United Technologies has acquired the commercial HVAC product sales and commercial service divisions of AHI-Carrier (Australia) Pty Ltd, a UTC joint venture in Australia.
The newly acquired organisation will conduct business as Carrier Australia Pty Ltd (Carrier Australia), a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corporation (UTC).
Carrier Australia operates in nine locations nationally and delivers a wide range of commercial heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) solutions and services. As part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, Carrier Australia will have direct access to established global Carrier operations, factories and engineering centres, leading to closer collaboration and even stronger product offerings for customers.
Carrier Australia managing director, John Sherry, said the acquisition will provide plenty of opportunities for the company.
"For Carrier Australia, the acquisition will facilitate closer collaboration as well as more direct access to UTC Climate, Controls & Security’s global resources in terms of products, engineering, sales and marketing initiatives," he said.
UTC Climate, Controls & Security president for Southeast Asia, Oon Wee Chin, said the company's ability to offer more complete building solutions is a crucial differentiator.
"This acquisition continues to build that capability, positioning us to even better serve our customers,” he added.
"Carrier Australia will also be closely connected to UTC Climate, Controls & Security’s existing local operations through Chubb Australasia.
"As a result the company will benefit from Chubb’s established infrastructure and presence."
Chubb Australasia president, Mark Brisson, said the synergy with Carrier Australia strengthens the full range of integrated, innovative and sustainable building solutions for customers.
He said Carrier Australia employees will have access to world-class UTC programs, such as the UTC Employee Scholar Program.
Sherry said this is great news for local staff.
“Our staff will benefit from one of the world’s most comprehensive, company-sponsored employee education programs, which offers company-paid tuition, books and fees for employees to pursue a degree of their choice, whether or not it is related to their job,” Sherry said.
The remaining residential, light commercial and Totaline parts business segments have transferred to a new entity, AHIC (Australia) Pty Ltd, which will continue to be owned by AHI-Carrier FZC.
"Carrier Australia will continue to serve customers with product and service offerings that ensure a comprehensive suite of next generation products and segment-leading solutions," Sherry said.
To learn more about Carrier Australia, visit http://www.carrier.com/carrier/en/au/.