Brazil. Gree Electric was awarded as the official supplier in the category of industrial air conditioners during the last Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, which were held until mid-August.
The company, which was present at the Olympic Games in Beijing and the World Cup in South Africa and Brazil, was responsible for providing high-tech equipment to ensure the optimal temperature for the performance of athletes in closed environments, and provide technical support for the games.
Gree Brazil President Xie Dongbo said the company was the first Chinese appliance company to invest in Brazil. "Gree came to Brazil 15 years ago, and forged a deep friendship with the Brazilian people. Supporting the Olympic Games makes Gree a company more committed to its social responsibility policy, and this is important for all people. And for Gree's Brazilian customers, he's an inspiration," he said.
The company has a production capacity of 60 million units per year. It has 8,000 researchers, a total of 20,000 patents and 7,000 invention patents. The Gree brand has total revenues of approximately R$2.5 billion, totaling approximately $Mil million Reais in employee contributions and benefits.