Fujitsu General Group has been promoting direct sales for further business expansion in Europe . The company intends to expand its business domain and build a new business structure . In order to provide new value to its customers , the company has decided to acquire 67 % of the issued shares of Kløver Vest Holdings AS ( KVH ), the parent company of ACsenteret AS ( ACS ), one of its European distributors . Fujitsu General ’ s business commitment , “ Sustainable Management ,” states that the company will contribute to the fight against global warming through its business activities . One of its main initiatives includes promoting the

replacement of conventional fossil fuel-based heating equipment with air conditioners for cold climates and heat pumps such as ATW ( Air to Water ). Europe is a region actively encouraging the switch from fossil fuels to heat pumps . The area also represents one of the most significant marketplaces , accounting for roughly 25 % of the company ’ s air conditioner sales . Accordingly , the company has positioned Europe as a business model region for advancing “ Sustainable Management .” It aims to expand sales by transforming the heating culture through its heat pump technologies .

Watlow ® , a designer and manufacturer of complete industrial thermal systems , is pleased to announce that it recently attained KGS certification on its flange and circulation heaters . The Korea Gas Safety Corporation ( KGS ) is a governmental organization subordinated under the Ministry of Trade , Industry , and Energy ( MOTIE ). KGS was accredited as a Korea notified inspection body in 2006 , and the group assists the Korean government with defining and inspecting industrial and domestic gas-based equipment to ensure public safety . This new KGS accreditation is a supplemental certification to Watlow ’ s IEC SP-892 Ex eb certification for its electric heat exchangers that operate

in hazardous locations . Both IEC and KGS certifications assure customers that Watlow ’ s products are safe and effective , even in potentially explosive environments . Watlow ’ s circulation heaters offer customers a ready-made solution for electric heating because the heating elements , vessel , insulation , termination enclosure , mounting brackets , and inlet and outlet connections are included offering a complete assembly . This makes installation easier and quicker than competitive solutions . Watlow ’ s flange heaters are also easy to install and maintain . They are designed for heating liquids and gases in tanks and pressure vessels and are ideal for applications requiring higher kilowatts .