According to Euromonitor International, Haier has ascended to the top spot in global appliance sales, commanding 6.1% of the world's white goods market.

The fourth-largest appliance maker in the world (and a producer of cell phones and other devices in China and other emerging nations), Haier is trying to expand its presence globally and go upmarket.

The company has been selling air conditioners, fridges, and other household items in the U.S. since 2000.