United Technologies Corporation : Carrier Contribution Supports Industry Research at Purdue University's New Ray W. Herrick Laboratories

In keeping with its commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility, Carrier is proud to be a part of Purdue University's newly expanded heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration research facilities at Ray W. Herrick Laboratories. The company's recent contribution of a custom air-handling system and five years of engineering expertise will support the university's research including that conducted in Herrick's new Willis Carrier Laboratory, which will be used to advance the energy efficiency of HVAC and refrigeration equipment. Carrier, the world's leader in high-technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions, is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of UnitedTechnologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).

"As a company founded on innovation, we have a strong, natural desire to support the next generation of innovators," said John Mandyck, chief sustainability officer, UTC Building & Industrial Systems. "Willis Carrier was just 25 years old when he invented modern air conditioning. We know some of the best ideas come from bright, young minds so we are excited to see how Purdue's student researchers will positively impact our industry." Read more: UTX