The history of air-conditioning is the history of Carrier, and there is more behind the comfort we take for granted on a sweltering summer day than you might think.

In 1902, Dr. Willis Carrier invented the world's first centrifugal air-conditioner, capable of controlling both the temperature and humidity in any indoor environment. This invention helped to create comfortable commercial and industrial environments. In 1906, Dr Carrier patented his first device - "An Apparatus for Treating Air". He also devised a list of industries that could improve their products by using "conditioned air", such as razor blade, meat packing and soap manufacturers. Encouraged by his success, Dr. Carrier and his friends formed the Carrier Engineering Company in 1915.

Carrier's reputation for delivering efficient and innovative systems for commercial, industrial and domestic end-users was enhanced by its acquisition in 1979 by United Technologies Corporation (UTC), a listed Fortune 500 company in the USA. Since then, Carrier has grown to become the world's leading manufacturer of technologically-advanced heating, cooling and ventilation equipment, and a name that is internationally recognized.

Today, the Carrier Corporation is also dedicated to preserving our environment. We know that heating, cooling, ventilation and refrigeration are no longer just issues of comfort. We recognize the urgent need to maintain a reasonable balance between the comfort we create today and the world we live in tomorrow. Caring about the world outside is an integral part of our master plan and is a primary focus in all aspects of our operations.

With our headquarters in Farmington, Connecticut in the United States, Carrier, the world largest air conditioning company, also has factories in France, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, China, Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, India, Australia and South America. Together with its over 145 branch offices covering markets all over the world, we form a concrete global air conditioning network.

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