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10 Million Midea R290 Units Sold! Leading the Way for the Transition to Natural Refrigerants
ESCHBORN, Germany, April 06, 2026--Midea has officially reached the milestone of 10 million units in global sales for its R290 air conditioners1. This achievement underscores the increasing demand in the market for natural refrigerants. Midea remains the world’s No.1 R290 air conditioner brand for the third consecutive year (verified by Euromonitor)2.
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