page 38 U.S. Appliance Industry Statistical Review: 1999 to 2008
The Portrait of the U.S. Appliance Industry is an annual statistical report based on unit factory shipments that covers U.S. appliance share of market, life expectancy/replacement picture, household saturation, and the Who's Who of the Appliance Industry. Revenue information is not included. Price: $145.00 Published: 9/2008 Format: PDF Pages: 9
page 17 The Open Door U.S. Must Prepare for Day of Reckoning
by Jack Davis, founder, 1 Squared R Element Co.
Are predatory trade policies putting American manufacturing at risk? One executive thinks so.
page 22 Light Guide Technology Using Light to Enhance Appliance Safety
by William S. Lerner, independent inventor
Three patents provide appliance manufacturers with a new level of safety by using light to indicate excessive temperatures.
page 26 Motor Technology Secure Motor Connection
A new connector for HVAC motors helps engineers save costs while increasing safety.
page 28 Electronics Report Amplified Savings
Cost savings and reliability are key features behind new amplifiers for HDTVs and other home audio products.
page 30 Technology Report Smart Valve
Sensing technology enables a new valve to remove unwanted water by-products from compressed-air systems.
page 49 International Report: India Daikin Sets Up AC Manufacturing in India
by Adite Chatterjee, India Correspondent
Air-conditioning activity in India: Daikin invests in manufacturing as ISHRAE and AHRI harmonize standards.
page 50 International Report: Japan Existing Homes Can Be All-Electric, Too
by Wasaku Ishida, Japan correspondent, and president, JARN (Japan Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News)
Japanese consumers are increasingly transitioning their homes to all-electric, and OEMs respond with complete line-ups of premium electric appliances.
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page 9 Appliance Line Expanding Our Reach
Tim Somheil, Editor
APPLIANCE magazine is our flagship, but our content goes far beyond the printed page.
