Carrier and Midea America have launched a joint venture, Carrier Midea North America, to respond to the growing demand for ductless HVAC systems in the North American residential sector, said Chris Nelson, President, North America HVAC Systems & Services, Carrier.

Speaking on the development, Nelson said: “The ductless HVAC segment continues to grow in North America as residential customers look to efficiently and easily address comfort in their homes.

“This relationship will provide homeowners and contractors with a better, and more efficient ductless product portfolio they demand, backed by a global ductless system manufacturer, Midea.”

Kurt Jovais, President at Midea America Corp, added: “We are pleased to be able to partner with an iconic brand with a well-established distribution channel in North America. The collaboration will help us reach more customers with our innovative and energy-efficient ductless systems.”