Established in 1902, Carrier is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation, which is a worldwide technology company with a long history of pioneering advancements in aerospace, aviation, helicopter design, climate control, elevator design and hydrogen fuel cells. Carrier is one of world s largest manufacturers and distributors of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and is a worldwide leader in the commercial refrigeration and food service equipment industry. The company also provides related controls for home comfort, business systems and services, and industrial and transportation applications, as well as aftermarket services and components for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning and refrigeration industries. It has a network of research and development centers and nearly 80 manufacturing facilities throughout the world. Carrier distributes services to its customers through a worldwide network of owned and independent distributors and dealers in more than 170 countries throughout six continents.