Air Conditioning Systems

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
• Disclaimers
• Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
• Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
• Product Definitions and Scope of Study
• Conceptual Definition
• Types of Air Conditioners
• Room Air Conditioners
• Packaged Air Conditioners

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Overview

• It' s a Cool World with Hot Opportunities
• Air Conditioning - The Concept
• Factors Driving Growth

2. Current And Future Analysis

• Regional perspective
• Table 1: World Market for Air Conditioning Systems (2000-2010): Geographic Regions Ranked by Growth - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and the Middle East & Africa (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Dollar Sales Analysis
• Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Conditioning Systems by Geographic Region - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2003 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Product segment perspective
• Table 3: World Market for Air Conditioning Systems (2000-2010): Product Segments Ranked by Growth - Room Air Conditioners and Packaged Air Conditioners

3. Competitive Analysis

• Established Players Call the Shots
• Parameters Affecting Consumer Purchase Decision
• Leading Players - An Overview
• Table 4: Leading Players in the Worldwide HVAC Market (2004 & 2005 Historic Data) - Percentage Breakdown of Sales Revenues for Carrier Corp., Trane Co., Daikin Industries, Mitsubishi Electric Co., York International Corp., and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• A Quick Listing of Leading Players in Global & Regional Air Conditioner Markets

4. Product Overview & Segmentation

• Conceptual Definition
• Controlling Temperature & Humidity Likewise
• Heating Systems
• Cooling Systems
• Ventilation
• Humidity Control
• Components of an Air Conditioning System
• Stages in Air Conditioning
• Segmentation Bases
• Segmentation Based on Equipment Type
• Room Air Conditioners
• Packaged Air Conditioners
• Central Air Conditioners
• Packaged Central Air Conditioners
• Split Air Conditioners
• Mini-Split Air-Conditioners
• Ductless Air Conditioning Systems
• Terminal Air Conditioning Systems
• Parts & Accessories
• Chillers
• Compressors - Nucleus of Conditioners
• Table 5: World Market for Air Conditioning Compressors (2003): Annual Sales Figures in Millions of Units by type - Rotary, Scroll, Reciprocating, Screw, and Centrifugal (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Reciprocating Compressor
• Double Acting Reciprocating Compressor
• Rotary Compressor
• Screw (Helical) Compressor
• Centrifugal Compressor
• Scroll Compressors
• Desiccants
• No Threat to Compressors
• Centrifugal Blowers
• Water-Cooled Condensers
• Heat Pipes
• Air Handling Systems
• Heat Pumps
• Electronic Case Controls
• Electronic Air Cleaners
• Air-Filtration Systems
• Maintenance & Services
• Sick Building Syndrome (SBS): Effect of Little or No Maintenance
• Segmentation Based on End-Use Application
• Residential Air Conditioning
• Construction Sector
• Commercial Air Conditioning
• Tourism & Hotel Industry
• Tents: New End-Use Segment
• Industrial Air Conditioning
• Automotive Air Conditioning
• Making the Ride Cool
• Safety Against Pollution
• R-134A Refrigerant Replaces R-12

5. Recent Industry Activity

• Carrier Thailand Acquires Refrigo
• Carrier Corp. Takes Over Georgia Chiller
• Comfort Systems Acquires Conditioned Air Mechanical Services
• Carrier Corp Takes Over Sharp Mechanical
• Ingersoll Rand Acquires Trane
• Lloyd Electric Acquires Luvata Czech
• Goodman Global Merges with an affiliate of Hellman & Friedman
• Moro Takes Over J & J Heating and Cooling
• G & L Beijer AB Acquires Fridanair
• Voltas Takes Over Comfort Products
• Daikin Industries Acquires Svenska Daikin AB
• Rotoblock to Acquire Majority Stake in Hikom Gottell
• Project First Acquires Red Kite
• Midea to Set Up Home Air-Conditioner Joint Venture
• Zamil Air Conditioners Enters into a Joint Venture Agreement with Advantec Coils
• Denso to Establish Bus Air Conditioning Systems Joint Venture
• Bajaj Ties up with Securiton, Switzerland and Delta Controls, Canada
• Daikin Inks an Agreement with Gree to Manufacture Inverter Air Conditioners
• Blue Star Wins an Order Worth Rs 38 Crore from NPCIL
• Carrier Supplies Power Saving Solutions to Shanghai Harbor
• MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC Inks Agreement with PACAIR
• LG Sign Collaborative Agreement with Siemens
• CIT and Lennox Enter Vendor Financing Agreement
• PriceEnergy Signs Agreement with Service Experts Inc
• Matsushita Electric Joins Daikin to Expand Home Air Conditioners Tie-Up
• Midea Group to Manufacture Air Conditioners in its Vietnam Based Plant
• Trane Opens Global R&D Center in Chennai
• Daikin to Establish Air-conditioning Systems Production Plant in Rajasthan
• ETA Engineering to Establish Air Conditioning Systems Facility in India
• DENSO to Establish Manufacturing Company in Japan
• Fedders Corporation Divests Fedders Addison
• Fedders Corporation Divests Fedders Islandaire
• Fedders Divests Assets and Businesses to Airwell Air Conditioning
• Denso to Dissolve Doowon Air Conditioning Venture
• Matsushita to be Re-Christened as ' Panasonic Corporation'
• SolCool One Closes Sale of Millennia Units to SolCool Africa
• Watsco to Take Over ACR Group
• AquaCell Takes Over GPM
• GSH Group Acquires Delta Environmental Services
• Dometic Takes Over Waeco Group
• Hastie Acquires Norfolk Facilities' Business
• Carrier Announces Acquisition of Longville Group
• Daikin Europe Acquires Itho Airconditioning
• SNC Former Acquires Assets of York Industrial
• G&L Beijer Acquires Clima Sverige
• Source Refrigeration Takes Over Arsenal Capital
• Daikin Completes Acquisition of OYL
• Flakt Woods to Take Over Semco Incorporated
• Sagard Takes Over Flakt Woods
• Automated Logic Takes Over Marietta Automated
• Agromash Takes Over DBM
• Johnson Controls Takes Over Skymark International
• Vaillant Group Takeover Stake in Turk DemirDokum Fabrikalari
• Rheem Australia Acquires Accent Air
• Carrier Acquires E.B. Ward & Company/Valair
• KPS Capital Partners Takes Over Bristol
• Norfolk Group Acquires Trans American Air-conditioning
• Daikin and Arkema Establishes Joint Venture Entities
• Modine Bags a Contract from US RDECOM
• Modine Obtains Program from Daedong Industrial
• Flakt Woods Bags Contract for Supply of AC Units to ' La Femme' Building
• Blue Star Secures Major Air Conditioning Contract from MediCity
• Carrier to Provide Air-Conditioning Systems to Pan-America Olympics Games
• Johnson Controls and US Airconditioning Distributors Sign Agreement
• Zamil Air Conditioners Bags Significant New Projects in Saudi Arabia
• Blue Star to Establish a New Production Facility in Maharashtra
• LG and LG-Shaker Starts Construction of a New Facility in Riyadh
• FGCA to Set Up a New Production Facility for A/C
• Flakt Woods Inaugurates a Subsidiary in China
• Daikin to Setup an Office in Turkey for First Time Japanese Operations in Istanbul
• Lennox to Open Lll United Products
• American Standard Changes Name
• Fedders Announces Divestment of Polenz to ACE Klimatechnik
• Caxton-Iseman and Royal Palm Capital Acquire American Residential Services
• De Longhi Acquires RC Lux
• Parker Acquires AC&R Business of Acal
• Delmo Wears Carrier' s Band
• ZAC Bags Two Prestigious Awards
• Daewoo Electronics Bags Abu Dhabi Project of NIC
• Zamil CoolCare Signs Several Contracts with Saudi Electricity
• Zamil Signs HVAC Contract .II-39 Blue Star to Expand its Product Line
• Hitachi and GAMI Join to Establish Water Chiller Plant
• Zamil Establishes A/C Testing Lab .II-40 Daikin Launches Sales Affiliate in Greece .II-40 Mitsubishi Targets Europe and China
• Hisense Acquires Kelon
• Matsushita Electric to Commence Closure of Matsushita Air-Conditioning
• Emerson Restructures Operations, Establishes New Legal Company
• Danfoss to Consolidate Commercial CompressorOperations
• Flakt Woods Relocates to New Facility in Colchester
• Hisense Australia Makes Official Debut in Australia
• York International Taken Over by Johnson Controls .II-42 Fedders Buys Majority Stake in Islandaire .II-42 Toshiba Carrier Owns Stake in Midea
• Mitsubishi Heavy and Hitachi Revoke Joint Venture Plan
• Climaveneta Transfers A/C Division
• Galanz Commences Production of Air Conditioners
• Sampo. and Haier-CCT holdings Ltd. in a Joint Venture
• Delphi Enters into an agreement with Idalex Technologies
• Daikin Acquires DSL to Form Indian Subsidiary
• Polar Bay Acquired Over by Dometic
• Apollo Management, L.P acquires Goodman Global Holdings, Inc
• Hitachi and MHI Integrate Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Operations
• Galanz Shifts Focus to High-End Air Conditioners
• Matsushita Downsizes Air-Conditioning Production in India
• Chunlan Group Expands Air Conditioning Production Base
• Parker Collaborates With Siemens Building Technologies
• Parker Acquires Sporlan Valve Company
• Panasonic Transfers Air-Conditioning Business
• Daikin and Matsushita Establish Joint Venture
• York Expands into Chinese Household Air-Conditioner Market
• Changhong Initiates Strategic Agreement with China Resources Unit
• Teling Manufacturing Establishes R&D Center in Shanghai
• Industry Activity in Recent Past
• TCL Teams up with Daikin
• Hitachi Buys a Major Stake in Amtrex
• NORDYNE chooses Emerson Climate Technologies
• Videocon Sells its 30% Share in Matsushita Air-conditioning India Ltd
• Trane Forges Alliance with Daikin
• Carrier Launches a Division in Brazil
• Fujitsu Launches General Brand Air Conditioner Unit
• LG Establishes an Air Conditioner Plant
• LG Increases Production Capacity in Tianjin Plant
• Carrier Launches Daman Division
• Fedders Forms an Agreement with Maytag
• Daikin Inks an Agreement with Usha
• Fujitsu Collaborates with ETA Ascon
• Electrolux Enters into a Contract with Voltas
• Doosan Inks a Contract with Matsushita

6. Product Launches and Developments

• Blue Star Introduces Energy Efficient Split Air-Conditioners
• Haier America Launches Paragon
• Emerson Introduces R-410A Copeland Scroll Digital(tm)
• LG Launches New Range of Air Conditioners
• Voltas Introduces New Line of Room Air Conditioners
• Haier Introduces 2008 Air Conditioners and Refrigerators Range
• SAMSUNG India Unveils 2008 Line of Biosleep Air Conditioners
• Blue Star Unveils VRF AC Systems
• Sanyo Launches Eco G Power for Heating and Cooling
• Zamil Air Conditioners Introduces Cooline Brand
• Watkins Hire Launches KwikCOOL 25 7.4kW Portable Air Conditioner
• Panasonic Launches Air-Conditioners with E-ion Air Purification System
• Carrier Airconditioning Introduces Energy Efficient Air Conditioners
• Emerson Launches New UltraTech(tm) Communication System
• ZAC Launches New Packaged Roof Top Air Conditioner Series
• Samsung Introduces New Air Conditioner Series
• SolCool and GPM to Introduce V4 SolCool Air Conditioning and Heating System
• Al Asalah Introduces Multi VTM Central Air-Conditioning System
• Haier Launches Range of Air Conditioners
• GenX Series Cooling Solutions from Carrier India
• Carrier Launches Rooftop A/C Systems
• Trane Unwraps New Chillers
• LG Launches Eco-Friendly A/C
• Carrier Releases 13 SEER-Compliant A/C System
• New Set of Unitary Split A/C Systems from Fedders
• Latest Ductless Mini-Split A/Cs from Fedders
• Panasonic Rolls Out X Series of A/Cs
• Latest 15-Foot Bus A/C Systems from Modine
• Mitsubishi Electric Corp Introduces New A/C Model
• Sanyo Introduces New Series of Air-Conditioners
• Emerson Unveils New Copeland Scroll Compressor
• Fujitsu Offers Halycon IAQ Ductless Mini-Split Systems
• LG Algerie Unveils New Air Conditioner
• Vaillant Introduces Air Conditioners in Turkey
• I-BHD Unveils Latest Air Conditioners
• LG Electronics Launches New Air Conditioner
• GE Launches Zoneline Air Conditioners
• Daikin Introduces New Series of Wall-Mounted Air-Conditioner
• Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd Unveils New X Series Air-Conditioners
• Trane Introduces CenTraVac(tm)
• Blue Star Starts New Turbo Rotary Remote Air Conditioners
• Voltas Launches Vertis Line of Air Conditioners
• Haier Group Unveils Mini Air Conditioner
• NKK Launches Storage Medium
• Carrier Launches Inverta Air Conditioners
• SEIL Introduces Insta-Chill
• Amtrex Hitachi Launches Kaimin
• LG Introduces Latest Split Air Conditioners
• Voltas Launches Verdant Deluxe
• Whirlpool Introduces Airy Unit
• Carrier Launches Global Series Models
• Electrolux Launches Maxclean
• Trane Launches E-Business Solution for HVAC Contractors
• Carrier Aircon Unveils Split and Window Air Conditioners

7. Focus on Select Players

• Airwell (Australia)
• Aisin Seiki Co. Ltd. (Japan)
• Trane Inc. (US)
• Aux Group (China)
• Blue Star (India)
• Carrier Corp. (US)
• Carrier Airconditioning and Refrigeration Ltd. (India)
• Chunlan Corporation (China)
• Daewoo Electronics Corporation (South Korea)
• Daikin Industries (Japan)
• Daikin Airconditioning India Pvt. Ltd. (India)
• De' Longhi SpA (Italy)
• Dunham-Bush (Malaysia) Berhad (Malaysia)
• Electra Consumer Products Ltd. (Israel)
• Fedders Corporation (US)
• Flakt Woods Group (Switzerland)
• GE Appliances (US)
• Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P. (US)
• Haier Group (China)
• Haier America (US)
• Hisense Group (China)
• Hitachi (Japan)
• Hitachi Home & Life Solutions (India) Ltd. (India)
• LG Electronics Inc. (South Korea)
• Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (Japan)
• GD Midea Holding Co., Ltd (China)
• Mitsubishi Electric (Japan)
• Mitsubishi Electric Consumer Products (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (Thailand)
• O.Y.L. Industries BHD ("OYL") (Malaysia)
• Sanden Corporation (Japan)
• Sharp Corporation (Japan)
• Teco Electric & Machinery Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)
• Toshiba Carrier Corporation (Japan)
• Voltas Ltd. (India)
• Whirlpool Corporation (US)
• York International Corporation (US)
• Zamil Air Conditioners (Saudi Arabia)
• Zhu Hai Gree Corporation (China)

8. Global Market Perspective

• Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Conditioning Systems by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Middle East & African Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 7: World Long-term Projections for Air Conditioning Systems by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Middle East & African Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 8: World 10-Year Perspective for Air Conditioning Systems by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Middle East & African Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Room Air Conditioners by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Middle East & African Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 10: World Long-term Projections for Room Air Conditioners by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Middle East & African Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 11: World 10-Year Perspective for Room Air Conditioners by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Middle East & African Markets for Years 2003, 2006 & 2012(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Packaged Air Conditioners by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Middle East & African Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 13: World Long-term Projections for Packaged Air Conditioners by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Middle East & African Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 14: World 10-Year Perspective for Packaged Air Conditioners by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Middle East & African Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. The United States

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • 2006 - A Growth Prospective Year
  • HVAC Industry Overview
  • Factors Driving the Market
  • Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) 13
  • 13 SEER Brings Opportunities & Threats to Manufacturers
  • 13 SEER Challenges
  • ENERGY STAR - Another Standard
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Table 15: Air Conditioning Equipment (Core Comfort Conditioning) Market in the United States (2004 & 2005) - Percentage Share of Leading Players by Retail Sales Value for Carrier, Goodman, Electrolux, Fedders, Whirlpool, American Standard/Trane, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Distribution Dynamics
  • Table 16: Room Air Conditioner Market in the United States (2004): Percentage Share of Retail Sales by Distribution Channel - Chain Stores, Mass Merchants and Clubs, Home Improvement Centers, and Appliance and Electronic Stores (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Product Developments & Launches
  • Key Players
  • Trane Inc.
  • Carrier Corporation.
  • Copeland Corporation
  • Fedders Corporation
  • GE Appliances
  • Goodman Manufacturing Company
  • Haier America
  • Parker Hannifin Corporation
  • S I Goldman Company Inc./Comfort Systems USA
  • Whirlpool Corporation
  • York International Corporation
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 17: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 18: US Long-term Projections for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 19: US 10-Year Perspective for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012

2. Canada

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • US-Canada Trade Agreement - Root Cause for Consolidation in Canadian AC Industry
  • End-Uses of Air Conditioning Equipment
  • Distribution Practices
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 20: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 21: Canadian Long-term Projections for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 22: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012

3. Japan

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Rapid Growth in Asian RAC Market Presents New Opportunities for Japanese Majors
  • Emergence of a New Refrigerant Era in Japan
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Table 23: Japanese Market for Packaged Air Conditioners (2003 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players in Terms of Production Value - Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, Hitachi, Mitsubishi Heavy Electric, Matsushita, Toshiba Carrier and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 24: Japanese Market for Window & Wall- Mounted Air Conditioners (2003 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players in Terms of Production Value - Matsushita Electric Industrial, Mitsubishi Electric, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Toshiba Carrier, Sanyo Electric and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Product Developments & Launches
  • Focus on Select Players
  • Aisin Seiki Co. Ltd.
  • Daikin Industries
  • Hitachi
  • Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd
  • Mitsubishi Electric
  • Sanden Corporation
  • Sharp Corporation
  • Toshiba Carrier Corporation
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 25: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 26: Japanese Long-term Projections for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 27: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012

4. Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Regional Perspective
  • Table 28: European Market for Air Conditioning Systems (2000-2010): Geographic Regions Ranked by Growth - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain and Rest of Europe (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Product Segment Perspective
  • Table 29: European Market for Air Conditioning Systems (2000-2010): Product Segments Ranked by Growth - Room Air Conditioners and Packaged Air Conditioners
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Product Developments and Launches
  • Focus on Select Players
  • De' Longhi SpA (Italy)
  • Flakt Woods Group (Switzerland)
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 30: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Conditioning Systems by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain and Rest of European Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 31: European Long-term Projections for Air Conditioning Systems by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain and Rest of European Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 32: European 10-Year Perspective for Air Conditioning Systems by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for France,Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain and Rest of European Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 33: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 34: European Long-term Projections for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 35: European 10-Year Perspective for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012

4a. France

• Market Analysis
• Table 36: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 37: French Long-term Projections for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 38: French 10-Year Perspective for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012

4b. Germany

• Market Analysis
• Table 39: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 40: German Long-term Projections for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 41: German 10-Year Perspective for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012

4c. Italy

• Market Analysis
• Strategic Corporate Development
• Table 42: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 43: Italian Long-term Projections for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 44: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012

4d. United Kingdom

• Market Analysis
• Table 45: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 46: UK Long-term Projections for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 47: UK 10-Year Perspective for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012

4e. Spain

• Market Analysis
• Table 48: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 49: Spanish Long-term Projections for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 50: Spanish 10-Year Perspective for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012

4f. Rest of Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Greece - A Potential Market
  • Turkey - A Growing Market
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 51: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 52: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 53: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012

5. Asia-Pacific

• A. Market Analysis
  • Overview
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Regional Perspective
  • Chinese Air-conditioners Face Refrigerant Crisis
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Product Developments and Launches
  • Leading Players
  • Aux Group (China)
  • Blue Star (India)
  • Carrier Airconditioning and Refrigeration Ltd. (India)
  • Chunlan Group Corporation (China)
  • Daewoo Electronics Corporation (South Korea)
  • Daikin Airconditioning India Pvt. Ltd. (India)
  • Dunham-Bush (Malaysia) Berhad (Malaysia) III-81 Haier Group (China)
  • Hitachi Home & Life Solutions (India) Ltd. (India)
  • Hisense Group (China)
  • LG (South Korea)
  • GD Midea Holding Co., Ltd (China)
  • Mitsubishi Electric Consumer Products (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (Thailand)
  • O.Y.L. Industries BHD. ("OYL") (Malaysia)
  • Pak Elektron Ltd. (Pakistan)
  • Teco Electric & Machinery Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)
  • Voltas Ltd. (India)
  • Zhuhai Gree Corporation (China)
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 54: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Conditioning Systems by Geographic Region - China, India and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 55: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Air Conditioning Systems by Geographic Region - China, India and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 56: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Air Conditioning Systems by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for China, India and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 57: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 58: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 59: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012.

5a. China

• A. Market Analysis
  • Overview
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Regional Output/Consumption Patterns
  • Factors Driving Consumer Decision
  • Market Trends
  • Chinese Exports to be Dearer
  • Construction Boom to Power Domestic Market Growth
  • Americans Vs Japanese - It' s a War of Standards
  • Declining Profit Margins - Bane of Rapid Growth
  • Multifunctional Air Conditioners - Growth Through Functionality
  • Household Central Air Conditioner Market on a Roll
  • New Energy-Efficiency Standards Raise the Quality Bar
  • Production Capacity Vs Domestic Sales - A Yawning Gap
  • Inverter Air Conditioners - A New Revolution
  • Competitive Scenario
  • Leading Players
  • Table 60: Leading Players in the Chinese Air Conditioner Market (2004) - Percentage Breakdown by Retail Sales Volume for Gree Electrical Appliances Inc., Guangdong Midea Electric Appliances Co Ltd., Guangdong Kelon Electrical Holdings Co. Ltd., Haier Group, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • It' s a Shrinking World for the Smaller Players
  • It Pays to be a Volume Leader in Chinese Market
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 61: Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 62: Chinese Long-term Projections for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 63: Chinese 10-Year Perspective for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for RoomAir Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012

5b. India

• A. Market Analysis
  • Overview
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Regional Demand Patterns
  • Market Trends
  • Montreal Protocol Treaty Necessitates CFC Technology
  • Growing RAC Market
  • Table 64: Indian Room Air Conditioner Market (2003 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown by Segment - Split and Window
  • Competitive Environment
  • Leading Players
  • Table 65: Leading Brands in the Indian Room Air Conditioner Market (2003 & 2005) - Percentage Breakdown by Retail Sales Volume for LG, Voltas, Samsung, Carrier, Hitachi, Videocon and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 66: Leading Brands in the Indian Window Air Conditioner Market (2003 & 2005) - Percentage Breakdown by Retail Sales Volume for LG, Samsung, Voltas, Videocon, Carrier, Hitachi, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 67: Leading Brands in the Indian Split Air Conditioner Market (2003 & 2005) - Percentage Breakdown by Retail Sales Volume for LG, Voltas, Carrier, Hitachi, Daikin, Videocon and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Historic Perspective
  • Table 68: Leading Players in the Indian Air Conditioner Market (2001): Percentage Breakdown by Retail Sales Volume - Carrier Aircon, Voltas and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 69: Leading Brands in the Indian Room Air Conditioner Market (2001): Percentage Breakdown by Retail Sales Volume - LG, Carrier, Amtrex-Hitachi, National, Samsung, Voltas, Others, and Unorganized Sector (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 70: Leading Brands in the Indian Split Air Conditioner Market (2001): Percentage Breakdown by Retail Sales Volume - Amtrex Hitachi, National, Samsung, Voltas, LG, Carrier, Others, and Unorganized Sector (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Trade Dynamics
  • Exports
  • Table 71: Indian Room Air Conditioner (Split & Window) Exports (2004-I Half) - Percentage Breakdown of Leading Destinations by Export Sales Volume - United Arab Emirates, Singapore,Belgium and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 72: Indian Room Air Conditioner (Split & Window) Exports (2003) - Percentage Breakdown of Leading Destinations by Export Sales Volume - United Arab Emirates, Belgium, Singapore and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Imports
  • Table 73: Indian Room Air Conditioner (Split & Window) Imports (2004-I Half) - Percentage Breakdown of Leading Nations by Import Volume - South Korea, Thailand, China and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 74: Indian Room Air Conditioner (Split & Window) Imports (2003) - Percentage Breakdown of Leading Nations by Import Volume - Thailand, China, South Korea, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Technological Trends & Developments
  • Enthalpy Wheels
  • Thermal Energy Systems
  • Vapor Absorption Systems
  • Building Management Systems (BMS)
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 75: Indian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 76: Indian Long-term Projections for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 77: Indian 10-Year Perspective for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012

5c. Rest of Asia-Pacific

• A. Market Analysis
  • Overview
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Select Regional Markets - An Overview
  • Australia
  • Overview
  • Distribution Dynamics
  • Table 78: Australian Market for Residential and Small Commercial Air Conditioners (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Sales through Distribution Channel - Retail Stores, Specialist AC Chains, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • New Performance Requirements
  • Competition
  • Philippines
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 79: Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 80: Rest of Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 81: Rest of Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012

6. Latin America

• Market Analysis
• Table 82: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 83: Latin American Long-term Projections for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 84: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012

7. Middle East & Africa

• A. Market Analysis
  • Hot Market for Cooling Machines
  • United Arab Emirates - A Major Market
  • Overview
  • Factors Driving Market Growth
  • An Insight into Mini-Split Air Conditioner Market
  • Key Player Review
  • Electra Consumer Products Ltd. (Israel)
  • Zamil Air Conditioners (Saudi Arabia)
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Product Developments & Launches
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 85: Middle East & African Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 86: Middle East & African Long-term Projection for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ' 000 Units Years 2011 through 2015 (includes correspondingGraph/Chart)
  • Table 87: Middle East & African 10-Year Perspective for Air Conditioning Systems by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Air Conditioner Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012

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