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Willis Carrier

@williscarrier

Father of modern air conditioning and founder of @CarrierHVAC, a part of @Carrier. #_belongAtCarrier

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In 1994, Carrier installed ten large commercial chillers in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The units were among the first in the world to use alternatives to ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbons.

In 1994, Carrier installed ten large commercial chillers in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The units were among the first in the world to use alternatives to ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbons.
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#DYK that confectioners were among the first to adopt modern air conditioning? In the early 1900's HVAC revolutionized the production of candy and sweets.

#DYK that confectioners were among the first to adopt modern air conditioning? In the early 1900's HVAC revolutionized the production of candy and sweets.
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In 1918, @Carrier helped make fuse-loading plants safer by moderating temperatures thus reducing explosion risks and enabling delicate operations 24 hours a day.

In 1918, @Carrier helped make fuse-loading plants safer by moderating temperatures thus reducing explosion risks and enabling delicate operations 24 hours a day.
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Heading into Thanksgiving week, here's a look at a vintage @Carrier ad, showcasing how Carrier brought the taste of home to sailors stationed in the Indian Ocean during the 1930's.

Heading into Thanksgiving week, here's a look at a vintage @Carrier ad, showcasing how Carrier brought the taste of home to sailors stationed in the Indian Ocean during the 1930's.
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In 1925, Carrier's equipment was revolutionizing the indoor environments of stadiums, theaters, shopping centers and offices throughout New York City.

In 1925, Carrier's equipment was revolutionizing the indoor environments of stadiums, theaters, shopping centers and offices throughout New York City.
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The Milam Building in Texas was a world's first of its kind when Carrier outfitted the 21-story building with air conditioning in the 1920's.

The Milam Building in Texas was a world's first of its kind when Carrier outfitted the 21-story building with air conditioning in the 1920's.
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Carrier kicked off the 1930's, welcoming in a new age of comfort. The advent of hotel room air conditioning was a welcome reprieve for hotel guests.

Carrier kicked off the 1930's, welcoming in a new age of comfort. The advent of hotel room air conditioning was a welcome reprieve for hotel guests.
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Here's a diagram of how a humidifying, heating and ventilation system worked within a three-story cotton mill. In 1906, this revolutionized how cotton could be stored and protected.

Here's a diagram of how a humidifying, heating and ventilation system worked within a three-story cotton mill. In 1906, this revolutionized how cotton could be stored and protected.
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In 1914, Willis Carrier helped publish the engineers hand-book, a one-stop shop for all things related to fan systems, engines and air washers.

In 1914, Willis Carrier helped publish the engineers hand-book, a one-stop shop for all things related to fan systems, engines and air washers.
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100 years ago Carrier launched the Mechanical Weather Man comic, a lighthearted series to demonstrate the value of modern air conditioning.

100 years ago Carrier launched the Mechanical Weather Man comic, a lighthearted series to demonstrate the value of modern air conditioning.
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A hot job for a cool piece of equipment! In 1967, a worker puts the finishing touches on Carrier's 10,000th centrifugal chiller.

A hot job for a cool piece of equipment! In 1967, a worker puts the finishing touches on Carrier's 10,000th centrifugal chiller.
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In the 1920s, @Carrier's business began to rapidly expand to more than 200 industries. From textiles to food processing, companies were eager to install temperature control for their workers and equipment.

In the 1920s, @Carrier's business began to rapidly expand to more than 200 industries. From textiles to food processing, companies were eager to install temperature control for their workers and equipment.
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In the 1930's, train cars cooled by @Carrier equipment introduced a new level of comfort for daily commuters and cross country travelers alike.

In the 1930's, train cars cooled by @Carrier equipment introduced a new level of comfort for daily commuters and cross country travelers alike.
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In 1918, Atlas Powder Company was able to operate their plant at full capacity just 90 days after opening thanks to @Carrier's HVAC technology.

In 1918, Atlas Powder Company was able to operate their plant at full capacity just 90 days after opening thanks to @Carrier's HVAC technology.
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In 1919, @Carrier featured a look at an early plane prototype that was constructed in a factory cooled by Carrier HVAC equipment.

In 1919, @Carrier featured a look at an early plane prototype that was constructed in a factory cooled by Carrier HVAC equipment.