Companies Previously Partnered to Create Wi-Fi-enabled Carrier® Côr™ Thermostat
CHICAGO — Carrier Corp. made a minority equity investment in ecobee Inc., marking an expansion in the parties’ strategic relationship following their collaboration to create the new Wi-Fi-enabled Carrier® Côr™ thermostat.
“The Carrier team is excited by the opportunities this relationship will provide,” said Chris Nelson, president, North American HVAC, Carrier. “By bringing together the strengths of both companies — from Carrier’s experience in manufacturing heating and cooling products to ecobee’s leadership and innovation in smart thermostats — our customers will benefit as we provide even more advanced offerings for the smart home of today and tomorrow.”