Carrier Transicold commemorates anniversary

Carrier Transicold commemorates anniversary

To celebrate the 110th anniversary of the invention of modern air conditioning by the company's founder, Willis H. Carrier, Carrier Transicold launched a special website dedicated to its history.

According to the company, on one of the hottest days of the year in many parts of the U.S., Carrier Transicold celebrated the 110th anniversary of the invention of modern air conditioning by the company’s founder, Willis H. Carrier.

To celebrate the July 17 milestone, the company launched a special website, www.williscarrier.com, dedicated to its history. On the site are vignettes about Willis Carrier’s life and work, along with milestones for Carrier Transicold trailer and container products. Carrier also released a book, “Weathermakers to the World,” which chronicles the entrepreneurial spirit of Willis Carrier and the history of air conditioning.

A multimedia website relating to the anniversary, “Carrier’s Invention of Modern Air Conditioning Celebrates 110 Years of Making the World a Cool Place to Live, Work and Play,” can be found by clicking here.

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