| Samsung eyes 22 pc of Indian AC market this year
NEW DELHI: Korean consumer electronic major Samsung is gearing up for the upcoming summer with plans to corner about 22 per cent of the expected 2.25 million home air conditioners market in India.
Samsung India Electronics Pvt Ltd, the subsidiary of the Korean firm today announced its foray into the capacity segments like 0.8T and 1.6T in split ACs and 1.6T in window ACs by launching a new range comprising 10 different star rated AC models as part of its strategy.
"We expect our split AC volumes to grow from around 50 per cent contribution level witnessed last year to around 58 per cent of our total AC volumes this year," Samsung India Deputy Managing Director R Zutshi said in a statement.
The total AC market in India last year was around 1.8 million units, which is expected to cross over 2.25 million units by the end of this year.
Watsco, Incorporated Earnings Conference Call (Q4 2007)
Watsco, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, distributes air conditioning, heating, refrigeration equipment, and related parts and supplies in the United States. Its products primarily comprise residential central air conditioners; light commercial air conditioners; gas, electric, and oil furnaces; commercial air conditioning and heating equipment and systems; and other specialized equipment. The company also offers various parts, including replacement compressors, evaporator coils, motors, and other component parts; and supplies consisting of thermostats, insulation material, refrigerants, ductwork, grills, registers, sheet metal, tools, copper tubing, concrete pads, tape, adhesives, and other ancillary supplies. Watsco operates through approximately 380 locations in 32 states. It distributes its products to contractors and dealers who service the replacement and new construction markets.
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New Altima coupe looks like a winner
For years, Toyota and Honda have offered alternatives for those seeking a car as well-designed and well-built as a Camry or Accord sedan but with more sportiness and more expressive styling: the Camry and Accord coupes. This summer Nissan followed suit; for buyers who like Nissans and like the Altima sedan but want something that looks less common -- sportier -- than a sedan, there's now an Altima coupe. Leaving aside the inherent impracticalities of a coupe's long doors and cramped rear seat, the Altima looks like a winner. .
Committee sought to aid center face-lift
DEL CITY — City officials want volunteers for a steering committee to oversee a makeover of the community center. City Manager Mark Edwards said five to seven residents are needed to help plan the renovations. Along with attending committee meetings, members will tour centers in other communities. .
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