Carrier Corp., a division of United Technologies Corp. (UTX), acquired StrionAir, a producer of proprietary air purification systems employing patented "capture and kill" technology. StrionAir developed and patented advanced electronic filtration methods and products, including the sole whole-house air purifier in the market validated by third-party tests to capture and kill airborne germs, viruses and mold.

StrionAir has been the provider of Carrier's residential Infinity Air Purifier since 2006, and has also developed, marketed and sold over 6,000 commercial systems. StrionAir is headquartered in Louisville, Colorado and was founded in 1997.

This acquisition will enable Carrier to incorporate Infinity Air Purifier into its products as well as provide an opportunity for accelerated product development for both residential and commercial applications.

Carrier has consistently been the leader in developing energy-efficient, environmentally sound solutions in home and building comfort and indoor air quality. Carrier, headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut, is the world's largest provider of

Watsco, Inc. (WSO) said that it completed its previously announced joint-venture, named Carrier Enterprises LLC, with Carrier Corporation. Watsco is the largest distributor of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment as well as related parts and supplies (HVAC/R) in the United States. Carrier, a unit of United Technologies Corp., provides heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions with operations in more than 170 countries. Watsco owns 60% of the joint venture with options to purchase an additional 20% from Carrier in future years. Carrier Enterprises will operate 110 locations in 20 states and Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and Latin America and serve over 19,000 air conditioning and heating contractors. Carrier is contributing 95 locations in the U.S. Sunbelt and Puerto Rico and the export division located in Miami, Florida, while Watsco is contributing 15 locations in 8 states. The operations will sell Carrier, Bryant and Payne-branded residential and light-commercial