The Compagnie Industrielle d'Applications Thermiques, or CIAT Group, is an
HVAC
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equipment manufacturer, founded in 1934.
The headquarters and main industrial site are located in
France
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, in
Culoz department of
Ain, between
Lyon
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and
Geneva
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. A second large industrial facility is located in
Montilla, in
Cordoba,
Spain
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, where several HVAC products, such as rooftop units, are manufactured and engineered. A large
research and development
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center including a test laboratory, is also present there.
History
The CIAT Group was founded by Jean Falconnier in 1934. In 1984, his son, Jean-Louis Falconnier, took over the company. Following his passing in 2005, leadership transitioned to his brother, Jean-Pierre Falconnier. The company was acquired by United States-based
United Technologies Corporation (UTC) in 2015.
References
External links
Corporate Website
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning companies
Manufacturing companies of France
Manufacturing companies established in 1934
French brands
French companies established in 1934
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