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Panasonic aims for largershare in split air-conditioners - 21 June 2010
Panasonic India is aiming at 18-21 per cent market share in the split air-conditioner category by 2012. The company's Head-Sales and Marketing (Aircon Business) Suresh Kumar Bandi told The Hindu here on Sunday that Panasonic now had 5.1 per cent share in the split air-conditioner market in the country. It was looking at becoming one of the top three players by increasing and strengthening the range, especially in the “value-price” segment (Rs. 20,000-25,000 for a 1.5-tonne split category).
The company would increase the range offered with domestic production. By 2012, the company proposed to launch production of the “value-price” segment air-conditioners in Haryana. This would be an integrated manufacturing plant.
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Lennox launches technology centre in India - 21 June 2010
Lennox International inc. (LII), the U.S.-based heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) company, announced its India operations by launching “Lennox India Technology Center ” in Chennai on Monday. The centre was officially inaugurated by Todd Bluedorn, Chief Executive Officer along with Brian Dalton, U.S. Consul General-Chennai and Sandhya Shekhar, CEO, IITM Research Park.
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Johnson Controls to Host 'Clean Technology' Analyst Day - 02 June 2010
Johnson Controls, Inc. will hold a "clean technology" analyst day at its corporate headquarters in Glendale, Wisconsin on Thursday, June 10, 2010, beginning at 8 a.m.
The all-day event will provide an in-depth review of Johnson Controls clean technology offerings for commercial buildings and hybrid vehicles. Clean technology refers to products or services that improve operational performance, productivity, or efficiency while reducing costs, energy consumption, waste or pollution. Johnson Controls is the world's largest provider of energy efficiency solutions for commercial buildings and a leading provider of lithium-ion batteries for hybrid vehicles.
Presentations by executive management will be followed by four breakout sessions, providing an interactive, small-group environment on key topics. Breakout session subjects include: performance contracting / bundled solutions / renewable energy; the potential market impact of legislation and regulation on building energy efficiency and vehicle fuel efficiency; current and future HVAC energy efficiency technologies; and hybrid vehicle battery technologies.
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Refrigeration and Air conditioning Manufacturers' Association (RAMA) elects President, March 11, 2010
Ashok K Joshi, President - Voltas Limited (Electro-Mechanical Projects & Services segment) was elected President of the Refrigeration and Air conditioning Manufacturers' Association (RAMA) on February 16, 2010 for a term of two years. RAMA is the apex body for leading manufactures in India’s air conditioning and refrigeration industry, represented by company leaders and high-ranking officers.
RAMA is affiliated to the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The air conditioning and commercial refrigeration industry is currently on a fast-growth track, and RAMA plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the industry continues to grow at a healthy rate.
Mr. Joshi, who is a B.E (Mechanical), has to his credit over three decades of rich and varied experience across the entire spectrum of air conditioning and refrigeration, operations and general management. He has been instrumental in transforming Voltas’ ‘Air Conditioning & Refrigeration’ business into ‘Electro-Mechanical & Refrigeration’ business. He is responsible for both international and domestic operations of electro-mechanical and water management at Voltas.
He has held many important portfolios in industry associations, and is currently an Executive Committee member of IGBC (Indian Green Building Council) and a member of ISHRAE (Indian Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineers) as well as ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineers).
Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Joshi states: “I am delighted to assume charge as President of RAMA, and our priorities will include working with Government and all stakeholders in matters related to energy savings and environmental protection. We would also work on finalization of standards for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration equipment along with ISHRAE and other agencies.”
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OGeneral plans to focus on eco-friendly split ACs for India, Mar 10 2010
Driven by strong growth in split airconditioner segment, ETA General, which sells Ogeneral brand of ACs, hopes to cross sales volume of 100,000 units by the end of present financial year with a growth of about 67 per cent over the previous year.
The company, which is celebrating 10 years of operations in India, sold about 60,000 units last year. “While we target to end 2009-10 with volumes of 100,000 units, we expect to maintain the strong growth during next fiscal year too and aim to end March 2011 with sales of 150,000 units,” M K Rao, general manager – sales and marketing, ETA General told Financial Chronicle.
While window AC segment is growing by 10-15 per cent, split AC category has been seeing a strong growth of 50-60 per cent. “Customer preferences are changing towards split due to factors such as new technologies, aesthetic designs and less noise levels, among others,” Rao said.
To strengthen its presence, ETA will launch 3-star rated flat panel 1.5 and 2 tonne split ACs, while 5-star rated model will also be launched later. The company is also proposing to unveil window ACs with higher energy efficiency levels.
Mean while, enthused by strong response, the company is preparing to shift towards eco-friendly less energy consuming ‘inverter technology’ in all its split ACs in future. “We started promoting split ACs with this new technology six months ago and the response has been encouraging. The company has sold over 6,000 units of such ACs,” said Rao.
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Air-Cooled Chillers offer variable frequency drive option.
Available in capacities from 175-530 tons, Pathfinder(TM) Chillers come in Standard, High, and Premium efficiency models to meet building owner requirements. Units feature sound pressure levels as low as 65 dBA, with no attenuation, making them suited for sound-sensitive environments such as schools, churches, and residential facilities. Operating with R-134a refrigerant, which has no ozone depletion potential and no phase-out schedule, chillers help owners qualify for LEED® certification.
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SANYO Becomes a Panasonic Company
Panasonic Corporation announced today that it has completed acquisition of a majority of the voting stock of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. With this acquisition, SANYO has become a consolidated subsidiary of Panasonic and will continue pursuing its business as a Panasonic Group company.
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ASHRAE offers updated course on Green building standard.
With publication of green building standard, updated online seminar reviewing its requirements is available from ASHRAE. Understanding Standard 189.1P for High-Performance, Green Buildings takes place March 15 and is taught by Tom Lawrence, a member of the committee that developed the standard. Total of 14 different courses are being offered from March-May and are available to those interested in expanding their knowledge of HVAC industry and keeping up to date with latest technology.
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