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Carrier Singapore
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Dr Willis Carrier first invented the air conditioner in 1902. Three decades later, in 1932, Carrier air-conditioning made it debut in Singapore when United Engineers was appointed distributor of Carrier products. The first Carrier unit was installed at the Chinese Club. Several years later, more people in Singapore were introduced to Carrier's cool comfort through systems installed in public entertainment areas at Capitol and Cathay cinemas. Since then, Carrier' blue oval logo has been well known throughout the island and is synonymous with air-conditioning in Singapore.
In 1954, Carrier entered into a joint-venture with local businessmen to for International Airconditioning Company Limited (IAC Limited) to distribute and service air-conditioning equipment in Singapore, Malaysia and the region. The fifties saw an increase in air-conditioning installations. The first centrifugal unit was installed at Robinson's former store at Raffles Place. Radio Singapore enjoyed a complete air-conditioning system and Tai Thong Restaurant became Singapore's first Chinese restaurant to be air-conditioned. The Elizabeth Grill at Raffles Hotel and the Adelphi Grill followed suit. Carrier also installed air-conditioning in some of Singapore's landmark buildings -- the Hong Kong Bank at Collyer Quay (since demolished and rebuilt), the Bank of China Building and the Goodwood Park Hotel. The main government buildings were Carrier domains. Carrier air-conditioning systems were installed at the Supreme Court.
In 1962, in line with political and economic changes in South East Asia, IAC Limited was reorganised into three companies in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. In 1971, IAC Limited was listed on the Stock Exchange of Singapore and Malaysia.
