The establishment and step-by-step development of Alarko is literally the story of two young entrepreneurs with nothing but their determination and their ingenuity 'creating a business from scratch'. Founded in 1954, Alarko Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., which operates in the fields of heating, cooling, ventilation, water pressurization, smart building automation and energy efficiency monitoring, became Alarko Carrier Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. in 1998 through a partnership on equal terms with Carrier, one of the world's leading companies in its field.

The main fields of activity of Alarko Carrrier, which innovated on the technology front, expanded its access to foreign markets and increased its competitiveness are as follows:

Industrial Operations: R&D and Production
Trade and Marketing: Marketing and Sales / Engineering and Project Services, System Sales / Exports / Representation and Imports.

In October 2000, Alarko Carrier relocated its headquarters, offices and two factories in Istanbul to its new 60,000 m² complex in the Gebze Organized Industrial Zone (GOSB).

Alarko Carrier's industrial activities are carried out at the Gebze Main Production Complex and Eskişehir Production Plant reporting to the General Management Center, while its trade and marketing activities are carried out by the offices in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Adana and Antalya.

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  • Üzeyir Garih’s Career Began at Carrier

    Üzeyir Garih graduated from Istanbul Technical University in July of 1951, with a remarkable placement in his class. Now, he was a young engineer (M.Sc.).

  • The First Steps in the Career of an Engineer

    July of 1951... Having successfully graduated from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Istanbul Technical University, Üzeyir Garih took up a job at J&A Baker, representing Carrier Corporation in Turkey.

    Steps towards the Establishment of Alarko...

    1954... Üzeyir Garih was employed by Carrier. He was an engineer for three years by then. He had accumulated approximately 1.5 years of work experience. In addition to the details of design, production, and assembly in his line of work, he gained experience with respect to the market, and developed a wide community of contacts. As the company grew into a joint stock corporation, he gradually developed into a shining star in the eyes of his colleagues and the president.

    Steps towards the Establishment of Alarko... (2)

    “...We set up Alarko Collective Company. We began the journey as a team. The story began with two tables and three chairs in a room overlooking the courtyard of Vefai Han in Galata.

    A 50 YEARS LONG STORY: From Alarko to Alarko Carrier

    More than half a century passed since Alarko was established by İshak Alaton and Üzeyir Garih in 1954.

  • Investment into Industry under Trying Conditions

    In 1957, as the economic conditions of Turkey took a turn for the worse, Alarko took an important decision. The firm made use of the favorable conditions by taking some risks as well, and bought the land for its first plant. That was a historical decision for Alarko.

  • The Lessons Derived from Doing Business with Americans

    In 1960s, Alarko dealt with the foreigners for the first time, in the project of the construction and air conditioning of soldiers’ barracks at Incirlik Air Base, then called the “Air Strike Bombardment School” in Adana. This project gave Alarko invaluable experience in technical proceedings, bid preparation, and project management.

    “Accelerating Growth”

    In the decade of the 60s, Alarko came to occupy a very important position in the market even though it was a very young firm at the time, and entered a period of rapid growth in the changing conditions in Turkey. As he talked about that era, Üzeyir Garih said they turned their route towards manufacturing in their industry, and that they were ready to do so.

    Coca Cola arrives in Turkey...

    Coca Cola’s saga in Turkey began as Kadir Has, the businessman who passed away in 2007, tasted Coca Cola in early 1950s at the shopping center in the American military base in Adana-İncirlik, and loved it. His first trip to the US took place in that year, and gave him an opportunity to see first hand the importance of Coca Cola for Americans. After that trip the only question Has had in mind was “how can I become Coca Cola’s representative in Turkey?”

    Alarko and Turkey’s First Modern Store, VAKKO

    Year 1962 saw a very special opening ceremony on Beyoglu’s Istiklal Avenue. Vakko, with its elegant architecture, six-floor store concept, windows, staff, art gallery and “cafe”, marking the beginning of a new era in the history of stores in Turkey, now had its doors open. The heating and ventilation system of that very special building was completed by Alarko, making use of the best technologies available then. However, there were also some lessons to be learned from that successful project.

    Alarko’s Contribution to the Modern Vakko Plant

    The new plant Vakko began to construct by the end of 1960s was truly distinctive with its architecture and plastic characteristics. The building not only had a modern style of architecture, but was also filled with the works of important artists of the era.

    Development and Growth Pains of a Small Firm

    Even though Mr. Garih deemed such issues only natural in small firms operating in the circumstances dictated by the 60s, he also pointed out the need to set up dedicated departments, and to restructure the management once the firm reached the medium scale. In a very short time frame Alarko would be facing that need, and duly undergoing restructuring. Following the construction of the factory, which began in 1964 and was completed in 1966, Alarko would be going through a new era.

    Being a Reliable and Technical Firm

    Talking about those days, Mr. Garih said “there were only a couple, or at most three firms which had the experience and quality in the field of air conditioning and ventilation systems in Turkey, and Alarko was one of them.” In those unfavorable circumstances Alarko managed to create advantages for itself. It began to draw attention and grow as a reliable firm in the industry.

    Drawing Benefits out of an Unfavorable State of Affairs

    As a new firm established by the end of 1950s, where the economic circumstances of Turkey were taking a turn for the worse and the growth potential was taking a hit, Alarko had difficult days to come. The problems suffered in imports made domestic production even more important. On the other hand, the number of firms to perform contract work and manufacturing processes in compliance with engineering requirements was very limited. In those unfavorable circumstances Alarko managed to create advantages for itself. It began to draw attention and grow as a reliable firm in the industry.

    Air Conditioning of Malatya Fabric Plant

    Sümerbank had annexes built at its Malatya Plant, and had imported the machinery and installed them at the factory. However, it was impossible to import the devices and equipment required for air conditioning of the plant. In response, the decision was taken to procure them from domestic sources, and a tender was issued. Only Alarko submitted a bid.

    Alarko’s Contribution to the First Banknote Printed by the Central Bank

    The work on setting up a banknote printing press in Turkey began by the end of 1930s. However, the work did not proceed as required, due to the Second World War. The work resumed in 1951, and the printing press was completed by 1958. The Republic of Turkey was then preparing to print its first banknote in its own printing press.

    An Interesting Thank You Note by Üzeyir Garih

    The construction of Middle East Technical University began in 1960s, and became the beginning of many modern practices in architecture, construction, and mechanical installations in Turkey. In those years Alarko had set up its first manufacturing plant, Alsac. Alarko took part in the mechanical installations of METU with the first fan coil produced in Turkey, as a product developed at Alarko’s plant.

    True Comfort at Movie Theaters in 1950s and 1960s

    Would it be an enjoyable experience to watch a movie, shedding sweat in the summer, or shivering from cold in the winter? In the 1950s and 1960s –the heyday of cinema– Alarko offered the opportunity to truly enjoy a movie for the moviegoers, without suffering from hot or cold, thanks to modern movie theater ventilation systems Alarko introduced as a first in Turkey.

    Alarko at IMC, Istanbul’s First Shopping Mall

    A string of shopping malls were opened in Istanbul in 2000s, with social life getting richer with a shopping mall culture. Going back to 40 years ago, shopping centers called “çarşı” appeared as the primitive forms of what we today call shopping malls. The first çarşı of Istanbul, in turn, is Istanbul Dry-Goods Dealers Çarşı (IMC), which, today, is mostly associated with music firms.

    Alarko and Carrier at Ataturk Culture Center

    Ataturk Culture Center (AKM), which became a topic of debate as its demolishing and replacement with a more modern structure appeared on the agenda, was a noteworthy building in its day, with its modern architecture and high technology. Alarko and Carrier are proud with their contributions to providing comfortable conditions in this important building, which occupied a central place in the arts and culture scene of Istanbul for 30 years.

    First Steps in Industry: From Workshop to Factory

    1960s saw Alarko grow as an industrial firm in addition to its strong presence in engineering and contracting, and develop into a leading industrial organization of the sector as well as the country.

    Alarko Heating Products at Çayırova Arçelik Plant

    The washing machine plant Arçelik built in Çayırova in mid-60s was one of the greatest industrial buildings of the era. It was a pioneering modern industrial building, with its architecture and construction technique.

    “Expert” from the US, for Reorganization

    Üzeyir Garih described the state of affairs at the firm by the end of 1960s as follows: “The business was pulling us, and we were chasing after the business. The responsibilities of specific individuals were blurred. We realized that it was impossible to proceed as such. We had to find a solution.”

  • Results of Rapid and Solid Growth through 10 Years

    1962-1964 was a period of major changes for Alarko. Based on the experience of ten years, the company proceeded into a process of structural change.

  • The Need for Development and Reorganization in Production, Contracting and Trade

    Early 1970s saw an expansion and diversification of industrial production by Alarko. Its contracting line was now able to “set up plants on a turnkey basis”, whereas the firm’s trade operations extended throughout the whole country. Reorganization was becoming a must.

  • “Observations and Recommendations of a Consultant”

    The report and recommendations submitted by the “consultant” invited from the US by the end of 1960s were to serve as the guideline for Alarko’s reorganization to bring about institutionalization, identity-building, and professionalization.

  • By 1970 Alarko Evolved Completely into an Industrial Firm

    By the end of 1960s, Alarko Industry and Trade Inc. was able to produce almost all heating, ventilation and air conditioning devices and systems. And it was capable of meeting all needs of the market by importing whatever it was currently unable to manufacture. In the period 1960-70, “brochures", “selected data”, “assembly, operation, and failure-maintenance instructions” and “spare part catalogs” were prepared for the firm’s products.

    Alsac - Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Devices Manufacturing Plant

    By the end of 1960s Alarko evolved completely into an industrial firm. It was able to produce important industrial air conditioning devices as well as heating systems and devices for industrial as well as larger commercial buildings.

    Alarko and Trainings

    In the changing market conditions after 1970, the sales processes began to be delegated to branches and “authorized dealers” organized around such branches. Given this structure, it was necessary to train authorized dealers’ engineers and sales staff about the specifications of the devices, sales techniques, and customer relations. Such trainings outside the company were provided by Alarko’s engineers.

  • 1972… Alarko Leading the Way in Submersible Pump Production and Marketing

    Having noticed the needs of the producers in the years where work began on the use of underground water for agriculture, Alarko realized that small numbers of submersible pumps the State Hydraulic Works (DSI) was able to import did not meet the demand.

  • Alarko Conglomerate Since 1973 - 1

    As the group organized as a conglomerate under the umbrella of a holding company, Alarko Industry and Trade Inc. (AST) was structured as a separate company. Thus, various firms within the group came to proceed on their individual paths based on the shared history they had between Alarko’s incorporation and the reorganization in 1973.

    Alarko Conglomerate Since 1973 - 2

    Alarko Tourism Group aims to develop a wide range of concepts in social and entertainment facilities in a field roughly called “leisure management”, to effectively market the concepts thus produced, to improve service quality, and to generate exceptional added value through such products and operations. In this context, the group operates in hotel, sports / recreational facilities, spa and cinema businesses.

    Alarko Industry and Trade Becoming Even More Effective in Turkey and Abroad

    The reorganization of Alarko in 1973, with the group’s operations in various businesses becoming structured as new “enterprises” under the umbrella of a holding company led to Alarko Industry and Trade Inc.’s (AST) organization as a joint stock corporation serving as the group’s epicenter for the operations in industrial production and sales. The reorganization brought about a fresh breath and acceleration for AST, just like any other enterprise of Alarko Holding.

    From Alarko Industry and Trade Inc. to Alarko Holding

    1973 was a year of most crucial decisions being taken and implemented for Alarko. The restructuring of the company was now unavoidable. Extended analyses culminated in Alarko’s reorganization as one of the first holding companies of Turkey.

    Alarko Holding’s Reorganization

    In the beginning Alarko Holding organized in six primary area of operation. This system still remains mostly in place today. Alarko preferred to take roots in areas of self-development, with the firm playing a part as a founder in some, instead of a focus dispersed in a wide range of activities in a large number of areas.

  • Alarko Group of Companies: Contracting Group engaged in contracting work for central heating - air conditioning systems as well as turnkey delivery of industrial plants

    We noted above how Alarko Industry and Trade Inc.’s reorganization into Alarko Group of Companies under a holding led to the restructuring of the group’s operations in contracting, energy, land development, industry and trade groups as well as a real estate investment trust. This structure was soon to be expanded with the addition of the “Hydraulic Products Group”.

    Submersible Pump Promotion Activities in the Aegean Region

    In 1970s irrigated farming took place on only very limited areas. The Aegean region, Cukurova, and Thrace stood out in this context. As there were plenty of surface waters in these areas, centrifugal pumps were widely used.

    Production of the First Submersible and Circulation Pump in Turkey

    Specialization in Production and ALSAC Plant

    In 1974 Alarko Industry and Trade had comprehensive production and service capabilities and potential for various industries and areas. A reorganization was needed to maintain development.

    A Significant Step in Centralized Air Conditioning: Alarko A/C Stations

    The first package-type a/c station produced in Turkey and offered to the market by Alarko in 1968 facilitated the centralized systems gaining prevalence in industry as well as in the field of comfort, against the background of high-capacity and centralized air conditioning systems and products required for the textile industry from mid 1960s on.

  • 1970-1975: Alarko and the “Leap in Industry”

    Those were the years of intense debate on the industrialization and development policies in Turkey... Üzeyir Garih explained Alarko’s position in those debates as follows: “We invested our earnings into industrial plants to produce investment goods, and channeled the funds into a factory design to produce the first heavy industry products in Turkey. We made a name for ourselves in 1970s as the ‘factory that builds factories’.”

  • “Traditional Alarko Day”

    The reorganization and institutionalization programs carried out at Alarko Group of Companies entailed bringing the relationships between the company and its personnel to even more solid footing within the framework of mutual responsibility. The “Alarko Day”, which is still being celebrated by Alarko Carrier and Alsim was a result of the efforts in that direction.

    Alarko’s Industry Leader Organization: ALPOM

    Alarko Pump Enterprise, which is now an important manufacturing plant under Alarko Carrier Industry and Trade, was established in 1974. However, Alarko Industry and Trade had already begun the production of various types of pumps at its ALSAC Plant, and achieved a lot of progress on that direction. The pump production capacity and production diversity levels achieved in 1974 necessitated reorganization in this field.

  • Alpom - First Circulation Pump Production in Turkey

    As Alarko’s primary area of operations in its earlier years was “heating and central heating installations”, burners and circulation pumps were crucial products for the company. Manual control panels were produced locally. Yet, burners and circulation pumps were not produced in Turkey at that time, and were, instead, imported.

  • Result of a Decade of Development in Pump Production: ALPOM PLANT

    “Alpom is the only firm that produces submersible water pumps and electrical motors thereof in Turkey. It brought approximately 1 million dollars of foreign currency to Turkey in 1982.”

  • The First Natural Gas Combi Boiler Design and Production

    Alarko Carrier was one of the first firms to produce circulation pumps, burners, and residential heaters in Turkey. Natural gas based heating systems were introduced into the product range in 1989, coupled with a restructuring in distribution and service organizations. The first combi boiler produced locally was offered to the market in 1991. Dealerships and service teams to serve neighborhoods were created, to provide more effective and faster service to end users.

    Üzeyir Garih: "In-House Training"

    The basic knowledge one gains through the education provided at schools and universities can help understand the methods and systems to use in solving complex problems to arise at work. But after taking up a job, the young individual should receive training at the enterprise he or she works in.

  • Radiator Plant

    Alarko Radiator Plant was set up, based on the most advanced technology of the day. Alarko radiators became sought after products in the domestic market, as well as in exports.

  • Great Investment in Industry: Alarko Gebze Plant

    The construction of Gebze Plant, AST’s greatest industrial investment to date, began. The production at the plant began in year 2000.

    Globalization: Partnership with Carrier

    Alarko Industry and Trade engaged in an equal partnership with Carrier, the founder of modern air conditioning and today’s world leader in this field. The result is Alarko Carrier Industry and Trade Inc. This partnership allowed Alarko to make inroads into the huge global market.

  • Production and Exports for Europe and the World

    The production of the new series of “Rooftop A/C Units” and “A/C Stations” developed with contributions from Alarko Carrier Industry and Trade’s R&D Department began at the Gebze Plant. With the boost provided by the partnership, Alarko Carrier Industry and Trade became the most effective firm in Turkish market of centralized, hospital and sensitive air conditioning products.

  • The First Firm to be SA 8000 Certified in the Air Conditioning Industry in Turkey

    Only 492 firms worldwide and 10 firms operating in various industries in Turkey are SA 8000 certified. As the leading name of the air conditioning industry, Alarko Carrier achieved the distinction of being the first firm to be SA 8000 (Social Accountability 8000) certified in the air conditioning industry in Turkey, joining 492 firms from 40 countries. SA 8000 certification is provided by British Standards Institute (BSI), and is awarded to firms which meet EU standards in occupational safety, working conditions, health and safety of personnel, forced labor, organization and collective labor agreement rights, discrimination, work hours, and wage policies.

  • The First Submersible Pump Accreditation Center in Turkey

    The work on accreditation at submersible pump experiment laboratory is now completed.

  • First rooftop a/c laboratory of Turkey is established at Gebze Plant

    “We utilized perhaps the first analytical laboratory of Turkey in the field of development and certification of rooftop a/c units. Thanks to it, we were able to verify the accuracy of our product’s specifications. The laboratory we set up with a significant budget of approximately 1 million dollars is compliant with international standards. With this laboratory, we now have the ability to produce devices compliant with all European standards.”

  • First Turkish firm to be Energy Management Standard (ISO 50001) certified

    As a leading name in energy savings, Alarko Carrier became the first Turkish firm to be “Energy Management System Standard” certified by BSI.

  • Seradens Super Plus Double-Condenser Heating Boiler Achieving more than 100 Percent Efficiency for both Heating and Running Water for the First Time in Turkey

    At its Main Production Plant in Gebze, Alarko Carrier developed and produced the first full-condenser combi boiler of Turkey, achieving high efficiency for both heating and running water thanks to the premix system, and proceeded to offer the product to the market.

  • The First A/C Station Testing Laboratory of Turkey

    The early days of 2018 saw Alarko Carrier open up the first A/C Station Testing Laboratory of Turkey, to provide a direction for its R&D activities, and to determine the mechanical performance levels of its a/c station products in compliance with EN 1886 2007.

  • First Air Conditioning Application

    In 1902, 120 years ago, a young engineer at Buffalo Forge opened the door to a new era with his first modern air conditioning system at the Sackett-Wilhelm Printing House in New York.

  • Patent Application

    In 1904, his patent application included a drawing of the first modern air conditioning system.

  • First Step to Modern Air Conditioning

    With six young engineers, Carrier founded the "Carrier Corporation". The company opened its first factory in New Jersey in 1920.

  • A Fresh Start

    When the guns were fired in Europe in August 1914, a door was closing for Willys Carrier and his friends while another door was opening. As the Carrier Air Conditioning Company began to develop, the start of the "Great War" indirectly ended Buffalo Forge's subsidiary.

  • “What Sweet Chocolates!”

    Without Carrier, it would not be so easy and cheap to get these beautiful chocolates and candies.

  • “What a Fine Chewing Gum!”

    In 1917, two years after the foundation of the Carrier Engineering Company, a Carrier air conditioning system was installed in the Wrigley Production Plants. Thanks to the Carrier system, which provides cool and humid controlled air to the production area, the quality of the gums was improved, as well as the production time was shortened. Also, the factory became able to operate also in high temperatures.

  • “Our Theater is Air Condition

    The first demands for centrifugal chiller systems were received from the theatres and movie theatres. The signs "Our Theater is Air Conditioned" were placed with lights in the most visible places on the front facades of these buildings. For the first professional ice hockey match in Madison Square Garden, the hockey rink was prepared using a Carrier centrifugal chiller. Carrier also entered MGM Studios and Hollywood. Centrifugal chiller system was started to be used in large stores and office buildings, and the first applications of it on vessels and railroad cars were made... And finally, Carrier provided comfort in the US Senate Building.

  • The Emergence of Cooling

    22 May 1922 can be considered the "Birthday of Modem Cooling". Dr. Willis Carrier was excited to demonstrate the first "centrifugal chiller" to guests...

  • Shopping and Ice Pleasure!

    If it wasn't for Carrier, being able to stroll freely through shopping malls in the summer and enjoying an indoor ice rink in the winter was just a dream.

  • Carrier Under the Lights!

    In New York, the Rivoli Theatre in Times Square opened its doors in the summer of 1925 thanks to a new chiller system designed by Willis Carrier. Rivoli was the first theater with mechanical weather conditioning in New York. After this date, a new era began in summer entertainment.

  • Carrier on Air with

    In 2002, when Carrier turned 100 years old, NBC was celebrating its 75th anniversary. Carrier also has a significant role in the history of NBC, which is full of interesting events.

  • Privilege to Managers in Air Conditioning

    When Washington DC became the capital of the US, it was very different from today, at least until the development of air conditioners.

  • Live from Radio City

    Once at the "Grand Theatre" in New York City, where the celebrities such as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Sammy Davis Jr, and Tony Bennett performed, is still popular to the same extent today, the MTV Video Music Awards are held here, and the rock bands give concerts in this building. We are talking about Radio City Music Hall, the world's largest indoor hall.

  • From Ancient Egypt to the Present

    Modern air conditioners arrived in Egypt only in 1937. On 29 July 1937, at King Farouk's ascension ceremony, the Egyptian Parliament was cooled by Carrier. This building was later called the People's Assembly Building.

  • Carrier Flies

    In the 1930s, commercial aviation was just newly developing. Lindbergh's flying across the Atlantic alone in 1927 paved the way for new possibilities in the aviation industry.

    Carrier in New York Syracus

    Carrier, whose growth slowed down during the Great Depression, managed to survive while the largest and most well-established companies in the United States went bankrupt. Carrier's decision to bring its distributed production plants together in New York Syracuse after the crisis was a turning point for the global company of the future.

    “Carrier Corporati

    In the "Economy and Finance" section of TIME magazine's issue dated 10 November 1930, the following article summarizing the achievements of the Carrier Engineer in the fifteen years after its foundation in 1915 was published.

    Comfort in "Desert Bus" with Carrie

    The TIME magazine's issue dated 15 November 1937 mentions the comfortable journey of the passengers as a fantastic story under the conditions provided by Carrier on the "Desert Bus", which plies between Damascus and Baghdad in the desert.

    Carrier at the 1939 New York World's Fair

    The 1939 New York World Fair, which still held the title of the world's largest fair, was opening up to new futures with the enthusiasm of the exit from the Great Depression. At the Fair, Carrier introduced air conditioning systems with an interesting demonstration.

    Large Project Bringing together the "Father of Hotels" and the "Father of HVAC"

    The Statler Hotel, which was opened in Washington DC in 1940, revealed the main concept of the modern architectural understanding of the post-World War II era. As a complementing component of this concept, the successful implementation of Carrier's duct "air treatment" comfort systems in large buildings was a turning point in the world of HVAC.

    The Age of Skyscrapers and Carrier's Achievement in HVAC History

    In 1940, news that made a revolution in the air conditioning industry came from the United States. Carrier had successfully implemented the first air conditioning application for skyscrapers.

    Carrier Sells 1000th Water-Cooled Centrifugal Chiller

    The year 1940 was a turning point for Carrier, which designed and produced the first water-cooled centrifugal chiller in 1922.

  • Carrier at Circus

    Carrier's partnership with Ringling Bros. and the Barnum & Bailey Circus goes back to the famous circus owners in the 19th century, P.T. Barnum, James Bailey, and the six Acrobat Brothers. These three circuses merged in 1907 to form the circus known as "The Greatest Show on Earth".

  • Carrier and World War II

    The Carrier Corporation was one of the "heroes" who received the most medals during World War II.

    A Carrier Legend that Comes Until Today: Weathermaker

    1938: While the US began to overcome the effects of the "Great Depression" that started in 1929, Fortuna, the famous popular magazine in the US, prepared a comprehensive article in April on the status of Carrier and the air conditioning industry, and associated the word "Weathermaker" in the title of the article with both its meaning ("air producer") as a noun and Carrier as a brand. According to the magazine, Carrier and HVAC industries were preparing for a new breakthrough in the field of individual air conditioning. Challenging the innovations in industry and technology.

    The heralds of the "New Age": The United Nations and...

    1945: World War II had just ended. An international commission, convened in San Francisco in the US in April 1945, took an important step forward for the future of the world, and it was announced that the "United Nations" Organization had been founded in October 1945. Designed as an example of modern architecture, the UN Secretariat Building in New York has been recognized as the symbol of the "New Age" all over the world. This building had another feature; Carrier Weathermaker systems were used for the air conditioning of the building. The success of this system was also the precursor to a new age of "comfort" in the field of HVAC.

     

    A Carrier Legend from 1945 to the Present

    After 1945, Carrier Weathermaster influenced the entire society from architecture to the office and home life in the United States. The significant impact of weather conditioning on development in the warm southern regions of the United States can be seen better today. In the process, Weathermaster became a world brand. Today, Carrier is still famous for its rooftop air conditioners.

    First Steps of Carrier to Becoming a Global Company

    Carrier actually started to open up to the world in the 1930s with the Weathermaster system. In many countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, and South America, it installed the first and largest air conditioning systems and opened agencies in some countries. World War II stopped these developments. After the war, a global market was formed for the HVAC industry while Carrier started to progress from where it stopped before the war to become a global company with the Weathermaster and Weathermaker systems developed for skyscrapers.

  • Carrier in the Air After Land and Sea

    The year 1949 was an important year for the Carrier. Despite the intervening Great Depression and World War II during the 1930s and 1940s, Carrier made significant progress, as a result of which air conditioning became widespread in all areas. Towards the end of the 1940s, Carrier introduced all basic air conditioning applications on land and at sea. There was only one place left to conquer; the sky… In 1949, this also happened in a very magnificent way.

    Cooling for Polar Regions

    In 1949, Carrier installed a chilling system in a place 800 miles above the Arctic Circle.

  • DR. WILLIS HAVILAND CARRIER

    On 7 October 1950, Dr. Willis H. Carrier died in New York just days before his 74th birthday. While a rich and extraordinary life was coming to an end, an era was coming to an end for an industry and a company as well. With his lasting legacy, Carrier Corporation was ready for a new era

    Willis H. Carrier: "The best service can be provided to the people by raising standards. This can only be achieved through training."

    In our last issue, while addressing the contributions of Willis H. Carrier to the modern air conditioning industry, which was founded by him, due to his death, we also briefly introduced the book "Modern Air Conditioning, Heating and Ventilating" that he wrote with two engineers working at Carrier, Realto E. Cherne and Walter A. Grant.

    Faster than the Sun...

    Everybody is in a hurry these days. Maybe time is in a hurry, and we are in a hurry to catch up with it. Whatever the reason, the obvious truth is that time is precious now. If we could just go back to the 1940s...

  • Modern Air Conditioning is 50 Years Old

    Modern Air Conditioning is 50 Years OldThe year 1952... It had been 50 years since Willis H. Carrier installed the first modern air conditioner in the printing house of Sackett & Wilhelm Litographing Corporation in 1902. Willis H. Carrier could not see the 50th year of the air conditioning industry, which had become an asset of USD $1 billion in the world, and could not participate in the celebrations. Carrier, which continued to be the developer leader in the air conditioning industry, celebrated its 50th anniversary with an income of USD $100 million.

    The 1950s: The Great Breakthrough of Carrier and the "Home Comfort" Concept

    In the early 1950s, with its air conditioning systems and applications developed for different types of housing, Carrier was pioneering the "home comfort" concept. The year 1952, which was the "golden year" of Willis Carrier's discovery of scientific air conditioning, also revealed the development of air conditioning in the United States and the world over fifty years.

  • The Way to Success: Education at Carrier

    Job training and technical training, these two topics have always been among the top priorities for Willis H. Carrier and Carrier executives on the way to success.

  • “It's Time to Look For Carrier”

    In 1953, the sales of packaged air conditioners exceeded 1 million. This leap revealed the progress of the air conditioning industry in national and international markets, albeit not as much as the increase in the housing market.

  • Carrier's Contributions to the Transition to the Age of “Jet” in the Air and “Nuclear” in the Sea

    Carrier has a long history of starting and developing air conditioning in the air airliner industry. As we explained earlier, Carrier contributed to the development of Stratocruiser, which is the first air-conditioned Boeing airliner, and DC-8 in overseas air transportation and the development of de-icing techniques that posed problems in the design and construction of the first air-conditioned Concorde supersonic jets.

    Carrier and the Space Age

    In the early 1960s, the world was preparing for the "Age of Space". Carrier took part in every stage of this process, which was initiated for the discovery of space, which humanity has wondered about for thousands of years, for the realization of one of humanity's greatest dreams, and successfully fulfilled its duties. While offering all the opportunities provided by modern air conditioning to the "space age", it also brought air conditioning technology to the Space Age.

  • Age of Comfort

    It was July 56 years ago... Thousands of people in red, white, and blue straw hats burst out of their seats at the International Amphitheater in Chicago. There was great excitement at the Republican Party Congress, which wanted to re-enter the White House 20 years later.

    Carrier at the "Eighth Wonder of the World"...

    Houston Astrodome was the first and largest indoor domed sports stadium in the US, and it was known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World" with a diameter of 246 m. and an indoor area of 40.000 m². While the temperature was 30-35°C outside, it was possible to watch the competitions with pleasure at 24°C inside the Houston Astrodome. Carrier used 45,000 fans for this big project. Besides the sports records broken in the sports stadium, Carrier set a record in his field.

  • The Eighth Wonder of the World: Houston Astrodome

    The year 1965... Carrier faced two major responsibilities when it undertook the air conditioning of the world's first domed stadium. To ensure the comfort of the audience of up to 67 thousand, at the same time to keep the effect of the breeze that will occur in the ambient air on the baseball within acceptable limits... Carrier accomplished these two tasks successfully. Carrier's air conditioning system has worked successfully over the years.

  • “Outdoor” Conditioning System in the World's Largest Amusement Park

    “It is snowing in Houston in July!”

    Worthy of Queens

    The year 1968... The preparations for the celebration of Queen Elizabeth's 42nd birthday continue in London/UK. The Royal Family is at the center of the media and public attention in the UK and Europe. However, there was a problem...

  • “Carrier Weathermaker Houses”

    In 1970, the New York Times called the census the “Air Conditioner Census” while evaluating the US census results. With this interesting description, the newspaper said, air conditioners (AC) were used almost as widely as automobiles and televisions in warmer parts of the US.

    Important Developments between 1960-1970: "Air Conditioning... For the Happiness of More People"

    In 1940, just before World War II, while Carrier was trying to popularize air conditioning systems with "Weathermaker", Willis Carrier expressed his foresight for the future as follows: “We can expect the operation of air conditioning systems to become a public service and be applied to large areas of our cities." Willis Carrier described this idea as "air conditioning for the happiness and well-being of more people."

  • Computer Age

    The production processes of electronic circuits and hardware for computers that started to develop required very clean environments with an adjusted temperature and humidity. With its precise control systems, Carrier has fully met the expectations of this new industry that will change the future of humanity. While contributing to this process, it also benefited from the possibilities provided by electronics, especially in control circuits; it has become among the first ones that stepped into the computer age. Throughout the 1980s, Carrier carried out interesting and prestigious projects including the Royal Palace of the Netherlands, Carrier Stadium, Sydney Tower, and Walt Disney's Epcot Center in Florida. It achieved another significant engineering achievement by analyzing the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, which is the first completely glass-clad structure in New York in the US with an indoor area of 170 thousand m² and a capacity of 85 thousand people, using 100 rooftop air conditioners in a very well-designed project.

  • 1990 R410A Puron and First Environmentally Friendly Air Conditioners

    Carrier expanded the scope of its work in the field of energy efficiency, which it started in the 1980s. It supported the work in this field and led the Air Conditioning Industry. It made very important improvements in product technologies and developed new and high-efficiency technologies. It led to the phasing out of the CFC refrigerants. It supported the phasing out program of R-22 refrigerant and announced that it would not use this refrigerant in some markets in 10 years by pushing the program forward. The most important development in this period was the development of the R410A PURON refrigerant, which does not harm the ozone layer and is widely used today, together with the Emerson C.C, and used this refrigerant for the first time in residential appliances.

  • Carrier also entered the field of Building Automation by acquiring Automated Logic

    Carrier, the leading company in the air conditioning industry, acquired Automated Logic, which is one of the leading companies in the US and the world in the field of building automation systems. Carrier officials said details of the agreement would be disclosed after some legal arrangements.

  • Carrier's AquaSnap Puron Water-Cooled Chiller Group wins 2005 H&V News' "Ventilation Product of the Year Award"

    The jury of the 2005 H&V News considered AquaSnap Puron "a step forward in ventilation design". The jury described including direct free-expansion cooling in the package as a "pioneering" step as one would expect from industry leaders, and also commended the creative use of water heater technology in a standard product. Water heater technology is a free cooling option that takes advantage of the natural flow of refrigerant to the coldest point of the chilling group (batteries during the winter period).

  • Signature of Carrier at the 2008 Beijing Olympics

    Carrier, the leader of the air conditioning industry, provided 70% of the ventilation systems used at the facilities of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

  • Giant Investments from Carrier in Energy Efficiency

    Significant developments have been taking place also in Carrier in terms of energy efficiency, which has been becoming increasingly important both with the efforts of governments and the work of companies all over the world. In 2008, Carrier showed the importance it attaches to this issue by acquiring NORESCO, one of the largest Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) in the US, DOME-TECH INC., and ARCHITECTURAL ENERGY (AEC) which also have their head offices in the USA and are specialized in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and energy efficiency consultancy, and EMSI, which took the lead in the Chinese and Indian markets in a short time, and took on very important responsibilities in the Beijing Olympics and successfully fulfilled them (see News from ACST, issue 25).

  • WebCTRL Building Automation System in the World's Highest and Largest Data Center

    Auto-mated Logic Corporation (ALC), the industry leader in innovative building automation solutions, has created a critical building monitoring and control system for the world's highest and largest "Data Center" while maximizing energy efficiency.

  • Carrier celebrates the 115th anniversary of the invention of air conditioning!

    Carrier, the leading company in the air-conditioning industry, celebrates its 115th year of successful air-conditioning inventions. Invented by Willis Carrier in 1902, air conditioning continues to change people's habits, enabling many new inventions to take place. The company, named after Willis Carrier, is taking the lead in the growing and developing air conditioning industry all over the world.

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