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September 30 - Saijo Denki Offers Hygienic Air Conditioners

Saijo Denki, a leading manufacturer of air conditioners in Thailand, offers high-quality air conditioners with the "Double A.P.S." filtering system. The company also provides a wide variety of AC units which include under-ceiling type, floor-standing free-blow type, cassette type, horizontal and vertical ducted type as well as wall mounted room air conditioners.
In the year 1993, Saijo Denki created and innovation in hygienic air conditioning technology by proudly presenting an advanced air purifying system incorporated in air conditioner. Double A.P.S is high Technology hygienic air purification system. Able to work 24 hours even if turning off the air conditioner, or only as electronic air cleaner by pressing A.P.S button, it is capable of filtering Some Models of Saijo Denki Air Conditioners dust particles as small as 0.01 micron, reducing bacteria fungus, smoke, nicotine from cigarettes and unwanted odors, life span, re-usable filter can easily be cleaned.
The filtering process works at 5 steps:

1. Pre-filter: to collect majority of particle present in the air.
2. Ionizer: to charge by negative ion invisible particle that had passed the pre-filter.
3. Collector: to collect all negative charged particles.
4. Actived Carbon Filter: to eliminate nasty odor.
5. Totally clean air pass through heat or cool coil.

September 29 - Firm Group Supplies Wide Range of ACs for Global Markets

Firm Group Co., Ltd., headquartered in the New Industrial Estate at Minburi, Ladkrabang, Thailand, manufactures air conditioners and spare parts for their wide range of air conditioners, including split-type air conditioners, coils and condensers.
The company manufactures a wide range of air conditioners to suit a variety of purposes. The range starts from a small size 1-5 RT model, suitable for most residential and commercial uses, and goes up to 7.5-300 RT models, ideal for high-volume industrial use.
In addition to the standard models, the company is able to provide air conditioners specifically designed for particular needs.
In 1994, Firm Group joined hands with Alex Yokohama Corporation in Japan, which has become a key shareholder in Firm Group and started global distribution of its air conditioners under "SEASON" and other well-known OEM brands on an exclusive basis.
This operation has expanded every year until their products are supplied to over 40 countries today. Firm Group and Alex Yokohama Corp. are collaborating to design and develop higher quality and still price-competitive products, catching up with market needs.

September 26 - Eleven Firms to Experiment Home-Use Fuel Cells

Eleven Japanese companies including Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Hitachi will start the extensive demonstration experiments on home-use fuel cells installed at homes, stores, etc. to self-supply electricity and hot water, thereby aiming at commercialization.
By installing experimental systems at 43 locations across Japan including cold regions, the consortium intends to realize commercial systems in 2005 which can be sold at about ?500,000 per 1 kW of output, a commercially acceptable output level for home-use fuel cells. Development of fuel cells originally proceeded as a low-pollution power generation system for automobiles, is now beginning to be accelerated for home use.
Participated by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries (IHI), Marubeni and other firms, this development project is carried out by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), sub-governmental organization of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Nippon Oil Corp., etc. are already engaged in experiment in large cities. With the participation of 5 more firms, the scope of experiment has expanded to a nationwide scale covering 31 more locations across Japan including those in northern cold regions where there is large demand for hot water.
"Stationary" fuel cells for home use generate power by extracting hydrogen from fuels such as city gas, propane gas and naphtha. Each of participant firms offers fuel cells or operational know-how, while NEDO installs 1 kW and 5 kW fuel cells at ordinary homes, stores, etc., in cooperation with electric power and other energy related companies.

September 25 - Thailand: Production and Export Center

As reported in our May Special Edition, the local demand for RAC/ PACs in South Asian Market has been recovered, being estimated a little less than 2 million units level. Thailand is regarded as one of the largest markets, with the local demand of over 400,000 units in 2002. It is also a big RAC/PAC exporter.
There are many major Japanese subsidiary plants, such as Mitsubishi Electric, Toshiba Carrier, Daikin, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), Sharp and Fujitsu-General.
Each company is equipped with the sizeable production capacity in the range of half to one million units/year to take advantage of scale merit. In proportion to the price decrease of RACs in Japan , the ratio of RAC export to Japan from overseas especially from Thailand and China increases.
MHI has decided to transfer its RAC production from Japan to Thailand, which would lead to the reinforcement of human resources as well as of their present production and engineering facility in Thailand.
Beside the Japanese makers mentioned above, LG and Samsung from Korea are engaged in production here.
Trane and York USA are also engaged in local production and sales.
To aim at higher market share, 50 odd local makers and international players are struggling. Mitsubishi Electric has led the race and Saijo Denki, one of the top local makers, has enjoyed fair market share.
Among the local makers, there are some noted makers engaged in production of RAC/PACs for overseas OEMs.
They are Unifab Equipment (UniAire), Set Point, Firm Group (Season), Better Living (Airtemp), Bitwise (Tasaki), Unico (Amena), Saijo Denki, Uawithya Industry (Emerald) and so on. Products of these local producers have attracted many independent traders in the world. Most of them now line up HFC 407C models mainly for European market. Uni-Aire and Set Point have extensive lineup of light commercial ACs and packaged chillers. Total production of air conditioners last year is estimated at three million units.

Not only for air conditioners but for compressors, Thailand has played an important role as manufacturing and export center. There are compressor factories of Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric (Siam), MHI (Thacom) and Copeland for air conditioner use and Hitachi for refrigerator use.

September 24 - Climaveneta Multi-Adaptive Heat Pump/Chiller

Climaveneta, an Italy-based leading manufacturer of HVAC systems, has released MACS, Multi Adaptive Climaveneta System, many advantages in just one system.
MACS is a leading-edge series of heat pumps and water chillers which are ideal for low-to-medium power air-conditioning systems.
"MACS" Unit from Climaveneta Tests show that noise levels are extremely low even on the basic version, thanks to the know-how and vast experience of Climaveneta.
Perhaps the most important innovative feature of MACS is QuickMind, the exclusive control system developed by Climaveneta.
QuickMind is the most powerful control system in its category (0-258 kW) and monitors the main operating parameters of the system, predicts the behaviour of the plant and anticipates unit settings in order to constantly optimise performance.
As well as starting up the plant, it also optimizes compressor operation in the event of reduced loads and detects and reports a large number of events, including insufficient water in the system and the chiller circuit integrity alarm.
QuickMind has also been designed and built to be compatible with BMS systems and the Climaveneta Supervision Software as well as allowing a remote control capability by means of a modem or remote keyboard. Thanks to QuickMind and the vast experience of Climaveneta, MACS has been designed to simplify users' work.
The MACS system has been especially designed to work in installations with a low water content where it minimizes the variations in delivery water temperature. MACS assures a precise water temperature control, suitable for installations with normal hydronic terminals, even at just 2.0 litres/kW. This feature makes it a highly professional alternative to the installation of storage tanks.

September 23 - MHI 2000kW Wind Turbine Generator in Okinawa

MHI's MWT-S2000, one of the largest wind turbine generators in Japan, started operation in Okinawa. This wind turbine generator was installed by MHI for Okinawa New Energy Development Company, Inc. on January 24, 2003, into the premises of Gushikawa Power Station owned by the Okinawa Electric Power Co, Inc. The electricity supplied by this wind turbine generator is delivered to The Okinawa Electric Power Co., Inc.
MHI's 2000kW Wind Turbine Generator in Okinawa
The MWT-S2000 is the largest Japanese wind turbine generator rated at 2000 kW, and is the first 2000kw class wind turbine generator designed and built by non-European wind turbine manufacturer.
Also, it is the first and largest commercial wind turbine generator equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous generator in the world. MHI, in cooperation with Mitsubishi Electric Corp. overcome all difficulties in designing and manufacturing larger capacity wind turbine generator, with new light weight blades, small size generator and inverter, and other improved technologies. This wind turbine generator is a variable speed gearless synchronous type and designed in accordance with IEC-61400 Class-1, and is capable of bearing violent typhoons frequently assaulting Okinawa. It is featured by:

• High-quality electricity; Variable speed synchronous wind turbine generator delivers high-quality electric energy by leveling off changes of output due to the breathing of wind.
• High efficiency; the wind turbine operates at an optimal rotating speed to the wind speed.
• Reliability and Maintainability; The gearless and permanent magnet wind turbine generator that is simple in structure and free of wearing parts, contribute to high reliability and maintainability.

September 22 - ISO 13256-1 and 13256-2 Become ANSI Approved

The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) has announced that ARI and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) have jointly adopted ISO Standard 13256-1-1998, "Water-Source Heat Pumps -Testing and Rating for Performance: Part 1 - Water-to-Air and Brine-to-Air Heat Pumps: 10/24/2001" and ISO Standard 13256-2-1998, "Water-Source Heat Pumps -Testing and Rating for Performance: Part 2 - Water-to-Water and Brine-to-Water Heat Pumps: 10/24/2001" as American National Standards. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved these standards as American National Standards following their adoption by both ARI and ASHRAE. "In jointly adopting these international standards, the two organizations again confirmed their commitment to the international harmonization of standards in the HVACR industry," said Roger Thompson, chairman of ARI's Water-Source Heat Pump Subsection.
ISO 13256-1-1998 serves as the basis for ARI's Water-Source Heat Pump Certification Program. The standard establishes rating criteria and procedures for measuring and certifying water-to-air heat pump and/or brine-to-air heat pump equipment performance. In this way, products are rated on a uniform basis so that buyers and users can properly make selections for specific applications. ARI's Water-Source Heat Pump Subsection's certification program will be revised to incorporate the change. In addition, references to this standard appear in an updated version of ASHRAE 90.1, "Energy Efficient Design of New Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Building."
Source: ARI News.

September 20 - ISHVAC2003 on the Way - Beijing, China

Following the success of the previous three International Symposiums on Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning field (Tsinghua-ISHVAC'91, '95 and '99), the 4th International Symposium on HVAC (ISHVAC2003) will be held in Tsinghua University, Beijing, from 9th to 11th October, 2003.
This three-day conference will address the full range of topics related to Searching Sustainable Solution for Building Environment.
Until now, they have received around 150 abstract submissions. After rigorous review part of them will be selected. In particular, several world-renowned scientists and researchers are invited to deliver keynote speeches.
The symposium will serve its purpose - all the participants will be exposed to the utmost frontiers of HVAC technology development and building environment studies.
Topics and Sessions:
The conference is intended to provide sessions for presentations and discussions about recent developments in HVAC field including, but no limited to, the following areas.
(A-1) Study on Ventilation
(A-2, A-3) CFD Applications in Building and HVAC fields
(A-4, A-5) Indoor Air Quality Issues
(B-1, B-2) Chinese Building Energy Efficiency in China (Chairmen: Leon. R. Glicksman & Yi Jiang)

September 19 - World Market for Compressors (2003)

BSRIA Ltd (UK), in partnership with JARN (Japan), are soon to release a major new study of the world market for air conditioning and refrigeration compressors. This first comprehensive global compressor study will cover production in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia.
The research is based on over 200 supplier interviews in four continents, with pan-regional interviews conducted with major players during the latter stages to confirm accuracy of data.
Countries/regions covered:

• Americas
• Europe and Middle East
• China
• Japan
• Other East Asia
• The world

• By application (ac; refrigeration)
• By sector
• By compressor type
• By size
• By own use versus sales to other parties
• By refrigerant type
• By inverter versus non-inverter

September 18 - Ranco Japan Develops New 4-Way Reversing Valves

Ranco Japan, a top manufacturer of 4-way reversing valves headquartered in Tokyo, has developed and released new compact, lightweight and energy-saving 4-way reversing valves. With the stainless steel materials, the new valves are lighter by 30% in weight and achieve higher energy efficiency than the conventional brass ones.
"We at Ranco Japan have developed 4-way valves of lighter, more compact, less heat loss and lower environmental loads. As a 4-way valve specialist, we will retain our R&D and production engineering base in Japan to quickly meet the requirements of Japanese AC makers and to cope with Chinese products" said Mr. Nobumasa Ishiai, President of Ranco Japan.
Development Concept
In Japan, environmental issues are strictly treated and the environmental destruction is also seriously concerned in the world. In the name of "green procurement", the company is also requested by AC makers to adopt production processes which impose less load on the natural environment.
To meet such social requirements, Ranco has developed new production processes by screening the materials carefully based on its policy "to positively reduce the environmental load". Now that the energy efficiency in room and packaged air conditioners has substantially improved, more investment is required to produce further energy saving effects. In order to realize more energy savings than conventional brass valves, the company has endeavored to decrease the valve's pressure loss, heat discharge and heat transfer loss. While improving vibration-proofness by realizing further compactness and lighter weight, the company has designed the new valves which, though being small in size, can be used for ACs in a wider capacity range including larger capacity models.
In order to produce highly competitive valves, the company has selected high strength materials. Component shapes have also been improved so that they may be mass produced more easily. They are designed to reduce the cost and be supplied worldwide by mass production and common use of components by World-wide Ranco Group members.

September 17 - Gree Strengthens Commercial AC Exports

In view of favorable RAC exports this year, Gree has decided to explore overseas commercial AC markets furthermore.
This was revealed by Ms. Dong Mingzhu, President of Gree, at a general meeting of shareholders held very recently.
For Gree, commercial ACs are becoming a product with top priority in 2003, and domestic sales are continuing to increase. Thus, commercial ACs are expected to become another source of income for the company. Gree's commercial ACs (GMV) are available in two types - inverter and scroll compressor types. By investing 400 million yuan, the company constructed commercial AC production factory and development center with 150 km² in total area. The company also intends to invest 50 million yuan in Gree Central AC Laboratory to strengthen R&D of GMV.

September 16 - The international day of protection of an ozone cloud

September 15 - Trane Enjoying Favorable Sales in China

An affiliated company of American Standard Group, Trane China is mainly producing screw chillers, centrifugal chillers, cooling/heat pump condensing units and unitary air handling units. The company is situated in Taicang, a town adjacent to Shanghai.
According to ChinaCCM, 2002 sales of products at Taicang Factory alone reached 806 million yuan, up 200 million yuan over the previous year. The company decided to increase production of commercia and central ACs in China, aimed to increase yearly sales to 2,500 million yuan three years later.
The company is endeavoring to increase the share of production in China, while trying to improve the brand recognition. In addition to ISO9001 certification, Trane China has obtained 3C certification. By virtue of attractive prices and geographical advantages, Trane is becoming a famous brand in China through several years of endeavor. Trane's large commercial ACs have already been installed in CCTV, Beijing International Hotel, Shanghai New International Expo. Center, Jiangsu Provincial Government.

September 14 - Guangdong Kelon Purchases Xiling Group's Factory

According to a news report in Hong Kong recently, Guangdong Kelon, a major general home electric appliance maker, decided to buy 70% of Hangzhou Xiling Group's stocks, and reconstruct Xiling's Jiubao factory into the refrigerator production factory within about 2 months from the stock purchase.
Kelon intends to effectively utilize Jiubao factory's production lines to start production of 800,000 refrigerators next year. The company also plans to make this factory into R&D center in the eastern part of China.
Since the production lines of Xiling Group's factory have continued to stop for the past 2~3 years, Mr. Zhang, G.M. of Zhejiang Branch of Kelon says that it is necessary to start from cleaning to put them to operation again from October this year.

September 13 - Mayekawa / Hitachi World 1st Packaged Chiller Unit

Mayekawa Mfg. Co., Ltd. and Hitachi Air-Conditioning System Co., Ltd. have jointly developed a environmentally-friendly refrigerating and air-conditioning Hermetic Scroll Chiller Packaged Unit, "MYCOROLL", suitable for small-scale cold storage facilities, showcases for supermarkets and convenience stores, low temperature air conditioning for food handling chambers in the cold storages and general medium scale air-conditioning applications ranging between 5 and 15kW and up to 5.49 ton of rated refrigerating capacity.

September 12 - MHI Contracts for World's Largest Wind Turbine Generators

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) announced recently that the company signed an agreement on the supply of 160 wind turbine generators each with 1,000 kW output for a wind power station to be constructed in Texas, USA. With 160,000 kW of total output, the new facility becomes world's largest wind power station.

September 11 - Fujitsu General Launches Hot Water System Boiler

Fujitsu General launched from July kerosene-fired "Hot Water System Boiler" (KB-87JU; heating capacity 8.7 kW) developed for a wide range of applications such as hot water space heating and snow melting.
Today users are demanding more comfortable, safer and cleaner heating appliances reflecting their orientation to comfortableness and health in the room environment in an increasingly airtight residence.

September 10 - Natural Refrigerants Without Borders - eurammon

Eurammon, the pan-European initiative for natural refrigerants, has signed a collaboration with Australia's Natural Refrigerants Transition Board (NRTB). The two associations are strengthening and extending the international natural refrigerants competence network by means of a mutual membership. Joint workshops and publications are in planning.
Founded in 2003, the Australian refrigerants board NRTB strives to assist the industrial sector "down under" in switching to environmentally friendly, natural refrigerants such as ammonia and carbon dioxide. The NRTB provides users with extensive information for the planning, building and maintenance of refrigeration plants using natural refrigerants.
"Because technologies that affect our climate don't stop at national borders, it is important that we champion progressive refrigeration solutions internationally," says eurammon managing director Dr. Karin Jahn. "The cooperation with Australia's NRTB has added another partner to the network, allowing us to advocate an increased use of natural refrigerants beyond our own borders."
For several years now, eurammon has campaigned for a sustainable approach to refrigeration at the international level. It has mutual membership agreements and close, practically oriented relationships with the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) and the Association Francaise du Froid (AFF).

September 9 - ISHVAC2003 on the Way
October 9-11, 2003

Following the success of the previous three International Symposiums on Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning field (Tsinghua-ISHVAC'91, '95 and '99), the 4th International Symposium on HVAC (ISHVAC2003) will be held in Tsinghua University, Beijing, from 9th to 11th October, 2003. This three-day conference will address the full range of topics related to Searching Sustainable Solution for Building Environment. Until now, we have received around 150 abstract submissions. After rigorous review part of them will be selected. In particular, several world-renowned scientists and researchers are invited to deliver keynote speeches. We believe that the symposium will serve its purpose - all the participants will be exposed to the utmost frontiers of HVAC technology development and building environment studies.

September 8 - IKK International Trade Fair 2003, Hanover, Germany

JARN will participate in 2003 being held at Hanover Fair Ground, Germany from October 8 to 10, 2003. JARN Stand No. is 12-623 in Hall H-12.
JARN staff will be pleased to meet everyone who visit our booth and will distribute the back numbers of JARN magazines to the visitors.
IKK not only sets the standards as the world's leading refrigeration exhibition, but its other two main segments of air conditioning and ventilation are also constantly growing in importance by international comparison. This means IKK and its key contents are following the trend on the markets. IKK also gives these technologies a forum for their presentation to international experts - back in Hanover again in 2003.

September 7 - ASERCOM Symposium 2003

Optimization of controls for refrigeration/air conditioning systems can improve performance and efficiency substantially.
Energy consumption contributes by far the majority of greenhouse gas emissions over the lifetime of refrigeration and air conditioning systems - substantially more than any direct emissions of HFC refrigerants. One example: typically 14% of Germany's power consumption is used in these systems, and the figure is similar for other European countries. Hence efficiency improvements represent the way forward for refrigeration and air conditioning to contribute to emission reduction and the ASERCOM Symposium 2003 is therefore focused once again on energy reducing concepts.
Correct application of controls can have an important impact on the energy consumption of refrigerating systems and the potential for energy savings is substantial if the controls are optimally selected and intelligently used. Opportunities for application of controls will be presented and exemplified. The success of such measures in saving energy helps to better protect the environment by reducing CO2 emissions and lowering system operating costs. All those with activities in the field of refrigeration and air conditioning (marketing, technical application and engineering and/or service) are invited to attend this interesting symposium and to participate in the discussion which will be simultaneously translated into three languages (English, German, French).

September 6 - Internet Home Alliance Opens Its Doors

Leading consumer and high-technology companies formed a new industry alliance "Internet Home Alliance" dedicated to enhancing consumers' understanding, appreciation and adoption of the Internet lifestyle. Internet Home Alliance will fuel the market by promoting industry communication and assisting in the development of the entire ecosystem, from device manufacturers to retailers.
Internet Home Alliance founders include 3Com, Best Buy Co., Inc., Cisco Systems, Inc., CompUSA, General Motors, Honeywell, Invensys, Motorola, The New Power Company, Panasonic (Matsushita Electric Corporation of America), Sears, Roebuck and Co., and Sun Microsystems; contributors include Reliant Energy, Microsoft, SBC, Texas Instruments, Inc. and others. This group of experienced, well-established companies works together to define critical industry building blocks. The Alliance encourages others to join in the effort to minimize the barriers currently inhibiting the mass adoption of Internet lifestyle solutions.
The Alliance recognizes the following issues currently affecting the adoption rate of Internet lifestyle solutions: market fragmentation, consumer and industry confusion, and availability and complexity of home technology solutions. Internet Home Alliance works with industry associations and ecosystem partners to further enable the creation, distribution and adoption of Internet solutions that add value to consumers' lives.

September 5 - ebm Offers Cost-Saving ECSYSTEMS Products

The ebm Group, a leading manufacturer of fans and external rotor motors, headquartered in Mulfingen, Germany, provides a wide range of costsaving products.
Cost saving - this is one of the many advantages of ebm's latest ECSYSTEMS product range. Lower power consumption, lower installation costs and less motor heat in conjunction with low noise operation are the key arguments for ebm's new range of EC-PRODUCTS.
EC is standing for Electronically Commutated - which means brushless - DC motors. This cost saving range of products exists of axial fans from diameter 200 up to 1000mm and centrifugal fans with backward curved impellers that are driven by high efficient ebm ECMOTORS of up to 3kW whose electronic is integrated in the motor.
The integration of the electronic into the motor makes the wiring of the EC-FANS very easy. The mains (100 - 277V 1phase or 200 - 480V 3phase 50/60Hz) is connected directly to the motor - just like a regular AC fan is being connected to mains.
All fans of this new range of ECPRODUCTS are easily speed controllable without the need of any further speed control devices. The speed control function is part of the electronics. The speed control can be done by any 0-10V / PWM signal input or via the ebmBUS system. Handheld terminals or ebm's LISA software which can be integrated in any BMS System are available in order to set or change speeds or to check the current status of the fans. In terms of airflow ebm's latest ECPRODUCT range sets also new standards.
Because ebm's EC-MOTORS can easily be operated above synchronous speed, the fan diameter / airflow ratio has suddenly a much wider range. The synchronous speed barrier is broken by ebm's EC-TECHNOLOGY.
The aluminium diecasted, sickle bladed and therefore low noise axial fan blades achieve airflow volumes of up to 32.000m3/h. The laser welded newly designed aluminium 3D impellers achieve up to 18.000m³/h.
Typical applications for these new products are air-cooled condensing units, evaporators, chillers, dry coolers or precise air conditioners, roof ventilators and air handling units.

September 4 - IPPEX 2003 - Exhibition on Independent Power Systems

November 11 - 13, 2003
Nippon Convention Center Makuhari

Fossil energy sources are projected to dry up during the mid-21st century, and the consumption of fossil energy is increasing the global CO₂ emissions. Such an energy crisis and related environmental problems enhance the demand for a more efficient use of energy, diversified sources of energy, and expanded exploration of new sources of energy. Along with a rising standard of living, Japan's consumption of energy reached an amount equivalent to 391 billion liters of crude oil in 1998.
Cogeneration
Cogeneration is expected to play a central role in the technology for reducing CO₂ emissions in the future. As of the end of March 2003, some 6,409 cogeneration systems were in operation at 3,852 sites, and the power thus generated reached a total of 6,049MW. Cogeneration now accounts for about two percent of the energy produced at domestic power plants, has grown annually year since 1986, and is attracting public attention as a new source of power.
New Energy
New sources of energy have rapidly grown to add a new category to sources of energy, while attracting many people in various areas of application with a number of business opportunities. New sources of energy now account for 6.93 billion liters (oil conversion), and the Japanese government has set a goal of supplying as much as 19.1 billion liters using such energy by 2010. Complex-cycle, power generation systems, repowering, and waste-based power generation systems are expected to evolve as well.

September 3 - Matsushita Achieves Cumulative 20 Million Compressors in China

Matsushita-Wanbao (Guangzhou) Compressor Co., Ltd. (MWCC) announced that in July the company attained the cumulative 20 million air conditioning (AC) compressors in China. They also started production/ sales of automotive AC compressors.
MWCC was established in 1993 by Matsushita and Guangdong Wanbao as a j.v. production facility for air-conditioning compressors. Starting production from January 1995, the company attained 20 million units of cumulative total production on July 12 this year, thus becoming the air conditioning compressor manufacturer which has attained the most speedy growth in China and the world. In Japan it required 16 years to attain 20 million units of cumulative production, but MWCC attained it in only 8 years.

September 2 - Lennox Launches R410A Air Conditioners

Lennox Industries, a subsidiary of Lennox International, USA, offers packaged air-conditioning units in sizes from 5 to 30 tons (17.5 to 105 kW), all in commercial voltages, using refrigerant R-410A. These rooftop units are suitable for light commercial applications such as schools, retail stores, and restaurants.
"Lennox Industries was already providing commercial R-410A units on a special order basis to some customers wanting to enhance their environmental protection practices or who were evaluating the impact of this refrigerant change to their facility operations," said Bob Schjerven, chief executive officer.
Lennox also gave much impact on the market by launching high efficiency air conditioners - model HSX19 with 19.2 SEER.
HSX19 Air Conditioner
Carrying unprecedented efficiency ratings of up to 19.2 SEER, the HSX19 is nearly twice as efficient as standard air conditioners. The HSX19 not only cuts energy costs, but it also delivers the lowest annual operating costs possible. Its two-speed, scroll compressor operation (the first of its kind, according to the company) runs at low speed up to 80% of the time making it far less expensive to operate and capable of removing more humidity. And using chlorine-free R410A refrigerant, the HSX19 meets the EPA's most stringent environmental guidelines, saving energy and protecting the environment. The patent-pending fan design and new compressor vibration isolators, along with a passive sound-dampening fan grill and Hushtone cabinet, make the HSX19 the ultimate in quiet cooling and efficient comfort. The exclusive Lennox System Operation Monitor reviews system performance and can communicate with select thermostats with a "call for service" indicator for additional peace of mind and faster, easier service.

September 1 - Kyocera (Tianjin) Solar Energy to Launch Operations

Kyocera Corporation, Kyoto, has announced that the production of solar modules will commence in the Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area from October this year, with the approval by the Chinese Tianjin government to establish a solar module production/sales company, Kyocera (Tianjin) Solar Energy Co., Ltd.
The new company, Kyocera (Tianjin) Solar Energy Co., Ltd., is a joint venture funded by Kyocera Corp. and Chinese Tianjin Yiqing Group (Holding Share) Co., Ltd. (President: Lin Yongning). The business includes the development, design and manufacture of solar modules and systems, and the sales, construction, maintenance and after-sales services of solar power generation systems in China.
Currently, Japanese PV makers hold approximately a half share of the total shipments worldwide, playing a leading role in the market. Kyocera is the first Japanese company to establish production facilities in China. In addition, the plant is the first solar module production site that Kyocera has established overseas. The production scale in this plant is expected to reach 12MW per year by the end of 2004, the largest capacity in China today.
By establishing a new production site, Kyocera will continue to promote the solar energy business worldwide, including China, where significant market growth can be expected in the future.

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