The blockbuster returns for Carrier, a leading manufacturer of heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC) systems, are linked to the pandemic. Americans stuck working from home have rushed to upgrade their aging HVAC systems, especially during the sizzling summer months. David Gitlin, Carrier's CEO, told CNN Business in an exclusive interview there's "no question" the company is benefiting from the trends set off by the pandemic. They are prioritizing spending on their homes," Gitlin told CNN Business. Carrier told CNN Business the Riverside, California school district ordered 1,500 units of the OptiClean -- and the company has sold thousands of units overall.

Source: CNN September 15, 2020 17:48 UTC