Chapter 1: Executive Summary
Introduction
Scope of Study
Methodology
Product Definition and Classification
HVAC Equipment Market Slows After Decade of Growth
Market for HVAC Equipment Before the Recession
Figure 1-1: Number of Air Conditioners and Heating Systems in Households, 1997-2008 (in millions)
HVAC Market Changes after the Recession Started
Figure 1-2: U.S. Market Supply of HVAC Equipment by Shipment and Import-Export Values, 2004-2008 (in million $)
Category Growth
Unitary Air Conditioners and Ground Source Heat Pumps Gain in Value
Green HVAC Makes its Mark
Table 1-1: U.S. Shipment Values of HVAC Equipment by Category and Segment, 2004-2008 (in million $)
Exports
Table 1-2: Value of U.S. Exports by Country (in thousands $)
Major Export Markets
Figure 1-3: U.S. Exports of HVAC Equipment, by Country, 2008
HVAC Equipment Exports in Value
Table 1-3: U.S. Exports of Air Conditioners, Window or Wall Type, Self-Contained, Less than 2.93 kW-hr, 2004-2008 (in thousand $)
Table 1-4: U.S. Exports of Air Conditioners, Window or Wall Type, Self-Contained, 2.93 KW-HR or Greater but less than 4.98 KW-HR, 2004-2009 (in thousand $)
Table 1-5: U.S. Exports of Air-Conditioners, Window or Wall Type, Self-Contained, Less Than 2.93 kW-hr (10000 Btu/Hr), 2004-2009 (In Thousands)
Table 1-6: U.S. Exports of Air-Conditioners, Window or Wall Type, Self-Contained, 2.93 KW-hr or Greater But Less Than 4.98 kW-hr (10000-16999btu/Hr), 2004-2008 (In Thousands)
Market Supply Projection and Outlook
Figure 1-4: U.S. Projected Market for HVAC Equipment Shipments, 2009-2014 (in billion $)
Table 1-7: Projected U.S. Shipments for HVAC Equipment, by Category, 2009-2014 (in billion $)
Competitive Profiles
Trane Builds LEED Silver Certified Office Building in San Antonio
Ingersoll Rand Executive Shares Trane’s Environmental Practices at FMA’s Progressive Energy and Environmental Congress
Carrier’s New Products
Johnson Controls sponsors inaugural Energy Efficiency Hall of Fame
Marketing Dynamics
Market Flooded with a Host of New Products
Table 1-8: Sample of New Product Introductions by Major HVAC Manufacturers, 2007-2008
Marketing Moves Beyond 13 SEER
Taco Adds 60,000sq ft LEED-Certified Warehouse
Trane goes "On the Road with Lou"
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), formerly Airconditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI)
Industry and Market Trends
A New Energy for the HVAC Industry
Why 13 SEER for Residential Equipment
Figure 1-5: Residential and Commercial Energy Consumption in the U.S., 2004-2008
The Phasing out of R-22 Refrigerants
Table 1-9: EPA Timetable for the Hydrochlorofluorocarbon Phase-out by 2030
The Phasing in of R-410A Refrigerants
Table 1-10: Manufacturers and their brands names for R-410A
HVAC for Leadership in Energy Efficiency and Design (LEED) Buildings
Table 1-11: Leadership in Energy Efficiency and Design (LEED) Points
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Means Tax Credits
Table 1-12: Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) Efficiency Ratings
Table 1-13: Federal Tax Credits for HVAC Equipment for Homeowners, 2009
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) - A Growing Market
Measures to Improve Indoor Air Quality in Homes
The Impact of the IAQ Trend on the HVAC Market
IAQ Standards: AINSI/ASHRAE Standards 62-200 and 55-2004
Rising Prices Heat Up HVAC Market
Figure 1-6: Producer Price Index of Sheet Metal used Air Conditioning Ducts and Stove Pipes, 2004-2009
Figure 1-7: Producer Price Indices for Sheet Metal Used in Roof Ventilators, Louvers, & Dampers for HVAC, 2004-2009
Figure 1-8: Producer Price Indices for Copper, Nickel, Lead and Zinc Mining, 2004-2008
Figure 1-9: Producer Price Indices for Air Conditioning & Heat Transfer Equipment, 2004-2008
Figure 1-10: Producer Price Indices for Air Conditioning & Heat Transfer Equipment, January-September 2009
Unprecedented Increase in Cost of Raw Materials
Figure 1-11: Producer Price Index for Cold Rolled Steel Sheet & Strip, Copper & Copper Base Alloy Pipe & Tube, and Aluminum Sheet and Strip, 2004-2008
The Future of HVAC Technology
Geothermal HVAC Systems
Underfloor Air Distribution Systems
End User
Builders Challenge and Net-Zero Homes
The E-Scale, an Easy Measure of a Home’s Energy Efficiency
Air Conditioner Use in American Households
Figure 1-12: Percentage of U.S. Households Owning Air Conditioning Units
Figure 1-13: U.S. Residential Energy Consumption, 2004-2008 (in trillion Btu)
Figure 1-14: U.S. Residential Energy Consumption, First Half of 2009 (in trillion Btu)
Decreased Construction Leads to Fewer HVAC Installations
Table 1-14: Residential HVAC System Utilization (in thousand housing units)
Figure 1-15: U.S. Total Residential Construction, January-June, 2009 (in million $)
Consumption Characteristics of Residential Buildings
Figure 1-16: Residential Building Primary Electric Energy Breakdown, 2005 (%)
Figure 1-17: Type of Air Conditioning Equipment Used by U.S. Households, 2005
Single-Family Detached Homes Use the Most Energy
Table 1-15: U.S. Residential Energy Consumption According to Housing Type (in million Btu)
The Commercial Building Initiative and EnergyPlus Software
Figure 1-18: Percentage of U.S. Commercial Buildings With Cooling Systems(s), 1999, 2003, 2007 (E)
Figure 1-19: Percentage of U.S. Commercial Buildings with Heating Systems(s), 1999, 2003, 2007 (E)
Chapter 2: The Imports Market
Scope of the Report
Methodology
Product Definition and Classification
HVAC Equipment Market Slows After Decade of Growth
Market for HVAC Equipment Before the Recession
Figure 2-1: Number of Air Conditioners and Heating Systems in Households, 1997-2008 (in millions)
Table 2-1: U.S. Market Value of HVAC Equipment, 2004-2008 (in million $)
HVAC Market Changes after the Recession Started
Figure 2-2: U.S. Market Supply of HVAC Equipment by Shipment and Import-Export Values, 2004-2008 (in million $)
Category Growth
Unitary Air Conditioners and Ground Source Heat Pumps Gain in Value
Green HVAC Makes its Mark
The Split System Solution
Heat Transfer Equipment Post Modest Gains in Value but Not in Volume
Room Air Conditioners and Dehumidifiers Declining in Value and Volume
Non-Electric Furnace Shipments Drop, Alternative Fuel Furnaces Climb
Table 2-2: U.S. Shipment Values of HVAC Equipment by Category and Segment, 2004-2008 (in million $)
Table 2-3: U.S. Shipments of HVAC Equipment by Category and Segment 2004-2008 (in number of units)
Imports
Major Sources of Imports
Figure 2-3: Value of U.S. Imports of HVAC Equipment by Country, 2008
HVAC Equipment Imports in Value
Window or Wall Type Air Conditioners
Table 2-4: U.S. Imports of Air Conditioners, Window or Wall Type, Self-Contained, Less than 2.93 KW per Hour, 2004-2009 (in Thousand $)
Table 2-5: U.S. Imports of Air Conditioners, Window or Wall Type, Self-Contained, 2.93 KW-HR or Greater But Less than 4.98KW-HR, 2004-2009 (in thousand $)
Table 2-6: U.S. Imports of Air Conditioners, Window or Wall Type, Self-Contained, 4.98 KW-HR or Greater, 2004-2009 (in thousand $)
Table 2-7: U.S. Imports of Air Conditioning Machines, Window or Wall Type, Not Self-Contained, NESOI, 2004-2009 (in thousand $)
Table 2-8: U.S. Imports of Air Conditioners, Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit and a Valve for Reversal of the Cooling Cycle, Self Contained, Not Exceeding 17.58 KW-HR, 2004-2009 (in thousand $)
Table 2-9: U.S. Imports of Air Conditioning Machines Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit and a Valve for Reversal of the Cooling/Heating Cycle, Window or Wall Type 2004-2009 (in thousand $)
Table 2-10: U.S. Imports of Air Conditioners, Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit and a Valve for Reversal of the Cooling/Heat Cycle, Self-Contained, Exceeding 17.58 KW-HR, 2004-2009 (in thousand $)
Table 2-11: U.S. Imports of Air Conditioners, Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit and a Valve for Reversal of the Cooling/Heat Cycle, except Self-Contained, NESOI, 2004-2009 (in thousand $)
Table 2-12: U.S. Imports of Air Conditioners, Self-Contained Machines, and Remote Condenser Type, Other than Year-Round Units, Not Exceeding 17.58 KW-HR, 2004-2009 (in thousand $)
Table 2-13: U.S. Imports of Air Conditioners, Self-Contained Machines, and Remote Condenser Type, Other than Year-Round Units, Exceeding 17.58 KW-HR, 2004-2009 (in thousand $)
Table 2-14: U.S. Imports of Air Conditioners, Year-Round Units (Heating and Cooling) not Exceeding 17.58 KW-HR, 2004-2009 (in thousand $)
Table 2-15: U.S. Imports of Air Conditioners, Year-Round Units (Heating and Cooling) Exceeding 17.58 KW-HR, 2004-2009 (in thousand $)
Table 2-16: U.S. Imports of Dehumidifiers Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit, Water Removal Capacity Less than 35 Liters over a 24 Hour Period, 2004-2009 (in Thousand $)
Table 2-17: U.S. Imports of Dehumidifiers Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit Water Removal Capacity of 35 Liters and More over a 24 Hour Period, 2004-2009 (in Thousand $)
Table 2-18: U.S. Imports of Air Conditioning Machines Not Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit, NESOI, 2004-2009 (in Thousand $)
Table 2-19: U.S. Imports of Air Humidifiers or Dehumidifiers, Not Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit, 2004-2009 (in Thousand $)
HVAC Equipment Imports in Units
Table 2-20: U.S. Imports of Air-Conditioners, Window or Wall Type, Self-Contained, Less Than 2.93 Kw per Hour (10000 Btu/Hr), 2004-2009 (In Thousands)
Table 2-21: U.S. Imports of Air-Conditioners, Window or Wall Type, Self-Contained, 2.93 KW-hr or Greater But Less Than 4.98kW-hr (10000-16999 Btu/Hr), 2004-2009 (In Thousands)
Table 2-22: U.S. Imports of Dehumidifiers Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit, Water Removal Capacity Less Than 35 Liters over a 24 Hour Period, 2004-2009 (In Thousands)
Table 2-23: U.S. Imports of Dehumidifiers Incorporating A Refrigerating Unit, Water Removal Capacity of 35 Liters and More Over a 24 Hour Period, 2004-2009 (In Thousands)
Table 2-24: U.S. Imports of Air-Conditioners, Incorporating A Refrigerating Unit and a Valve For Reversal of The Cooling/Heat Cycle, Self-Contain, Not Exceeding 17.58 KW-hr, NESOI, 2004-2009 (In Thousands)
Table 2-25: U.S. Imports of Air-Conditioners, Incorporating A Refrigerating Unit and a Valve For Reversal of the Cooling/Heat Cycle, Self-Contained, Exceeding 17.58kW-hr, NESOI, 2004-2009 (In Thousands)
Table 2-26: U.S. Imports of Air-Conditioners, Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit and a Valve for Reversal of the Cooling/Heat Cycle, Except Self-Contained, NESOI, 2004-2009 (In Thousands)
Table 2-27: U.S. Imports of Air-Conditioners, Window or Wall Type, Self-Contained, 4.98 KW-hr or Greater (17000 Btu/Hr), 2004-2009 (In Thousands)
Table 2-28: U.S. Imports of Air Conditioning Machines Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit, and a Valve for Reversal of The Cooling/Heat Cycle, Window Or Wall Types, 2002-2005 (In Thousands)
Table 2-29: U.S. Imports of Air Conditioning Machines, Window or Wall Type, Not Self-contained, NESOI, 2004-2009 (In Thousands)
Table 2-30: U.S. Imports of Air-Conditioners, Self-Contained Machines and Remote Condenser Type, Other Than Year-Round Units, Not Exceeding 17.58 KW-hr (60000 Btu/Hr), NESOI, 2004-2009 (In Thousands)
Table 2-31: U.S. Imports of Air-Conditioners, Self-Contained Machines and Remote Condenser Type, Other Than Year-Round Units, Exceeding 17.58 KW-hr (60000 Btu/Hr), NESOI, 2004-2009 (In Thousands)
Table 2-32: U.S. Imports of Air-Conditioners, Year-Round Units (Heating and Cooling) Not Exceeding 17.58 KW-hr (60000 Btu/Hr), NESOI, 2004-2009 (In Thousands)
Table 2-33: U.S. Imports of Air-Conditioners, Year-Round Units (Heating and Cooling) Exceeding 17.58 KW-hr (60000 Btu/Hr), NESOI, 2004-2009 (In Thousands)
Table 2-34: U.S. Imports of Air Conditioning Machines Not Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit, NESOI, 2004-2009 (In Thousands)
Table 2-35: U.S. Imports of Air Humidifiers or Dehumidifiers, Not Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit, 2004-2009 (In Thousands)
Factors Influencing the Market
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
Residential Tax Credits for Efficient HVAC Equipment
Table 2-36: Consortium of Energy Efficiency’s Highest Efficiency Tiers Effective January 1, 2009
ARRA Commercial and Business Incentives for Efficient HVAC Systems
13 SEER Not High Enough for Tax Credits
Residential Construction Plummets, Nonresidential Construction Remains Constant
Figure 2-4: U.S. Total Monthly Value of Construction, July 2008 - July 2009 (in billion $)
Home Remodeling Will Add to Growth Contributed by Construction
Green Technology Driving the HVAC Market
HVAC Market Under the Weather
Chapter 3: The Export Market
Methodology
Product Definition and Classification
HVAC Market Changes after the Recession Started
Figure 3-1: U.S. Market Supply of HVAC Equipment, by Shipment and Import-Export Values, 2004-2008 (in million $)
Category Growth
Unitary Air Conditioners and Ground Source Heat Pumps Gain in Value
Green HVAC Makes its Mark
The Split System Solution
Heat Transfer Equipment Posted Modest Gains in Value but Not in Volume .107
Room Air Conditioners and Dehumidifiers Declining in Value and Volume
Non-Electric Furnace Shipments Drop, While Alternative Fuel Furnaces Climb
Table 3-1: U.S. Shipment Values of HVAC Equipment by Category and Segment, 2004-2008 (in million $)
Table 3-2: U.S. Shipments of HVAC Equipment by Category and Segment, 2004-2008 (in number of units)
Exports
Table 3-3: Value of U.S. Exports by Country (in thousands $)
Major Export Markets
Figure 3-2: U.S. Exports of HVAC Equipment, by Country, 2008
HVAC Equipment Exports in Value
Table 3-4: U.S. Exports of Air Conditioners, Window or Wall Type, Self-Contained, Less than 2.93 kW-hr, 2004-2008 (in thousand $)
Table 3-5: U.S. Exports of Air Conditioners, Window or Wall Type, Self-Contained, 2.93 KW-HR or Greater but less than 4.98 KW-HR, 2004-2009 (in thousand $)
Table 3-6: U.S. Exports of Air Conditioners, Window or Wall Type, Self Contained, 4.98 KW-HR or Greater, 2004-2009 (in thousand $)
Table 3-7: U.S. Exports of Air Conditioning Machines Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit, and a Valve for Reversal of the Cooling/Heating Cycle, Window or Wall Types, 2004-2008 (in thousand $)
Table 3-8: U.S. Exports of Air Conditioning Machines, Window or Wall Type, Not Self Contained, NESOI, 2004-2008 (in thousand $)
Table 3-9: U.S. Exports of Air Conditioners, Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit and a Valve for Reversal of the Cooling/Heat Cycle, Self Contained, not exceeding 17.58 KW-HR, 2004-2008 (in thousand $)
Table 3-10: U.S. Exports of Air Conditioners, Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit and a Valve for Reversal of the Cooling/Heat Cycle, Self Contained, exceeding 17.58 KW-HR, 2004-2008 (in thousand $)
Table 3-11: U.S. Exports of Air Conditioners, Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit and a Valve for Reversal of the Cooling/Heat Cycle, except Self-Contained, NESOI, 2004-2008 (in thousand $)
Table 3-12: U.S. Exports of Air Conditioners, Self Contained Machines and Remote Condenser Type, Other than Year Round Units, Not Exceeding 17.58 KW-HR, 2004-2008 (in thousand $)
Table 3-13: U.S. Exports of Air Conditioners, Self Contained Machines and Remote Condensers, Other than Year Round Units, Exceeding 17.58 KW-HR, 2004-2009 (in thousand $)
Table 3-14: U.S. Exports of Air Conditioners, Year-Round Units (Heating and Cooling) not exceeding 17.58 KW-HR, 2004-2009 (in thousand $)
Table 3-15: U.S. Exports of Air Conditioners, Year-Round Units (Heating and Cooling) exceeding 17.58 KW-HR, 2002-2005 (in thousand $)
Table 3-16: U.S. Exports of Room or Central Station Air Conditioning Units for Use with Water Chillers, NESOI, 2004-2008 (in thousand $)
Table 3-17: U.S. Exports of Dehumidifiers Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit, 2004-2008 (in thousand $)
Table 3-18: U.S. Exports of Air Conditioning Machines Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit, NESOI, 2004-2008 (in thousand $)
Table 3-19: U.S. Exports of Air Conditioning Machines not Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit, NESOI, 2004-2008 (in thousand $)
Table 3-20: U.S. Exports of Air Humidifiers or Dehumidifiers, 2004-2008 (in thousand $)
HVAC Equipment Exports in Units
Table 3-21: U.S. Exports of Air-Conditioners, Window or Wall Type, Self-Contained, Less Than 2.93 kW-hr (10000 Btu/Hr), 2004-2009 (In Thousands)
Table 3-22: U.S. Exports of Air-Conditioners, Window or Wall Type, Self-Contained, 2.93 KW-hr or Greater But Less Than 4.98 kW-hr (10000-16999btu/Hr), 2004-2008 (In Thousands)
Table 3-23: U.S. Exports of Air-Conditioners, Window or Wall Type, Self-Contained, 4.98 KW-hr or Greater (17000 Btu/Hr) (In Thousands)
Table 3-24: U.S. Exports of Air Conditioning Machines Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit, and a Valve for Reversal of The Cooling/Heat Cycle, Window Or Wall Types, 2004-2009 (In Thousands)
Table 3-25: U.S. Exports of Air Conditioning Machines, Window or Wall Type, Not Self Contained, Nesoi, 2004-2009 (In Thousands)
Table 3-26: U.S. Exports of Air-Conditioners, Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit and a Valve for Reversal of The Cooling/Heat Cycle, Self-Contain, Not Exceeding 17.58 KW-hr, Nesoi, 2004-2009 (In Thousands)
Table 3-27: U.S. Exports of Air-Conditioners, Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit and a Valve for Reversal of the Cooling/Heat Cycle, Self-Contained, Exceeding 17.58 KW-hr, Nesoi, 2004-2009 (In Thousands)
Table 3-28: U.S. Exports of Air-Conditioners, Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit and a Valve for Reversal of the Cooling/Heat Cycle, Except Self-Contained, Nesoi, 2004-2009 (In Thousands)
Table 3-29: U.S. Exports of Air-Conditioners, Self-Contained Machines and Remote Condenser Type, Other Than Year-Round Units, Not Exceeding 17.58 KW-hr (60000 Btu/Hr), Nesoi, 2004-2009 (In Thousands)
Table 3-30: U.S. Exports of Air-Conditioners, Self-Contained Machines and Remote Condenser Type, Other Than Year-Round Units, Exceeding 17.58 KW-hr (60000 Btu/Hr), Nesoi, 2004-2009 (In Thousands)
Table 3-31: U.S. Exports of Air-Conditioners, Year-Round Units (Heating and Cooling) Not Exceeding 17.58 KW-hr (60000 Btu/Hr), Nesoi, 2004-2009 (In Thousands)
Table 3-32: U.S. Exports of Air-Conditioners, Year-Round Units (Heating and Cooling) Exceeding 17.58 KW-hr (60000 Btu/Hr), Nesoi, 2004-2009 (In Thousands)
Table 3-33: U.S. Exports of Room or Central Station Air Conditioning Units for Use with Water Chillers, Nesoi, 2004-2009 (In Thousands)
Table 3-34: U.S. Exports of Dehumidifiers Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit, 2004-2009 (In Thousands)
Table 3-35: U.S. Exports of Air Conditioning Machines Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit, Nesoi, 2004-2009 (In Thousands)
Table 3-36: U.S. Exports of Air Conditioning Machines Not Incorporating a Refrigerating Unit, Nesoi, 2004-2009 (In Thousands)
Table 3-37: U.S. Exports of Air Humidifiers or Dehumidifiers, 2004-2009 (In Thousands)
Market Supply Projection and Outlook
Figure 3-3: U.S. Projected Market for HVAC Equipment Shipments, 2009-2014 (in billion $)
Table 3-38: Projected U.S. Shipments for HVAC Equipment, by Category, 2009-2014 (in billion $)
Chapter 4: Competitive Profiles
Overview
Trane Inc
Corporate Background
Overview
The American Standard Legacy
Performance
When Trane was still an American Standard
Figure 4-1: Annual U.S. Revenues of American Standard Companies, 2005-2009 (in billion $)
Table 4-1: Trane’s Commercial HVAC Portfolio
Table 4-2: Trane’s Residential HVAC Portfolio
Table 4-3: American Standard’s Residential HVAC Portfolio
New Products & Services
Trane Launches Air Purifiers
Trane Offers Temporary Cooling Solutions for Emergencies, Planned Maintenance, and Special Events
American Standard introduces 20 SEER Heat Pump
Nationally Renowned Restaurant Chain Names Trane 2008 Vendor of the Year
Trane Ships New Energy-Efficient Air-Cooled Scroll Chillers to Community College in Kentucky
Trane Good for Health
Trane Targets Business with High Performance Building Services
Trane Opens New Parts Centers in Mexico the U.S.
Company Snapshot
The Nobel Factor and the Environment
The Goodwill Factor
Trane Woos the Restaurant Industry
American Standard Sponsors "Reality Makeover"
Environmental Initiatives
Trane builds LEED Silver Certified Office Building in San Antonio
Ingersoll Rand Executive Shares Trane’s Environmental Practices at FMA’s Progressive Energy and Environmental Congress
Ingersoll Rand’s Extensive Sustainability Website
United Technologies Corporation
Overview
Performance
Table 4-4: UTC’s HVAC Portfolio
Figure 4-2: Annual U.S. Revenues of United Technologies Corporation, 2004-2009/First Quarter (in billion $)
Table 4-5: Carrier’s HVAC Product Portfolio
Carrier’s New Products
Carrier’s HVAC Systems Preserve Historical Gems
Toshiba Carrier Corporation Products Win Accolades
Carrier Stimulus Consultants help Commercial Customers take Advantage of Stimulus Act
Carrier Unveils its 13-SEER Products at "Power 2006" Convention
Carrier Corporation Factory Receive LEED-EB Certification
Other Environmental Initiatives
Carrier Launches New Software for LEED EA Analysis
Johnson Controls
Overview
Performance
Figure 4-3: Annual Revenues of Johnson Controls HVAC Division, 2004-2008 (in billion $)
Table 4-6: York’s Commercial HVAC Product Portfolio
Table 4-7: York’s Residential HVAC Product Portfolio
Snapshot
York Responds to Higher SEER and the Marketplace with Contractor Training
Johnson Controls Offers Dealers On-line Training
New Product & Service Introductions
Residential and Commercial Innovations
Origins of the Unitary Product Group
Johnson Controls sponsors inaugural Energy Efficiency Hall of Fame
Johnson Controls Commissions Study of Business Leaders’ Attitude toward Investing in Energy Efficiency
Major Acquisitions
Lennox International, Inc.
Overview
Performance
Figure 4-4: Annual Revenues of Lennox International, Inc. HVAC equipment, 2004-2008 (in billion $)
Table 4-8: Lennox’s Commercial HVAC Product Portfolio
Table 4-9: Lennox’s Residential Product Portfolio
Company Snapshot
New Product Introductions
Lennox Maintains High Efficiency in Residential Air Conditioners
Lennox Launches Line of Ozone-friendly Indoor Air Quality Products
Strategos Puts Energy Star on the Rooftop
Innovations Before the Recession
Environmental & Energy-Saving Recognition
Lennox and NASCAR
How Clean is the Air in Your Home
Goodman Global, Inc
Overview
Performance
Figure 4-5: Annual Revenues of Goodman Global, Inc., 2004-2008 (in billion $)
Table 4-10: Goodman Global’s HVAC Product Portfolio
Company Snapshot
Goodman Raises Prices, Offers Higher SEER and AFUE
Reducing, Reusing and Recycling at Goodman
Goodman Global Completes Merger with Hellman & Friedman
Goodman Introduces the First Wireless PTAC Management Product
Servicing Distributors and Contractors
Early Advocate of 13 SEER Protocol
Paloma Industries
Overview
Performance
Figure 4-6: Annual Revenues of Paloma Industries, Inc., 2004-2008 (in billion $)
Table 4-11: Rheem’s Commercial HVAC Product Portfolio
Table 4-12: Rheem’s Residential HVAC Product Portfolio
Table 4-13: Ruud’s Commercial HVAC Product Portfolio
Table 4-14: Ruud’s Residential HVAC Product Portfolio
Company Snapshot
New Product Introductions
Consumer Programs
Mass Customization Strategy Increases Rheem’s Market Share