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May 31 - Toshiba Carrier Exports Heat Pump Water Heaters to Europe

Toshiba Carrier began exporting heat pump water heaters using R410A refrigerant to heat pump water heater makers in Northern Europe. The company aims to supply several thousand units per year.
Toshiba Carrier intends to expand heat pump water heater sales as a new line of business based on their energy saving technologies (high-efficiency inverter & compressor technologies) which have been brought about through room air conditioner (RAC) and packaged air conditioner (PAC) development.
While endeavoring to expand the domestic heat pump water business, the company also aims to supply highly energy- efficient heat pump water heaters to overseas markets.
As exemplified by the fact that the company's commercial heat pump water heater "Hot Power Eco BIG" received the Energy Saving Grand Prix on the occasion of the 15th Energy Saving Grand Prix Conferment Ceremony in 2004, Toshiba Carrier's energy-saving technologies are highly rated in Japan.
In the domestic market, the ECO CUTE units - heat pump water heaters using natural refrigerant (CO2) - are treated as an object of subsidy, thus occupying a significant market share.
However, Toshiba Carrier recognizes that a refrigeration cycle technology using R410A refrigerant has already been established and is more reliable. The company therefore predicts that heat pump water heating systems using R410A will also diffuse in overseas markets thanks to their high energy-saving performance, and overseas heat pump water heater markets will show expansion comparable to the Japanese market.

May 28 - Daikin Sets up Office in Moscow

On May 1, Daikin Industries opened its "Moscow Office" as an office of Daikin Europe in Moscow City, Russia.
With the current opening of the Moscow office, Daikin intends to shift the conventional sales system mainly undertaken by sales agents to a system led by the company. Based on their own marketing activities, the company will carry out market research and thereby extend reinforced sales support to their agents and retailers. Also, by seeking new agents and retailers, the company aims to expand their AC market in Russia.
In terms of AC market size, Russia, together with Germany and Greece, belongs to the 5th largest group in Europe, following Italy, Spain, France and the UK, according to Daikin's estimation.
The Russian market is growing steadily despite the cool summer in 2003 and 2004. Its residential RAC market, in particular, has become the 4th largest one in Europe due to the fact that Russia has a hot summer comparable to that in Japan.
Therefore, it is expected to grow sizably from now on.
The Russian market of commercial ACs (VRV) in which Daikin has a strong foothold is also predicted to expand sizably, since hotels, offices, stores and other commercial facilities are increasing rapidly in big cities, and big urban development projects are also underway.
The Russian AC market in 2004 was at \42 billion, having nearly doubled from 2000, and is predicted to expand to some \60 billion or more in 2007.
Daikin's sales in the air conditioning business is estimated to reach about \3.6 billion in 2004. While the company is enjoying a favorable increase in sales of commercial ACs (VRV) , it is subordinate to the Korean manufacturers in those of residential RACs whose market is large. So, with the opening of the Moscow office as an opportunity, the company will reinforce sales supporting activities for their agents and retailers, and thereby aim at attaining about \8 billion of sales in 2007 by developing business operations.

May 27 - HARFKO 2005 Expo Held Successfully

Heating, Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration and Fluid Exhibition-Korea Expo (HARFKO), was held May 25(Wed.) ~27(Fri.), 2005 in Koyang City, Korea.
As the famous refrigeration exhibition in Asia and the most authoritative refrigeration in Korea, Heating, Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration and Fluid Exhibition-Korea expo is a grand regular biannual event in international HVACR industry. Successfully held 4 sessions, Heating, Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration and Fluid Exhibition has grown significantly from its inception.
To accommodate this growth, Heating, Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration and Fluid Exhibition-Korea Expo moved into a larger facility for 2005: Korea International Exhibition Center(KIMTEX : Koyang city, 21,546?
Many technology and trade events were held during the exhibition. The organizers did the best to provide perfect services to the exhibitors and visitors to enable every participant get successful and fruitful result in the exhibition.
More details of HARFKO 2005 will be reported in June 25 issue of JARN.

May 25 - McQuay Makes Chillers for 2006 Asian Games

The McQuay plant in Verona is manufacturing eleven 2,000-ton dual centrifugal compressor chillers to be installed at the Olympic Village of the 2006 Asian Games, to be held in Doha, Qatar. The chiller contract is estimated at over $3 million, according to McQuay.
"This is one of the biggest orders we have received this year," said Daryl Showalter, director, chiller product marketing for McQuay. "We're proud to contribute to efforts in support of the Asian Games."
The chillers will cool 12 housing complexes in the Olympic Village, a total of over 1.8 million square feet, and will house over 10,500 people during the Games. After the Games, the complex will be converted to the Hamad Medical Center, and will include pediatrics and orthopedics hospitals, a physical therapy unit, rehabilitation center, and elderly welfare center.
First begun in New Delhi in 1951, the Asian Games have grown to the second largest worldwide sporting event after the Olympic Games. Like the Olympics, the Asian Games are held every four years. The 15th Asian Games Doha 2006 will include 45 countries. The 40 sporting events include tennis, swimming, wrestling and gymnastics.
McQuay has several chillers installed in Qatar, including Education City, a multi-institutional campus currently under construction that will include over 30 buildings; Khaliffa Sports City; and the Museum of Islamic Arts.
The McQuay plant in Verona, which recently celebrated 50 years of continuous operation, employs over 400 people in the production of McQuay air conditioning products.

May 23 - Denso to Produce Car ACs in South Africa

Denso Corporation (DENSO) and Metair Investments Limited (METAIR) agreed on March 17 that DENSO will purchase 25% of the shares in Smiths Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd (SMITHS) from METAIR, the holding company for SMITHS. DENSO and SMITHS will work together to enhance competitiveness and manufacturing capabilities. The effective date of the investment is dependant on the approval by the relevant authorities.
SMITHS is the largest automotive air conditioner company in the Republic of South Africa (RSA).
DENSO has been involved in the RSA's automotive air conditioner market since 1982, when it entered into a technical assistance agreement for automotive air conditioners with SMITHS.
DENSO continues to provide technical assistance to SMITHS on automotive air conditioners, heaters, radiators and electric fans.
This investment will allow DENSO to expand its business foundation in the RSA and SMITHS to expand its technical expertise.
"Approximately 400,000 vehicles were manufactured in the RSA in 2004, and this market is expected to continue growing as a vehicle export base," said Mr. Satoshi Watanabe, senior managing director in charge of DENSO's Thermal Systems Group.

May 21 - Huge Crowds Flock to CR 2005, Beijing

China Refrigeration 2005 (The 16th International Exhibition for Refrigeration, Air-conditioning, Heating and Ventilation, Frozen Food Processing, Packaging and Storage) was held in Beijing Exhibition Center from April 12 to 14, 2005. Participants included more than 400 exhibitors from 23 countries in the world. Due to the limited assembly hall space, it became necessary to deny participation of about 200 additional exhibitors.
The current expo was valuable enough in terms of the number of participating companies, contents of display, presence of the industry's key persons. The expanding production volume, diversification of produced items, and the rapid growth of the market itself in China are increasingly attracting the related enterprises and persons to China and CR Expo from all over the world.
The current expo had the following characteristics: o The presence of executives of major companies and institutions.

• Some new products were unveiled for the first time.
• More and more componet producers participated, indicating this expo is working well as actual meeting/ negotiating place.
• Regular participants were there as usual.

May 19 - Trane Increases Investment in China

American Standard Companies decided to invest US$11 million to build a new factory in the Torch High-tech Industrial Development Zone of Zhongshan of Guangdong. The factory is expected to be put into use this year.
On March 22, 2005, American Standard Companies held its global board meeting in Beijing for the first time. It has also decided to move its Asia/Pacific headquarters to Shanghai because of the excellent market development of Trane Air Conditioner, a company of American Standard Companies.
In 2004, American Standard Companies had annual revenues of approximately US$10 billion all over the world, of which US$250 million was from China.
Different from the alreadysqueezed residential air conditioner market, there is still a large market space for the commercial ACs used in supermarkets, office buildings, and hotels. According to China Household Electrical Appliances Association (CHEAA), there is a 20 billion yuan market of commercial ACs in China, and it will probably be increased to 35 to 40 billion yuan by the year 2010. In metropolises such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, the demand for commercial ACs increases 70 to 80% each year.
There are about 100 commercial AC players in China. Overseas brands include Daikin, Hitachi, Mitsubishi, Carrier, York, Trane, McQuay, Electrolux, LGE, and Samsung. Domestic brands include Gree, Midea, Haier, Hisense, Shinco, and Chigo.

May 18 - York Receives EPA 2005 Climate Protection Award

York International Corporation is among a select group of organizations and the only HVACR company to receive a 2005 Climate Protection Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). York was recognized in an award presentation May 4 in Washington, DC, for its pioneering work and ongoing development of energy-saving technologies applied to chillers. York technology reduces chiller energy consumption typically by 15-25% annually.
According to UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme), it is widely recognized that the indirect effect of electricity consumption is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions from chillers. Average annual energy savings of 20% mean a significant reduction in CO2 emissions, resulting in substantial climate protection.
With its annual Climate Protection Awards, EPA "honors the extraordinary accomplishments of individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to protecting the environment," according to the agency's Web site. "In 1998, EPA established the Climate Protection Awards to recognize exceptional leadership, personal dedication, and technical achievements in protecting the Earth's climate."

May 16 - U.S. Chiller Services & McQuay Sign MOU

U.S. Chiller Services (USCS), the region's undisputed market leader in the field of large tonnage chiller services and energy solutions, recently announced they have signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement with McQuay International appointing USCS as McQuay's authorised service representative for all centrifugal and screw chiller services in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. Under this MOU U.S. Chiller Services will be responsible for start up, commissioning, warrantee and all services for the entire McQuay centrifugal and screw chiller line in the region.
In a region where the cooling of commercial, industrial and institutional buildings is paramount to the comfort and economical survival of individuals and companies alike, this agreement will benefit the facility managers of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment by providing additional qualified service mechanics in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain - increasing service level and cutting response time.
Dan Mizesko, managing partner U.S. Chiller Services said at the signing, "The combination of McQuay's superior centrifugal and screw chiller products, and U.S. Chiller Services delivering all service and aftermarket support is a powerful combination. Our service and solutions help enhance the reliability and efficiency of all manufacturer's chillers while reducing energy consumption. Proper chiller start up, commissioning and on going maintenance services are the key to chiller lifecycle cost and reliability, and now that McQuay has selected U.S. Chiller Services as its service provider - fully responsible for the service and warrantee of the McQuay centrifugal and screw chiller line - the customer can be assured their chiller will operate as efficiently and reliable as possible from the day of instillation. U.S. Chiller Services engineers are industry and factory certified to service all manufacturers centrifugal and screw chillers and will continue to do so, however with this agreement in place the end user can be assured U.S. Chiller Services is involved at the very start, something at this point in time no other chiller manufacturers can say."

May 15 - Building Solutions Poland 2005 Exhibition
October 19-21, 2005

Building Solutions Poland 2005:
The 2005 exhibition will take on a new dimension and will be even stronger and smarter - meeting the needs of an emerging and fast developing country. Building Solutions Poland is a direct continuation of HVAC Poland, incorporating many new and exciting sectors within the installation industry, not forgetting to keep a strong focus on HVAC which exceeded expectations in 2004. With its key aim to facilitate business via a professionally run trade platform, increasing your market profile in Central and Eastern Europe has never been so effective.
The Polish Market
Building Solutions Poland 2005 will not only be much bigger than the 2004 exhibition, but will also see the addition of some new and exciting sectors. Exhibitors and visitors alike have the opportunity to enhance their industry knowledge and keep up to date with new trends, technologies and developments with a full programme of seminars and workshops.

May 14 - Carrier Extends Its Commitment to China
CarrierGround Breaking Ceremony in Shanghai, China

Apr. 26, 2005 Carrier Corporation, the world's largest provider of heating, air conditioning and commercial refrigeration (HVACR) solutions, extended its commitment to China with a groundbreaking ceremony for its new research and development (R&D) center in Shanghai.
The R&D Center, located at Jinqiao, Pudong, is scheduled to be fully operational by 2008. Carrier will spend approximately US$50 million in China over the next five years on R&D, including this center.
"The Carrier China Research & Development Center is yet another milestone in Carrier's rich history and long-term commitment in China," said Carrier Corporation President Geraud Darnis at the ground breaking ceremony. "It brings Carrier's investments in China to approximately US$175 million."
"We welcome multinational corporations to bring to China their most advanced technologies and products and develop appropriate technologies and products for the China market. We believe that the opening of the Carrier Global R&D Center in Shanghai will give a new boost to the promotion of the development of Green Buildings in China," said Mr. Qiu Baoxing, Vice Minister of Construction, who sent a congratulatory letter to Carrier for the groundbreaking.
Mr. Liu Jinping, Deputy Director of Shanghai Municipal Foreign Economic Relation & Trade Commission, Mr. Pan Qiusheng and Mr. Yang Yanru, experts from China's HVACR industry, Wang Chengming, Chairman of Shanghai Electric (Group) Corporation and Carrier senior executives attended the ceremony.
"Carrier's business relationship with China dates back to the 1930s and the company's commitment has and continues to grow," said Darnis.
In China, Carrier's growth over the years is evidenced by its revenues of nearly half a billion dollars (US); its 13 operations; nearly 40 sales and service offices; and more than 2,000 employees across the country.

May 12 - Korean GHP Sales Increase: 6,000 Units Forecasted

This year, the Korean GHP (gas engine driven heat pump) market is estimated to reach some 6,000 units.
According to the industry, despite the economic slump in general, the GHP market is expected to expand sizably from some 4,500 units last year to 6,000 units this year. This is mainly attributable to the announcement made recently by NASA that this summer will have the most intense heat waves in 100 years of observation history due to the increasing greenhouse effect coupled with the el nino phenomenon.
While all makers in the GHP industry welcome NASA's forecast, they are making all-out effort to secure their share in the AC market by taking strategical steps to survive severe competition.
Following Samsung Electronics which already started domestic production of GHP indoor units, LGE is also said to be planning to launch domestic production of main components such as engines and controls. Thus, the Korean GHP market is expected to turn in a new direction.
In view of the current domestic mar- ket size (about 6,000 units), fully domestic production of GHPs is said to be unprofitable according to some analysts.
However, to survive in the world market, it is recognized to be an important step to secure more competitive power.
In the Korean GHP market, four Japanese makers, Aisin, Sanyo, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Yanmar, participate by choosing several Korean agents, occupying the vast majority of the market share.
It is said that, to survive this competition, these Japanese players have drastically reduced their prices compared to those at the time when they started operations.

May 10 - Colmac Elects S. McMillan as Chairman of the Board

Colmac, American manufacturer of plate fin heating and cooling coils and other heat exchangers has announced the election of Scott D. McMillan as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Representing the third generation to lead the company, Scott McMillan succeeds his father, Roger, who retired in 2002 and remains on the Board of Directors. Scott's late grandfather, Jerry McMillan, founded Colmac Industries in 1957 and Colmac Coil Manufacturing in 1971.
Scott McMillan formally joined the company in 1996, managing operations and advancing to positions of increased responsibility until his promotion in 2002 to President of Colmac Industries.
McMillan received a B.A. in Economics in 1991, graduating cum laude from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA.
He has been actively involved in UTSA and TRSA industry trade associations. As Chairman, McMillan will lead the Board of Directors to realize corporate visions, oversee management, and assess financial positions and performance for both Colmac companies.

May 8 - MHI Releases GHP Systems with Industry's Top COP

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) released in April the "ECO7 Series" of high-efficiency gas heat pump air conditioners (GHPs) having attained the industry's highest COP of 1.59. The new series has realized a sizable 23% improvement in efficiency compared to the predecessor series by adopting a next generation type high-efficiency scroll compressor for GHPs developed jointly with three major city gas companies - Tokyo Gas, Osaka Gas and Toho Gas.
MHI has also added the industry's first replacement model using R410A and large capacity 24 hp type to the lineup to meet a wide range of demand for commercial uses such as large stores, schools, hospitals, and mid-/small-size office buildings.
The ECO7 is a fully remodeled successor series to the ECO6, featuring higher efficiency realized by using a scroll type compressor instead of a reciprocating type. It consists of 6 types from 7 hp (22.4 kW) to 24 hp (67.0 kW). It has been developed by giving environmental considerations to issues such as the adoption of the new refrigerant R410A whose ozone depleting potential is zero (0).
Efficiency in the rated cooling mode has been improved by 20% thanks to the adoption of two high-efficiency scroll compressors developed jointly with the three major gas companies. The new series has also realized higher reliability by closely responding to cooling/heating load with sophisticated capacity control and the introduction of a rotational starting system. The engine efficiency has also been improved by adopting newly developed pistons and a heat exchanger, while the heat exchanger efficiency has also been improved by 60% compared to the predecessor series due to the adoption of a 4-sided heat exchanger structure.

May 6 - CLIMA 2005 Focuses on Future of Building Technology

SWITZERLAND - Bertrand Piccard's nonstop circumnavigation of the Earth in his Breitling Orbiter balloon in 1999 set a milestone in aviation.
As opening speaker of CLIMA 2005, he will share his experiences and how his vision plays a role in the future of building technologies. The conference, organized by REHVA and cosponsored by ASHRAE, will take place, Oct. 9-12, 2005, in Lausanne, Switzerland. Registration for the congress is now open.
More than 300 abstracts have been submitted with speakers focusing on new HVAC systems and technologies, HVAC and sustainable building construction and simulation-based engineering.
Plenary speakers are:

• Joe Clarke, University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom, who will speak on design methods;
• Gordon Holness, Kahn Associates, Detroit, Mich., building information modelling - the future direction of design and construction technology;
• Bjarne Olesen, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark, indoor environment, health and productivity;
• Dusan Petras, Slovak University of Technology, Slovakia radiant heating systems - design and operation;
• Thomas Rau, k.n.s.m. Architects, Netherlands, architecture and technology;
• Olli Seppanen, Helsinki University of Technology, Finland, a method to estimate the cost effectiveness of the indoor environment improvements in office work;
• Shinichi Tanabe, Waseda University Tokyo, Japan, productivity and future HVAC;
• Peter Wouters, Belgian Building Research Institute, Belgium, HVAC and the energy performance of buildings directive: challenges and opportunities;
• Donald R. Wulfinghoff, Wulfinghoff Energy Services Inc., Wheaton, Md., optimized HVAC design for the 21st century;
• Gerhard Zweifel, Hochschule fur Technik+Architektur, Switzerland, policies, standards and building codes.

May 4 - Tecumseh India's 2004 sales grow 28%

Compressor manufacturer Tecumseh India has recorded a growth of 28% to reach a turnover of $100 million during 2004. The most significant development in the company's performance has been on the export front, where its revenues have more than doubled from $18 million to $45 million. The revenue jump has come from tapping new export markets of China and Korea, while sustaining shipments to the Middle East and SAARC region.
In February 2005 the company announced the receipt of a large export order of $4.5 m for supplying compressors to Defy Appliances, South Africa's largest maker of home appliances.
This entire order will be shipped in 2005.

May 2 - LONMARK Int'l Signs Agreement with LONMARK Japan

LONMARK International announced the signing of an Affiliation Agreement with LONMARK Japan, the first LONMARKR organization formed in Asia. LONMARK Japan and its 52 member companies are actively promoting the benefits of LONMARK Open Systems as they create business opportunities for their members in Japan and elsewhere. LONMARK affiliates are independent, non-profit associations representing the local interests of LONMARK International and their members. Affiliate associations are better equipped to support the local needs of LONMARK members such as language and customs, legal and regulatory issues, and specific regional marketing initiatives. The network of affiliates will allow LONMARK International to focus its resources on strategic programs that benefit all members around the world.
"We are very excited about the new direction of LONMARK International and the formation of LONMARK Japan," said Toshirou Tomita, Chairman of LONMARK Japan and a member of the LONMARK International board of directors. "The LONMARK Japan organization builds on a foundation we created several years ago to provide Japanese support for our members through a LONMARK Task Group. As an official non-profit organization we can expand the services provided to our Japanese members and create a much stronger impact in the market."
"I am very pleased to see the successful formation of LONMARK Japan," said Barry Haaser, executive director of LONMARK International. "The members of LONMARK Japan are well organized and are actively promoting LONMARK Open Systems in Japan. This new organization provides an important model for the new LONMARK organizations forming in China, Korea and elsewhere to support the needs of local companies and to expand the market for open systems."

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