Carrier North America Residential and Light Commercial, the industry leader in heating and cooling products, provides innovative and reliable products to builders and homeowners across the nation. Carrier North America Residential and Light Commercial is a business unit of Carrier Corp., headquartered in Farmington, Conn., that is the world's largest provider of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration solutions with operations in 172 countries. Current Employment: 6,391History: In 1914, Carrier Residential proudly introduced the world's first air conditioned home, followed by the world's first residential air conditioning system with automatic humidity control in 1923. In 1928, Carrier introduced the world's first condensing furnace which was 90+ percent efficient and in 1976, launched the world's first electronic spark ignition furnace. In 1987, Carrier brought to market the world's first furnace with variable-speed blowers and inducer motors. A new direction was set for Carrier in 1995 when the world's first ozone-friendly air conditioner was brought to market, followed by the launch of the industry's first environmentally sound refrigerant – Puron®. In 2006, Carrier will launch an entirely new cooling platform optimized around Puron® and in compliance with the 2006 13 SEER mandate.Operations: Carrier Residential and Light Commercial North America has manufacturing operations in Indianapolis, Ind., Collierville, Tenn., Tyler, Texas, and Monterey, Mexico. Carrier Residential North America also provides aftermarket services and components for its products. The company maintains research, development and engineering operations in Indianapolis, In. Carrier has in excess of 200 distributors and 20,000 dealers throughout North America.Key Products: Carrier Residential and Light Commercial North America manufactures sells and services brands for residential products including Carrier, Bryant and Payne. This includes split system central air conditioners and heat pumps in the 1.5 to 5 ton capacity ranges, along with furnaces and heating products.Significant Innovations: Carrier North America Residential and Light Commercial has applied for and received more patents than any other manufacturer in the industry. In 1996, Carrier patented and launched Puron, the industry's environmentally sound refrigerant. During that same year, Carrier received the EPA's Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award. In 2003, the EPA recognized Carrier and UTC as Climate Leaders, and in 2004 Carrier drove industry support for the 13 SEER adoption. Carrier is also a leader in the industry's most important issues, including energy efficiency and indoor air quality. The Carrier Infinity System is the most energy efficient residential system on the market. In 2006, the company will introduce the only air purifier that is proven to capture and kill airborne bacteria, molds and viruses.Parent Company: United Technologies Corporation (NSYE: UTX) designs and manufactures high-technology products for the aerospace and building systems markets. The Hartford, Conn.-based corporation's best-known products include Carrier air conditioning units, Otis elevators, Pratt & Whitney aircraft engines, Sikorsky helicopters, Hamilton Sundstrand aerospace systems, and UTC Fire & Security applications. Other UTC companies include UTC Power and the world-class United Technologies Research Center. Web sites: www.carrier.residential.com, www.carrier.com, www.utc.comCorporate Carrier CorporationHeadquarters: One Carrier Place Farmington, CT 06034