Carrier Japan Celebrates the Registration of Air Conditioning Invention Day
On July 17, 2023, Japan Carrier Co., Ltd., based in Shinagawa, Tokyo, announced that it has officially registered July 17 as "Air Conditioning Invention Day" through the Japan Anniversary Association. This significant date is dedicated to honoring the remarkable achievements of Dr. Willis Carrier, the founder of Carrier, who pioneered the principles of air conditioning.
Dr. Carrier engineered the first air-cooling system in 1902 to improve the quality of printing in a New York factory by managing humidity. This day, when he added his initial approval on the mechanical drawings he designed, marks the inception of modern air conditioning technology.
In recent years, the role of air conditioning in society has grown increasingly important due to the rapid acceleration of climate change. As part of its commitment to addressing climate and energy issues, Japan Carrier aims to reflect on the origins of air conditioning technology and widely communicate its value and significance in Japan. Therefore, the company applied to the Japan Anniversary Association to designate July 17 as "Air Conditioning Invention Day," which has now officially been recognized.
To celebrate this registration, a certificate awarding ceremony was held on January 16, 2026, at the headquarters of Japan Carrier. The event was graced by Tomoyasu Tamiya, the secretary-general of the Japan Anniversary Association, and Michael Gierges, President of Carrier's Asia, Oceania, Middle East, and Africa regions. Many employees from Japan Carrier participated in the event, both in person and online.
Toru Kubo, President of Japan Carrier, stated, "The establishment of 'Air Conditioning Invention Day' is an important first step in conveying the legacy of Carrier's founder to Japan. We will continue to widely disseminate information about this remarkable achievement and carry the weight of the history and value of air conditioning as it has supported people's lives and society. We will remain committed to this legacy."
Japan Carrier is committed to providing sustainable solutions with energy-efficient products for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. As a subsidiary of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), they strive for innovation that fosters comfortable, safe, and sustainable living while addressing global challenges like climate change and energy.
Carrier is dedicated to serving the world we share, ensuring their technologies lead the way to a more sustainable future.
Dr. Carrier engineered the first air-cooling system in 1902 to improve the quality of printing in a New York factory by managing humidity. This day, when he added his initial approval on the mechanical drawings he designed, marks the inception of modern air conditioning technology.
In recent years, the role of air conditioning in society has grown increasingly important due to the rapid acceleration of climate change. As part of its commitment to addressing climate and energy issues, Japan Carrier aims to reflect on the origins of air conditioning technology and widely communicate its value and significance in Japan. Therefore, the company applied to the Japan Anniversary Association to designate July 17 as "Air Conditioning Invention Day," which has now officially been recognized.
To celebrate this registration, a certificate awarding ceremony was held on January 16, 2026, at the headquarters of Japan Carrier. The event was graced by Tomoyasu Tamiya, the secretary-general of the Japan Anniversary Association, and Michael Gierges, President of Carrier's Asia, Oceania, Middle East, and Africa regions. Many employees from Japan Carrier participated in the event, both in person and online.
Toru Kubo, President of Japan Carrier, stated, "The establishment of 'Air Conditioning Invention Day' is an important first step in conveying the legacy of Carrier's founder to Japan. We will continue to widely disseminate information about this remarkable achievement and carry the weight of the history and value of air conditioning as it has supported people's lives and society. We will remain committed to this legacy."
Japan Carrier is committed to providing sustainable solutions with energy-efficient products for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. As a subsidiary of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), they strive for innovation that fosters comfortable, safe, and sustainable living while addressing global challenges like climate change and energy.
Carrier is dedicated to serving the world we share, ensuring their technologies lead the way to a more sustainable future.
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