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Emerson announced that it has finalized a national distribution agreement with United Refrigeration Inc., Philadelphia. United Refrigeration is a leading wholesale distributor of refrigeration, HVAC, and food retail products throughout North America.

Rheem and Fujitsu General Limited today announced a strategic collaboration that will expand the heating and cooling product portfolios of both companies. Rheem will begin offering ductless mini-split systems manufactured by Fujitsu. Fujitsu will introduce a portfolio of ducted HVAC products manufactured by Rheem.

Midea, a leading manufacturer of air conditioners and home appliances, announced it has strengthened its U.S. footprint by breaking ground on a $10 million R&D center in Louisville, Kentucky. The newly built Midea America Research Center (MARC) will provide technical expertise in developing products for the U.S. market.

Synchrony Financial, a consumer financial services company, announced a multi-year extension with Rheem to continue providing a financing program for the purchase of HVAC and water heating products and services.

U.S. shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps totaled 1,022,363 units in June 2016, up 16.4 percent from 878,513 units shipped in June 2015, according to the latest statistics from the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).