Gree and Soleus Air Merge to Create Gree USA, an Industry Leader in HVAC

Jan. 27, 2011 - PRLog -- Soleus Air and Gree Electronic Appliances have formed a new partnership to create Gree USA. With this new partnership, Gree USA becomes an instant leader in both commercial and retail in Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC). Gree’s long history of manufacturing reliable and durable products combined with Soleus Air’s U.S. infrastructure, product innovation, and commercial and retail presence, help form one of the most competitive and innovative companies in the competitive HVAC industry.

Gree Electronic Appliances has manufactured HVAC products for some of the most recognized brands in the United States. Now, as Gree USA, Gree will be manufacturing and selling HVAC products direct to retailers and commercial HVAC contractors. Retailers and contractors will both benefit as Gree shifts its focus from manufacturing for other brands to its own brand lines. Gree USA products will showcase enhanced features, new technology, cutting edge designs, and increased reliability at competitive prices.  The new partnership with Soleus Air gives Gree an instant presence in the U.S. market and access to industry leading innovation and design.

"This merger positions us to offer even greater value to our customers and partners," said Tyler Scott, VP of Sales and Marketing, Gree USA. "In addition to the strategic benefits of combining Soleus Air and Gree, Gree USA can shift current market focus to products rich with features as well as a new found focus on design, technology and value. At a particularly challenging time for the global economy, this partnership vaults us into becoming an instant industry leader -- one focused on world-class engineering and best of breed HVAC products."

Gree USA will be headquartered in City of Industry, CA, the home of Soleus Air, and retain a presence in Cincinnati, OH which will focus on sales, marketing, and product development.

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Gree USA is a leading manufacturer of high quality comfort appliances for the home and office environment that are sold at major retailers throughout the United States. The Gree USA product line includes window air conditioners, portable air conditioners, mini-split air conditioners, PTACs, dehumidifiers, portable heaters, fans, water coolers, and air purifiers sold under the Soleus Air and Soleus Air Powered by Gree brands. Gree USA is headquartered in City of Industry, California with offices in Cincinnati, Boston, and China.