This protection only pertains to components (e.g., compressors) and final products, not equipment. In Brazil, domestic compressor manufacturers have some protection from outside competition, including import duties for compressors delivering up to 18,000 BTU/hour of cooling capacity. and Europe specialty air conditioning compressor markets, we compete primarily with two manufacturers: Emerson/Copeland Corporation and Danfoss, Inc. Due to the robust nature of our compressors for specialty air conditioning applications, we are particularly well suited for specialized, niche markets located in parts of the Middle East and Asia. The household refrigerator and freezer market is vertically integrated with many appliance producers manufacturing a substantial portion of their compressor needs. Before the introduction of our TA Mini and AE2 Midi compressor platforms, our products were behind those of our competitors with respect to some of these competitive factors. Products in some markets are relatively undifferentiated and competitors are introducing new products. Some of our competitors offer more products and have greater financial, technical, manufacturing, research and development and management resources than we do. For most applications there are numerous competitors.

Participants compete on the basis of efficiency, price, sound level, refrigerant, delivery, reliability, availability and service, as well as compliance with various environmental and regional safety standards and regulations.

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