Most Innovative Companies

Haier

Chinese consumer electronics company Haier has been making impressive advancements in the home-appliance industry by delivering dependable solutions for every aspect of domestic living. The company sells products for various spaces around the home, including refrigerators, dishwashers, cooktops, washers, and air conditioners. Founded in 1984 by Zhang Ruimin, Haier has established 140,000 sales networks worldwide, 24 plants, and 10 research and development centers. In 2017, Haier released new refrigerators with specialized temperature controls within each area to keep food fresher, longer. It also introduced an Internet of Things ecosystem, as well as a refrigerator connected to China Merchants Bank to facilitate food purchases and bill pay.

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2018: China

2014: China

2009: China

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headquarters: Qingdao, China

Haier On The Web

http://www.haier.net/en/

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