Carrier, a global leader in high-technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions, has announced the launch of its new office in Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia.

The office, which houses sales and service functions as well as a showroom, is aimed at serving the rapidly growing heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) segment in the southern region of the kingdom, said a statement from the company.

Carrier, which operates in Saudi Arabia through its joint ventures with EA Juffali & Brothers as Arabian Air-Conditioning Company Limited and Carrier Saudi Service Company, is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.

"We are proud to announce the opening of the new Carrier office in Khamis Mushait city. Expanding our presence in the south region puts us closer to our customers and helps improve our regional service capabilities," remarked Nader Antar, the managing director, Saudi Arabia, Otis and UTC Climate, Controls & Security.

"With state-of-the-art technology and market leading after-sales support, Carrier is committed to serving our customers throughout the Kingdom," he stated.

A major player in the region, Carrier provides sustainable, energy-efficient HVAC products and building controls for residential, commercial, retail, transport and food service customers.

In addition to this, the company has offices in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Makkah, Madina, and Hofuf areas of the kingdom.-TradeArabia News Service