Jiangsu Chunlan GroupEstablished in 1973, Jiangsu Chunlan produces air conditioners, Air compressors and other air conditioner parts , Air conditioners make up 80 percent of the company overall output, and 23.50 percent of exports. An ISO9001, ISO14001-certified company, Jiangsu Chunlan sells $1.4 billion worth of air conditioners 2010, 25 percent of which is exported. OEM orders account for more than two thirds of exports. Major markets are Europe, Middle-east, Africa, and Middle-Asia country. Jiangsu Chunlan manufactures 9, 000to 24, 000BTU window-type air conditioners, 18, 000 to 98, 000BTU floor-standing units, 9, 000to 24, 000BTU wall-mounting units and 32, 400to 88, 700 BTU central air conditioners. About 55 percent of products use R22, and 45 percent use R410A. All R22 used are procured locally from a holding company in Taizhou city, The R410A is imported from Japan and South Korea.Manufacturing Jiangsu Chunlan R&D team focuses on improving existing housing designs and intends to develop 10 new models a year. The R&D team has 900 members and works in partnership with various academic institutes and international companies. The R&D process, described as 10, 100 and 1, 000, usually takes 18 months to two years. At stage one; a new design is manufactured on a small-scale production line with an output of 10 units. Tests are carried out on noise level, and cooling and heating capacities using the air enthalpy method. Performance in extreme environments is also tested. Jiangsu Chunlan has 24 assembly lines, each with five QC points manned by two to three people at each point. Another two to three QC team members patrol each assembly line. The company also checks air conditioner performance via the helium CNC-leak test system, which emits an alarm when there is a leakage. Finished products are tested on the assembly line and are also put through a voltage testing system.
