Memorial Day is a time of remembrance and an opportunity to spend some much-needed quality time with family and friends. It's the perfect occasion to invite people over to kick back, relax, and welcome the start of the summer season with good food, cold drinks, and good company. Break out those bright summer whites and check out Haier’s Memorial Day party essentials to help pull off a get-together guests won't soon forget.

BTUs?, EER? 115V or 230V? Selecting the correct air conditioner can be daunting. The right air conditioner can make all the difference on a hot, humid day and the wrong one can cause frustration. From traditional window air conditioners to portable conditioners, Haier has a full line that suits most needs and now online education tools to help consumers find the right unit for their specific needs. 

The Clean Start Project began in 2011 with an inspiring video that centers on the issue of homelessness, and encourages people to brainstorm ways to engage with their communities. The video, created by Los Angeles based 3 Ring Circus, received a Gold Remi at the 45th WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival last month.

CNET Editor Matthew Moskovciak takes a look at Haier’s SBEV40-Slim sounbar giving the unit 4 out of 5 stars.  Matthew says, “The Haier SBEV40-Slim is an incredibly thin sound bar, with a wireless subwoofer that's nearly as svelte. The design is all-around excellent, with a front panel display hidden behind the speaker grille. And connectivity is better than average with two HDMI inputs, an optical audio input, and a minijack input.” Read the full review here. 

Haier Group CEO Zhang Ruimin is profiled in the May 2012 issue of Forbes magazine where Ron Gluckman delves into his leadership beliefs and background on his history with the company. 

Haier, the number 1 major appliance brand in the world*, now offers two new undercounter appliances, a 48 bottle wine cellar and a 150-can capacity beverage center. Both have plenty to offer for those who enjoy hosting gatherings, have large families, or simply desire the convenience of keeping wine and cold beverages available where they are most needed. These undercounter models are great in the kitchen, or home bars, offices, and family rooms. 

Philippa Lane recently wrote a review of the Haier HLP21N portable washer for the PL Home Improvement News of her website. Check out the full review here.

Haier is excited to help kick off the U.S. EPA's Change the World, Start with ENERGY STAR campaign! Check out the ENERGY STARs Across America map at:www.energystar.gov/changetheworld to find all of the energy saving events going on in your local area!

The Haier Group and SANYO Electric Co. conclude the transition process following Haier’s 2011 acquisition of SANYO’s white goods business in select Asian markets

Haier, the world’s #1 appliance brand*, is joining in the Earth Hour campaign again this year by asking its employees to shut off the lights at home for 1 hour on Saturday March 31st at 8:30 PM local time in support of the global sustainability awareness campaign. In 2011, Haier chose Earth Hour as the launching point for the Smarter Life, Better Planet campaign which tracks and supports the inspiring visionaries, organizations, and ideas paving the way for the world of tomorrow.