exceeded 570,000 units in 2015, representing a 43% drop from the previous year. Gree, Midea, TCL, and Galanz are major export brands. Many air conditio...
