Midea Group(SZ:000333) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-09-07 13:37Group 1 - The IFA Berlin International Consumer Electronics Show, one of the largest global consumer electronics exhibitions, took place from September 5-9, showcasing industry innovations and awarding the Global Product Technology Innovation Awards [1][3] - Midea won four awards at the GPTI Awards, including the Ultra-low Frequency Comfortable and Quiet Technology Gold Award for its Leader IV dual air outlet home central air conditioning system [1][4] Group 2 - IFA has been a significant international exhibition for consumer electronics and home appliances for over a century, providing a platform for showcasing new products and facilitating international exchanges [3] - The Global Product Technology Innovation Awards, co-founded by IDG and IFA in 2014, evaluates global consumer electronics brands and serves as a professional platform for showcasing and collaboration [3] Group 3 - Midea has invested over 18 billion yuan in R&D over the past five years, employing more than 1,600 researchers, with over 50% holding master's or doctoral degrees, resulting in 25,000 authorized patents and 76 internationally leading technological achievements [5] - The Leader IV system features innovative low-frequency steady-state technology, achieving operation at frequencies as low as 6Hz, addressing industry pain points such as temperature fluctuations and noise [6][11] Group 4 - The Leader IV system can operate efficiently in extreme temperatures ranging from -35°C to 65°C, maintaining 100% heating capacity at -7°C and cooling capacity at 48°C [8] - Midea's air conditioning sales reached 71.83 million units in 2024, capturing a 27.5% market share, making it the global leader in air conditioning sales [14]