ARI Supplement: Committed To Helping The Industry And The Consumer
There was a specific symbolism to the photo op. On that day, the HVACR industry was marking the production of the 130 millionth central air conditioner since the founding of ARI in 1953. The delegation of manufacturers, whose shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange, gathered to ring The Closing Bell™ under a banner with 23 company logos that said, “Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Appreciation Days — July 3 to August 15.”
But the gesture was far more than the commemoration of a production milestone. It was a reflection of the economic and social impact that the industry in general, and ARI members in particular, have had on this country and the world. The ceremony was viewed on TV by an estimated 139 million people worldwide.