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Air conditioning and HVAC brand associated with GENERAL Inc., a Japanese company whose air conditioning business began in 1971.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

GENERAL Inc. operates a global website presenting air conditioning systems and technology solutions, products and services, company information, and news. The company states that it began its air conditioning business in 1971 and that its products have been popular around the world. It also states that effective January 1, 2026, its corporate name changed to GENERAL Inc. Its history page describes origins in 1924 with Keijiro Yao's ambition, the establishment of Yaou Shop Co., Ltd. in 1936 for phonographs, records, and musical instruments, radio receiver production from 1938, and the General brand established in 1946. It launched its first window-type air conditioner in 1960, began mass production in 1964, and developed its own proprietary air-flow mechanism in 1969.

History

The company's history page states that in 1924 its history begins with Keijiro Yao's ambition and spirit of challenge. In 1936, Yaou Shop Co., Ltd. was established, and it began the procurement and sale of phonographs, records, and musical instruments. In 1938 the company began producing radio receivers. The General brand was established in 1946. The company launched its first window-type air conditioner in 1960, began mass production in 1964, and developed its own proprietary air-flow mechanism in 1969. The company's website states that it began its air conditioning business in 1971. Effective January 1, 2026, the company changed its corporate name to GENERAL Inc.

Products and positioning

Product categories. Air conditioning systems · HVAC solutions

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