According to an article by japan's famous freezing and air conditioning magazine JARN(Japan Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News), LG Electronics sold its 4.9 million air conditioners in 2000, taking the world's first spot in sales. When the company has posted 10 million units in 2004, 2005 and 2006, the first of its kind, it has become the top seller of air conditioners in the world for seven consecutive years.